Football
Preview: Middlesbrough vs. Swansea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Middlesbrough and Swansea City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Preview: Nice vs. Leverkusen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Nice and Bayer Leverkusen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Real Madrid to use Hazard in Mbappe pursuit?Arteta 'not worried' about Arsenal sack speculationWednesday's La Liga transfer talk: Pique, Felipe, BogardeGerrard: 'McGregor deserves to break European record'Wednesday's Premier League transfer talk: Eriksen, Bogarde, AlabaPreview: Athletic Bilbao vs. Celta Vigo - prediction, team news, lineupsWest Ham open contract talks with Moyes?Real Madrid injury, suspension list vs. SevillaMan City join race for Denis Zakaria?
Barcelona want Felipe as Pique replacement?Wednesday's Real Madrid transfer talk: Bogarde, AlabaPep Guardiola pleased with options at Manchester CitySpurs still keen on Milan Skriniar?Madrid identify Pochettino as Zidane replacement?Wednesday's Barcelona transfer talk: Bogarde, Alaba, UmtitiWednesday's Spurs transfer talk: Eriksen, White, OnanaSolskjaer: 'Cavani will be focused against PSG'Wednesday's paper talk: Ben White, Dominik Szoboszlai, William Saliba
Rugby Union
Scotland's Duncan Taylor opens up on waiting game
Gregor Townsend's team end their Autumn Nations Cup campaign against Ireland on Saturday.
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton wants to play at next World Cup
Johnny Sexton will be 38 by the time of the 2023 tournament in France.
Eddie Jones excited for next attacking cycle in rugbyZander Fagerson insists Scotland have "grown as a team" since Ireland defeatScotland to face South Africa and Australia in 2021 Autumn InternationalsJohnny Sexton insists Ireland are progressing despite criticismEddie Jones admits present-day rugby is for the "purists"Ireland without Billy Burns and James Lowe for Scotland clash
On This Day in 2012: England record stunning victory over All BlacksThree Argentina players suspended over "xenophobic" social media commentsIRFU chief insists Andy Farrell is "absolutely" the right man for IrelandIreland coach Andy Farrell to be given time to build on "average" first yearThe key talking points ahead of the Autumn Nations Cup finaleJames Ryan: 'Ireland are heading in the right direction'
Tennis
Laura Robson steps up comeback following second hip surgery
The former Wimbledon junior champion last played a tournament in April 2019.
Paul Jubb determined to rise up the rankings following disrupted first year
Paul Jubb made his Wimbledon debut last summer and is hugely motivated to get back there.
2021 Australian Open details to be finalised "very soon"LTA teams up with ITF to help get young people involved in tennisOn This Day: Andy Murray leads Great Britain to Davis Cup winAustralian Open 'likely to be delayed by at least a week'Andy Murray calls for mandatory coronavirus vaccine for tennis players
Cricket
England bowler Wood determined to make his mark in ODI series
The paceman has featured in just six of England's 21 internationals since the sport returned from its coronavirus shutdown.
Dawid Malan jokes he "needs to go back to maths class" after hitting 99
The world-leading Twenty20 batsman fired England to victory in Cape Town and a series whitewash with his 99-run knock.
Result: Dawid Malan hits 99 as England complete whitewash over South AfricaEngland chasing 192 for T20 whitewash over South AfricaJordan Henderson makes shortlist for Sports Personality of the YearStuart Broad joins Lewis Hamilton in nominations for SPOTYChris Woakes backs England for T20 World Cup success
Off The Pitch
Manchester United assisted by UK cyber security agency following attack
As of Thursday night, club staff still did not have access to email, and some other functions were also unavailable.
Man Utd 'being held to ransom for millions by hackers'
Hackers who infiltrated Manchester United's computer systems last week are reportedly threatening to release sensitive information unless a ransom is paid.
Marcus Rashford lands BBC One documentaryHeavy D 'was found dead on kitchen floor by brothers'Celebrity Big Brother and Arsenal Fan TV star Heavy D dies, aged 47Aston Villa's Jack Grealish pleads guilty to careless driving chargeLewis Hamilton to be knighted in New Year?Tottenham's Harry Kane 'sees £100k Range Rover stolen'Marcus Rashford delighted at Government U-turn over free Christmas meals
Ben Chilwell opens up on mental health strugglesSporting Minds UK founder believes mental health stigma still existsRichard Caborn urges Government to reconsider amateur sport lockdownRyan Giggs "denies all allegations" after arrest on suspicion of assaultMan United legend Ryan Giggs 'arrested on suspicion of assaulting girlfriend'FA launches new code to boost diversity in football jobsPremier League expected to keep PPV TV arrangements for time being
Formula 1
Russell given big chance after Hamilton withdrawal
The 22-year-old Briton is a member of the Mercedes junior driver programme.
Wednesday's Formula 1 news roundup
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest Formula 1 news on Wednesday, December 2.
Golf
Danny Willett desperate to end 2020 on a high in Dubai
Danny Willett is gearing up for the Golf in Dubai Championship.
Result: Bezuidenhout claims win at Alfred Dunhill Championship
The South African was a picture of consistency down the stretch as those around him faltered.
Adrian Meronk takes one-shot lead into Alfred Dunhill Championship final roundPoland's Adrian Meronk opens up three-shot lead at Leopard CreekRobin Roussel claims a share of the lead at Alfred DunhillPaul Casey enters the 2021 Saudi InternationalResult: Joachim B Hansen wins Joburg Open to secure first European Tour title
Wilco Nienaber posts strong first round at Joburg OpenPetition to exempt golf courses from lockdown to be debated next weekA look back at the winners and losers of this season's majorsDustin Johnson sets sights on Major success haul before retirementDustin Johnson hopes Masters win is catalyst for more Majors success
Rugby League
Richard Marshall named new Salford head coach
The 45-year-old has worked as assistant to both Kristian Woolf and Justin Holbrook at St Helens.
Kevin Sinfield begins seven-day marathon challenge for Rob Burrow
The Leeds director of rugby is already well past his fundraising target of £77,777.
Leeds captain Stevie Ward considering future following concussionsJames Graham lets emotions run wild following Grand Final triumphKristian Woolf backs Grand Final hero Jack Welsby to star for EnglandResult: Jack Welsby scores last-gasp try as St Helens beat Wigan in Grand FinalHull FC appoint Brett Hodgson as new head coach
A look ahead to the Grand Final between St Helens and Wigan WarriorsWigan without Ben Flower for Super League Grand FinalA look at what lies ahead for sport following Government announcementSports bosses welcome reintroduction of spectators to venuesSpectators set to return to sports venues in December
Boxing
Crowd of 1,000 to watch Joshua's clash with Pulev
Anthony Joshua will fight on home soil for the first time in more than two years.
Martin Murray: 'Billy Joe Saunders showdown is a win-win for me'
The 38-year-old takes on WBO super-middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders.
Billy Joe Saunders: 'Martin Murray ideal preparation for big fight in new year'Brain injury charity labels Dubois criticism "dangerous and irresponsible"On This Day in 2014 - Tyson Fury dominates Dereck Chisora in LondonResult: Mike Tyson, Roy Jones Jr bout ends in a drawA look ahead to Mike Tyson's historic bout with Roy Jones Jr
David Haye: 'Joe Joyce will be chucked onto the scrapheap with Dubois defeat'On This Day: Ricky Hatton announces retirement for second timeFrazer Clarke ready to 'eat guys for breakfast' in pro ranksLiverpool's Callum Smith to take on Saul Alvarez on December 19Tyson Fury reveals that he will not return to the ring until 2021
Snooker
Judd Trump claims underdogs could go all the way in UK Championship
John Higgins also advanced as he beat Jak Jones.
Result: Ursenbacher eliminates O'Sullivan from UK Championship
The world number 66 produced a thrilling display of attacking snooker.
Ding Junhui criticises "unplayable" table as title defence endsA closer look at the impact of Government tiers on spectatorsMarcelo Bielsa leads criticism of regional fan returnDing Junhui hints he could withdraw from UK ChampionshipResult: Ronnie O'Sullivan breezes into second round of UK Championship
Result: Jimmy White secures spot in round two of UK ChampionshipStuart Bingham scores 147 at UK ChampionshipKyren Wilson pleased to advance after "really strange day of snooker"Kyren Wilson fires 147 break in first-round match at Milton KeynesStephen Maguire cruises through to second round of UK Championship
