Football
Ryan Babel looking forward to "special" reunion with Steven Gerrard
Ryan Babel's Galatasaray take on Gerrard's Rangers on Thursday night.
Jay Emmanuel-Thomas joins Livingston as Lyndon Dykes replacement
Livingston have an option of a second year, with the deal subject to international clearance.
Result: Newcastle survive Newport scare to progress on penaltiesConor Coady signs new five-year deal with WolvesWigan administrators reach agreement with "preferred bidder from Spain" for clubMicky Mellon delighted with Dundee United business ahead of Jeando Fuchs dealLeyton Orient free to resume league season after coronavirus outbreakArsenal 'receive £9m offer for Sead Kolasinac'Zidane refuses to rule out Jovic exit amid Man United talkJadon Sancho 'tells agent to secure Manchester United move'Andreas Pereira 'on brink of joining Lazio from Man United'
Roma 'to make new Chris Smalling bid this week'Team News: Said Benrahma to feature for Brentford in EFL Cup despite transfer speculationThomas Frank out to create Brentford "history" in repeat of playoff finalMikel Arteta: 'Liverpool's standard is the level Arsenal must reach'Gareth Bale left out of Wales squad for England matchMatt Doherty delighted to learn from "exceptional" Jose MourinhoFilippo Giovagnoli challenges Dundalk to make history in Europa LeaguePreview: Fiorentina vs. Sampdoria - prediction, team news, lineupsSports minister urges Premier League clubs to support EFL and "those in need"
Rugby Union
Courtney Lawes to see specialist about ankle injury
The England international suffered the problem during Northampton's 34-14 defeat by Sale on Tuesday night..
Manu Tuilagi, Courtney Lawes likely to miss England duty after injuries
Manu Tuilagi has an Achilles problem and Courtney Lawes an ankle injury.
Result: Northampton win over Sale marred by injuries to Manu Tuilagi, Courtney LawesJames Haskell fears further pay cuts for Premiership playersIreland legend Rob Kearney joins Western Force on one-year dealPromoted Newcastle to kick off 2020-21 Premiership campaign at BathResult: Chris Robshaw's home farewell ends in Harlequins defeat against WaspsJoe Simmonds warns that Exeter will not let up in pursuit of double
Richard Wigglesworth urges Saracens to take Championship seriouslyHarlequins out to give Chris Robshaw a winning send-off at The StoopRob Baxter delighted with "incredible" Exeter Chiefs achievementResult: Exeter Chiefs reach historic European final with victory over ToulouseSaracens boss Mark McCall admits that it is "the end of an era"Result: Racing 92 claim dramatic semi-final win over Saracens in Heineken Champions Cup
Tennis
Result: Rafael Nadal eases into French Open third round
Rafael Nadal lost just four games while US Open champion Dominic Thiem is also through.
Sara Errani accuses Kiki Bertens of faking injury after leaving in wheelchair
Kiki Bertens experienced full body cramps at the end of the three-hour contest.
Jamie Murray questions future of British tennis after French Open exitsSerena Williams admits season could be over after Achilles injurySerena Williams pulls out of French Open with Achilles injuryFernando Verdasco to take legal action against French Open after exclusionFrench Open: British woes complete as Novak Djokovic progresses
Result: Novak Djokovic eases into French Open round twoHeather Watson calls for help to be given to more British playersFrench Open: What next for British tennis after clean sweep of first-round exits?Result: Heather Watson beaten to complete clean sweep of Brits eliminated in French OpenResult: Jennifer Brady stunned by 17-year-old Clara Tauson at French Open
Cricket
Centrally contracted England players close to accepting pay cuts over next year
The ECB has yet to finalise payment terms for its retained players.
What next for Jonny Bairstow after he misses out on Test central contract?
Jonny Bairstow has averaged only 17.45 in his last 20 Test innings.
Jonny Bairstow misses out on England Test contractTom Westley apologises after alcohol poured over Feroze Khushi in celebrationsTuesday's sporting social: Keane viewing, Freddie thankful and 'human' HamiltonTom Smith opens up "loving" Gloucestershire environmentScott Borthwick returns to Durham after successful Surrey stint
Essex to provide diversity education after Muslim player sprayed with alcoholAmy Jones relishing new role after England Women win againResult: England Women close in on series whitewash with victory over West IndiesBob Willis Trophy: Five things we learned as Essex win inaugural editionSomerset skipper Tom Abell hails County Championship as best in the world
Off The Pitch
Rebekah Vardy confirmed for Dancing On Ice
Rebekah Vardy - wife of Leicester City's Jamie Vardy - joins the lineup for next year's Dancing On Ice.
Olympians Colin Jackson, Graham Bell join Dancing On Ice
Colin Jackson and Graham Bell join the lineup for next year's edition of Dancing On Ice.
What can the Government do to save sport amid coronavirus second wave?Sports Minister tells elite sport to look at ways to "support itself"Jose Mourinho honours dying wish of Macedonian journalist's fatherRyan Reynolds in line to join ranks of celebrity sporting ownersLewis Hamilton's maiden shot at matching Michael Schumacher's record to be filmed by NetflixSpurs to donate match shirts from Leyton Orient tie to Justin Edinburgh FoundationAlex Scott to take over on A Question of Sport?
Gary Lineker takes pay cut, signs new five-year deal with BBCFormer Bath winger Levi Davis comes out as bisexualSolskjaer 'to hold talks with Greenwood over off-field troubles'Sue Barker to leave A Question of Sport after 23 yearsTwo-time major winner John Daly reveals bladder cancer diagnosisCristiano Ronaldo 'to become new face of Compare The Market'Channel 5, MTV to show NFL coverage in UK
Formula 1
Wednesday's Formula 1 news roundup: Hamilton, Verstappen, Schumacher
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest Formula 1 news on Wednesday, September 30.
Mercedes at risk of 'complacency' - Horner
"Complacency" may be creeping in at dominant Mercedes, according to Red Bull team boss Christian Horner.
Renault doing 'incredible job' in 2020 - AlonsoHamilton must avoid further penalties - WolffVerstappen has 'door open' to Mercedes moveVasseur not confirming Raikkonen contract rumoursDomenicali knows F1 benefits from Schumacher debut
Tuesday's sporting social: Keane viewing, Freddie thankful and 'human' HamiltonMichael Schumacher's son Mick Schumacher to make F1 debut at NurburgringLewis Hamilton admits he may have got accusations over F1 bosses wrongTuesday's Formula 1 news roundup: Ricciardo, Hamilton, VerstappenPolitician steps in to save Spanish GP
Golf
Robert MacIntyre felt time was right to switch caddies in bid to take next step
Mikey Thomson has replaced Greg Milne on McIntyre's bag.
On This Day in 2002: Paul McGinley's putt regains Ryder Cup for Europe
Paul McGinley, on his debut, earned victory for Europe on September 29, 2002.
John Catlin shoots 64 to win second European Tour title in two weeksUS Open winner Bryson DeChambeau: "I am changing the way people think about the game"Five things you might not know about US Open champion Bryson DeChambeauOn This Day in 2008: Paul Azinger gets better of Nick Faldo as USA retain Ryder CupResult: Georgia Hall beats Ashleigh Buhai in playoff to claim first LPGA Tour victory
Rugby League
Challenge Cup final to be played behind closed doors at Wembley
Saturday's semi-finals at St Helens' Totally Wicked Stadium will also be behind closed doors.
Result: Warrington overcome jetlagged Catalans Dragons to maintain 100% record
The French team had a tortuous journey to England.
Sports minister: 'Clubs must find ways to support themselves'Chris Chester: 'Wakefield will consider going into lockdown after more positive tests'Warrington Wolves chief confident rugby league can see out coronavirus crisisRyan Reynolds in line to join ranks of celebrity sporting ownersSport facing up to six more months without spectators
Boris Johnson confirms planned return of fans to English sporting venues on holdWembley to host Challenge Cup final on October 17Plans to let fans back into English sporting venues put on holdWales coach John Kear welcomes Gavin Henson code switchLuke Robinson replaces Simon Woolford at Huddersfield Giants
Boxing
Josh Taylor sets sights on Jose Ramirez fight after defence of IBF, WBA belts
Josh Taylor knocked out Thailand's Apinun Khongsong in the first round.
On this Day in 2003: Ricky Hatton beats Aldo Rios for 10th title defence
Aldo Rios was defeated in Manchester.
Result: Josh Taylor produces first-round knockout against Apinun Khongsong to defend beltsTyson Fury: 'Boris Johnson must help fight racism against travellers'Josh Taylor feeling confident ahead of Apinun Khongsong showdownOn this day in 1927: Gene Tunney, Jack Dempsey meet in Chicago rematchAnthony Joshua, Kubrat Pulev battle could take place behind closed doors
Date set for Dillian Whyte vs. Alexander Povetkin IIFormer world champion Alan Minter passes away aged 69Tuesday's sporting social: Former clubs pay tribute to Gary SpeedVasyl Lomachenko to face Teofimo Lopez in lightweight unification fight on October 17Anthony Joshua: Tyson Fury "should be looking to retire soon"
Snooker
Ken Doherty knocks Neil Robertson out of Championship League in Milton Keynes
Irishman Doherty beat the seeded Robertson en route to progressing to stage two in Milton Keynes.
Result: Mark Selby beats Martin Gould for first European Masters title
The Leicester cueman edged his opponent in a tight contest.
Result: Martin Gould beats Judd Trump to secure spot in European Masters finalMark Davis pulls out of European Masters following cue theftRonnie O'Sullivan suffers shock loss to teenager Aaron Hill at European MastersBoris Johnson confirms planned return of fans to English sporting venues on holdFour players withdraw from European Masters due to coronavirus
Plans to let fans back into English sporting venues put on holdBarry Hawkins, Robert Milkins progress to stage two in Milton KeynesRyan Day hits second career maximum to begin Championship League in styleA look at Stephen Hendry's career ahead of return to actionSeven-time world champion Stephen Hendry comes out of retirement
