Pascal Lemesre
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Saracens fly-half Owen Farrell banned for two weeks
Saracens fly-half Owen Farrell receives a two-week suspension after being cited for a dangerous tackle.
Apr 27, 18:07
Ex-Man United winger Andrei Kanchelskis loses Russian job after just three months
Andrei Kanchelskis loses his job as manager of Russian third-tier side Solyaris Moscow after just over three months in charge.
Apr 27, 17:46
Crawley Town name Dermot Drummy as new manager
Crawley Town name former Chelsea and Arsenal coach Dermot Drummy as their new manager on a two-year contract.
Apr 27, 17:28
Graham Rowntree lands Harlequins forwards role
Harlequins announce that Graham Rowntree will join their new-look coaching setup as forwards coach from next season.
Apr 27, 17:10
Police chief David Crompton suspended over Hillsborough response
David Crompton, the chief constable of South Yorkshire Police, is suspended in the wake of the Hillsborough inquest findings.
Apr 27, 16:52
Ireland choose boxer Paddy Barnes as flag bearer
Boxer Paddy Barnes is selected as Ireland's flag bearer for this summer's Olympic Games in Rio.
Apr 27, 16:35
Rafael Nadal to carry Spain flag at Rio Olympics
Rafael Nadal is selected as Spain's flag bearer for the 2016 Rio Olympics, four years after he missed the London Games through injury.
Apr 27, 16:25
Preview: Shakhtar Donetsk vs. Sevilla
Sports Mole peers ahead to Thursday night's Europa League semi-final first leg between Shakhtar Donetsk and reigning champions Sevilla.
Apr 27, 13:29
Ian Holloway: 'Aston Villa should consider Mick McCarthy for next manager'
Ian Holloway believes that Aston Villa should be considering Ipswich Town boss Mick McCarthy to lead them in the Championship.
Apr 26, 18:01
Norwich City, Sunderland fined £30k by Football Association
Norwich City and Sunderland both receive £30,000 fines after their players and staff failed to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion earlier this month.
Apr 26, 17:36
Tottenham Hotspur starlet Dele Alli charged by FA for 'Claudio Yacob punch'
The Football Association charges Tottenham Hotspur starlet Dele Alli with an alleged act of violent conduct during the Premier League match against West Brom on Monday.
Apr 26, 17:06
Leonardo Ulloa: 'More to Leicester City than Jamie Vardy'
Leonardo Ulloa, after scoring twice in a 4-0 win over Swansea, believes that Leicester City can cope without suspended striker Jamie Vardy.
Apr 24, 18:47
Leicester City see off Swansea City to go eight points clear in Premier League
Premier League leaders Leicester City hammer Swansea City 4-0 to move eight points clear at the top of the table.
Apr 24, 18:05
Live Commentary: Leicester City 4-0 Swansea City - as it happened
Read how Leicester City's biggest win of the season over Swansea City unfolded with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates.
Apr 24, 15:15
Roberto Martinez confident he is right man for Everton after FA Cup heartbreak
Roberto Martinez is certain that he is the right man to lead Everton after watching his side lose in the last minute of stoppage time to Manchester United in the FA Cup.
Apr 23, 22:57
Louis van Gaal to discuss Manchester United future with board
Louis van Gaal insists that he is not looking beyond the end of the season following Manchester United's stoppage-time win over Everton in the FA Cup semi-finals.
Apr 23, 22:31
Ten-man Paris Saint-Germain beat Lille to win third straight Coupe de la Ligue
Angel di Maria scores the winner as Paris Saint-Germain recover from a red card and beat Lille 2-1 to win the Coupe de la Ligue for the third year in a row.
Apr 23, 21:56
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp: 'Mamadou Sakho situation not easy'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits that Mamadou Sakho's failed drugs test is not "the most easy situation".
Apr 23, 21:33
David de Gea hails "unbelievable" Manchester United teammate Anthony Martial
David de Gea heaps praise on "unbelievable" Manchester United teammate Anthony Martial after he scored a 93rd-minute winner to down Everton in the FA Cup semi-finals.
Apr 23, 21:03
Zinedine Zidane heaps praise on Real Madrid match-winner Gareth Bale
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane hails "spectacular" match-winner Gareth Bale after the Welshman inspired his team to come from behind and win 3-2 at Rayo Vallecano.
Apr 23, 20:37
Peterborough United sack manager Graham Westley
Peterborough United sack manager Graham Westley after Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Scunthorpe United.
Apr 23, 20:21
Great Britain's Tonia Couch takes 10m silver in FINA World Series
Great Britain's Tonia Couch is pipped to 10m platform gold at the FINA World Series in Kazan by China's Ren Qian.
Apr 23, 20:04
Rafael Nadal to face Kei Nishikori in Barcelona Open final
Rafael Nadal will face defending champion Kei Nishikori in the final of the Barcelona Open after seeing off Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-3 6-3.
Apr 23, 19:44
Soomin Lee still in control at rain-interrupted Shenzhen International
Korea's Soomin Lee remains the man to catch in the weather-disrupted Shenzhen International despite some spectacular scoring from England's Callum Shinkwin.
Apr 23, 19:20
Preview: Leicester City vs. Swansea City
Sports Mole picks apart Sunday's Premier League match as leaders Leicester City try to close in on the title by defeating Swansea City.
Apr 23, 17:42
Eden Hazard scores twice as Chelsea get back to winning ways at Bournemouth
Pedro, Eden Hazard and Willian score the goals as Chelsea get back to winning ways at Bournemouth.
Apr 23, 16:53
Live Commentary: Bournemouth 1-4 Chelsea - as it happened
Read how Chelsea's 4-1 win at Bournemouth unfolded with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates.
Apr 23, 14:00
Preview: Bournemouth vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday afternoon's Premier League match on the south coast as Bournemouth entertain Chelsea.
Apr 21, 14:37
Jo Wilfried-Tsonga joins star-studded cast at Queen's
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga becomes the fourth top-10 player to commit to this summer's Aegon Championships at Queen's Club.
Apr 21, 11:55
Anthony Joshua IBF title defence set for June 25 at O2
Anthony Joshua will make the first defence of his IBF world heavyweight title on June 25 in London, with his opponent to be announced at a later date.
Apr 21, 11:42
bet365 replaces Britannia as Stoke City's stadium sponsor
Stoke City's ground will be renamed the bet365 Stadium from next season after a six-year deal was agreed with the gambling company.
Apr 21, 11:25
Sheffield Wednesday recall Jeremy Helan from Wolverhampton Wanderers loan
Sheffield Wednesday decide to recall wideman Jeremy Helan from his loan at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Apr 21, 11:11
Report: Newcastle United desperate for Rafael Benitez stay if relegated
Newcastle United will reportedly plead with Rafael Benitez to remain as manager, even if they are relegated to the Championship.
Apr 21, 10:56
Report: Tottenham Hotspur to make Andre Schurrle move
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly ready to offer Wolfsburg forward Andre Schurrle a return to the Premier League.
Apr 21, 10:38
Report: Jose Mourinho not in talks with PSG, still favourite for Man United job
Jose Mourinho is reportedly not in talks with Paris Saint-Germain and is still expected to take over at Manchester United this summer.
Apr 21, 10:23
Video: Premier League stars call for Massimo Cellino Leeds United exit
Leeds United supporters aiming to push owner Massimo Cellino out of the club post a video on Twitter that shows four Premier League stars saying "Time to go Massimo".
Apr 21, 10:04
Roy Hodgson reiterates desire to stay on as England boss
Roy Hodgson says that he would like to carry on as England manager beyond Euro 2016 but not if it means outstaying his welcome.
Apr 21, 09:54
Ched Evans wins rape conviction appeal, re-trial ordered
Former Wales and Sheffield United striker Ched Evans wins an appeal against his rape conviction but must now face a re-trial.
Apr 21, 09:35
Team News: Watford strikers Troy Deeney, Odion Ighalo missing at West Ham United
Both Troy Deeney and Odion Ighalo drop out of Watford's starting XI for Wednesday night's Premier League match at West Ham United.
Apr 20, 18:49
Report: Tom Thibodeau agrees five-year Minnesota Timberwolves deal
Former Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau is reportedly on the verge of agreeing a five-year deal to become president and head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Apr 20, 18:41
