Dagenham & Redbridge's Dwight Gayle on October 2, 2012
Dwight Gayle confident of handling Premier League pressure
Crystal Palace new boy Dwight Gayle is adamant that he will be able to handle the task of playing in the Premier League next season following his £4.5m move from Peterborough United.
Jul 4, 18:20
England's Alastair Cook and Graeme Swann celebrate a wicket during day four of the International Tour match against Essex on July 3, 2013
Live Commentary: England vs. Essex - Day four - as it happened
Join Sports Mole's live coverage of the fourth day of England's warm-up clash with Essex.
Jul 3, 09:31
James Collins slides in on Raheem Sterling on December 9, 2012
James Collins looking forward to Cardiff City clash
West Ham United defender James Collins is eagerly anticipating facing his old club Cardiff City on the opening day of the Premier League season.
Jul 3, 01:05
Alastair Cook leaves the field after being caught out by BJ Watling on May 16, 2013
England captain Alastair Cook excited ahead of Ashes series
England captain Alastair Cook is excited for himself and his side ahead of the Ashes series against Australia, which begins next week.
Jul 3, 00:50
Burnley's Charlie Austin celebrates scoring the first goal against Charlton on March 2, 2013
Hull City 'to pursue Charlie Austin instead of Gary Hooper'
Hull City are to turn their attention to signing Burnley's Charlie Austin after having a bid rejected for Celtic's Gary Hooper, according to a report.
Jul 3, 00:35
Ray Wilkins
Ray Wilkins: 'Roman Abramovich has made England team worse'
Former Chelsea assistant manager Ray Wilkins believes that effect Roman Abramovich has had on the English game has made the national team worse.
Jul 3, 00:17
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech in action on March 10, 2013
Petr Cech: 'Jose Mourinho gets best out of players'
Chelsea keeper Petr Cech believes that the methods employed by boss Jose Mourinho get the best out his players.
Jul 2, 23:59
Rickie Lambert celebrates his goal with Jack Cork against Chelsea on January 16, 2013
Rickie Lambert hopeful of quality from Dejan Lovren
Southampton striker Rickie Lambert expects that new signing Dejan Lovren will provide a quality option at the back for the Saints next season.
Jul 2, 23:42
Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale celebrates his goal against Sunderland on May 19, 2013
Agent: "There's no offer from Real Madrid" for Gareth Bale
Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale's agent confirms that there has been no offer made for the Welshman by Real Madrid.
Jul 2, 23:22
Corinthians' Paulinho in action on May 15, 2013
Juan Roman Riquelme: Paulinho is a "phenomenon"
Argentina legend Juan Roman Riqueleme describes incoming Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Paulinho as a "phenomenon".
Jul 2, 23:06
Tottenham Hotspur's Emmanuel Adebayor celebrates scoring against Stoke on May 12, 2013
Emmanuel Adebayor heading for Tottenham Hotspur exit?
Emmanuel Adebayor is expected to leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer as the club want his £80,000-a-week wages off their bill.
Jul 2, 22:50
Darren Bent
Report: Newcastle United prepare Darren Bent bid
Newcastle United are poised to make an offer for Aston Villa striker Darren Bent after he was told that he would be left out of the club's training camp in Germany.
Jul 2, 22:32
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Borussia Dortmund director Michael Zorc: 'Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang deal close'
Borussia Dortmund are close to sealing a deal to sign Saint-Etienne striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, according to sporting director Michael Zorc.
Jul 2, 22:01
Sandro
Sandro: 'Paulinho will make us stronger'
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Sandro believes that the addition of Paulinho will only benefit Andre Villas-Boas's side next season.
Jul 2, 21:46
Manchester City's Kolo Toure in action on February 17, 2013
Kolo Toure determined to prove quality at Liverpool
Liverpool defender Kolo Toure is desperate to prove that he is still one of the best defenders in the Premier League.
Jul 2, 21:26
If Rodgers has a spare £22m, then Shakthar striker Henrikh Mkhitaryan could well be on his wishlist.
Borussia Dortmund edging Liverpool in Henrikh Mkhitaryan race?
Borussia Dortmud are beating Liverpool in the race to sign Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan, according to a report.
Jul 2, 21:13
Marion Bartoli waves to the crowd after beating Sloane Stephens during their Wimbledon quarter final match on July 2, 2013
Marion Bartoli reflects on "tough" Sloane Stephens win
France's Marion Bartoli admits that she faced a "tough battle" reaching the semi-finals of Wimbledon following her win over American Sloane Stephens.
Jul 2, 21:00
Kirsten Flipkens returns the ball to opponent Petra Kvitova during their Wimbledon quarter final match on July 2, 2013
Kirsten Flipkens: Reaching last four "more than a dream"
Kirsten Flipkens describes her emotions at reaching the last four at Wimbledon as "more than a dream coming true" after beating 2011 champion Petra Kvitova.
Jul 2, 20:50
Uruguay's Nicolas Lopez is congratulated by team mate Gaston Silva after scoring the opening goal against Nigeria during the U20 World Cup on July 2, 2013
Nicolas Lopez brace secures Uruguay quarter-final place
Roma forward Nicolas Lopez scores twice against Nigeria to earn Uruguay a place in the quarter-finals of the Under-20 World Cup.
Jul 2, 20:34
France's Jordan Veretout is congratulated by team mates moments after scoring his team's fourth goal against Turkey during the U20 World Cup on July 2, 2013
France reach last eight with comfortable win over Turkey
France earn their place in the last eight of the Under-20 World Cup as they hammer hosts Turkey 4-1 in the round of 16.
Jul 2, 20:20
Agnieszka Radwanska celebrates moments after beating Li Na during their Wimbledon quarter final match on July 2, 2013
Agnieszka Radwanska thrilled to reach last four of Wimbledon
Agnieszka Radwanska reveals delight to reach semi-finals of Wimbledon for the second year in a row after victory over Li Na in the last eight.
Jul 2, 19:59
Andy Murray reacts after beating Mikhail Youzhny during their Wimbledon match on July 1, 2013
Andy Murray wary of "dangerous" Fernando Verdasco
Andy Murray believes that he will have to be on his guard when he plays the "dangerous" Fernando Verdasco in the quarter-finals at Wimbledon tomorrow.
Jul 2, 19:42
Fernando Verdasco
Fernando Verdasco feeling "relaxed" ahead of Andy Murray clash
Fernando Verdasco admits that he is feeling "relaxed" ahead of his quarter-final clash with Andy Murray at Wimbledon, his first time in the last eight in a Grand Slam in three years.
Jul 2, 19:27
Steven Gerrard celebrates scoring a penalty and the winner against Spurs on March 10, 2013
Brendan Rodgers: Steven Gerrard still an "integral" part of Liverpool
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers insists that skipper Steven Gerrard is crucial to his long-term plans at the club.
Jul 2, 19:07
Fiorentina's Stevan Jovetic celebrates after scoring his second goal against Inter Milan on February 17, 2013
Giuseppe Marotta: A deal for Stevan Jovetic "difficult"
Juventus director Giuseppe Marotta reveals that his side's poor relationship with Fiorentina could hamper a deal to bring Stevan Jovetic to the club.
Jul 2, 18:57
AC Milan forward Stephan El Shaarawy looks up after missing a chance during his side's match against Barcelona on February 20, 2013
AC Milan insist Stephan El Shaarawy will stay at the club this summer
AC Milan issue a statement on their official website insisting that striker Stephan El Shaarawy will not be sold this summer.
Jul 2, 18:43
AZ forward Jozy Altidore celebrates after victory over Udinese on March 15, 2012
AZ Alkmaar director denies Sunderland Jozy Altidore bid rejected
AZ technical director Earnie Stewart denies that Sunderland have had a bid rejected for striker Jozy Altidore.
Jul 2, 18:26
Then Newcastle forward Michael Owen, during a game with Chelsea on April 4, 2009
Michael Owen: Criticism at Newcastle United wasn't "justified"
Former Newcastle United striker Michael Owen feels that the criticism that came his way following the club's relegation in 2009 wasn't justified.
Jul 2, 18:13
Chelsea's Fernando Torres celebrates scoring against Everton on May 19, 2013
Spain's Fernando Torres determined to defend World Cup crown
Spain striker Fernando Torres reveals that his side will bounce back from their defeat to Brazil in the Confederations Cup final.
Jul 1, 05:00
Graham Gooch
Graham Gooch demands more from England top seven
England batting coach Graham Gooch wants his side's batsmen to improve their form drastically ahead of the start of the Ashes next week.
Jul 1, 04:50
Neymar
Neymar wins player of the tournament award at Confederations Cup
Neymar wins the player of the competition award at the Confederations Cup, while Andres Iniesta and Paulinho finish second and third respectively.
Jul 1, 04:38
England's Joe Root during the Second Test match against New Zealand on May 25, 2013
Joe Root not worried about opening role
England opener Joe Root insists that he is not worried about where he bats in the order for the Three Lions.
Jul 1, 04:25
Kevin Pietersen
Andy Flower delighted with Kevin Pietersen return
England coach Andy Flower admits that he is delighted to have "superstar" Kevin Pietersen back in his side ahead of the Ashes.
Jul 1, 04:04
Leon Britton attempts to block Lukas Podolski's shot on goal on December 1, 2012
Harry Redknapp: "Leon Britton is a possible England player"
Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp believes that Swansea City midfielder Leon Britton has the ability to play for England.
Jul 1, 03:49
Brazil's Neymar celebrates scoring his side's 2nd goal during the Confederations Cup match against Italy on June 22, 2013
Neymar: 'Brazil have regained respect with Confederations Cup win'
Neymar believes that Brazil's victory over Spain in the Confederations Cup final will prove to the world that they are back.
Jul 1, 03:33
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho at his first press conference on June 10, 2013
Chelsea to rival Manchester City for Sporting Lisbon winger Bruma?
Chelsea will make a bid in the region of £8m to beat Manchester City to the signature of Sporting Lisbon winger Bruma, according to a report.
Jul 1, 03:20
Dagenham & Redbridge's Dwight Gayle on October 2, 2012
Harry Redknapp: Crystal Palace taking "gamble" with Dwight Gayle move
Queens Park Rangers boss Harry Redknapp believes that Crystal Palace are taking a "gamble" in making a £8.5m move for Peterborough United striker Dwight Gayle.
Jul 1, 03:10
New Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari speaks to the media on November 29, 2012
Luiz Felipe Scolari: World Cup will be "harder"
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari admits that it will be a lot "harder" for his side to win the World Cup next year.
Jul 1, 02:40
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger prior to his side's match against West Bromwich Albion on April 6, 2013
Arsenal launch bid for Barcelona teenager?
Arsenal are poised to bid for Barcelona teenager Antonio Sanabria as they look to raid the Catalan club's youth academy once again, according to a report.
Jul 1, 02:20
Vicente Del Bosque
Vicente del Bosque: Brazil were "lucky" in Confederations Cup final win
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque feels that Brazil were fortunate to beat his side 3-0 in the final of the Confederations Cup.
Jul 1, 01:59
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