Football

Tuesday's Barcelona transfer talk: Martinez, Alba, Suarez
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Barcelona on Tuesday, August 25.

Chelsea pip Arsenal, Barcelona to Malang Sarr?
Free agent defender Malang Sarr could reportedly become a Chelsea player by the end of the week.
Tuesday's papers: Kai Havertz, Luis Suarez, Thiago SilvaReport: Chelsea agree £50m deal for ChilwellOn this day 2014: Liverpool bring in Mario Balotelli as Luis Suarez replacementTuesday's Spurs transfer talk: Coutinho, Maitland-Niles, PizziMoratti: 'Inter are trying to sign Lionel Messi'Madrid, Barca target Van de Beek 'would prefer PL move'Tuesday's Man City transfer talk: Martinez, Messi, KoulibalyReport: Everton hold further talks over Allan dealTuesday's Chelsea transfer talk: Havertz, Ziyech, Maignan
Tuesday's Arsenal transfer talk: Saliba, Kolasinac, Maitland-NilesTuesday's Transfer Talk Update: Martinez, Havertz, ZiyechTuesday's Liverpool transfer talk: Alcantara, Brooks, SanchoTuesday's Man Utd transfer talk: Garner, Sancho, BrooksNapoli 'open to Man City talks for Kalidou Koulibaly'Sead Kolasinac set for Arsenal loan exit?Kai Havertz to earn £130,000-a-week at Chelsea?Man City 'assessing possibility of signing Lionel Messi'Sancho to Man Utd 'could be now or never'
Rugby Union

Marland Yarde reveals Sale teammates received death threats over not taking a knee
England international Yarde branded the threats "totally unacceptable".

Bristol boss Pat Lam plays down significance of Exeter clash
The top two are separated by eight points ahead of their Ashton Gate clash on Tuesday.
Owen Farrell: 'Saracens motivated to finish season properly'Result: Saracens hold off Harlequins fightback to claim derby victoryResult: Title-chasing Exeter trounce third-placed Sale 32-22 Fans to attend all-Scotland Guinness PRO14 match on August 28Scott Robertson keen to assist Warren Gatland on Lions tour to South AfricaBilly Vunipola opens up on decision to not take a knee
Jurie Roux: 'Next year's Lions tour might not be viable'Sale's Steve Diamond likens "boring scrums" to "King Herod babysitting"Safety measures outlined to protect welfare of England and Premiership playersGloucester sweating over fitness of Jonny May ahead of Bristol clashPat Lam ready to guide Bristol through gruelling fixture scheduleSteve Diamond issues rallying cry to Sale ahead of Exeter clash
Tennis

Result: Andy Murray continues comeback with impressive win over Alexander Zverev
The Scot beat Alexander Zverev in a tough three-setter to move into the last 16.

Result: Dan Evans overcomes 10th seed Andrey Rublev in New York
Dan Evans joined Andy Murray in the second round.
Andy Murray pleased with physical condition after win in New YorkResult: Andy Murray makes winning return to action against Frances TiafoeResult: Kevin Anderson beats Kyle Edmund in lengthy first round battle in New YorkKei Nishikori set to miss US Open after second positive coronavirus testNovak Djokovic insists he will do his talking on the court
Andy Murray gearing up for ATP Tour return at Flushing MeadowsNon-player tests positive for coronavirus in New York tennis bubbleWorld number two Simona Halep pulls out of US OpenKei Nishikori a doubt for US Open after positive Covid-19 testATP Tour Finals in London due to be held behind closed doors
Cricket

James Anderson hoping to dodge rain as he looks for 600th wicket
The England veteran is seeking to be the first paceman into the exclusive club.

Result: Middlesex complete five-wicket Trophy win over Sussex inside three days
The visitors were left to rue dropped catches at Radlett.
Chris Silverwood backing James Anderson to claim 600th wicket tomorrowMonday's sporting social - Bayern are bouncing, Bolt not so muchJames Anderson moves to 599 Test wickets as Pakistan frustrate EnglandJames Anderson left frustrated in quest to reach 600 Test wicketsJames Anderson stranded on 698 Test wickets as rain halts England's progress
Dom Bess salutes "GOAT" James Anderson as fast bowler closes in on 600 Test wicketsCricket roundup: Ben Foakes stars for Surrey against KentDom Bess opens up on risk of serious injury in bad lightBad light frustrates England as James Anderson marches towards 600England's James Anderson nearing another milestone against Pakistan
Off The Pitch

Anton Ferdinand to front racism documentary for BBC One
Former West Ham United footballer Anton Ferdinand is to front a new documentary for BBC One exploring the issue of racism in the game.

Jose Mourinho advert put up near Stamford Bridge ahead of Spurs documentary release
The 'All or Nothing' documentary about Tottenham is out soon.
Harry Maguire released from custody in Greece after pleading not guiltyHarry Maguire tight-lipped after leaving Greek courtEFL in talks with Sky to broadcast every match live in 2020-21 seasonMan Utd's Harry Maguire to spend Friday night in jailTom Hardy to narrate new Tottenham Hotspur documentaryPatrick Van Aanholt points finger at social media following racist abuseWigan Athletic administrators set August 31 deadline for prospective buyers
Mesut Ozil laments "disappointing" Arsenal reaction over Uighur Muslims commentsJustin Langer advises "zero social media" for young playersSky Sports to launch dedicated NFL channelHarry Redknapp signs up Piers Morgan, Gordon Ramsay for new podcastClimate change protesters arrested during British GPDavid Beckham 'in talks with Netflix, Amazon over biopic'Sir Ian Botham to join House of Lords
Formula 1

Mercedes gave Racing Point 'data and drawings' - Marko
Racing Point must have received "data" and "drawings" from Mercedes in order to create a fully-competitive copy of the reigning champion team's 2019 car.

Marko not ruling out Ricciardo return
Dr Helmut Marko says there may be "a way back" to Red Bull for Daniel Ricciardo.
Golf

Result: Dustin Johnson wins Northern Trust title to reclaim world number one ranking
The American distanced the field at the Northern Trust, winning by 11 shots.

Sophia Popov delighted to defy the odds at Royal Troon
The 27-year-old German almost gave up golf last year.
Result: Sophia Popov defies odds to win Women's OpenResult: France's Romain Langasque wins Wales OpenDustin Johnson boasts five-shot lead in BostonDustin Johnson dominates Northern Trust proceedings with second round 60Lindsey Weaver two shots off lead at Royal Toon
Scottie Scheffler breaks 60 to make history in BostonLindsey Weaver overcomes weather and trolley trouble to lie one shot off leadTommy Fleetwood made to pay for disastrous final two holes at Northern TrustCatriona Matthew battles through wind to move into contention at Royal TroonFormer champion Catriona Matthew rolls back the years at Royal Troon
Rugby League

Jackson Hastings one of three Super League players sanctioned for Covid-19 breach
Huddersfield's James Gavet and Warrington's Riley Dean were also punished.

Shaun Wane "impressed" by Alex Walmsley
Sam Tomkins has also caught Shaun Wane's eye since joining Catalans Dragons.
Shaun Wane 'concerned and angry' over coronavirus outbreak at Hull FCMorgan Knowles switches allegiance from Wales to EnglandSt Helens staff member tests positive for coronavirusTommy Makinson facing eight-match ban for grabbing opponent's testiclesNine Hull FC players, three members of staff test positive for coronavirus
Hull, Castleford clash postponed due to positive coronavirus testsRichard Agar describes Wigan as "class act" following Rob Burrow gestureSam Tomkins pleads for Super League players to adopt stricter lockdown measuresShaun Wane extends England contract amid NRL speculationHull FC, Salford matches postponed due to positive coronavirus tests
Boxing

Picture of the day: Conor McGregor, Floyd Mayweather weigh in for 2017 fight
Former five-weight boxing world champion Floyd Mayweather stepped out of retirement to take on mixed martial artist Conor McGregor.

On This Day: James DeGale wins Olympic gold in Beijing
James DeGale, who had previously claimed Commonwealth bronze in 2006, went on turn professional in December 2008.
Dillian Whyte wants rematch after defeat to Alexander PovetkinResult: Alexander Povetkin stuns Dillian Whyte with sensational KOResult: Katie Taylor retains world titles by beating Delfine Persoon in rematchWorld boxing champion Tyson Fury hints at WWE returnDillian Whyte lauds Alexander Povetkin ahead of Saturday's showdown
Katie Taylor confident of "shutting up" her critics by beating Delfine PersoonDillian White determined to overcome Alexander PovetkinCarl Frampton gearing up for world title bout with Jamel HerringMike Tyson's comeback fight delayed until November 28Test triumph and Tyson's trout toast - Saturday's sporting social
Snooker

Five British and Irish stars who have reigned supreme in their sports
Ronnie O'Sullivan won his sixth world title on Sunday night at the Crucible.

Six-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan plays down I'm a Celebrity talk
'The Rocket' has no interest in eating bugs as he looks to land more titles.
Snooker's leading triple crown champions as Ronnie O'Sullivan extends leadRonnie O'Sullivan reveals he watched TV instead of practising during World ChampsRonnie O'Sullivan insists he is not chasing World Championship recordRonnie O'Sullivan credits Joe Davis as inspiration for sixth world title victoryWorld Championship: Five memorable moments from 2020 tournament
Result: Ronnie O'Sullivan lands sixth world title with easy win over Kyren WilsonRonnie O'Sullivan wins seven frames in a row to close in on sixth world titleRonnie O'Sullivan has three-frame advantage over Kyren WilsonStephen Hendry: 'World Championship final is already over'Ronnie O'Sullivan, Kyren Wilson cheered into Crucible