England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
Ben Stokes uses Alan Partridge to hit out at BAFTA snub for CWC final
Ben Stokes produced a player-of-the-match performance with an unbeaten 84 as England won the Cricket World Cup last July.
Jul 31, 22:19
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard pictured on July 7, 2020
Frank Lampard talks up relationship with Petr Cech amid summer transfer plans
The Blues boss is confident he will be backed financially and has revealed a close working relationship with Petr Cech.
Jul 31, 22:16
Arsenal forward Alexandre Lacazette scores against Liverpool in the Premier League on July 15, 2020
Alexandre Lacazette insists his Arsenal future does not depend on Aubameyang
The France international is tied to the Gunners until 2022, while Pierre-Emerick Pierre Emerick Aubameyang's deal expires next year.
Jul 31, 22:13
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on July 15, 2020
FA Cup final: Mikel Arteta out to emulate Chelsea winning culture at Arsenal
The Gunners meet Chelsea in Saturday evening's FA Cup final at Wembley.
Jul 31, 22:11
Sheffield Wednesday owner Dejphon Chansiri pictured in October 2018
Charlton consider legal action against Sheffield Wednesday points deduction
The Addicks finished 22nd in the Sky Bet Championship.
Jul 31, 22:10
John Higgins pictured in January 2016
John Higgins vows to put "heart and soul" into quest for fifth world title
The Scot begins his campaign against fellow veteran Matthew Stevens on Saturday.
Jul 31, 22:09
Sam Horsfield pictured in October 2018
Sam Horsfield surges into contention for maiden European Tour title at Hero Open
Sam Horsfield fired an eagle and seven birdies in a second round of 63 at the Forest of Arden to share the halfway lead with Sebastian Garcia Rodriguez.
Jul 31, 19:18
Ian Botham pictured in June 2015
Sir Ian Botham to join House of Lords
The 64-year-old former England all-rounder backed Brexit and has now been awarded a peerage.
Jul 31, 19:17
General view of Sheffield Wednesday's Hillsborough Stadium taken August 2018
Sheffield Wednesday hit with 12-point deduction for breaching financial rules
An independent disciplinary commission ruled that the club had breached profitability and sustainability rules.
Jul 31, 19:15
Sam Billings during an England nets session in June 2017
Sam Billings determined to seize regular middle-order spot for England
Injury to his team-mate has given another Kent player a chance to impress.
Jul 31, 18:11
Man City's Luke Bolton pictured in July 2019
Team News: Luke Bolton in contention for Dundee United debut against St Johnstone
The winger is on loan from Manchester City.
Jul 31, 18:09
Brooks Koepka in action on July 28, 2019
Defending champion Brooks Koepka slips off the pace at St Jude Invitational
Brooks Koepka carded a superb 62 to take a two-stroke lead after the opening day.
Jul 31, 18:08
Joanne Calderwood pictured in 2019
Joanne Calderwood: "I feel like I've got nothing to lose"
Joanne Calderwood was lined up to fight Valentina Shevchenko but the women's 125lb champion pulled out with a leg injury and has since undergone surgery.
Jul 31, 18:07
Rikki Clarke of Birmingham Bears drives at the ball with Jos Buttler of Lancashire Lightning looking on during the Natwest T20 Blast Final match between Birmingham Bears and Lancashire Lightning at Edgbaston on August 23, 2014
Surrey vice-captain Rikki Clarke "excited" for Bob Willis Trophy opener
Rikki Clarke wants Surrey, who were due to welcome 2,500 fans into Kia Oval this weekend, to honour Bob Willis by winning the competition named after him.
Jul 31, 18:06
Hakeem Odoffin in action for Eastleigh on January 7, 2017
Hamilton sign defender Hakeem Odoffin from Livingston
The defender arrives from Livingston.
Jul 31, 18:04
Kyle Edmund in action on November 22, 2019
Kyle Edmund gains revenge on Dan Evans at Battle of the Brits
The pair clashed earlier in the week.
Jul 31, 18:01
Aitor Karanka in charge of Nottingham Forest on November 28, 2018
Aitor Karanka appointed new Birmingham City head coach
Aitor Karanka replaces Pep Clotet at the helm.
Jul 31, 17:59
Joe Shaughnessy celebrates scoring for St Johnstone in January 2016
Team News: Six new signings in contention to make St Mirren debut against Livingston
St Mirren boss Jim Goodwin could hand debuts to his six new summer recruits.
Jul 31, 16:58
Celtic and Scotland Under-21s goalkeeper Ross Doohan in action against England in October 2018
Team News: Ross County confident of sealing Ross Doohan signing before Motherwell clash
Motherwell could hand debuts to Callum Lang, Nathan McGinley, Ricki Lamie and Jordan White.
Jul 31, 16:57
Christian Doidge in action for Forest Green Rovers in the EFL Cup in August 2017
Team News: Christian Doidge missing for Hibernian's season opener with Kilmarnock
The striker is back in training following a knee injury but is not ready to feature.
Jul 31, 16:54
Aaron Tshibola in action for Aston Villa in August 2016
Aaron Tshibola: 'I am returning to Kilmarnock a better player'
The former Aston Villa midfielder has already had "two enjoyable spells" at the club.
Jul 31, 16:52
Charlton boss Lee Bowyer on June 20, 2020
Charlton secretary dismisses fears League One club could go same way as Bury
The south-east London club dropped out of the Sky Bet Championship after failing to win any of their final seven games.
Jul 31, 16:51
Wigan Athletic players celebrate their opening goal of the 8-0 hammering of Hull on July 14, 2020
Wigan appeal against 12-point deduction heard by independent tribunal
The judgement has been reserved.
Jul 31, 16:50
Celtic manager Neil Lennon pictured on July 21, 2020
SPFL chief urges fans to stick to social distancing rules
The Scottish Premiership kicks off on Saturday.
Jul 31, 16:48
Judd Trump pictured in January 2016
Behind the scenes at day one of the World Snooker Championship
The Crucible allowed fans in for the first day of the World Snooker Championship, and reporter Mark Staniforth was among the lucky few.
Jul 31, 16:46
Rangers striker Jermain Defoe pictured in July 2019
Team News: Leeds youngster Ryan Edmondson in Aberdeen squad for Rangers opener
Sam Cosgrove and Curtis Main miss the season opener with Rangers, who will include Lille target Alfredo Morelos.
Jul 31, 16:44
Celtic's Scott Brown reacts on February 27, 2020
Scott Brown: 'Extra substitutions will help Celtic this season'
Scott Brown agrees with boss Neil Lennon that increasing the number of replacements is good news for the champions.
Jul 31, 16:43
Jack Fitzwater pictured in pre-season action for West Bromwich Albion in July 2016.
Jack Fitzwater excited to get going at Livingston after leaving West Brom
The 22-year-old left West Brom early in July to join the Scottish Premiership club in a bid to play more first-team football.
Jul 31, 16:41
General view of Newcastle United's St James' Park taken April 2018
Saudi businessman 'offered substantial sum' to PL in bid to solve Newcastle takeover
The offer was made during takeover talks at Newcastle which have since fallen through.
Jul 31, 16:38
Jack Ross pictured in charge of Sunderland in September 2019
Jack Ross: 'Some Scottish Premiership clubs will benefit from lack of atmosphere'
Hibernian begin their campaign against Kilmarnock.
Jul 31, 16:36
Ireland's Curtis Campher in action against England on July 30, 2020
Curtis Campher 'pinching himself' after being fast-tracked into Ireland side
The Johannesburg-born player stood out in the six-wicket loss to England in the ODI series opener at Southampton.
Jul 31, 16:35
Andy Murray celebrates winning his Davis Cup match on November 20, 2019
Andy Murray calls for players who break bio-secure bubble to be heavily penalised
The Scot wants anyone who breaks the bio-secure bubble to face strict punishment.
Jul 31, 16:32
Racing Point's Lance Stroll pictured in July 2020
Lance Stroll ends second practice on top, Lewis Hamilton finishes fifth
The Racing Point driver ended second practice on top as the Briton struggled in the sweltering heat in Northamptonshire.
Jul 31, 16:30
Essex celebrate winning the County Championship on September 26, 2019
A closer look at the 18 clubs battling for inaugural Bob Willis Trophy
The campaign was meant to start in April.
Jul 31, 15:52
Sergio Perez pictured on April 11, 2019
Racing Point boss expects rules to change following Sergio Perez's positive test
The Mexican driver will be replaced by Nico Hulkenberg at Silverstone after contracting the illness.
Jul 31, 15:49
Craig Conway pictured during his time at Blackburn Rovers in August 2018
Craig Conway admits it will be "a little strange" facing Dundee United
The former Scotland international has signed a one-year-deal at McDiarmid Park.
Jul 31, 15:47
David Luiz in action for Arsenal on July 26, 2020
Frank Lampard insists David Luiz is not a "weak link" in Arsenal side
The pair won the Champions League together for Chelsea in 2012.
Jul 31, 15:44
Celtic and Scotland Under-21s goalkeeper Ross Doohan in action against England in October 2018
Ross County confirm "agreement in principle" for Celtic goalkeeper Ross Doohan
The Scotland Under-21 international played for County as a trialist in a friendly against his parent club.
Jul 31, 15:04
Brentford defender Pontus Jansson pictured in Championship action on January 11, 2020
Pontus Jansson: 'Promotion will mean everything for Brentford'
The Bees meet Fulham on Tuesday for a place in the Premier League,
Jul 31, 15:01
Vasilis Barkas pictured in November 2018
Vasilis Barkas goes straight into Celtic squad for season opener at Hamilton
The Greece goalkeeper has signed from AEK Athens but his fitness will be assessed.
Jul 31, 14:57
rhs 2.0


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!