Football
How Bayern Munich could line up against Lyon
Sports Mole looks at how Bayern Munich could line up against Lyon in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final tie.
Ronaldo 'urges Juventus to sign Benzema'
Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly asked the Juventus board to make a bid for Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema.
Preview: Lyon vs. Bayern Munich - prediction, team news, lineupsNorwich sign Oliver Skipp on season-long loan from TottenhamEthan Ampadu pushing to remain at Chelsea?Dortmund chief insists there is no need to sell SanchoKompany tributes as Maguire mourns European exit - Monday's sporting socialWhat changes must Manchester City make to win Champions League?Liverpool 'refusing to meet Thiago asking price'Pep Guardiola's highs and lows as Manchester City managerDavid de Gea defends role as Manchester United number one
Man City players 'losing trust in Guardiola'Greg Taylor: 'Celtic have moved on from Boli Bolingoli controversy'Luke Amos joins QPR on permanent deal from TottenhamDavid Silva to be honoured with Etihad Stadium statue by Manchester CityStoke sign former Chelsea midfielder John Obi MikelWest Brom confirm permanent deal for Matheus PereiraNeil Lennon disappointed with Celtic coronavirus charge but willing to accept itWhat next for Arsenal after Raul Sanllehi departure?Wigan owner enquired about administration before completing takeover
Rugby Union
Result: Exeter extend lead at summit with victory over Leicester
This was Exeter's first game since deciding to keep their controversial Chiefs branding following a board review amid claims that it was racist.
Result: Melani Nanai sees red as Worcester Warriors lose heavily against Gloucester
Card came with less than a quarter gone.
Ugo Monye calls for more diversity at boardroom levelResult: Sale stunned by Harlequins as Gallagher Premiership returnsDylan Hartley opens up on Eddie Jones relationshipPat Lam urges Bristol not to rely on individuals against SaracensHarlequins welcome Sale as Gallagher Premiership returns after five-month hiatusSteve Diamond: 'Season starts now for Sale'
Australia receive 2027 World Cup bid boost courtesy of dual-awarding systemFive of the best new signings ready to shine in the Gallagher PremiershipBath name Neal Hatley as new head coachChris Robshaw grateful to be back with HarlequinsPat Lam insists Bristol will embrace upcoming challengeFaf de Klerk lavishes praise on Sale Sharks new signing Manu Tuilagi
Tennis
World number two Simona Halep pulls out of US Open
The Romanian follows the likes of Rafael Nadal, Ashleigh Barty and Bianca Andreescu in pulling out.
Kei Nishikori a doubt for US Open after positive Covid-19 test
The 30-year-old was due to play in Cincinnati.
ATP Tour Finals in London due to be held behind closed doorsReigning champion Bianca Andreescu pulls out of US OpenNovak Djokovic confirms US Open participation despite coronavirus fearsOn this day in 1999 - Steffi Graf announces retirement from tennis at age of 30Coco Gauff stuns No 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka in Kentucky
Serena Williams relishing clash against sister Venus WilliamsSerena Williams makes winning return to WTA TourJohanna Konta reveals she suffered heart palpitations during Lexington Open lossJohanna Konta needs medical assistance en route to defeat at Lexington OpenJohanna Konta has safety on her mind as she prepares for US Open
Cricket
Zak Crawley makes half-century on return as England draw with Pakistan
Play did not begin until 3.20pm on day five after only 96.2 overs were possible over the first four days in Southampton.
England-Pakistan second Test set to resume at 3.20pm on day five
Only 96.2 overs were possible over the first four days at the Ageas Bowl.
Weather delays play again on day five of second Test between England, PakistanResult: Rikki Wessels impresses against NorthamptonshireJonathan Trott: 'Inexperienced batting lineup determined to do well'Rory Burns out for a duck before rain forces early finishRory Burns falls for a duck as England get first innings under way
Off The Pitch
Patrick Van Aanholt points finger at social media following racist abuse
The Dutch defender has called on networks like Twitter to take responsibility for abuse sent on their platforms.
Wigan Athletic administrators set August 31 deadline for prospective buyers
Discussions are being held with four bidders regarding a sale.
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
Developers 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 tensionsTV picks for final day of Premier League confirmed
Formula 1
Alain Prost backs Lewis Hamilton to rewrite F1 history books
Hamilton is on course to match Schumacher's seven crowns this season.
Monday's Formula 1 news roundup: Hamilton, Vettel, Bottas
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest Formula 1 news on Monday, August 17.
Lewis Hamilton: 'Breaking Micheal Schumacher record is beyond my dreams'FIA pushing ahead with 'party mode' banFerrari has not 'abandoned' 2020 car - Binotto'Engineer' Binotto should not be Ferrari boss - KollesGrosjean slams 'worst car I have ever driven'
Vettel disappointed to be leaving Ferrari - BinottoVerstappen plays down 2020 title chancesToto Wolff: 'Anti-racism drive motivating Lewis Hamilton to become greatest of all time'Lewis Hamilton on Spanish Grand Prix victory: "I was in a different dimension"Result: Lewis Hamilton extends championship lead with dominant display at Spanish Grand Prix
Golf
Sam Horsfield claims second title in three weeks at Celtic Classic
The Englishman's win takes him inside the world's top 100 and seals his place in next month's US Open.
Connor Syme to take narrow lead into final round of Celtic Classic
The Scottish player heads England's Sam Horsfield by one shot.
Sam Horsfield in strong position to secure Celtic Classic crownTiger Woods to compete in Northern TrustThomas Pieters returns to action in impressive style at Celtic Classic Alex Levy becomes first European Tour player to return positive coronavirus testOn this day in 1991: John Daly stuns golf to win US PGA Championship
Collin Morikawa "very comfortable" with status as golf's newest starUS PGA Championship: Who are the eight other debutant winners?Collin Morikawa on "cloud nine" after winning US PGA ChampionshipResult: Collin Morikawa surges to thrilling US PGA Championship gloryTiger Woods takes positives from showing at US PGA Championship
Rugby League
Tommy Makinson facing eight-match ban for grabbing opponent's testicles
The St Helens winger has been charged with 'other contrary behaviour' over the incident which occurred during the win over Castleford on Saturday.
Nine Hull FC players, three members of staff test positive for coronavirus
The RFL announced the latest results on Saturday morning.
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
Six Hull FC players test positive for coronavirusIsrael Folau inspires Catalans to victory over Castleford after refusing to take kneeCatalans Dragons assured travel restrictions will not affect Super League obligationsFour bids have been made for Toronto WolfpackDaryl Powell: 'Castleford are ready for upcoming challenge'
Boxing
Carl Frampton gearing up for world title bout with Jamel Herring
The Irishman has to beat Darren Traynor first this weekend.
Mike Tyson's comeback fight delayed until November 28
The pair had been due to meet on September 12.
Test triumph and Tyson's trout toast - Saturday's sporting socialTommy Fury linked with I'm A CelebrityJuan Mata celebrates Common Goal's third birthday - Tuesday's sporting socialResult: 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 JrBilly Joe Saunders sees suspension lifted but fined £15,000Paul Pogba pledges Premier protection as Conor McGregor burns rubber - Thursday's social
Snooker
Snooker's leading triple crown champions as Ronnie O'Sullivan extends lead
The Rocket's Sheffield success takes his title tally to 20.
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 talkRonnie 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
