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Teddy Bridgewater: 'I'm in the perfect situation'
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is looking forward to his role to serve behind Matt Cassel as the club's backup for the 2014 season.Aug 25, 21:20
Matt Cassel: 'Experience was vital'
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Matt Cassel admits that it is gratifying to be named as the club's starter for the 2014 season after battling to win the job in training camp.Aug 25, 21:04
Minnesota Vikings announce Matt Cassel as starter
Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer announces that Matt Cassel is his side's starting quarterback for the 2014 season, beating Teddy Bridgewater for the job.Aug 25, 20:47
Mark Sanchez unaware of trade talk
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Mark Sanchez is adamant that he has heard nothing about rumours linking him with a trade to the St Louis Rams.Aug 25, 20:30
NFL roundup: San Francisco 49ers record first win of pre-season
Sports Mole rounds up all the action from Sunday night's pre-season games in the NFL.Aug 25, 20:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
James Ward-Prowse: "It was a difficult game"
Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse admits that West Bromwich Albion made life tough for his side in their 0-0 draw with the Baggies on Saturday.Aug 25, 04:58
Brown Ideye: 'I asked Nwankwo Kanu for advice'
West Bromwich Albion striker Brown Ideye reveals that he talked with fellow countryman Nwankwo Kanu about the Premier League before his move to the Baggies.Aug 25, 04:48
James McCarthy frustrated with late slip-ups
Everton midfielder James McCarthy reveals that he and his teammates were annoyed to miss out on a victory for the second week in a row in the Premier League.Aug 25, 04:34
Arsene Wenger: 'Comeback vital for confidence'
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger feels that his side's comeback against Everton will give them confidence ahead of their Champions League showdown with Besiktas.Aug 25, 04:13
Jamie Redknapp: Manchester United are "desperate" for Angel di Maria
Jamie Redknapp feels that Manchester United are in dire need of the quality of potential signing Angel di Maria to aid their struggling side.Aug 25, 03:47
Steve Bruce: "The players were magnificent"
Hull City boss Steve Bruce hails the performance of his players in his side's 1-1 draw with Stoke City at the KC Stadium.Aug 25, 03:34
Steven Fletcher elated with Sunderland start
Sunderland striker Steven Fletcher is elated with the way his side have begun the new Premier League season, taking two points from two matches.Aug 25, 03:17
Vurnon Anita: 'Newcastle United content with Aston Villa point'
Newcastle United midfielder Vurnon Anita admits that his side were pleased to pick up their first point of the season in their Premier League clash with Aston Villa.Aug 25, 03:02
Alan Pardew confident of keeping key players
Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew believes that he has no reason to worry about losing any of his key players before the end of the transfer window.Aug 25, 02:51
Manchester City's Fernandinho: 'We will be ruthless in title defence'
Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho believes that his side will stamp their authority on the Premier League this season to defend their crown.Aug 25, 02:36
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Philadelphia Union hold off San Jose Earthquakes comeback
A brace from Andrew Wenger and strikes from Sebastien Le Toux and Sheanon Williams fire the Philadelphia Union to a 4-2 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes.Aug 25, 02:18
John Terry: 'No room for sentiment at Chelsea'
Chelsea skipper John Terry admits that he has sympathy for Petr Cech but feels that there always has to be strong competition for places at the club.Aug 25, 01:54
Brendan Rodgers: 'Daniel Sturridge shouldn't worry about competition'
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers feels that Daniel Sturridge should not be concerned about the potential arrival of Mario Balotelli.Aug 25, 01:34
Report: Fabio Borini prefers loan move to Sunderland
A report suggests that Liverpool forward Fabio Borini is willing to move to Sunderland this season, but only on loan.Aug 25, 01:16
St Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher: 'Sam Bradford is out for the year'
St Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher announces that quarterback Sam Bradford is out for the season with a torn ACL and Shaun Hill will replace him as the starter.Aug 24, 22:56
Bill Belichick pleased with Vince Wilfork recovery
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is pleased to see defensive tackle Vince Wilfork back out on the field after missing most of the 2013 season.Aug 24, 22:42
Brandon Meriweather defends Torrey Smith hit
Washington Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather defends his hit to the head of Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith in their pre-season clash.Aug 24, 22:26
Peyton Manning: 'I was concerned for Wes Welker'
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning admits that his concern over Wes Welker led him to taunt DJ Swearinger after his hit knocked the receiver out of the game.Aug 24, 22:12
Buffalo Bills release Alan Branch after arrest
The Buffalo Bills cut defensive end Alan Branch following his arrest for driving while impaired on the day of their pre-season game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Aug 24, 21:54
Report: New England Patriots cut three defensive veterans
A report suggests that Tommy Kelly, James Anderson and Will Smith have been released by the New England Patriots as part of the NFL roster cutdown to 75 players.Aug 24, 21:39
Carolina Panthers confirm Cam Newton rib injury
Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera admits that Cam Newton sustained a hairline fracture of his ribs in his side's pre-season loss to the New England Patriots.Aug 24, 21:29
NFL roundup: Houston Texans inflict first defeat on Denver Broncos
Sports Mole rounds up all the action from Saturday's pre-season matches in the NFL.Aug 24, 21:20
Report: Sam Bradford ruled out for season
A report claims that St Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford is ruled out for the season with a torn ACL sustained in his side's pre-season win over the Cleveland Browns.Aug 24, 20:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F47%2Flandon-donovan-la-galaxy.jpg "Landon Donovan on February 27, 2012")
Landon Donovan, Marcelo Sarvas strikes hand Galaxy win
Goals from Landon Donovan and Marcelo Sarvas fire the Los Angeles Galaxy to a crucial 2-0 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps in their MLS clash.Aug 24, 05:04
Mark Hughes: 'Playing away could benefit us'
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes believes that all the pressure will be on Hull City in their Premier League clash at the KC Stadium on Sunday.Aug 24, 04:44
Manuel Pellegrini: 'Steven Gerrard slip didn't decide title'
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini insists that Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard's slip did not hand the Premier League title to the Citizens last season.Aug 24, 04:22
Glenn Hoddle: 'Louis van Gaal will guide Manchester United to top-four finish'
Glenn Hoddle feels that Manchester United will return to the top four of the Premier League this season under the guidance of Louis van Gaal.Aug 24, 04:04
Steve Bruce: 'We want to emulate Stoke City'
Hull City boss Steve Bruce admits that he wants to emulate Stoke City's success in the Premier League following the Potters' seven-season stay in the top flight.Aug 24, 03:44
Steven Gerrard: 'Wayne Rooney is perfect man to replace me as England captain'
Steven Gerrard believes that no other player than new Manchester United skipper Wayne Rooney should replace him as the next captain of the England team.Aug 24, 03:18
DC United hammer Sporting Kansas City in Eastern Conference clash
Goals from Fabian Espindola, Chris Rolfe and Perry Kitchen guide DC United to a comfortable 3-0 win over their MLS Eastern Conference rivals Sporting Kansas City.Aug 24, 03:03
Report: Calum Chambers to receive England call-up
Arsenal defender Calum Chambers will reportedly be named in Roy Hodgson's England squad for the Three Lions' Euro 2016 qualifying matches in September.Aug 24, 02:41
Lee Cattermole: 'We can compete'
Sunderland's Lee Cattermole believes that he and his teammates have learned a lot about playing to their style of football over the past year in the Premier League.Aug 24, 02:23
Lee Nguyen strike guides New England Revolution to victory
Lee Nguyen's 56th-minute strike hands New England Revolution an important 1-0 win over Chivas USA in their MLS clash on Sunday.Aug 24, 02:10
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Columbus Crew ease to win over Houston Dynamo
Goals from Justin Meram, Adam Bedell and Aaron Schoenfeld guide the Columbus Crew to a 3-0 victory over the Houston Dynamo in their MLS clash on Sunday.Aug 24, 01:52
Phil Neville: 'Darren Fletcher can stabilise dressing room'
Phil Neville feels that Darren Fletcher will be crucial to the Manchester United dressing room this season following their losing start to the campaign.Aug 24, 01:31
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