Pascal Lemesre
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Manchester City star David Silva to miss West Bromwich Albion visit
Manchester City will be without playmaker David Silva for Saturday's Premier League match against West Bromwich Albion as he rests due to a persistent ankle problem.
Apr 8, 14:48
Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink reveals Loic Remy groin injury
Chelsea interim manager Guus Hiddink admits that Loic Remy's latest groin injury could rule him out for the rest of the season.
Apr 8, 14:37
Slaven Bilic likens Dimitri Payet's free kicks to David Beckham's
Slaven Bilic believes that Dimitri Payet's stunning free kicks this season have put him in the same bracket as David Beckham.
Apr 8, 14:12
Preview: West Ham United vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole previews Saturday lunchtime's Premier League clash between London duo West Ham United and Arsenal.
Apr 8, 13:11
Podcast: The Dugout, Ep. 12 - Good results in Europe for Man City, Liverpool
The Sports Mole team reflect on the European quarter-final first legs, Antonio Conte coming to Chelsea and the other Premier League talking points.
Apr 8, 12:54
Bristol Rovers duo Darrell Clarke, Matty Taylor land March awards
Bristol Rovers duo Darrell Clarke and Matty Taylor are rewarded with March's League Two awards after a stellar month for the Pirates.
Apr 8, 06:00
Paul Heckingbottom, Sullay Kaikai win March League One awards
Barnsley's Paul Heckingbottom and Sullay Kaikai of Shrewsbury Town are named March's Manager and Player of the Month in League One.
Apr 8, 06:00
Neil Warnock, Sam Vokes pick up March awards in Championship
Rotherham United boss Neil Warnock and Burnley striker Sam Vokes are revealed as March's Championship Manager and Player of the Month.
Apr 8, 06:00
Shakhtar Donetsk on course to reach Europa League semis after win at Braga
Shakhtar Donetsk are on course to advance to the Europa League semi-finals thanks to a 2-1 win away at Braga in the first leg of their quarter-final contest.
Apr 7, 21:55
Live Commentary: Braga 1-2 Shakhtar Donetsk - as it happened
Relive Thursday night's Europa League quarter-final first leg as Shakhtar Donetsk picked up a 2-1 away win at Braga.
Apr 7, 19:05
Ray Parlour hints Arsenal are out of "two-horse" title race
Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour suggests that Arsenal are out of a "two-horse" Premier League title race between Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur.
Apr 7, 18:02
Northern Ireland up to highest-ever FIFA world ranking of 26th
Northern Ireland reach their best-ever FIFA ranking of 26th after setting a new country record of 10 matches unbeaten.
Apr 7, 17:48
Two horses die on day one of Grand National Festival at Aintree
Two horses – Clonbanan Lad and Marasonnien – collapse and die on day one of the 2016 Grand National Festival at Aintree.
Apr 7, 17:25
Ex-Leeds United MD David Haigh reveals 'torturous' Dubai treatment
Former Leeds United managing director David Haigh reveals how he was beaten and tasered by police while he was detained in Dubai.
Apr 7, 17:14
Ronald Koeman: 'Dusan Tadic does not want to leave Southampton'
Southampton manager Ronald Koeman insists that Dusan Tadic has "no problem" and is not seeking a St Mary's exit.
Apr 7, 16:51
Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben to miss rest of season?
Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben admits that there is no timetable for his return, hinting that his season could be over.
Apr 7, 16:34
John Terry reveals Riyad Mahrez pick for PFA Player of the Year
Chelsea captain John Terry reveals on Instagram that he has voted for Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez as the PFA Player of the Year.
Apr 7, 16:23
Leeds United duo on monthly Championship shortlists
Leeds United duo Steve Evans and Mirco Antenucci are among the nominees for March's Manager and Player of the Month in the Championship.
Apr 7, 06:00
Hole-in-one record smashed as Jimmy Walker wins Masters Par 3 contest
Jimmy Walker sets a new low score for the Masters Par 3 contest as a record nine holes-in-one pour in at Augusta.
Apr 6, 23:05
Wolverhampton Wanderers lose Michal Zyro to serious knee injury
Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Michal Zyro is facing surgery and a substantial spell on the sidelines with multi-ligament damage to his knee.
Apr 6, 21:29
Report: Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal rejects Dutch FA interest
Louis van Gaal reportedly turns down an opportunity to return to the Dutch national set-up in the event that he leaves Manchester United at the end of the season.
Apr 6, 20:57
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp: 'Business as usual against Borussia Dortmund'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says that it will be business as usual against his former club Borussia Dortmund in the Europa League on Thursday.
Apr 6, 20:32
Masters chairman Billy Payne expects Tiger Woods Augusta return
Masters chairman Billy Payne believes that the "fire is building" in Tiger Woods and predicts the 14-time Major winner could soon be back in action.
Apr 6, 20:04
Tom Watson picks Rory McIlroy to win Masters
Tom Watson believes that Rory McIlroy will become the first European to win The Masters in 17 years this week at Augusta.
Apr 6, 19:41
Prince William urges Football Association reform
Prince William tells the Football Association that it must proceed with reforms "with some urgency" to ensure it is not "left behind".
Apr 6, 19:28
Team News: Joe Hart returns for Manchester City against Paris Saint-Germain
Joe Hart is back in the Manchester City starting lineup for Wednesday night's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Paris Saint-Germain.
Apr 6, 18:33
Team News: One change for Real Madrid at Wolfsburg in Champions League quarter-finals
Zinedine Zidane makes just one change to his Real Madrid side for Wednesday night's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Wolfsburg.
Apr 6, 18:32
Preview: Braga vs. Shakhtar Donetsk
Sports Mole casts its eye forward to Thursday night's Europa League quarter-final first leg between Braga and Shakhtar Donetsk.
Apr 6, 17:47
Former Great Britain winger Mick Sullivan dies, aged 82
Record-breaking Rugby League winger Mick Sullivan dies after a long illness at the age of 82.
Apr 5, 23:01
Twitter to show live Thursday night NFL games
Twitter will broadcast ten NFL matches for free in 2016 after reaching an agreement to show Thursday night games online.
Apr 5, 22:41
FIFA president Gianni Infantino "dismayed" by Panama Papers links
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is "dismayed" and "will not accept" that his integrity is being doubted after being linked to the huge Panama Papers leak.
Apr 5, 22:27
Rangers' promotion back to Scottish Premiership confirmed
Rangers will be back in the Scottish Premiership four years after demotion having been confirmed as Scottish Championship winners.
Apr 5, 22:08
England prop Joe Marler banned for "gypsy boy" slur
England and Harlequins prop Joe Marler is banned for two games for his "gypsy boy" slur against Wales forward Samson Lee in the Six Nations.
Apr 5, 21:47
Report: Match-fixing trial will not affect Antonio Conte's arrival at Chelsea
Antonio Conte's ongoing legal case in Italy is reportedly not expected to impact on him taking up the manager's job at Chelsea ahead of next season.
Apr 5, 21:02
Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain hit with four-match ban for red card reaction
Napoli's ailing Serie A title challenge suffers a major blow as 30-goal striker Gonzalo Higuain is banned for four games and fined €20,000.
Apr 5, 20:27
Manchester City's Martin Demichelis 'accepts FA misconduct charge over betting'
Manchester City defender Martin Demichelis will reportedly not contest a Football Association charge over alleged betting offences.
Apr 5, 20:04
New FIFA president Gianni Infantino caught up in Panama Papers leak
The Panama Papers leak reportedly shows that new FIFA president Gianni Infantino signed off on a contract with two businessmen who have since been accused of bribery.
Apr 5, 19:45
Team News: Arturo Vidal, Douglas Costa in for Bayern Munich against Benfica
Arturo Vidal and Douglas Costa return to the Bayern Munich starting lineup for Tuesday night's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Benfica.
Apr 5, 19:12
West Indies hero Carlos Brathwaite pays tribute to Marlon Samuels
Carlos Brathwaite is quick to pay tribute to teammate Marlon Samuels after smashing the West Indies to victory in the World Twenty20 final against England.
Apr 3, 18:57
West Indies beat England in final over to win World Twenty20
Carlos Brathwaite stars in the final over as the West Indies pull off an unlikely victory against England in the final of the World Twenty20 in Kolkata.
Apr 3, 18:07
