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Football
PSG 'willing to sell Neymar for £199m'
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly prepared to sell Neymar back to Barcelona for a fee of £199m next summer.
Juventus scout Mohamed Salah, Son Heung-min?
Juventus are reportedly scouting Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Tottenham Hotspur pair Son Heung-min and Christian Eriksen.
Juventus considering Buffon contract extension?Hazard reveals 'secret meeting' with Real MadridEmmanuel Petit slams Granit Xhaka "betrayal"Can to replace Ramsey in Juventus' Champions League squad?Frank Lampard: 'I would have given youth a chance even without transfer ban'Arsenal to offer counselling to Granit Xhaka after abuse from own fansResult: Lionel Messi scores twice as five-star Barcelona regain top spotResult: Yeovil win replayed tie with Haringey to book place in FA Cup first roundResult: Leicester survive Burton scare to reach EFL Cup quarter-finals
Result: Richarlison scores against former club as Everton beat WatfordResult: Sergio Aguero brace helps Manchester City into EFL Cup quartersGary Holt urges Livingston to focus on own gameHibernian to assess knocks ahead of Livingston clashLeicester, Watford tracking Ronald Sobowale?Brian Graham pushing for Ross County start against RangersCeltic skipper Scott Brown has no thoughts of retiring after launching DVDBrian Graham urges Ross County to "attack" RangersTommy Wright urges St Johnstone to build on first win of season
Rugby Union
Courtney Lawes: 'England need to be ready for anything in World Cup final'
Lawes and company will go into battle as red-hot favourites to lift a second world title.
Rassie Erasmus admits South Africa still need to improve ahead of World Cup final
The Springboks have won few fans with their physical approach in Japan.
In pictures: England's path to the Rugby World Cup finalJonny Wilkinson: 'England must start again ahead of World Cup final'Billy Vunipola challenges South Africa to "bring it on" in World Cup finalEngland vs. South Africa: Eddie Jones-Rassie Erasmus head to headMark Cueto relives disallowed try in 2007 World Cup final against South AfricaJohn Mitchell: 'World Cup final is between two most powerful teams'
Robin McBryde confident Wales success will continueJerome Garces appointed as referee for World Cup finalMtawarira: 'South Africa World Cup win would be extra special under Kolisi'Rugby World Cup final tickets costing up to £13,000World Cup final: Five memorable meetings between England and South AfricaIn profile: England World Cup final call-up Ben Spencer
Tennis
In pictures: World Cup semi-finals, Liverpool march on, Lewis Hamilton closes in
The best images from the weekend's sporting action.
Andy Murray named in Great Britain squad for revamped Davis Cup
Four of the five names have been announced with Dan Evans, Jamie Murray and Neal Skupski also featuring.
Andy Murray "a lot more optimistic" after European Open winThe weekend in pictures: Andy Murray, Rugby World Cup, Manchester United vs. LiverpoolAndy Murray "optimistic" over future after winning first title since comebackAndy Murray hails "one of the biggest wins" after European Open victoryResult: Murray battles past French youngster Humbert to reach European Open final
Cricket
Lewis Gregory: 'I am more than just a slogger'
The Somerset all-rounder could be handed his international bow against New Zealand this week.
Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan banned from cricket for two years
Shakib accepted the three charges.
Lewis Gregory insists Tom Banton will succeed at top levelResult: England suffer eight-wicket defeat in final warm-up matchAdil Rashid reveals injections helped him through World CupJonny Bairstow compares England mindset to All BlacksJonny Bairstow brushes off dropped catches in England win
Chris Jordan lived vicariously through "little brother" Jofra Archer at World CupMatt Parkinson admits to "bittersweet" England call-up after mother's deathECB chief exec: 'The Hundred not a threat to county cricket'Saqib Mahmood: 'Lancashire rivalries will help on first England tour'England captain Joe Root goes back to boyhood club days to rediscover best form
Off The Pitch
Kick It Out unhappy with UEFA's action towards Bulgaria
Bulgaria had faced calls for expulsion from the competition over racist abuse directed at England players by their supporters.
Man Utd executives to visit Saudi Arabia?
Manchester United executives are reportedly set to visit Saudi Arabia amid interest from Mohammad bin Salman to buy the club.
Bury post statement insisting they are "not dead"Bellamy "truly sorry" for any offence after Cardiff bullying probeLeyton Orient postpone EFL Trophy match to stop Ajax fans attendingHearts, Hibs criticise SPFL for cutting Betfred Cup ticket allocationsManchester United honour victims of 1958 Munich air disaster in BelgradePolice identify Liverpool fan responsible for 'racist' Divock Origi bannerNorwich great Duncan Forbes dies, aged 78
FA charge Bristol City boss Lee Johnson with misconductUSA striker Alex Morgan announces pregnancyLiverpool angry over "offensive" banner depicting naked Divock OrigiExpert group to investigate feasibility of 'concussion substitutes'Cardiff: 'Academy players faced unacceptable environment'Bradford investigate alleged racist abuse aimed at fanRob Holding reveals yoga passion was inspired by Ryan Giggs
Formula 1
Lewis Hamilton calls for Alex Albon to be offered new contract
The 23-year-old has steadily impressed following his mid-season promotion from Toro Rosso.
Tuesday's Formula 1 news roundup: Hamilton, Vettel
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest Formula 1 news on Tuesday, October 29.
Golf
Tiger Woods hopes more is to come after equalling Sam Snead record
The 43-year-old hopes to be playing at the highest level for the next decade.
Result: Tiger Woods wins record-equalling 82nd PGA Tour title
The American nailed the victory despite a strong effort from local favourite Hideki Matsuyama in Japan.
Tiger Woods closes in on record-equalling PGA Tour title winTiger Woods on course for PGA Tour record as he takes lead in JapanZozo Championship extended to Monday after rain ruins second daySecond round of ZOZO postponed due to heavy rain in JapanTiger Woods mounts comeback to share lead in Japan
English teen becomes youngest ever winner of OWGR eventRory McIlroy "paranoid" of failing drugs testMcIlroy: 'Koepka didn't need to remind me I haven't won a Major in a while'Nicolas Colsaerts in contention for first win in seven years in FrancePhil Mickelson: 'I don't deserve to be at the Presidents Cup'
Rugby League
Joe Philbin "buzzing" after Great Britain call-up
The Warrington forward is set to make his debut in for Saturday's opening Test against New Zealand.
Wayne Bennett praises James Graham ahead of appearance milestone
The prop will also skipper Great Britain.
Lachlan Coote, Jackson Hastings named in Great Britain lineupGreat Britain squad forced to move base due to Auckland fireDowner World Cup Nines: All you need to know about new rugby league tournamentFour key questions as Great Britain announce touring squad to New ZealandZak Hardaker named in Great Britain squad for New Zealand tour
In pictures: The sporting weekend including St Helens, Simone Biles and Scotland rugbySean O'Loughlin ruled out of Great Britain tour through injuryJames Roby hails 2019 St Helens as "the best" from his time at the clubHolbrook "happy and proud" to sign off at St Helens with Final victoryLachlan Coote joins elite group with Super League-NRL double
Boxing
Nigel Benn admits comeback dream might be over after injury
The former world middleweight and super-middleweight champion last fought professionally in 1996.
Nigel Benn pulls out of comeback fight due to shoulder injury
Benn last fought professionally in 1996.
Tyson Fury hints at WWE future after Deontay Wilder rematchJosh Taylor calls out Jose Ramirez after beating Regis PrograisResult: Josh Taylor unifies world title by beating Regis PrograisTyson Fury expects to retire after three more fightsJosh Taylor mocks Regis Prograis at weigh-in
Josh Taylor "100%" confident he can KO Regis Prograis on SaturdayJosh Taylor hoping home advantage will count in unification boutTearful Eddie Hearn urges boxing to do more in wake of Patrick Day deathBoxer Patrick Day dies aged 27 after sustaining head injuries in fightCarl Frampton eager to move on from "horrific year"
Snooker
Ronnie O'Sullivan dumped out of English Open after latest criticism of venue
China's Mei Xiwen beat the world number two, who had earlier criticised the K2 venue, in one of a host of upsets on Thursday.
Tournament organisers dismiss Ronnie O'Sullivan's English Open complaints
The world number two claimed the K2 Leisure Centre's restaurant was unclean and that he wants to focus on punditry.
Ronnie O'Sullivan's rants: Funny smells, Aussie accents and robotsRonnie O'Sullivan repeats English Open criticismRonnie O'Sullivan to focus mainly on China-based tournamentsNeil Robertson forfeits snooker match after travelling to wrong BarnsleyResult: Ronnie O'Sullivan begins Shanghai title defence with comprehensive victory
Jimmy White ends Crucible misery with World Seniors successRonnie 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 come
