Football

Preview: Motherwell vs. Dundee United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Scottish Premiership clash between Motherwell and Dundee United, including team news and predicted lineups.

Barcelona transfer news: Aubameyang waiting for bid, Coutinho close to exit, Martinez move in doubt
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Barcelona on Thursday, August 6.
Liverpool transfer news: Contact made over Brazilian teen, PSG competition for ThiagoLiverpool 'not interested in Thiago Alcantara'Saturday's Spurs transfer talk: Bale, Ramos, AaronsSaturday's Man City transfer talk: Garcia, Ake, TorresBarcelona to make £14m bid for Eric Garcia?Man United transfer news: Smalling update, club target De Gea replacement, Lingard exitArsenal planning £100m spending spree?Juventus chief dismisses Ronaldo exit talkPep Guardiola plays down favourites tag following victory over Real Madrid
On this Day in 2011: Arsenal sign Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from SouthamptonChelsea 'looking to raise £65m for Declan Rice'Pep Guardiola: 'Gabriel Jesus has proved he can do it on the biggest stage'Saturday's Scottish Premiership predictions including Livingston vs. HibernianSaturday's Transfer Talk Update: Willian, Ikone, HavertzSaturday's Champions League predictions including Barcelona vs. NapoliWolves make Max Aarons approach?Liverpool 'make contact with Talles Magno'Coronavirus roundup: All the latest news from the world of sport on August 7
Rugby Union

Billy Vunipola keen to make amends after overcoming personal issues
The Saracens number eight used the coronavirus lockdown to reflect on his shortcomings.

Wasps boss Lee Blackett plays down top-four talk
A pre-lockdown winning run raised play-off hopes at the Ricoh Arena.
SRU chief executive reminds players of coronavirus regulationsMark McCall talks up "golden opportunity" for Saracens playersSaracens to deep clean Allianz Park ahead of return to actionAndy Farrell urges Ireland to embrace Six Nations challengeEvery behind-closed-doors Premiership Rugby match will be shown by BT SportSaracens chairman Neil Golding pleased with recent activity
Six Nations dates confirmed for rescheduled fixturesPhil Kearns talks up importance of Australia hosting 2027 World CupTom Wood "very grateful" to be back training after pulmonary embolism scareWarren Gatland confirms Stuart Lancaster talks over Lions roleNorthampton Saints deliver Tom Wood injury updateJamie Roberts "delighted to return to Wales" after signing for Dragons
Tennis

Elina Svitolina, Kiki Bertens pull out of US Open
Rafael Nadal and women's world number one Ashleigh Barty have already decided against playing in New York.

Rafael Nadal withdraws from US Open due to coronavirus concerns
The defending champion and four-time winner does not want to travel to the United States.
Madrid Open cancelled due to spike in coronavirus casesAndy Murray shows he's domesticated on court - Monday's sporting socialResult: Andy Murray records another doubles win at the Battle of the BritsResult: Kyle Edmund impresses in two-set win over Jan ChoinskiPetra Martic looking forward to competing in Palermo Ladies Open
Nick Kyrgios withdraws from US Open due to coronavirus concernsResult: Andy Murray enjoys doubles success at Roehampton with Lloyd GlasspoolPlayer tests positive for coronavirus at Ladies Palermo OpenKyle Edmund gains revenge on Dan Evans at Battle of the BritsAndy Murray calls for players who break bio-secure bubble to be heavily penalised
Cricket

Chris Woakes lavishes praise on 'miracle worker' Ben Stokes
The England vice-captain helped drag the hosts back into the first Test.

Bowlers help England recover in first Test against Pakistan
Chris Woakes, Stuart Broad and Ben Stokes help out as the tourists struggle second time around at Old Trafford.
Impressive Pakistan bowling display sees England trail by 107 runsPakistan in control against England as Yasir Shah takes three wicketsOllie Pope finally undone by Pakistan on third morning of first TestEngland, India both agree to put back one-day seriesJofra Archer: 'Ollie Pope and Jos Buttler can help us recover'
Off The Pitch

Climate change protesters arrested during British GP
Climate change protesters broke into the Silverstone circuit prior to the start of Sunday's British GP.

David Beckham 'in talks with Netflix, Amazon over biopic'
David Beckham is reportedly in talks with Netflix and Amazon about a new series documenting his life.
Sir Ian Botham to join House of LordsDevelopers confident health passport system can create bio-secure sports venuesBarcelona president reveals £182m lossHenderson, Alexander-Arnold feature in new Show Racism the Red Card videoNew Everton stadium part of Liverpool's coronavirus recovery planArrests made after title celebrations in Liverpool, LeedsChinese broadcaster drops Premier League amid China-UK tensions
TV picks for final day of Premier League confirmedMerseyside Police warn action will be taken against fans who gather at AnfieldPolice launch investigation into racial abuse of Bristol City's Famara DiedhiouAmazon orders extra "coronavirus episode" of Spurs documentaryFormer Man United forward Alex Dawson passes away aged 80Sky Sports F1 to show Premier League on final dayTiger King star Carole Baskin sends message of support to Keighley Cougars
Formula 1

Verstappen 'accepts' that he will not be 2020 champion
Max Verstappen says he has "accepted" that he will not become Formula 1's youngest ever champion.

Perez hits out at 'irresponsible' opinions
Sergio Perez says rumours about his coronavirus infection are "irresponsible".
Golf

Tommy Fleetwood leads three-pronged bid for English success in US PGA Championship
China's Li Haotong holds the halfway lead at Harding Park.

Brooks Koepka "not worried" about injury issue
The defending champion needed treatment during a second round 68.
Rickie Fowler misses first cut in a major for four years at US PGA ChampionshipTommy Fleetwood moves into contention in San FranciscoTommy Fleetwood, Paul Casey chasing Li Haotong at Harding ParkTiger Woods in the hunt on crowded leaderboard at US PGADefending champion Brooks Koepka makes impressive start at US PGA
Brooks Koepka makes solid start at Harding ParkNick Dougherty: 'Loss of number one ranking will inspire Rory McIlroy'Rory McIlroy determined to thrive without spectatorsJohn Catlin withdrawn from English Championship due to coronavirus breachBrooks Koepka in confident mood ahead of US PGA Championship
Rugby League

Four bids have been made for Toronto Wolfpack
Super League confirmed on Monday the Wolfpack's participation agreement has been terminated.

Daryl Powell: 'Castleford are ready for upcoming challenge'
Daryl Powell's men face Catalans Dragons in their first game back since the coronavirus-enforced shutdown.
Halliwell Jones Stadium to host five Super League gamesLeeds skipper Stevie Ward still struggling with dizzinessSteve Price rejects Gareth Widdop exit speculationLiam Watts to miss Castleford's return to action due to freak accidentFeatherstone want Super League 2021 spot after Toronto exit
Andy Murray shows he's domesticated on court - Monday's sporting socialSteve McNamara defends Israel Folau's decision not to take a kneeResult: St Helens overcome Catalans Dragons on return to actionSteve McNamara looking forward to return of Super LeagueThe changes and major talking points ahead of Super League return
Boxing

Tommy Fury linked with I'm A Celebrity
Love Island star Tommy Fury is linked with appearing on this year's series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!

Juan Mata celebrates Common Goal's third birthday - Tuesday's sporting social
Five-time Olympic gold medal winner Katie Ledecky also stepped up the #gotmilkchallenge.
Result: Ted Cheeseman overcomes Sam Eggington to win IBF titleEddie Hearn "wants to make a bang" with launch of 'Matchroom Square Gardens'On This Day in 2004: Mike Tyson knocked out by British boxer Danny WilliamsEddie Hearn: 'Anthony Joshua ready to fight anywhere, any time'Mike Tyson to make boxing return against Roy Jones Jr
Billy Joe Saunders sees suspension lifted but fined £15,000Paul Pogba pledges Premier protection as Conor McGregor burns rubber - Thursday's socialResult: Brad Foster beats James Beech for British super bantamweight titleKatie Taylor: 'I will leave no doubts in rematch with Delfine Persoon'Daniel Dubois, Joe Joyce arrange tune-up fights ahead of heavyweight clash
Snooker

Result: Judd Trump edges past Yan Bingtao as he chases history
No first-time Crucible champion has defended their title.

Mark Williams reveals tough love from son helped him beat Stuart Bingham
The three-time former winner turned an 8-8 overnight tie into an impressive 13-11 win.
Result: John Higgins dumped out of World Championship by Kurt MaflinRonnie Sullivan: 'Ding Junhui has had a good balance in his career'A look at the previous Crucible maximums after John Higgins joins listJohn Higgins produces 147 break at World ChampionshipsResult: Martin Gould cruises past Stephen Maguire to reach second round
Barry Hawkins claims lockdown came at "the perfect time"Judd Trump: 'Yan Bingtao could be a future world champion'Big names crash out on day of shocks at World Snooker ChampionshipShaun Murphy: 'These have been the worst two days of my career'Ronnie O'Sullivan "not really bothered" after record-breaking Crucible win