Football

Preview: Marseille vs. Monaco - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Ligue 1 clash between Marseille and Monaco, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Zidane: "I am never going to be Madrid's Alex Ferguson"
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has suggested that he does not intend to stay in charge of the Spanish giants for the long term.
Barca presidential candidate promises new Messi contractThursday's Real Madrid transfer talk: Pogba, Eriksen, AlabaNeymar "very happy" at Paris Saint-GermainMarcelo Bielsa: 'We need to learn from Chelsea loss'Real Madrid 'unlikely to move for Pogba'Thursday's Barcelona transfer talk: Garcia, Wijnaldum, De JongMourinho: 'Unfair Champions League clubs drop into Europa League'Istanbul Basaksehir boss: 'We must eliminate racism'Report: Man Utd board ready to back Solskjaer
Thursday's paper talk: David Alaba, Hulk, Paul PogbaThursday's Spurs transfer talk: Bailey, Eriksen, ForssThursday's Man City transfer talk: Garcia, Dybala, Harwood-BellisThursday's Chelsea transfer talk: Gilmour, AlabaThursday's Arsenal transfer talk: Garcia, Bailey, EriksenTransfer latest: Paul Pogba to Juventus?Thursday's Liverpool transfer talk: Wijnaldum, Dybala, FabinhoThursday's Man Utd transfer talk: Pogba, Bailey, EriksenPSG president "very confident" over Neymar, Mbappe deals
Rugby Union

Ewels: 'Rugby medical protocols can adapt to protect players'
Former England World Cup winner Steve Thompson has been diagnosed with early onset dementia.

Rugby sent warning over potential dementia "epidemic"
Lawyer Richard Boardman says up to 50 per cent of former professional rugby players could experience neurological problems in retirement.
Steve Thompson planning legal action over brain injuriesFormer Wales forward Alix Popham opens up on brain damage battle13 Barbarians players sanctioned for coronavirus protocol breachesBrain injury expert not surprised at rugby players planning legal actionSteve Thompson among ex-internationals taking legal action over brain injuriesSale announce Steve Diamond departure after 10 years
England to face World Cup conquerors South Africa in 2021George Ford insists fans can get "excited" about rugby's defensive aspectFive things we learned from the inaugural Autumn Nations CupJamie George: 'England must learn how to thrive as favourites'Eddie Jones slams criticism of England's styleLiverpool welcome fans to Anfield for Wolves clash
Tennis

Laura Robson steps up comeback following second hip surgery
The former Wimbledon junior champion last played a tournament in April 2019.

Paul Jubb determined to rise up the rankings following disrupted first year
Paul Jubb made his Wimbledon debut last summer and is hugely motivated to get back there.
2021 Australian Open details to be finalised "very soon"LTA teams up with ITF to help get young people involved in tennisOn This Day: Andy Murray leads Great Britain to Davis Cup winAustralian Open 'likely to be delayed by at least a week'Andy Murray calls for mandatory coronavirus vaccine for tennis players
Cricket

England confirm two-Test tour of Sri Lanka
Players will isolate for three days after arriving in Sri Lanka and will be subject to full coronavirus testing every two days.

Ben Stokes pays tribute to father Ged following his death
Ben Stokes missed the majority of England's summer Test series against Pakistan to be with his father in Christchurch.
England's two 'unconfirmed positives' given coronavirus all-clearEngland awaiting results of follow-up COVID-19 testsECB insists net switch did not affect health and safety of playersEngland players to be offered mental health screenings before future toursEngland's South Africa tour abandoned amid coronavirus concerns
England's Tom Curran withdraws from Big Bash League amid bubble fatigueEngland's South Africa tour in danger of abandonment amid coronavirus chaosEngland's South Africa tour in severe dangerEngland series 'on verge of cancellation' after tourists return "unconfirmed positive tests"England's series opener in South Africa abandoned
Off The Pitch

Manchester United assisted by UK cyber security agency following attack
As of Thursday night, club staff still did not have access to email, and some other functions were also unavailable.

Man Utd 'being held to ransom for millions by hackers'
Hackers who infiltrated Manchester United's computer systems last week are reportedly threatening to release sensitive information unless a ransom is paid.
Marcus Rashford lands BBC One documentaryHeavy D 'was found dead on kitchen floor by brothers'Celebrity Big Brother and Arsenal Fan TV star Heavy D dies, aged 47Aston Villa's Jack Grealish pleads guilty to careless driving chargeLewis Hamilton to be knighted in New Year?Tottenham's Harry Kane 'sees £100k Range Rover stolen'Marcus Rashford delighted at Government U-turn over free Christmas meals
Ben Chilwell opens up on mental health strugglesSporting Minds UK founder believes mental health stigma still existsRichard Caborn urges Government to reconsider amateur sport lockdownRyan Giggs "denies all allegations" after arrest on suspicion of assaultMan United legend Ryan Giggs 'arrested on suspicion of assaulting girlfriend'FA launches new code to boost diversity in football jobsPremier League expected to keep PPV TV arrangements for time being
Formula 1

No 'young driver' test for Sainz or Vettel
Current Formula 1 drivers have been told by the FIA that they are not eligible to do the 'young driver test' in Abu Dhabi after this weekend's 2020 finale.

Wolff 'curious' to see Ocon's next steps in F1
Toto Wolff says he is "curious" to observe the next developments in Esteban Ocon's Formula 1 career.
Golf

Georgia Hall "very happy" to be present at US Women's Open
Georgia Hall and compatriot Mel Reid will spearhead the English challenge.

Tommy Fleetwood unhappy with season ahead of Dubai finale
The Englishman is on course for a first winless campaign since 2016.
Lee Westwood battling back injury as he bids to become European number oneRoyal Liverpool and Royal Troon set to host British Open in 2023 and 2024Jack Nicklaus pays tribute to 'voice of golf' Peter AllissResult: Christiaan Bezuidenhout triumphs at South African OpenThomas Bjorn leads tributes to Peter Alliss
Rugby League

Kevin Sinfield passes £1m mark for seven-day marathon challenge
Kevin Sinfield ran seven marathons in seven days in support of his former team-mate and close friend Rob Burrow.

Richard Marshall named new Salford head coach
The 45-year-old has worked as assistant to both Kristian Woolf and Justin Holbrook at St Helens.
Kevin Sinfield begins seven-day marathon challenge for Rob BurrowLeeds captain Stevie Ward considering future following concussionsJames Graham lets emotions run wild following Grand Final triumphKristian Woolf backs Grand Final hero Jack Welsby to star for EnglandResult: Jack Welsby scores last-gasp try as St Helens beat Wigan in Grand Final
Boxing

Hearn does not want Fury to have warm-up fight ahead of potential Joshua showdown
The Matchroom promoter says Anthony Joshua has been 'edgy' ahead of Saturday's fight.

Kubrat Pulev relishing chance to take on Anthony Joshua
The veteran boxer has won 28 of his 29 fights since he turned professional in 2009.
Joshua tests negative for coronavirus ahead of Pulev clashA closer look at Joshua's upcoming clash with PulevAnthony Joshua warned not to underestimate Kubrat PulevAnthony Joshua "ready for war" when he takes on Kubrat PulevAnthony Joshua warned by Kubrat Pulev not to think about Tyson Fury fight
Tyson Fury out to "smash" Anthony Joshua's face inKubrat Pulev gears up for Anthony Joshua bout after negative coronavirus testFloyd Mayweather to face YouTube personality Logan Paul in FebruaryCallum Smith using brother's insight ahead of Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez boutOn This Day - Amir Khan retains WBA light-welterweight title
Snooker

Zhou Yuelong hits 147 break on first day of Scottish Open
It was the second maximum of his professional career.

Result: Neil Robertson beats Judd Trump to win UK Championship
It was almost 1am on Monday morning when the final pink was potted to settle the contest.
Judd Trump aiming to rediscover "fire" in UK Championship finalNeil Robertson claims he is playing the best snooker of his careerResult: Trump beats Wilson to reach UK Championship semi-finalResult: Judd Trump books place in UK Championship quarter-finalsJohn Higgins hails Zhou Yuelong after UK Championship clash
Judd Trump claims underdogs could go all the way in UK ChampionshipResult: Ursenbacher eliminates O'Sullivan from UK ChampionshipDing Junhui criticises "unplayable" table as title defence endsA closer look at the impact of Government tiers on spectatorsMarcelo Bielsa leads criticism of regional fan return