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Matt Ryan: 'I appreciate Arthur Blank support'
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan appreciates comments from team owner Arthur Blank calling for his side to protect him more, but refuses to criticise his teammates.
Apr 11, 21:45
Arthur Blank laments players' reaction to hit on Matt Ryan
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank admits that he was unhappy with his players after they failed to react angrily to a hit on Matt Ryan in last season's opening match.
Apr 8, 23:25
Mike Smith: 'We're not changing defensive system'
Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith reveals that his side won't be changing their defensive system despite making new signings on their defensive line.
Mar 29, 23:10
Mike Smith: 'Julio Jones ahead of schedule following injury'
Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith says that Julio Jones has started running and that the team aim to have him ready for training camp, following his foot injury.
Mar 26, 22:06
League One roundup: Wolverhampton Wanderers continue promotion pursuit
Sports Mole brings you a roundup of all of the action from League One, as Wolverhampton Wanderers continue their efforts to gain promotion to the Championship.
Mar 11, 22:06
Wolverhampton Wanderers continue promotion pursuit with win over Swindon Town
Wolverhampton Wanderers record a 4-1 away victory over Swindon Town in League One.
Mar 11, 21:53
Half-Time Report: Bakary Sako brace helps earn Wolverhampton Wanderers lead
A first-half brace from Bakary Sako helps Wolverhampton Wanderers earn a 3-0 lead over Swindon Town.
Mar 11, 20:42
Phil Taylor's conquerer Aden Kirk to face Peter Wright in fourth round of UK Open
Aden Kirk's reward for beating 16-time world champion Phil Taylor in the UK Open is a fourth-round clash with Premier League leader Peter Wright.
Mar 8, 06:28
UK Open day one roundup: Phil Taylor beaten by Aden Kirk
Defending champion Phil Taylor is knocked out of the UK Open - the tournament nicknamed 'the FA Cup of darts' - by a 22-year-old factory worker from Nottingham.
Mar 8, 06:12
End of season review: Atlanta Falcons
A review of the 2013 NFL season of the Atlanta Falcons.
Mar 6, 14:26
Atlanta Falcons running back Jason Snelling retires
Atlanta Falcons running back Jason Snelling announces his retirement from the sport with immediate effect, citing family reasons.
Mar 4, 23:43
Michael van Gerwen tops UK Open qualifying order of merit
Michael van Gerwen wins the sixth and final UK Open qualifier at Wigan's Robin Park Tennis Centre, whitewashing Michael Smith in the process.
Feb 24, 03:50
Team News: Elliot Omozusi returns for Leyton Orient
Elliot Omozusi returns for Leyton Orient's clash with Swindon Town after a three-game absence with a groin injury.
Feb 22, 14:35
Bristol Rovers beat Burton Albion with late double
Bristol Rovers score twice in the latter stages of the second half to record a valuable 2-0 win over League Two playoff hopefuls Burton Albion at the Memorial Stadium.
Feb 21, 21:40
Mike Smith "looking forward" to working with Osi Umenyiora in 2014
Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith says that he is "looking forward" to continuing to work with defensive end Osi Umenyiora.
Feb 21, 12:44
Phil Taylor hits two nine-darters en route to win
Phil Taylor bounces back from his whitewash defeat to Michael van Gerwen by producing two nine-dart finishes en route to winning a UK Open qualifying title in Wigan.
Feb 10, 02:12
Preview: Premier League
Sports Mole previews the 2014 Premier League campaign, which begins in Liverpool on Thursday evening.
Feb 6, 11:03
Phil Taylor looking to bounce back
Phil Taylor admits that his shock defeat to Michael Smith in the Darts World Championship has given him the "kick up the backside" needed to push on for further honours.
Feb 6, 07:13
Phil Taylor signs lucrative deal with Target Darts
Phil Taylor switches darts manufacturers to sign what is believed to be the most lucrative sponsorship deal in the sport's history with Target Darts.
Feb 4, 07:28
Team News: Andy Taylor misses Swindon Town clash
Walsall are unchanged from their 5-1 win over Notts County as they face Swindon Town in League One.
Jan 28, 19:35
Atlanta Falcons hand new deals to management trio
The Atlanta Falcons confirm that the management trio of Rich McKay, Thomas Dimitroff and Mike Smith have been handed new deals by the club.
Jan 27, 23:49
Mark Cooper: "I'm pleased to get three points"
Swindon Town manager Mark Cooper admits that he is pleased to have secured all three points in today's 3-1 win against Shrewsbury Town at the County Ground.
Jan 25, 18:55
Swindon Town leave it late to beat Shrewsbury Town
Swindon Town leave it late to win against Shrewsbury Town, as two late goals from Nile Ranger and Michael Smith confirm a 3-1 win for the Robins.
Jan 25, 17:03
Half-Time Report: All level between Swindon Town, Shrewsbury Town
The League One game between Swindon Town and Shrewsbury Town is currently 1-1 at half time.
Jan 25, 15:58
Team News: Michael Smith in line for Swindon Town debut
Swindon Town's Michael Smith, signed from Charlton Athletic earlier this week, is in line to make his debut in today's League One game against Shrewsbury Town.
Jan 25, 14:16
Swindon 'poised' to sign Michael Smith from Charlton Athletic
Charlton Athletic manager Chris Powell reveals that striker Michael Smith is on the verge of joining Swindon Town permanently.
Jan 22, 14:16
PDC name Michael van Gerwen as Player of the Year
World champion Michael van Gerwen wins three gongs at the PDC's awards night, while Peter Wright and Michael Smith also pick up prizes.
Jan 21, 02:20
Birmingham City ease into fourth round of FA Cup
Birmingham City cruise into the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 3-0 win over Bristol Rovers.
Jan 14, 21:40
Half-Time Report: Birmingham City 1-0 up over Bristol Rovers at half time
Birmingham City lead Bristol Rovers 1-0 at half time as the sides meet in the FA Cup.
Jan 14, 20:40
Arthur Blank: 'We weren't tough enough'
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank feels that his side lacked toughness in their line play this season which resulted in their 4-12 finish.
Jan 6, 22:44
Review: PDC World Championship
Sports Mole takes a look at the most significant moments of the 2014 PDC World Championship.
Jan 2, 11:54
Preview: PDC World Championship final - Peter Wright vs. Michael van Gerwen
Sports Mole previews the PDC World Championship final between Peter Wright and Michael van Gerwen.
Dec 31, 17:42
Mark Webster edges out Raymond van Barneveld
Mark Webster defeats Raymond van Barneveld in a deciding set to progress through to the quarter-finals of the PDC World Championship.
Dec 28, 06:30
Preview: PDC World Championship third round
Sports Mole previews the third round of the PDC World Championship, which begins on Friday night at Alexandra Palace.
Dec 27, 06:05
Live Commentary: Atlanta Falcons 24-34 San Francisco 49ers - as it happened
Read how all the action from the NFL clash between the San Francisco 49ers and the Atlanta Falcons in the last-ever regular-season game at Candlestick Park unfolded.
Dec 24, 01:10
Michael Smith stunned after Phil Taylor win
Michael Smith admits that he was speechless after recording a 4-3 victory over Phil Taylor to knock the defending champion out of the PDC World Championship.
Dec 21, 06:17
Phil Taylor out of PDC World Darts Championship
Michael Smith beats Phil Taylor 4-3 in the second round of the PDC World Darts Championship.
Dec 21, 00:15
Preview: PDC World Championship second round
Sports Mole previews the second round of the PDC World Championship, which begins on Friday night at Alexandra Palace.
Dec 20, 06:48
PDC World Championship roundup: Andy Smith through to second round
Sports Mole rounds up all the action from the PDC World Championship on Wednesday.
Dec 19, 07:01
Phil Taylor delighted to progress past Rob Szabo
Defending champion Phil Taylor admits that he was delighted to progress past Rob Szabo after suffering a scare against the New Zealand thrower in the first round of the PDC World Championship on Friday night.
Dec 14, 07:56
