Rory McIlroy tees off during the final round of the World Tour Championship in Dubai on November 25, 2012
Rory McIlroy: 'I may not go to Rio Olympics'
Rory McIlroy says that he could opt out of playing at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro because he does not want to "upset" people from Great Britain or Ireland.
Jan 4, 03:02
Pakistan's captain Misbah-ul-Haq on August 28, 2012
Misbah-ul-Haq hails Pakistan's bowlers for India win
Misbah-ul-Haq praises his bowlers for their performance against India, as Pakistan win the second one-day international by 85 runs.
Jan 4, 02:45
MS Dhoni
India's MS Dhoni blames batsmen for Pakistan defeat
MS Dhoni believes that India's batsmen could have done better against Pakistan as they lost their second one-day international in Kolkata on Thursday.
Jan 4, 02:31
Australia's Phillip Hughes on September 19, 2011
Australia going strong against Sri Lanka
David Warner and Phillip Hughes both score half-centuries to take Australia to 127-1 against Sri Lanka at lunch on the second day of their third Test match in Sydney.
Jan 4, 02:12
Vincent Kompany
Manchester City's Vincent Kompany: 'We can win Premier League'
Vincent Kompany says that he is confident that Manchester City will overturn the seven-point deficit and overtake current Premier League leaders Manchester United.
Jan 3, 05:55
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez celebrates scoring his first goal against Sunderland on January 2, 2013
Brendan Rodgers: 'Harry Redknapp likens Luis Suarez to Lionel Messi'
Brendan Rodgers reveals that Harry Redknapp believes that Luis Suarez is a "Messi-type character" and praises the striker's consistency.
Jan 3, 05:45
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012
Chelsea's Rafael Benitez defends squad rotation against Queens Park Rangers
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez says that he had to change his team for their clash with Queens Park Rangers as his players were tired.
Jan 3, 05:29
Lionel Messi
Barcelona's Lionel Messi humble about personal achievements
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi says that he is not fussed about the new records he has set over the past 12 months.
Jan 3, 05:18
Mario Balotelli
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 'Mario Balotelli makes people smile'
Zlatan Ibrahimovic says that Mario Balotelli makes people around him smile and backs Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini to get the best out of him.
Jan 3, 04:51
Mahela Jayawardene
Sri Lanka cruising against Australia
Mahela Jayawardene scores 72 runs to put Sri Lanka in a comfortable position against Australia in Sydney on day one of their third Test match.
Jan 3, 04:38
Alastair Cook on October 24, 2012
Alastair Cook shows faith in England coach Ashley Giles
Alastair Cook backs England's strategy to appoint Ashley Giles as their limited-overs cricket coach.
Jan 3, 04:19
Napoli's Edinson Cavani celebrates after scoring against PSV Eindhoven on December 6, 2012
Agent: 'Edinson Cavani will not leave Napoli in June'
Edinson Cavani's agent slams Mino Raiola for claiming that Napoli would have to sell the Uruguayan striker next summer.
Jan 3, 03:54
Paris Saint Germain's Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates after scoring the opener on December 8, 2012
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 'Mario Balotelli is a special player'
Zlatan Ibrahimovic says that Mario Balotelli is "a special player" who can help Manchester City win the Premier League title this season.
Jan 3, 03:50
New Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp takes the applause from home fans on December 1, 2012
Harry Redknapp: 'Queens Park Rangers will avoid relegation'
Harry Redknapp says that Queens Park Rangers' performance against Chelsea on Wednesday showed that they can avoid relegation from the Premier League.
Jan 3, 03:28
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew shows his disappointment after losing against Stoke City on November 28, 2012
Newcastle United's Alan Pardew: 'Demba Ba will join Chelsea'
Alan Pardew says that Newcastle United should "move on" as striker Demba Ba will join Chelsea this month.
Jan 3, 03:10
QPR manager Harry Redknapp during the match against Liverpool on December 30, 2012
Harry Redknapp: 'Joe Cole will join West Ham United'
Harry Redknapp says that Joe Cole will leave Liverpool to return to his former club West Ham United in January.
Jan 3, 02:55
Alastair Cook on October 24, 2012
Alastair Cook defends England's rotation policy
Alastair Cook says that key England players have been left out of the squad against India to give them rest.
Jan 3, 02:39
Mahela Jayawardene
Sri Lanka going steady against Australia
Sri Lanka are 80-2 at lunch on the first day of their third Test match against Australia in Sydney, with Mahela Jayawardene unbeaten on 30 runs.
Jan 3, 02:17
Team GB's Andy Murray celebrates his Mens Singles gold at London 2012 on August 5, 2012
Andy Murray confident of success in 2013
Andy Murray says that winning the US Open and Olympic gold last year has increased his confidence for 2013.
Jan 1, 17:58
Man City striker Sergio Aguero scores a penalty against Stoke on January 1, 2013
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero out of Watford tie
Manchester City assistant manager David Platt says that Sergio Aguero will "certainly" miss their third-round tie against Watford in the FA Cup on Saturday.
Jan 1, 17:44
Maria Sharapova
Maria Sharapova pulls out of Brisbane International
Maria Sharapova withdraws from the Brisbane International in order to regain full fitness for the Australian Open.
Jan 1, 17:32
Richard Gasquet
Richard Gasquet eases into second round
Richard Gasquet defeats Jan Hernych in straight sets in his first-round tie at the Qatar Open.
Jan 1, 17:19
Swansea's Danny Graham congratulates Wayne Routledge on his goal against Aston Villa on January 1, 2013
Swansea City held at home by Aston Villa
Andreas Weimann and Christian Benteke score for Aston Villa as they come from a goal down to hold Swansea City to a 2-2 draw at the Liberty Stadium.
Jan 1, 16:58
West Ham skipper Mark Noble celebrates his first minute penalty against Norwich on January 1, 2013
West Ham United cruise to Norwich City win
Goals from Mark Noble and Joey O'Brien give West Ham United a 2-1 win against Norwich City at home.
Jan 1, 16:56
Spurs defender Michael Dawson scores the equaliser against Reading on January 1, 2013
Tottenham Hotspur stage comeback win
Michael Dawson, Emmanuel Adebayor and Clint Dempsey are on target for Tottenham Hotspur as they defeat Reading 3-1 at home.
Jan 1, 16:53
West Ham skipper Mark Noble celebrates his first minute penalty against Norwich on January 1, 2013
Half-Time Report: West Ham United lead at home
Goals from Mark Noble and Joey O'Brien give West Ham United a 2-0 lead against Norwich City at home.
Jan 1, 15:54
Swansea's Danny Graham congratulates Wayne Routledge on his goal against Aston Villa on January 1, 2013
Half-Time Report: Swansea City concede late goal against Aston Villa
Andreas Weimann's goal in the 44th minute sees Aston Villa go into the half-time interval levelled at 1-1 with Swansea City.
Jan 1, 15:52
Spurs defender Michael Dawson scores the equaliser against Reading on January 1, 2013
Half-Time Report: Tottenham Hotspur level with Reading
Tottenham Hotspur recover from conceding an early goal against Reading and go into the break level at 1-1.
Jan 1, 15:51
Yann Kermorgant
Charlton Athletic win seven-goal thriller against Watford
Charlton Athletic win a seven-goal thriller against Watford away from home in the Championship.
Jan 1, 15:02
Fulham striker Dimitar Berbatov celebrates the first PL goal of 2013, following his goal against West Brom on January 1, 2013
Dimitar Berbatov scores in Fulham's win at West Bromwich Albion
Fulham defeat West Bromwich Albion 2-1 away, thanks to goals from Dimitar Berbatov and Alexander Kacaniklic.
Jan 1, 14:38
Villa boss Paul Lambert gestures from the touchline in the game with Spurs on Boxing Day 2012
Paul Lambert: 'Aston Villa still attractive to players'
Paul Lambert insists that Aston Villa still attract experienced players despite their struggles in the Premier League this season.
Jan 1, 14:20
Yann Kermorgant
Half-Time Report: Charlton Athletic lead at Watford
Charlton Athletic come from behind to lead Watford 2-1 away from home in the Championship.
Jan 1, 13:51
Fulham's Dimitar Berbatov celebrates his early strike with some teammates against Southampton on December 26, 2012
Half-Time Report: Dimitar Berbatov puts Fulham ahead against West Bromwich Albion
Dimitar Berbatov scores in the 39th minute to put Fulham 1-0 up at West Bromwich Albion.
Jan 1, 13:35
Robin Van Persie celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal on December 1, 2012
Manchester City were "very close" to signing Robin van Persie from Arsenal
Roberto Mancini reveals that Manchester City were "very close" to signing striker Robin van Persie from Arsenal in the summer.
Jan 1, 13:26
Southampton's Luke Shaw on October 30, 2012
Nigel Adkins: 'Luke Shaw will not join Arsenal'
Nigel Adkins insists that teenage defender Luke Shaw will not leave Southampton for Arsenal this month.
Jan 1, 13:00
City boss Roberto Mancini in the dugout against Sunderland on Boxing Day 2012
Roberto Mancini: 'Manchester City could sign new players'
Roberto Mancini says that Manchester City will "probably" sign new players in the January transfer window.
Jan 1, 12:50
Hampshire's Simon Katich on May 17, 2012
Hobart Hurricane ease to win against Perth Scorchers
Tim Paine scores 90 runs from 60 balls to lead Hobart Hurricane to a six-wicket win against Perth Scorchers.
Jan 1, 12:32
Pavel Pogrebnyak scores the opener against West Ham on December 29, 2012
Match Analysis: Reading 1-0 West Ham United
Sports Mole analyses Reading's 1-0 home victory over West Ham United in the Premier League on Saturday.
Dec 29, 17:27
Pavel Pogrebnyak scores the opener against West Ham on December 29, 2012
Live Commentary: Reading 1-0 West Ham United - as it happened
Re-live all the action between Reading and West Ham United in the Premier League with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute text commentary.
Dec 29, 14:02
Rafa Benitez looks at his watch on December 1, 2012
Rafael Benitez pleased with Chelsea improvement
Rafael Benitez says that he is happy with how the Chelsea players are adapting to life under his management.
Dec 29, 05:55
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