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PSG demand Varane, Vinicius in Neymar swap?
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly demanding that Real Madrid include Raphael Varane and Vinicius Junior in any swap deal for Neymar this summer.
Wednesday's Man City transfer talk: Bravo, Sancho, Camavinga
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Manchester City on Wednesday, August 21 ahead of the 2019-20 campaign.
Wednesday's Chelsea transfer talk: Pulisic, Batshuayi, ZappacostaWednesday's Arsenal transfer talk: Torreira, Guendouzi, KroenkeWednesday's Liverpool transfer talk: Salah, Coutinho, DuncanWednesday's Man Utd transfer talk: Sancho, Llorente, PulisicWednesday Papers: Mario Lemina, Bobby Duncan, Victor WanyamaMohamed Salah "happy" at LiverpoolSolskjaer decides on permanent penalty taker?Celtic closing in on Jordon Ibe loan?Lee Bullen talks up importance of Sheffield Wednesday win over Luton
Phil Neville declares interest in staying on for another World CupTony Mowbray calls for improvement despite back-to-back winsGuendouzi set for new five-year Arsenal deal?Lee Johnson heaps praise on Andreas WeimannJonathan Woodgate refusing to get carried away by first winRyan Giggs leaves captain Ashley Williams out of Wales squadResult: Andreas Weimann stars against former club as Bristol City beat DerbyResult: Britt Assombalonga fires Jonathan Woodgate to first Middlesbrough winResult: Sheffield Wednesday move top with victory over Luton
Rugby Union
Mako Vunipola pleased with fitness ahead of Rugby World Cup
Vunipola has finally recovered from the torn hamstring tendon he suffered in Saracens' Champions Cup final victory in May.
England coach launches staunch defence of Eddie Jones techniques
Eddie Jones' training camps intense but well-balanced, insists Scott Wisemantel
England confident of Ruaridh McConnochie fitness ahead of World CupScotland defence coach Matt Taylor accepts blame for France drubbingEddie Jones takes aim at referee for allowing winning Wales try against EnglandBen Youngs insists England will learn lessons from Wales defeatAli Price demands Scotland response after France routLeigh Halfpenny: 'I wasn't walking too well before England win'
Result: France run in five-tries as Scotland thrashed in NiceWarren Gatland plays down significance of Wales topping world rankingsResult: Wales beat England to take top spot in world rankingsAnthony Watson replaces injured Ruaridh McConnochie in England teamEddie Jones unwilling to rest players in order to avoid injury riskRuaridh McConnochie a doubt for England
Tennis
Andy Murray considers dropping down a level for singles comeback
Murray was beaten in straight sets by Tennys Sandgren in his second singles match back since major hip surgery.
Result: Andy Murray suffers straight-sets defeat in first round of Winston-Salem Open
The three-time Grand Slam winner has been making his return from hip surgery.
Greg Rusedski hopes Andy Murray's US Open absence hints at imminent returnResult: Andy Murray beaten by brother Jamie in Cincinnati quarter-finalsAndy Murray to face brother Jamie at Cincinnati MastersAndy Murray rules himself out of US OpenNick Kyrgios adds to growing list of controversies with foul-mouthed outburst
USTA apologises after competition appears to offer women's semi-final tickets as consolation prizeResult: Murray returns to winning ways with doubles victory in CincinnatiMurray plans to push on and be up to full speed in time for Australian OpenAndy Murray opts not to play singles at US OpenResult: Murray beaten by Gasquet on singles comeback
Cricket
Result: Sam Cook shines as Essex retain top spot with remarkable win
Sam Cook shines as Essex retain top spot with remarkable win
James Anderson takes two wickets on return from injury
The England seamer missed last week's second Ashes Test against Australia at Lord's after suffering a calf injury.
England expected to stick with Jason Roy as opener in third Ashes testMark Robinson to stand down as England Women's coach following Ashes defeatJustin Langer insists Australia will not get drawn into 'battle of the bouncers'Trevor Bayliss hints at changes to England batting orderJames Anderson returns from injury for Lancashire's second XI
From Botham's Ashes to beer snakes - it's never dull at HeadingleySteve Smith ruled out of third Ashes Test with concussionIn pictures: A look at the previous Ashes Tests at HeadingleyDarren Lehmann, Danielle Hazell to coach Leeds-based team in The HundredUK sports minister condemns England fans for booing Steve Smith
Off The Pitch
Aston Villa issue apology over Kevin MacDonald
Kevin MacDonald has left the club with immediate effect following an independent investigation.
Phil Neville calls for social media boycott following Paul Pogba racist abuse
The Lionesses boss says he has "lost faith in social media companies" after the repeated failure to address discriminatory abuse on their platforms.
Celtic "astonished" if action taken over Tom Boyd commentaryEFL, Doncaster unhappy with Bolton for postponing game of own accordTraffic jam causes referee to miss Chelsea gameTwitter responds to criticism after Tammy Abraham suffers online racial abuseAndalusian Football Association opens investigation into QPR abuse claimsFans at this year's Solheim Cup will have free access to menstrual productsFIFA pledges to act if QPR lodge complaint over alleged racist abuse
Bury MP urges Manchester United and Manchester City to help struggling clubLeeds captain says new documentary on the club will help galvanise fansLeeds captain says new documentary on the club will help galvanise fansMacclesfield winding-up petition is adjournedBolton sale set to go through after Bassini injunction amendedCity avoid transfer ban despite admitting breach of FIFA regulationsBury's game against Gillingham suspended
Formula 1
Thursday's Formula 1 news roundup: Williams, Verstappen, Brown
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest Formula 1 news on Thursday, August 15.
Wednesday's Formula 1 news roundup: Raikkonen, Verstappen, Binotto
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest Formula 1 news on Wednesday, August 14.
Golf
Result: Thomas Pieters wins first Tour title in three years at Czech Masters
The Belgian won the D+D Real Czech Masters by one shot.
Phil Mickelson escapes from hotel fire
The 49-year-old arrived at the Medinah course just 40 minutes before his tee-off time.
Rugby League
VAR, Archer and North: The sporting weekend in pictures
Jofra Archer's highly-anticipated Test debut did not disappoint at Lord's.
Result: Wakefield claim vital victory at relegation rivals Hull KR
Wakefield improve Super League survival hopes with victory at struggling Hull KR.
Batley scrum-half Archie Bruce, 20, found dead in hotel room after debutSuper League and RFL to investigate Perpignan disorder'It's not about me' - Holbrook proud of Saints' performanceJustin Holbrook backing himself to succeed at struggling Gold Coast TitansFour candidates to replace Justin Holbrook at St Helens
Boxing
Whittaker out to win over reluctant admirers in Russia
The light-heavyweight is ignoring the political turmoil in amateur boxing.
Fury to face Wallin in Las Vegas next month with hopes set on Wilder rematch
The former WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight champion will take on the unheralded Swede at the T-Mobile Arena on September 14.
Saunders targeting Golovkin and Alvarez after Matchroom moveTyson Fury heading back to Vegas to take on Otto WallinBilly Joe Saunders signs Matchroom Boxing dealEddie Hearn hails "iconic moment for boxing" as Joshua-Ruiz head for Saudi ArabiaJoshua's rematch against Ruiz Jr announced for Saudi Arabia in December
Josh Warrington hopeful patience will be rewarded over unification boutJosh Warrington: 'My rivals are too scared to fight me'Carl Frampton pulls out of Emmanuel Dominguez fight due to freak hand injuryDavid Haye defends Dillian Whyte over failed drugs test allegationsDillian Whyte provisionally suspended as WBC interim champion
Snooker
Jimmy White ends Crucible misery with World Seniors success
White lost six World Championship finals in his heyday at the Sheffield venue.
Ronnie O'Sullivan cites snooker as reason for mental health issues
The five-time world champion blames the sport for his mental health issues.
Ronnie O'Sullivan hints at World Championship snub due to media commitmentsTrump pockets title with 'ultimate shot' after winding down playboy waysHallett thinks new world champion Trump can dominate snooker for years to comeMan wins big after betting on eight-year-old Judd Trump to become world championJudd Trump comes of age with record-breaking World Championship win
