Football

Dortmund 'could be forced to lower Sancho demands'
Borussia Dortmund are reportedly willing to accept a lower sum of money for Manchester United target Jadon Sancho in a bid to balance the books this summer.

Spurs 'have rejected three PSG bids for Dele Alli'
Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy reportedly rejected three bids for Dele Alli from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer transfer window.
Preview: Man City vs. Sheff Utd - prediction, team news, lineupsGarcia 'agrees to play for free to seal Barca move'Chelsea break Premier League record in Tuchel's first gameThursday's Real Madrid transfer talk: Alaba, Vazquez, ModricMan Utd on worst home run since David Moyes eraMadrid's contract talks with Ramos break down?Thursday's Barcelona transfer talk: Alaba, Veron, AlonsoReport: Spurs targeting Neuhaus as Alli replacementThursday's Spurs transfer talk: Alli, Eriksen
Jurgen Klopp: 'My focus is firmly on Tottenham clash'Solskjaer frustrated by shock defeat to Sheffield UnitedThursday's paper talk: Sancho, Maksimovic, BaumgartnerThursday's Man City transfer talk: Alaba, Veron, GarciaThursday's Chelsea transfer talk: Alaba, Alonso, Braut HaalandThursday's Arsenal transfer talk: Garcia, Brandt, OdegaardTransfer latest: Arsenal to hijack Barcelona's move for Eric Garcia?Thursday's Liverpool transfer talk: Alaba, AlliThursday's Eredivisie predictions including Ajax vs. Willem II
Rugby Union

Johnny Sexton determined to lead Ireland to Six Nations success
The 35-year-old has already won three Six Nations titles, including a Grand Slam in 2018.

The main talking points ahead of the Six Nations
The Six Nations is set to take centre stage as England defend their title.
Peter Wright: 'Finn Russell is key for Scotland'England, France likely to be teams to beat again in Six NationsEddie Jones aware of positive role Six Nations can playWales boss Wayne Pivac calls for Six Nations improvementFarrell: 'England's Saracens players will be ready for Scotland'Six Nations chiefs draw up contingency plans over France participation
Alun Wyn Jones hopeful Lions tour will go aheadCharles Ollivon: 'France do not feel like Six Nations favourites'Alun Wyn Jones likely to feature for Wales against IrelandStuart Hogg cannot wait for Six Nations opener with EnglandFarrell wants Ireland to move up "pecking order" at Six NationsJones backs Marler after dropping out of England squad
Tennis

Andy Murray offers fitness advice to tennis players
Tennis courts have been shut along with other leisure facilities.

Konta looking forward to end of Australian quarantine period
Players who arrived in Australia earlier this month have been undergoing a strict two-week quarantine.
Rafael Nadal insists Australian Open players cannot complain about quarantineAndy Murray to miss Australian Open after quarantine problemsRobson admits retirement is a possibility after third hip operationOn This Day: Wawrinka ends Djokovic's run at Australian OpenNovak Djokovic: 'I must speak up for my fellow players'
Ten more coronavirus cases linked to arrivals for Australian OpenAustralian Open players remain in quarantine despite reclassified casesVictorian Premier insists isolating players will not receive special treatmentMore Australian Open players forced into isolationHow are Australian Open players keeping themselves busy in quarantine?
Cricket

Tom Banton relishing break from coronavirus bubbles
The batsman is determined to find the best way of proving his England credentials.

Chris Silverwood stands by England's rotation policy
England will continue resting players this winter in a bid to combat challenging Covid restrictions.
England's Jack Leach pens two-year extension with SomersetHow might Joe Root's England fare against Virat Kohli's India?A closer look at England's five successive Test victoriesJoe Root on course to become England's record Test run-scorerJoe Root calls on England to "stay hungry" after Sri Lanka series win
Off The Pitch

Mollie King gets engaged to cricketer Stuart Broad
The Saturdays singer Mollie King reveals that she is engaged to England cricketer Stuart Broad.

Gerry Marsden, singer of You'll Never Walk Alone, dies aged 78
Gerry Marsden, famous for Liverpool anthem 'You'll Never Walk Alone', dies at the age of 78 of heart problems.
Year in review: 10 things we learned from sport in 2020Marcus Rashford's mother opens up on strugglesAston Villa's Jack Grealish banned from driving for nine monthsBBC to show Copa Libertadores gamesManchester United assisted by UK cyber security agency following attackMan Utd 'being held to ransom for millions by hackers'Marcus Rashford lands BBC One documentary
Heavy 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 mealsBen Chilwell opens up on mental health struggles
Formula 1

New Barcelona corner is 'faster' - de la Rosa
The newly revised turn 10 at the Spanish GP venue in Barcelona will be "faster", according to former F1 driver Pedro de la Rosa.

Early start for 2022 not possible - Binotto
Ferrari has denied that the 2022 regulations are a perfect opportunity to 'do a Mercedes' and set up a new period of dominance for the future.
Golf

Sergio Garcia makes impressive start in Dubai
Tyrrell Hatton won in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

On This Day: Montgomerie appointed European captain for Ryder Cup
The Scot led Europe to a thrilling victory.
Rugby League

Leeds Rhinos close training ground after coronavirus cases
The Super League club have seen six players and a member of staff test positive for the virus.

Newcastle United asked to host Magic Weekend later in the year
The league's chief commercial officer accepts that the original plan to play 27 rounds this term is now "unrealistic".
Boxing

IBF featherweight title vacated by Josh Warrington
The organisation refused to sanction a proposed unification bout in April.

Josh Warrington "can't fathom" Can Xu withdrawal from world title bout
Can last week pulled out of facing the Yorkshireman, citing an unwillingness to fight with no fans present.
Dillian Whyte-Alexander Povetkin rematch scheduled for March 6Carl Frampton out to become Ireland's first three-weight world championJosh Warrington close to securing unification bout with Can Xu in FebruaryBoxing events given green light to resume in mid-FebruaryTyson Fury: 'Anthony Joshua has a confidence problem'
British Boxing Board of Control announces shutdown of January eventsRyan Garcia: 'I proved my class against Luke Campbell'Result: Garcia claims interim WBC lightweight title by beating CampbellLuke Campbell vows to "answer a lot of questions" against Ryan GarciaChristmas Day's sporting social: Jurgen Klopp sings Wham's Last Christmas
Snooker

Jason Ferguson backs Yan Bingtao to become a national hero
WPBSA chairman Jason Ferguson says Yan has the necessary 'staying-power' to be a contender for more trophies.

Five of Yan Bingtao's potential successors as China's dominance takes shape
No fewer than 19 Chinese players currently inhabit the world's top 100.
Result: Yan Bingtao crowned Masters champion after beating John HigginsJohn Higgins to face Yan Bingtao in Masters finalResult: Stuart Bingham's Masters defence ends as Yan Bingtao advances to finalResult: Ronnie O'Sullivan crashes out of Masters to John HigginsResult: Yan Bingtao records highest career break to beat Stephen Maguire
Snooker roundup: Bingham beats Murphy to reach Masters semi-finalsResult: David Gilbert beats Kyren Wilson to reach Masters semi-finalsSnooker roundup: O'Sullivan overcomes Junhui at MastersResult: O'Sullivan fights back to overcome Junhui at MastersResult: Neil Robertson crashes out of Masters to Yan Bingtao