Football
Lionel Messi 'wants Neymar to join him at Manchester City'
Lionel Messi wants former Barcelona teammate Neymar to join him at Manchester City, according to a report.
Wednesday's Premier League transfer talk: Messi, Alcantara, Soumare
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Wednesday, August 26.
Friday's Arsenal transfer talk: Ceballos, Aubameyang, GuendouziFriday's Transfer Talk Update: Messi, Kante, MartinezFriday's Liverpool transfer talk: Wijnaldum, Grujic, ManeFriday's Man Utd transfer talk: Messi, Fernandez, ReguilonMan City 'ready to offer three players plus £90m for Messi'Messi set to break silence after transfer request?Coronavirus roundup: All the latest news from the world of sport on August 27Leeds lining up £27m bid for Lazio's Luiz Felipe?Dani Ceballos 'asks Real Madrid for Real Betis return'
Chelsea lining up £22m bid for Edouard Mendy?Inter 'willing to use Martinez in Kante swap deal'Stephen Robinson pleased to hit goal trail in Europa LeagueDerek McInnes delighted with Aberdeen "intensity" in Europa League successHarry Maguire opens up on Greek arrest claiming he was "scared for his life"Steph Houghton, Fran Kirby confirm two sides will take knee in Community ShieldMan Utd, Spurs want £22m Reguilon from Real Madrid?Arteta hopeful of completing Gabriel dealLeonardo Bonucci 'turns down Man City move'
Rugby Union
Nicola Sturgeon denies special treatment for rugby over football
BT Murrayfield will host around 700 rugby fans at a trial event on Friday, while Celtic's request for limited supporters on Sunday was rejected.
Result: Tom Woolstencroft stars as Saracens overcome Gloucester
The hooker is acting captain in the absence of Brad Barritt.
Nick Haining aiming to boost Scotland chances by impressing for EdinburghRugby union's highs and lows since turning professional 25 years agoA timeline of key events since rugby union turned professional 25 years agoResult: Exeter Chiefs move 11 points clear with thrilling late win over BristolMarland Yarde reveals Sale teammates received death threats over not taking a kneeBristol boss Pat Lam plays down significance of Exeter clash
Owen Farrell: 'Saracens motivated to finish season properly'Result: Saracens hold off Harlequins fightback to claim derby victoryResult: Title-chasing Exeter trounce third-placed Sale 32-22 Fans to attend all-Scotland Guinness PRO14 match on August 28Scott Robertson keen to assist Warren Gatland on Lions tour to South AfricaBilly Vunipola opens up on decision to not take a knee
Tennis
Andy Murray to face Yoshihito Nishioka in first round of US Open
The 2012 champion is set to play in his first grand slam event since the Australian Open in January 2019.
Commentator and former Wimbledon umpire David Mercer passes away aged 70
The Welshman umpired the Wimbledon men's singles final between Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe in 1984.
Result: Johanna Konta reaches semi-finals in New York with two-set winResult: Defending champion Daniil Medvedev loses to Roberto Bautista Agut in New YorkKei Nishikori withdraws from US OpenAndy Murray hoping to inspire others after return from surgeryNick Kyrgios accuses Novak Djokovic of lacking "leadership and humility" with Adria Tour decision
Tim Henman calls for Johanna Konta to show consistencyResult: Andy Murray loses in straight sets to Milos Raonic in New YorkJohanna Konta still a "work in progress" with new coach Thomas HogstedtJohanna Konta cruises into Western & Southern Open quarter-finalsTim Henman urges patience over Andy Murray comeback ahead of US Open
Cricket
Result: Keaton Jennings stars as Lancashire overcome Durham
The former England Test batsman hit 10 fours and three sixes at Chester-le-Street.
Kevin O'Brien smashes a six and own car window in Inter-Provincial Twenty20 Trophy clash
How unlucky can you get?
Eoin Morgan concerned over England's preparations for World CupJason Roy out of England's three-match series through injuryNottinghamshire to be without injured Harry Gurney for Vitality BlastTalking points ahead of England against PakistanA look at Eoin Morgan, Babar Azam ahead of England, Pakistan T20 series
Cameron Delport keen to help Essex secure another county doubleAaron Finch confident lack of fans will not harm Australia against EnglandJoe Root admits immediate future is uncertain for EnglandJames Anderson sets his sights on reclaiming the AshesJames Anderson not thinking of retirement after claiming 600th wicket
Off The Pitch
BBC Two to tell "definitive story" of Premier League's inception
A new BBC Two documentary series will aim to tell the inside story of the formation of the Premier League in the 1990s.
Lawyer: 'Maguire very unlikely to face prison time'
A lawyer on the Greek island of Mykonos claims that Manchester United captain Harry Maguire is highly unlikely to face prison time following his arrest.
Anton Ferdinand to front racism documentary for BBC OneJose Mourinho advert put up near Stamford Bridge ahead of Spurs documentary releaseHarry Maguire released from custody in Greece after pleading not guiltyHarry Maguire tight-lipped after leaving Greek courtEFL in talks with Sky to broadcast every match live in 2020-21 seasonMan Utd's Harry Maguire to spend Friday night in jailTom Hardy to narrate new Tottenham Hotspur documentary
Patrick Van Aanholt points finger at social media following racist abuseWigan Athletic administrators set August 31 deadline for prospective buyers Mesut Ozil laments "disappointing" Arsenal reaction over Uighur Muslims commentsJustin Langer advises "zero social media" for young playersSky Sports to launch dedicated NFL channelHarry Redknapp signs up Piers Morgan, Gordon Ramsay for new podcastClimate change protesters arrested during British GP
Formula 1
Honda wants Alpha Tauri debut for Tsunoda
Honda is admitting it would like to see Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda make his way into Formula 1 with Alpha Tauri.
Lewis Hamilton will not boycott Belgian Grand Prix
A number of sporting events were postponed in the United States on Wednesday following player-led protests against the shooting of Jacob Blake.
Golf
Justin Walters "ecstatic" with lead at The Belfry
The first round was not completed on schedule.
Justin Walters claims clubhouse lead before bad weather
Justin Walters had missed four cuts in five events on the European Tour's UK Swing.
Rugby League
On This Day: Hull FC overcome Warrington in Challenge Cup final
Fans of arch rivals Hull KR had taken great delight in reminding the Black and Whites of their dismal record at the national stadium.
Andy Last blasts criticism aimed at Hull FC due to coronavirus outbreak
Twelve members of Hull staff, including nine players, tested positive for Covid-19 shortly after a heavy 54-18 defeat by Salford two weeks ago.
Wigan clash postponed after three Catalans players test positive for coronavirusJackson Hastings one of three Super League players sanctioned for Covid-19 breachShaun Wane "impressed" by Alex WalmsleyShaun Wane 'concerned and angry' over coronavirus outbreak at Hull FCMorgan Knowles switches allegiance from Wales to England
St Helens staff member tests positive for coronavirusTommy Makinson facing eight-match ban for grabbing opponent's testiclesNine Hull FC players, three members of staff test positive for coronavirusHull, Castleford clash postponed due to positive coronavirus testsRichard Agar describes Wigan as "class act" following Rob Burrow gesture
Boxing
Picture of the day: Conor McGregor, Floyd Mayweather weigh in for 2017 fight
Former five-weight boxing world champion Floyd Mayweather stepped out of retirement to take on mixed martial artist Conor McGregor.
On This Day: James DeGale wins Olympic gold in Beijing
James DeGale, who had previously claimed Commonwealth bronze in 2006, went on turn professional in December 2008.
Dillian Whyte wants rematch after defeat to Alexander PovetkinResult: Alexander Povetkin stuns Dillian Whyte with sensational KOResult: Katie Taylor retains world titles by beating Delfine Persoon in rematchWorld boxing champion Tyson Fury hints at WWE returnDillian Whyte lauds Alexander Povetkin ahead of Saturday's showdown
Katie Taylor confident of "shutting up" her critics by beating Delfine PersoonDillian White determined to overcome Alexander PovetkinCarl Frampton gearing up for world title bout with Jamel HerringMike Tyson's comeback fight delayed until November 28Test triumph and Tyson's trout toast - Saturday's sporting social
Snooker
Five British and Irish stars who have reigned supreme in their sports
Ronnie O'Sullivan won his sixth world title on Sunday night at the Crucible.
Six-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan plays down I'm a Celebrity talk
'The Rocket' has no interest in eating bugs as he looks to land more titles.
Snooker's leading triple crown champions as Ronnie O'Sullivan extends leadRonnie O'Sullivan reveals he watched TV instead of practising during World ChampsRonnie O'Sullivan insists he is not chasing World Championship recordRonnie O'Sullivan credits Joe Davis as inspiration for sixth world title victoryWorld Championship: Five memorable moments from 2020 tournament
Result: Ronnie O'Sullivan lands sixth world title with easy win over Kyren WilsonRonnie O'Sullivan wins seven frames in a row to close in on sixth world titleRonnie O'Sullivan has three-frame advantage over Kyren WilsonStephen Hendry: 'World Championship final is already over'Ronnie O'Sullivan, Kyren Wilson cheered into Crucible
