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Football
Result: Chelsea beaten at home by Valencia in CL opener
Frank Lampard could not deliver a first European win as Blues boss.
Live Commentary: Napoli 2-0 Liverpool - as it happened
Relive Napoli's 2-0 win over Liverpool as late goals from Dries Mertens and Fernando Llorente ensure the visitors' defence of the Champions League title begins in defeat.
Preview: Everton vs. Sheffield United - prediction, team news, lineupsKick It Out: 'Undeniable rise in hateful behaviour at football matches'Jim Goodwin taking positives despite St Mirren losing runPeter Beardsley suspended from football until April over racist commentsMoussa Djenepo ruled out of Southampton's match against BournemouthPreview: Burnley vs. Norwich - prediction, team news, lineupsHow Spurs could line up against LeicesterHow Barcelona could line up against GranadaChampions League: Five things we learned as Liverpool lose and City bounce back
Chris Wilder talks up Phil Jagielka importanceEddie Howe backs Lewis Cook to regain England spotBarcelona injury, suspension list vs. GranadaPSG still interested in Vinicius Junior?Leeds chief confident Nketiah won't be recalledReal Madrid injury, suspension list vs. SevillaHarry Kane: 'I can see why Pochettino is frustrated'Varane 'convincing Mbappe to join Real Madrid'Barcelona scout Erling Braut Haland?
Rugby Union
Rugby World Cup 2019: An armchair guide to the tournament
A look at when, where and how to take in all the action.
Richie Murphy: 'Sexton and Murray bringing buzz to Ireland squad'
Murray and Sexton ran the show in Ireland's 2018 Six Nations Grand Slam.
Elliot Daly targets group-stage redemption at World CupSam Johnson "confident" Scotland can topple IrelandRobin McBryde insists Rob Howley affair has focused Wales even moreSteve Hansen accuses South Africa of pressuring refereesJean Kleyn opens up on abandoning Springboks ambitions to commit to IrelandEngland coach: 'Betting rules couldn't be clearer'
Ireland vs. Scotland: Their recent meetingsJoey Carbery feeling "very fortunate" after overcoming injuryEngland vs. Tonga: The record of previous World Cup meetingsWorld Cup: England players with Pacific Islands heritage looking to make an impactRob Kearney, Keith Earls passed fit for IrelandEngland squad given betting rules warning
Tennis
Britain draw Switzerland, Belgium in tough ATP Cup group
Andy Murray will lead the British team thanks to his protected ranking.
Murray and Great Britain heading for the ATP Cup
Britain qualify through Murray's protected ranking.
Snake interrupts tennis matchMurray looking to continue progress after taking Shanghai Masters wild cardNaomi Osaka announces split with coachNaomi Osaka announces split with coachHong Kong Open postponed due to protests
Andy Murray conflicted as he mulls over entering ATP Cup in JanuaryRetired Kim Clijsters chasing the challenge of returning to the top of tennisKim Clijsters to make WTA return in 2020 at the age of 36Rafael Nadal not driven by desire to break Grand Slam recordRafael Nadal admits he was "in trouble" during US Open final
Cricket
Essex on brink of reclaiming County Championship title
Essex's win over Surrey has them on the verge of a second County Championship title in three years
In Focus: The coaches competing in next year's Hundred
The men's player draft will take place on October 20.
Jofra Archer: 'The Sun crossed the line with Ben Stokes story'Nine-wicket Kyle Abbott damages Somerset title hopesStuart Broad: 'I could not have dreamed of such success against David Warner'Jack Leach available for Somerset's potential championship deciderMichael Vaughan claims Stuart Broad, James Anderson cannot play together again
Off The Pitch
Hate crime reports at football matches rose 50% last season
Seventy-nine per cent of those incidents related to race, according to data released by the Home Office.
Ex-Burton defender Kelvin Maynard shot dead in Amsterdam
The defender was signed for the Brewers by Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.
Tributes pour in for Rangers hero Fernando Ricksen after death aged 43Kick It Out hit out at "cowardly decision" over Lukaku abuseCraig Levein passes Hearts well wishes on to Jim JefferiesBirmingham fined following attack of Jack GrealishBen Stokes criticises The Sun for "immoral", "heartless" and "despicable" reportAberdeen named as host city for 2019 BBC Sports Personality of the YearKevin McCabe forced to sell 50% stake in Sheffield United
Barnsley, Leeds launch joint investigation over crowd troubleCristiano Ronaldo breaks down in tears during Piers Morgan interviewPrince William brands Gareth Thomas "legend" over HIV admissionEx-Wales captain Gareth Thomas reveals he has HIV after blackmail threatsMiddlesbrough taking legal advice over Derby's stadium saleKick It Out name Sanjay Bhandari as new chairHull defender MacDonald overwhelmed by support after cancer diagnosis
Formula 1
Robert Kubica announces he will leave Williams at the end of the year
The 34-year-old has struggled for form on his return to action.
Thursday's Formula 1 news roundup: Hamilton, Kubica, Vettel
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest Formula 1 news on Thursday, September 19.
Golf
Rory McIlroy shoots four-over on opening day at Wentworth
The 30-year-old is bidding to equal his career-best season.
Tiger Woods to face off against Rory McIlroy in Japan skins game
Woods lost to fellow American Phil Mickelson in a high-stakes match in Las Vegas last year.
Padraig Harrington to run rule over Ryder Cup prospect Viktor HovlandRory McIlroy confirms he will play Irish Open next yearRobert Karlsson unveiled as a vice-captain for Europe at 2020 Ryder CupRory McIlroy tips himself to equal career-best seasonShane Lowry eyes third victory to secure Race to Dubai crown
Laura Davies backs Catriona Matthew to lead Europe again in 2021The weekend in pictures: The Ashes, Norwich City, Solheim CupCatriona Matthew pays tribute to retiring Solheim Cup hero Suzann PettersenSuzann Pettersen announces retirement after stunning Solheim Cup winDay three of Solheim Cup: Suzann Pettersen secures dramatic victory for Europe
Rugby League
Heartbreaking to fall at final hurdle, says Broncos boss Ward
Defeat to Wakefield condemned London to an immediate return to the Championship.
Result: London relegated after final day defeat at Wakefield
Trinity survived the drop with a 19-10 victory which sent the Broncos down.
London relegated from Super League after loss at WakefieldCraig Lingard named new Batley coachSt Helens appoint Kristian Woolf as new head coachTonga coach Kristian Woolf named as new St Helens head coachNew Leeds boss Richard Agar "happy" with current squad
Leeds Rhinos confirm Richard Agar as new head coachLachlan Coote called up to Great Britain squad for end-of-season tourJack Hughes plays through lacerated testicle in Challenge Cup finalWarrington boss Price hails side's "best performance" in Challenge Cup winResult: Warrington stun league leaders Saints to lift Challenge Cup
Boxing
Katie Taylor sets sights on rematch with Delfine Persoon
The Irishwoman beat Belgium's Persoon by a majority decision earlier this year.
Katie Taylor bidding to make history by becoming two-weight world champion
The Irish boxer is stepping up to super-lightweight.
Snooker
Result: Ronnie O'Sullivan begins Shanghai title defence with comprehensive victory
The second day of the competition was dominated by the return of the champion.
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 issuesRonnie 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 champion
