Gary Lineker pictured in April 2017
Aberdeen named as host city for 2019 BBC Sports Personality of the Year
It is the first time the north-eastern Scottish city has hosted the event.
Sep 17, 11:38
Nicolas Otamendi in action for Manchester City on September 29, 2018
How Manchester City could line up against Shakhtar Donetsk
Ahead of Wednesday's Champions League game between Shakhtar Donetsk and Manchester City, Sports Mole looks at how the English side could line up in Ukraine.
Sep 16, 13:35
Pep Guardiola pictured during Manchester City's Premier League clash with West Ham on August 10, 2019
Preview:Shakhtar Donetsk vs. Man City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Wednesday's Champions League clash between Shakhtar Donetsk and Manchester City.
Sep 16, 12:35
David Beckham pictured on October 2, 2018
Which sports stars have the best and worst tattoos?
You would be hard pressed to find many sports stars who do not have ink on their bodies, but which big names have the best and worst tattoos?
Sep 16, 09:08
Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring for Manchester City against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on August 17, 2019.
Sergio Busquets warns against Raheem Sterling, Lionel Messi comparison
Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets suggests that a comparison should not be made between Lionel Messi and in-form Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling.
Sep 14, 22:34
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on August 17, 2019
Pep Guardiola backs Raheem Sterling to meet Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo level
City boss spoke after Gareth Southgate praised the forward.
Sep 13, 21:30
Norwich City's Teemu Pukki celebrates his hat-trick with the match ball after the match against Newcastle on August 17, 2019
Premier League talking points: Can Pukki silence City and can Klopp win again?
Top flight returns this weekend.
Sep 13, 16:11
Manchester City's Aymeric Laporte is stretchered off on August 31, 2019
Manchester City boss Guardiola expects Laporte to be out for six months
Laporte has undergone surgery to repair cartilage and meniscus damage in his right knee.
Sep 13, 14:37
Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on August 17, 2019
How Manchester City could line up against Norwich City
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up in Saturday's Premier League clash with Norwich City.
Sep 13, 07:32
Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on August 17, 2019
Preview:Norwich City vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Norwich City and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Sep 12, 22:11
Raheem Sterling in action for England on September 7, 2019
Raheem Sterling to star in Pepsi ad with Lionel Messi, Paul Pogba?
Raheem Sterling is reportedly set to star in a Pepsi advert alongside Lionel Messi and Paul Pogba ahead of next year's European Championships.
Sep 12, 19:28
England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on September 10, 2019
Gareth Southgate fears further racist abuse against Bulgaria next month
Raheem Sterling was the target of alleged discriminatory language from a Bulgaria fan at Wembley at the weekend.
Sep 11, 21:57
Raheem Sterling in action for England on September 7, 2019
Gareth Southgate talks up Raheem Sterling influence
The Manchester City forward has become a key figure for the Three Lions boss.
Sep 11, 21:54
Raheem Sterling in action for England on September 7, 2019
Raheem Sterling racially abused during Bulgaria clash?
A steward heard the individual, they were ejected and handed to the police.
Sep 11, 15:23
Raheem Sterling in action for England on September 7, 2019
Jordan Henderson heaps praise on "fantastic" Raheem Sterling
The forward has scored eight goals in his last eight games for England.
Sep 11, 11:33
England's Jadon Sancho celebrates scoring their fourth goal against Kosovo on September 10, 2019
Raheem Sterling "really happy" to see Jadon Sancho score for England
The 19-year-old became the youngest player to score twice for the Three Lions since Wayne Rooney in the entertaining 5-3 win over Kosovo.
Sep 11, 06:12
England's Jadon Sancho celebrates scoring their fourth goal with Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling on September 10, 2019
England 5-3 Kosovo: Five things we learned from thriller at St Mary's
Sloppy defending meant Gareth Southgate's side could not take it easy in Southampton.
Sep 10, 21:45
England's Jadon Sancho celebrates scoring their fourth goal with Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling on September 10, 2019
England survive Kosovo scare in eight-goal thriller
England make it four wins from four in Euro 2020 qualifying courtesy of a breathless 5-3 win over Kosovo at Southampton's St Mary's Stadium.
Sep 10, 20:41
England players celebrate Harry Kane's goal against Bulgaria in their Euro 2020 qualifier on September 7, 2019
Preview:England vs. Kosovo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Euro 2020 qualifier between England and Kosovo, including predictions and team news.
Sep 8, 17:53
Roy Keane pictured on September 5, 2018
Roy Keane: 'Attitude of England players against Bulgaria was wrong'
Pundit Roy Keane criticises the attitude of England's players during their 4-0 victory over Bulgaria on Saturday night.
Sep 7, 19:15
Raheem Sterling in action for England on September 7, 2019
Sterling earns praise for England performance
The Manchester City forward scored one goal and set up another in the win over Bulgaria.
Sep 7, 18:42
Harry Kane during an England training session on September 6, 2019
Harry Kane: 'England must improve despite beating Bulgaria'
Harry Kane says that England must look to deliver an improved performance against Kosovo on Tuesday, despite registering a 4-0 win over Bulgaria.
Sep 7, 18:40
England duo Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling celebrate during the Euro 2020 qualifier against Bulgaria on September 7, 2019
5 things we learned as England eased past Bulgaria at Wembley
Gareth Southgate's side continued their 100 per cent start to Euro 2020 qualifying.
Sep 7, 18:06
England players celebrate Harry Kane's goal against Bulgaria in their Euro 2020 qualifier on September 7, 2019
Harry Kane nets treble in four-goal England win
England make it three wins from their three Euro 2020 qualification matches courtesy of a 4-0 success over Bulgaria.
Sep 7, 17:48
Mason Mount prepares to make his England debut against Bulgaria on September 7, 2019
Chelsea youngster Mason Mount makes England debut
Chelsea attacker Mason Mount makes his England debut against Bulgaria.
Sep 7, 17:29
Jadon Sancho pictured for England on March 22, 2019
How England could line up against Bulgaria
Sports Mole looks at how England could line up for Saturday's Euro 2020 qualifier against Bulgaria at Wembley.
Sep 5, 12:41
Gareth Southgate pictured in England training on September 2, 2019
Preview:England vs. Bulgaria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Euro 2020 qualifier between Group A leaders England and winless Bulgaria at Wembley.
Sep 5, 10:33
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring their third goal on August 31, 2019
Sergio Aguero double eases Manchester City past Brighton & Hove Albion
Sergio Aguero scores two and creates another as Manchester City thrash Brighton & Hove Albion 4-0 to return to the top of the Premier League table.
Aug 31, 16:00
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring their first goal with team mates on August 25, 2019
How Manchester City could line up against Brighton & Hove Albion
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Brighton and Hove Albion.
Aug 29, 16:50
Teemu Pukki celebrates equalising during the Premier League game between Norwich City and Chelsea on August 24, 2019
Premier League In Focus: Pukki and Barnes off to flying starts
Norwich striker Teemu Pukki has five goals in three matches, with Burnley's Ashley Barnes on four.
Aug 29, 15:15
Manchester City's Kyle Walker goes head to head with Brighton's Alireza Jahanbakhsh on April 6, 2019
Preview:Manchester City vs. Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League meeting between Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion, including team news, predictions and head-to-head records.
Aug 29, 10:46
Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring their fourth goal against Watford on May 18, 2019
Manchester City team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Brighton & Hove Albion
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League encounter with Brighton & Hove Albion.
Aug 29, 10:03
England's Sir Ben Stokes celebrates as they win the test on August 25, 2019
Stokes favourite for Sports Personality of the Year after Headingley heroics
The England all-rounder struck an unbeaten 135 as his team secured an unlikely victory to level the Ashes series at 1-1.
Aug 26, 11:30
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring their first goal with team mates on August 25, 2019
Match Analysis: Bournemouth 1-3 Manchester City - player ratings, stats, man of the match
Sports Mole analyses Manchester City's 3-1 Premier League victory over Bournemouth as the champions return to winning ways at Dean Court.
Aug 25, 15:13
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring their first goal on August 25, 2019
Live Commentary: Bournemouth 1-3 Manchester City - as it happened
Sports Mole provided live Premier League text coverage as a Sergio Aguero double and a Raheem Sterling goal helped Manchester City beat Bournemouth 3-1.
Aug 25, 12:55
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe celebrates victory on August 17, 2019
Eddie Howe: 'Bournemouth getting closer to taking points off Manchester City'
The Cherries have yet to take a point off City since being promoted.
Aug 24, 12:50
Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on August 17, 2019
How Manchester City could line up against Bournemouth
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.
Aug 24, 10:39
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on August 17, 2019
Preview:Bournemouth vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Sunday's Premier League fixture between Bournemouth and Manchester City.
Aug 24, 10:01
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on August 17, 2019
Manchester City's VAR pain in focus after Tottenham Hotspur draw
The VAR system has so far not been kind to Pep Guardiola's team.
Aug 18, 19:20
Lucas Moura celebrates scoring for Tottenham Hotspur against Manchester City in the Premier League on August 17. 2019.
VAR denies Manchester City late win over Tottenham Hotspur
Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur play out a 2-2 draw in Saturday's Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium after VAR rules out Gabriel Jesus's last-gasp strike.
Aug 17, 18:30
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