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Football
Chelsea weighing up Erling Braut Haaland move?
A report claims that Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland, previously linked with the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona, is wanted by Chelsea.
How Chelsea could line up against Leicester City
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up for their Premier League clash Leicester City on Tuesday evening.
Result: Wayne Rooney's Derby overcome stumbling BournemouthResult: Reading boost playoff hopes with resounding win over 10-man CoventryResult: Michail Antonio stunner sees West Ham sink West BromNewport goalkeeper Tom King scores from own area against CheltenhamPreview: Libya vs. Congo DR - prediction, team news, lineupsBarcelona to appeal against Lionel Messi's two-match suspensionTeam News: Celtic welcome 12 players back from self-isolation for Livingston gameArteta: "Mesut Ozil's quality will be missed"Van der Sar: 'United confident of Van de Beek success'
Livingston re-sign defender Jackson LongridgeOwen: 'Salah selfishness is becoming a problem'Report: Man Utd want Argentina international MedinaPreview: Congo vs. Niger - prediction, team news, lineupsMonaco to move for Madrid full-back Marcelo?Dimitris Giannoulis joins Norwich on loan from PAOKEFL reports 32 coronavirus cases from latest round of testingPep Guardiola: 'Man City need Sergio Aguero'St Johnstone dispute "inaccurate" Neil Lennon claims on protocols
Rugby Union
Bath close training ground following coronavirus outbreak
The training ground is being deep cleaned in an effort to halt the outbreak uncovered by Monday's tests.
England to sport 150th anniversary jersey for Six Nations clash with Scotland
The Scots prevailed 1-0 in Edinburgh when the teams first met in March 1871.
Rassie Erasmus says Springboks will go to "option Z" to make Lions series happenBilly Vunipola favours playing over trainingOn This Day: England's Martin Johnson announces retirementResult: Nic Groom train blunder helps Glasgow edge past EdinburghEngland limited to 28-man squads for Six Nations under coronavirus protocolsFrench Rugby Federation president confirms Six Nations will take place
Billy Vunipola only Saracens player in England squad to play before Six NationsSale appoint Alex Sanderson as new director of rugbyEuropean action will resume with knockout matchesLiam Williams banned for Wales' clash with IrelandWomen's Six Nations postponed due to coronavirus pandemicAlun Wyn Jones making strong progress in recovery from knee problem
Tennis
Australian Open players remain in quarantine despite reclassified cases
Two Covid-19 cases have been deemed viral shedding but three more people associated with the Australian Open have tested positive.
Victorian Premier insists isolating players will not receive special treatment
A total of 72 players are unable to leave their rooms following positive coronavirus tests on three flights.
More Australian Open players forced into isolationHow are Australian Open players keeping themselves busy in quarantine?Fourth positive coronavirus case recorded in Australian Open preparationsCraig Tiley insists Australian Open players were made aware of isolation risksThree coronavirus cases force 47 Australian Open players to self-isolate
Cricket
Chris Silverwood takes pleasure in Australia's defeat to India
India's famous win over Australia grabbed the England squad's attention in Galle.
A look at other famous unbeaten runs after Australia lose in Brisbane
Australia had not been beaten at the Gabba since 1988.
Australia coach Justin Langer compares Rishabh Pant to Ben StokesRishabh Pant hails "dream series" as India stun AustraliaResult: Rishabh Pant leads India to stunning series win over AustraliaA look at five of England's best wins on the sub-continentJoe Root responds to fan who waited in Sri Lanka for 10 months
Sarah Taylor "happier than ever" despite England retirementSri Lanka coach Mickey Arthur laments "unacceptable" first inningsResult: England march to seven-wicket victory in first Test against Sri LankaJoe Root insists England will be "very hard to beat" after Galle victoryEngland dragged into battle with Sri Lanka in first Test
Off The Pitch
Mollie King gets engaged to cricketer Stuart Broad
The Saturdays singer Mollie King reveals that she is engaged to England cricketer Stuart Broad.
Gerry Marsden, singer of You'll Never Walk Alone, dies aged 78
Gerry Marsden, famous for Liverpool anthem 'You'll Never Walk Alone', dies at the age of 78 of heart problems.
Year in review: 10 things we learned from sport in 2020Marcus Rashford's mother opens up on strugglesAston Villa's Jack Grealish banned from driving for nine monthsBBC to show Copa Libertadores gamesManchester United assisted by UK cyber security agency following attackMan Utd 'being held to ransom for millions by hackers'Marcus Rashford lands BBC One documentary
Heavy D 'was found dead on kitchen floor by brothers'Celebrity Big Brother and Arsenal Fan TV star Heavy D dies, aged 47Aston Villa's Jack Grealish pleads guilty to careless driving chargeLewis Hamilton to be knighted in New Year?Tottenham's Harry Kane 'sees £100k Range Rover stolen'Marcus Rashford delighted at Government U-turn over free Christmas mealsBen Chilwell opens up on mental health struggles
Formula 1
Losing Mercedes seat felt 'strange' - Russell
George Russell says it felt "strange" when he was unable to keep racing for Mercedes in Lewis Hamilton's place after his near-win in Bahrain.
Tuesday's Formula 1 news roundup
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest Formula 1 news on Tuesday, January 19.
Golf
Lee Westwood out to equal record 11th Ryder Cup appearance
The 47-year-old occupied one of the automatic places in the team before the golf was stopped due to Covid-19.
Justin Thomas dropped by Ralph Lauren over homophobic slur
The world number three uttered the derogatory word towards himself after missing a putt at Kapalua last weekend.
Bryson DeChambeau blames "crazy overworking" brain for Masters health issuesEuropean Tour expected to go ahead as planned in the Middle EastOn This Day: Paul McGinley appointed Europe Ryder Cup captainCollin Morikawa has extra motivation at Sony OpenDonald Trump-owned Turnberry will not stage Open in near future
PGA organisers: 'Using Trump-owned course would be detrimental'PGA to move Championship away from Trump National Golf ClubJustin Thomas apologises for homophobic slurSchauffele: 'It is very strange to play in the Sentry Tournament of Champions'Greg Norman awaiting coronavirus test results after leaving hospital
Rugby League
Craig Forsyth hits homeward stretch in row across Atlantic
The 50-year-old has hit the homeward stretch in his solo row on the gruelling Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge.
Former England captain Jamie Peacock launches mental health programme
Jamie Peacock, who won nine Super League Grand Finals, is drawing on personal experiences from his 18-year rugby league career.
Boxing
Josh Warrington "can't fathom" Can Xu withdrawal from world title bout
Can last week pulled out of facing the Yorkshireman, citing an unwillingness to fight with no fans present.
Dillian Whyte-Alexander Povetkin rematch scheduled for March 6
Alexander Povetkin knocked out Dillian Whyte in their first bout last summer.
Carl Frampton out to become Ireland's first three-weight world championJosh Warrington close to securing unification bout with Can Xu in FebruaryBoxing events given green light to resume in mid-FebruaryTyson Fury: 'Anthony Joshua has a confidence problem'British Boxing Board of Control announces shutdown of January events
Ryan Garcia: 'I proved my class against Luke Campbell'Result: Garcia claims interim WBC lightweight title by beating CampbellLuke Campbell vows to "answer a lot of questions" against Ryan GarciaChristmas Day's sporting social: Jurgen Klopp sings Wham's Last ChristmasFrom Grealish to Schumacher: 10 sporting stars to watch in 2021
Snooker
Jason Ferguson backs Yan Bingtao to become a national hero
WPBSA chairman Jason Ferguson says Yan has the necessary 'staying-power' to be a contender for more trophies.
Five of Yan Bingtao's potential successors as China's dominance takes shape
No fewer than 19 Chinese players currently inhabit the world's top 100.
Result: Yan Bingtao crowned Masters champion after beating John HigginsJohn Higgins to face Yan Bingtao in Masters finalResult: Stuart Bingham's Masters defence ends as Yan Bingtao advances to finalResult: Ronnie O'Sullivan crashes out of Masters to John HigginsResult: Yan Bingtao records highest career break to beat Stephen Maguire
Snooker roundup: Bingham beats Murphy to reach Masters semi-finalsResult: David Gilbert beats Kyren Wilson to reach Masters semi-finalsSnooker roundup: O'Sullivan overcomes Junhui at MastersResult: O'Sullivan fights back to overcome Junhui at MastersResult: Neil Robertson crashes out of Masters to Yan Bingtao
