Football

Manuel Pellegrini: 'Fans are still with the team'
West Ham United boss Manuel Pellegrini insists that the club's supporters are still behind the team.

Bologna director rules out Zlatan Ibrahimovic move
Bologna director Walter Sabatini rules out the prospect of the club signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic over the January transfer window.
Man Utd 'facing rival interest for Christian Eriksen'In Focus: Ljungberg vs. Pellegrini as Arsenal defeat West HamSolskjaer 'reassured Manchester United job is safe'Jurgen Klopp expecting "difficult" test to reach Champions League knockout stagesLaurent Koscielny: 'I was not happy at Arsenal'Tuchel 'now Arsenal's top choice for manager role'Freddie Ljungberg provides update on Arsenal futureLjungberg hails Pepe for performance at West HamLjungberg credits players following win at West Ham
Result: Arsenal come from behind to triumph at West HamHow PSG could line up against GalatasarayHow Juventus could line up against LeverkusenSenior Arsenal players 'sent Emery support'Rakitic wants Barcelona stay amid January exit rumoursPardew slams "toxic" impact of WhatsApp Jurgen Klopp confident over Liverpool's Champions League chancesRodri: Manchester City players "p***ed off" by VAR Edinson Cavani too expensive for Atletico Madrid?
Rugby Union

Munster head coach Johann van Graan delighted with Saracens victory
Munster head coach Johann van Graan pleased to see off Saracens

Result: Johnny Sexton injury mars Leinster win at Northampton
The Ireland fly-half went off early in the second half with what appeared to be a knee injury.
Former Scotland skipper John Barclay retires from international rugbyBritish and Irish Lions confirm South Africa tour plansIsrael Folau settles legal dispute after sacking for homophobic postWayne 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 Leicester
Result: 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 BathJustin Tipuric sets sights on World Cup glory under Wayne PivacConor O'Shea to work alongside Eddie Jones in "wide-ranging" RFU roleConor O'Shea to succeed Nigel Melville as RFU director of performance rugby
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

Moeen Ali's England future still uncertain
The spinning all-rounder has not played Test cricket since being dropped after the Ashes opener last summer.

Anderson, Bairstow, Wood back in England squad for South Africa tour
Spinner Moeen Ali still not available for Test cricket.
Anderson, Bairstow in line for return to England squad for South Africa tourSir Ian Botham pays tribute to "big brother" Bob WillisCricket world pays tribute to Bob WillisGraham Thorpe: 'England need to reach 500 target on regular basis'In Pictures: Bob Willis's illustrious cricketing career
Bob Willis obituary: England's brutal fast bowler who made himself an Ashes heroFormer England captain Bob Willis dies aged 70London Spirit name World Cup winners Eoin Morgan, Heather Knight as captainsFive things we learned from England's tour of New ZealandKane Williamson admits he was "very fortunate" to survive Joe Denly drop
Off The Pitch

Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson calls for tougher punishments for racist abuse
Several of the weekend's Premier League games were marred by abusive behaviour from spectators.

Daryl Murphy admits serving ban for cocaine use last year
The striker tested positive for cocaine after "a bad decision while on a night out".
Newcastle give away free half-season tickets in ballotAnti-discrimination groups want joint response after weekend of homophobic, racist incidentsTwo 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 ban
Liverpool's opening game of Club World Cup changes venueStags invade Scottish football team's training sessionManchester United announce partnership with Chinese company Alibaba GroupAmazon Prime "thrilled and humbled" with Premier League streaming debutCAS to hear Cardiff appeal against Emiliano Sala feeAndros Townsend opens up on gambling addictionSheffield Wednesday: 'EFL charges over ground sale unlawful'
Formula 1

Monday's Formula 1 news roundup: Hamilton, Marko, Ricciardo
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest Formula 1 news on Monday, December 9.

Red Bull has Aston Martin 'contract' - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko has played down rumours that Red Bull could lose its title sponsor.
Golf

Jon Rahm "still hasn't processed" Race to Dubai victory
Rahm pipped Fleetwood to the Race to Dubai crown.

Result: Jon Rahm holds off Tommy Fleetwood charge to win Race to Dubai
The Spaniard pipped Tommy Fleetwood to the European Tour prize.
Rory McIlroy back in Dubai contentionRory McIlroy two shots off lead ahead of final round in DubaiMike Lorenzo-Vera opens up three-shot lead in DubaiRory McIlroy shoots eight-under to move within one of lead in DubaiJon Rahm hoping long break will be advantage in Race to Dubai battle
Hong 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 seedingTommy Fleetwood: 'Very special to still be in contention for Race to Dubai win'Louis Oosthuizen builds three-shot lead in Sun City
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

How does the heavyweight division stand after Joshua win?
It may be a while yet before Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder face one another.

Anthony Joshua wants world title fight in Nigeria
Anthony Joshua, who is of Nigerian heritage, visited the country earlier this year and was inspired to return in a boxing capacity.
The weekend in pictures including Anthony Joshua, Mohamed Salah, Jose MourinhoWhat next for Anthony Joshua?New Spurs stadium in line to host next Anthony Joshua fightAnthony 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 ArabiaAnthony Joshua "grateful for having a second opportunity" ahead of Ruiz Jr rematchAnthony Joshua pokes fun at "super-heavyweight" Andy Ruiz Jr
Snooker

Result: Ding Junhui claims third UK Championship with victory over Stephen Maguire
The Chinese cueman has won in each of the three finals he has played in the tournament.

Result: Stephen Maguire books UK Championship final with Ding Junhui
Mark Allen was runner-up last year.
Ronnie 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-finalResult: Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan crashes out of UK ChampionshipRonnie O'Sullivan concerned over foot injury at UK Championship
Ronnie 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 WhiteJudd Trump cruises into third round at UK ChampionshipResult: Home favourite Mark Allen knocked out of Northern Ireland Open