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Everton to rival Arsenal for Carlo Ancelotti?
Carlo Ancelotti - sacked by Napoli on Tuesday - is wanted by both Everton and Arsenal, according to a report.
Preview: Man United vs. AZ - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Thursday's Europa League fixture between Manchester United and AZ.
Bournemouth 'confident Howe will turn down Everton, West HamBernd Leno: 'Nicolas Pepe unbelievable in training'Sterling mocks Jones after Man City beat Dinamo ZagrebSports Mole's Christmas gift guideGriezmann: 'I didn't leave Atletico to win Champions League'Borussia Dortmund interested in Pochettino?Andrew Robertson: 'Everyone wants to avoid Liverpool in Europe'Fit-again Antonio Rudiger looking to take leadership in Chelsea defenceBoli Bolingoli: 'Celtic out to win against Cluj'
Celtic to field much-changed side against ClujResult: Brentford move within one point of playoff places with win over CardiffResult: Bright Osayi-Samuel scores stunner as QPR beat BirminghamResult: West Brom miss chance to return top with draw at WiganResult: Real Madrid ease past Club Brugge in final group gameFreddie Ljungberg: 'No talks over permanent Arsenal job'Nuno Espirito Santo brushes off Raul Jimenez exit reportsMohamed Elneny backs Freddie Ljungberg for permanent Arsenal jobResult: Chris Martin penalty denies Sheffield Wednesday return to playoff places
Rugby Union
Scotland wing Tommy Seymour retires from international rugby
Seymour scored 20 tries in his 55 appearances for Scotland.
Alun Wyn Jones: 'World Cup disappointment spurring on Lions ambition'
The second-row forward became his country's most capped player last month.
Ian Foster named as Steve Hansen successor with All BlacksMunster head coach Johann van Graan delighted with Saracens victoryResult: Johnny Sexton injury mars Leinster win at NorthamptonFormer Scotland skipper John Barclay retires from international rugbyBritish and Irish Lions confirm South Africa tour plansIsrael Folau settles legal dispute after sacking for homophobic post
Wayne Pivac: 'Wales have laid building blocks for Six Nations'Result: Exeter play out comfortable victory over struggling WaspsResult: Matt Proctor crosses twice as Northampton see off LeicesterResult: Jean-Luc Du Preez sent off in Sale defeat at WorcesterResult: Wayne Pivac off to winning start as Wales bossResult: Saracens begin survival bid with win at Bath
Tennis
Caroline Wozniacki announces retirement for after Australian Open
The Dane, who won the Australian Open in 2018, plans to start a family.
Andy Murray admits tennis was "escape" after Dunblane tragedy
The former world number one talks about the incident in which 16 children and a teacher were killed during his new feature-length documentary.
Andy Murray admits considering retirement until Antwerp winThe sporting weekend in pictures, including Mourinho, Jimenez, Davis CupNadal celebrates "unforgettable" Davis Cup win for SpainResult: Rafael Nadal seals home Davis Cup glory for SpainGerard Pique delighted with revamped Davis Cup success
Leon Smith "excited" for future of British tennis after reaching Davis Cup semisResult: Hosts Spain knock Great Britain out of Davis Cup in semi-finalsResult: Kyle Edmund gives Great Britain lead in Davis Cup semi-finalResult: Rafael Nadal levels things up for Spain against Great BritainResult: Canada reach Davis Cup final
Cricket
Lord's, Hove to host the Finals Day of The Hundred
Lord's is currently being redeveloped and will be able to boast an increased capacity.
Pakistan dominate day one against Sri Lanka as Test cricket returns after 10 years
Sixteen-year-old bowler Naseem Shah took centre stage as the hosts dominated.
Azhar Ali delighted to see Test cricket return to PakistanBen Stokes backs "gem" Rory Burns to enjoy bright England futureMoeen Ali's England future still uncertainAnderson, Bairstow, Wood back in England squad for South Africa tourAnderson, Bairstow in line for return to England squad for South Africa tour
Off The Pitch
FIFA advised to use legal means to recover "undue payment" from Blatter to Platini
FIFA is seeking to recover the money before the statute of limitations passes.
Jordon Ibe trial over coffee shop crash set for February
Jordon Ibe to face trial over coffee shop crash
Bid to wind up Oldham Athletic dismissed by courtBirmingham City avoid winding-up bidVladimir Putin hints at Russia appeal against four-year WADA banLiverpool skipper Jordan Henderson calls for tougher punishments for racist abuseDaryl Murphy admits serving ban for cocaine use last yearNewcastle give away free half-season tickets in ballotAnti-discrimination groups want joint response after weekend of homophobic, racist incidents
Two Wolves fans arrested for homophobic abuse at Brighton gameGuardiola 'consoled Fred after racist abuse in derby'Graeme Souness calls for 'environment where gay footballers feel comfortable'Man arrested over alleged racist abuse in Manchester derbyFIFA to "analyse" CAS decision over Chelsea transfer banLiverpool's opening game of Club World Cup changes venueStags invade Scottish football team's training session
Formula 1
Wednesday's Formula 1 news roundup: Hamilton, Gasly, Schumacher
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest Formula 1 news on Wednesday, December 11.
Founder hails Toro Rosso's 'enormous' progress
The founder of the team known as Toro Rosso says he is impressed with the Faenza based team's recent progress.
Golf
Tiger Woods to play in opening fourballs match of Presidents Cup
Tiger Woods and Justin Thomas will face the International Team's Marc Leishmann and Joaquin Niemann.
Rory McIlroy: 'Saudi Arabia event does not excite me'
The Northern Irishman has joined Tiger Woods in opting not to play at the Saudi International in January.
Jon Rahm "still hasn't processed" Race to Dubai victoryResult: Jon Rahm holds off Tommy Fleetwood charge to win Race to DubaiRory McIlroy back in Dubai contentionRory McIlroy two shots off lead ahead of final round in DubaiMike Lorenzo-Vera opens up three-shot lead in Dubai
Rory McIlroy shoots eight-under to move within one of lead in DubaiJon Rahm hoping long break will be advantage in Race to Dubai battleHong Kong Open postponed amid civil unrestEuropean Tour chief Keith Pelley: 'Every time Rory McIlroy plays, we celebrate'The weekend's sporting action in pictures as England secure Euro 2020 seeding
Rugby League
Five of the biggest stars set to compete in Super League 2020
Sonny Bill Williams is perhaps the highest-profile signing in Super League history.
Manu Tuilagi hints at Leicester Tigers stay amid Toronto Wolfpack speculation
Tuilagi's representatives have held talks with David Argyle, owner of new Super League side Toronto Wolfpack, over a possible switch of codes.
The weekend's sporting action in pictures as England secure Euro 2020 seedingResult: Great Britain suffer humiliating defeat to Papua New GuineaSean O'Loughlin signs final 12-month deal with Wigan WarriorsSonny Bill Williams uncomfortable with David Beckham, Lebron James comparisonsSonny Bill Williams: 'Toronto Wolfpack opportunity too good to turn down'
What has gone wrong for Great Britain on their tour down under?Wayne Bennett still uncertain of England futureResult: Great Britain lose again to suffer series defeat in New ZealandToronto Wolfpack confirm Sonny Bill Williams signingNew Zealand legend Sonny Bill Williams closing in on Toronto Wolfpack move
Boxing
Dillian Whyte reinstated as interim WBC champion, handed title fight
Dillian Whyte will become mandatory challenger after Tyson Fury's rematch with title holder Deontay Wilder.
Joe Calzaghe backs Tyson Fury to reign supreme in heavyweight division
The Welshman backs the 'Gypsy King' to emerge top of the heavyweight pile.
How does the heavyweight division stand after Joshua win?Anthony Joshua wants world title fight in NigeriaThe weekend in pictures including Anthony Joshua, Mohamed Salah, Jose MourinhoWhat next for Anthony Joshua?New Spurs stadium in line to host next Anthony Joshua fight
Anthony Joshua: "I took it back to the old school, seventies-style"Anthony Joshua: 'I boxed smarter against Andy Ruiz Jr'Anthony Joshua receives praise for intelligent victory over Andy Ruiz JrIn Pictures: Anthony Joshua defeats Andy Ruiz Jr in Saudi ArabiaResult: Exquisite Anthony Joshua wins back world titles in Saudi Arabia
Snooker
Ronnie O'Sullivan eases past James Cahill after refusing handshake
The Rocket was not keen on shaking hands with either his opponent or the referee.
Ronnie O'Sullivan refuses to alter "die early or kill early" style
Ronnie O'Sullivan fought back from 2-0 and 3-1 down to clinch a 4-3 victory over Dominic Dale.
Result: Ding Junhui claims third UK Championship with victory over Stephen MaguireResult: Stephen Maguire books UK Championship final with Ding JunhuiRonnie O'Sullivan denies Masters drop-out was for "personal reasons"Ronnie O'Sullivan pulls out of The MastersResult: Mark Allen to face Stephen Maguire in UK Championship semi-final
Result: Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan crashes out of UK ChampionshipRonnie O'Sullivan concerned over foot injury at UK ChampionshipRonnie O'Sullivan sets up Ding Junhui showdown in UK ChampionshipResult: Nigel Bond ousts Judd Trump at UK ChampionshipResult: Mark Williams crashes out of UK Championship after defeat to Michael White
