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Football
Solskjaer 'can use £75m Lukaku funds in January'
Manchester United will reportedly grant manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer the entirety of the £75m received from Inter for Romelu Lukaku to bolster a top-four push in January.
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Everton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Friday's Premier League fixture between Aston Villa and Everton.
Saturday's La Liga transfer talk: Neymar, Goes, MessiSteven Gerrard previews "tough" trip to St MirrenSaturday's Premier League transfer talk: Gunnar Solskjaer, Monreal, SanchezIn Profile: Bury's prospective new owners C&N Sporting RiskMatt Lowton hopeful Wolves are feeling effects of Europa LeagueMauricio Pochettino: 'Son Heung-min ready to start against Newcastle'Steve Bruce confident in Joelinton, Miguel Almiron partnershipHow Man City could line up against BournemouthPreview: Tottenham vs. Newcastle - prediction, team news, lineups
How Tottenham could line up against NewcastlePreview: Bournemouth vs. Man City - prediction, team news, lineupsMauro Icardi to remain at Inter Milan?Van Dijk: 'Firmino is best I've played with'Solskjaer confirms ongoing Sanchez talksSpurs to return for Dybala in January?Liverpool to hand Van Dijk lucrative deal?Blackburn send Andrew Fisher on loan to NorthamptonDean Smith urges Aston Villa players to build on first Premier League win
Rugby Union
Joe Schmidt challenges Jean Kleyn to earn World Cup spot
Munster's South Africa-born lock tasked with stepping up another level.
Ben Youngs fires Manu Tuilagi warning to Ireland
Ben likes what he sees in team-mate Tuilagi before Twickenham clash against Ireland.
England meet Ireland: The key talking pointsThey hit everything that moves - England boss Jones puts faith in 'Kamikaze kids'They hit everything that moves - England boss Jones puts faith in 'Kamikaze kids'Joe Schmidt backs Ross Byrne to seize World Cup chance against EnglandEddie Jones hopeful Tom Curry, Sam Underhill will be fit to face IrelandGeorge Ford, Owen Farrell start together against Ireland
Former England international James Haskell joins Bellator as MMA fighterTommy Seymour took no pleasure from Scotland defeat to FranceJohnny Sexton to miss World Cup warm-up clash with EnglandManu Tuilagi admits hiding groin injuryTownsend: 'I considered changing entire Scotland XV'England trio still in contention to face Ireland
Tennis
Simona Halep: 'US Open glory would be a bonus after Wimbledon triumph'
The Romanian is feeling relaxed heading into the US Open.
Roger Federer: 'I'm feeling the best I've felt in years'
Federer, who won five titles in a row between 2004 and 2008, is ready for the challenge at Flushing Meadows.
US Open: The British contendersGreg Rusedski tips Johanna Konta for good display at US OpenSerena Williams, Maria Sharapova to face off in US Open first roundAndy Murray to appear at next week's Rafa Nadal OpenAndy Murray enters European Open in October
Andy Murray considers dropping down a level for singles comebackResult: Andy Murray suffers straight-sets defeat in first round of Winston-Salem OpenGreg Rusedski hopes Andy Murray's US Open absence hints at imminent returnResult: Andy Murray beaten by brother Jamie in Cincinnati quarter-finalsAndy Murray to face brother Jamie at Cincinnati Masters
Cricket
Day two of the third Ashes Test: Focus turns to England's batsmen
Australia were dismissed for 179 on day one at Headingley.
Josh Hazlewood confident of Australia Ashes glory with England on the brink
The visitors are on the brink of retaining the urn.
The Ashes: England battling to keep Ashes hopes alive on day threeResult: Moeen Ali fires Ashes reminder as Worcestershire thrash BirminghamGraham Thorpe refusing to give up hope of Ashes turnaroundThe Ashes: Australia on brink of retaining trophy as England collapseAustralia build lead of 283 after England collapse
Off The Pitch
Sunderland close to takeover by American consortium
The Black Cats have been speaking to a number of potential investors in recent months.
Deontay Wilder opens burger restaurant in Yorkshire
The WBC heavyweight champion was in Batley to open a new branch of boxing-themed diner Mr T's.
Neil Swarbrick: 'Too early to consider VAR changes'Ex-Bury director chains herself to club's groundTwitter to meet with Manchester United after Paul Pogba abuseIan Holloway responds to being mocked over EU handball commentsOwner of struggling Accrington calls on EFL to change financial rulesAston Villa issue apology over Kevin MacDonaldPhil Neville calls for social media boycott following Paul Pogba racist abuse
Celtic "astonished" if action taken over Tom Boyd commentaryEFL, Doncaster unhappy with Bolton for postponing game of own accordTraffic jam causes referee to miss Chelsea gameTwitter responds to criticism after Tammy Abraham suffers online racial abuseAndalusian Football Association opens investigation into QPR abuse claimsFans at this year's Solheim Cup will have free access to menstrual productsFIFA pledges to act if QPR lodge complaint over alleged racist abuse
Formula 1
Friday's Formula 1 news roundup: Leclerc, Marko, Wolff
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest Formula 1 news on Friday, August 23.
Alan Jones may quit as 'disillusioned' F1 steward
"Disillusioned" 1980 world champion Alan Jones has indicated he might quit as a Formula 1 steward.
Golf
Result: Thomas Pieters wins first Tour title in three years at Czech Masters
The Belgian won the D+D Real Czech Masters by one shot.
Phil Mickelson escapes from hotel fire
The 49-year-old arrived at the Medinah course just 40 minutes before his tee-off time.
Rugby League
Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook out to pull the crowds in at Wembley
St Helens' London-born forward has bought almost 100 Challenge Cup final tickets for family and friends in the capital.
VAR, Archer and North: The sporting weekend in pictures
Jofra Archer's highly-anticipated Test debut did not disappoint at Lord's.
Result: Wakefield claim vital victory at relegation rivals Hull KRBatley scrum-half Archie Bruce, 20, found dead in hotel room after debutSuper League and RFL to investigate Perpignan disorder'It's not about me' - Holbrook proud of Saints' performanceJustin Holbrook backing himself to succeed at struggling Gold Coast Titans
Boxing
Wilder sends warning to Ortiz and Fury as he opens restaurant in Batley
The heavyweight champion found time to talk about his rivals as he visited West Yorkshire.
Wilder sends warning to Ortiz and Fury as he opens restaurant in Batley
The heavyweight champion found time to talk about his rivals as he visited West Yorkshire.
Whittaker out to win over reluctant admirers in RussiaFury to face Wallin in Las Vegas next month with hopes set on Wilder rematchSaunders targeting Golovkin and Alvarez after Matchroom moveTyson Fury heading back to Vegas to take on Otto WallinBilly Joe Saunders signs Matchroom Boxing deal
Eddie Hearn hails "iconic moment for boxing" as Joshua-Ruiz head for Saudi ArabiaJoshua's rematch against Ruiz Jr announced for Saudi Arabia in DecemberJosh Warrington hopeful patience will be rewarded over unification boutJosh Warrington: 'My rivals are too scared to fight me'Carl Frampton pulls out of Emmanuel Dominguez fight due to freak hand injury
Snooker
Jimmy White ends Crucible misery with World Seniors success
White lost six World Championship finals in his heyday at the Sheffield venue.
Ronnie O'Sullivan cites snooker as reason for mental health issues
The five-time world champion blames the sport for his mental health issues.
Ronnie 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 comeMan wins big after betting on eight-year-old Judd Trump to become world championJudd Trump comes of age with record-breaking World Championship win
