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Napoli 'open to Man City talks for Kalidou Koulibaly'
Napoli are ready to conclude a deal to sell highly-rated defender Kalidou Koulibaly to Manchester City, according to a report.
Sead Kolasinac set for Arsenal loan exit?
Arsenal are reportedly open to allowing Sead Kolasinac to rejoin Bundesliga outfit Schalke for the 2020-21 campaign.
Kai Havertz to earn £130,000-a-week at Chelsea?Man City 'assessing possibility of signing Lionel Messi'Sancho to Man Utd 'could be now or never'Livingston's Rangers loanee keeper Robby McCrorie set for maiden Scotland callEngland's lockdown winners and losers: Foden and Greenwood, Maguire and StonesAndy Halliday fears Alfredo Morelos' Rangers days "are numbered"Monday's sporting social - Bayern are bouncing, Bolt not so muchBarcelona add Ait Nouri to list of targets?Chelsea considering move for Mike Maignan?
Joe Shaughnessy sending off against Ross County will not be appealed by St MirrenGabriel Magalhaes undergoes Arsenal medical ahead of move from LilleNo bids yet for Man United target Brooks?Koeman 'tells Suarez he is not in Barcelona plans'Wolves 'closing in on Maitland-Niles deal'James Maddison signs new four-year deal with Leicester CityGareth Southgate pondering whether to include Harry Maguire in latest England squadAdam Idah challenged by Stephen Kenny to prove he is the real dealSteve Bruce delighted with signing of "big asset" Jeff Hendrick
Rugby Union
Marland Yarde reveals Sale teammates received death threats over not taking a knee
England international Yarde branded the threats "totally unacceptable".
Bristol boss Pat Lam plays down significance of Exeter clash
The top two are separated by eight points ahead of their Ashton Gate clash on Tuesday.
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
Jurie Roux: 'Next year's Lions tour might not be viable'Sale's Steve Diamond likens "boring scrums" to "King Herod babysitting"Safety measures outlined to protect welfare of England and Premiership playersGloucester sweating over fitness of Jonny May ahead of Bristol clashPat Lam ready to guide Bristol through gruelling fixture scheduleSteve Diamond issues rallying cry to Sale ahead of Exeter clash
Tennis
Result: Dan Evans overcomes 10th seed Andrey Rublev in New York
Dan Evans joined Andy Murray in the second round.
Andy Murray pleased with physical condition after win in New York
The Scot was playing his first competitive tennis in nine months.
Result: Andy Murray makes winning return to action against Frances TiafoeResult: Kevin Anderson beats Kyle Edmund in lengthy first round battle in New YorkKei Nishikori set to miss US Open after second positive coronavirus testNovak Djokovic insists he will do his talking on the court Andy Murray gearing up for ATP Tour return at Flushing Meadows
Cricket
Result: Middlesex complete five-wicket Trophy win over Sussex inside three days
The visitors were left to rue dropped catches at Radlett.
Chris Silverwood backing James Anderson to claim 600th wicket tomorrow
A combination of bad light and heavy rain restricted James Anderson to 12 overs on Monday.
Monday's sporting social - Bayern are bouncing, Bolt not so muchJames Anderson moves to 599 Test wickets as Pakistan frustrate EnglandJames Anderson left frustrated in quest to reach 600 Test wicketsJames Anderson stranded on 698 Test wickets as rain halts England's progressDom Bess salutes "GOAT" James Anderson as fast bowler closes in on 600 Test wickets
Cricket roundup: Ben Foakes stars for Surrey against KentDom Bess opens up on risk of serious injury in bad lightBad light frustrates England as James Anderson marches towards 600England's James Anderson nearing another milestone against PakistanJames Anderson stars before rain stops England's charge against Pakistan
Off The Pitch
Anton Ferdinand to front racism documentary for BBC One
Former West Ham United footballer Anton Ferdinand is to front a new documentary for BBC One exploring the issue of racism in the game.
Jose Mourinho advert put up near Stamford Bridge ahead of Spurs documentary release
The 'All or Nothing' documentary about Tottenham is out soon.
Harry 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 documentaryPatrick 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 GPDavid Beckham 'in talks with Netflix, Amazon over biopic'Sir Ian Botham to join House of Lords
Formula 1
Monday's Formula 1 news roundup: Hamilton, Vettel, Perez
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest Formula 1 news on Monday, August 24.
Williams was sold for €152m
Buying the Williams team cost the British team's new owners EUR 152 million, according to Bloomberg.
Golf
Result: Dustin Johnson wins Northern Trust title to reclaim world number one ranking
The American distanced the field at the Northern Trust, winning by 11 shots.
Sophia Popov delighted to defy the odds at Royal Troon
The 27-year-old German almost gave up golf last year.
Result: Sophia Popov defies odds to win Women's OpenResult: France's Romain Langasque wins Wales OpenDustin Johnson boasts five-shot lead in BostonDustin Johnson dominates Northern Trust proceedings with second round 60Lindsey Weaver two shots off lead at Royal Toon
Scottie Scheffler breaks 60 to make history in BostonLindsey Weaver overcomes weather and trolley trouble to lie one shot off leadTommy Fleetwood made to pay for disastrous final two holes at Northern TrustCatriona Matthew battles through wind to move into contention at Royal TroonFormer champion Catriona Matthew rolls back the years at Royal Troon
Rugby League
Jackson Hastings one of three Super League players sanctioned for Covid-19 breach
Huddersfield's James Gavet and Warrington's Riley Dean were also punished.
Shaun Wane "impressed" by Alex Walmsley
Sam Tomkins has also caught Shaun Wane's eye since joining Catalans Dragons.
Shaun Wane 'concerned and angry' over coronavirus outbreak at Hull FCMorgan Knowles switches allegiance from Wales to EnglandSt 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 coronavirus
Hull, Castleford clash postponed due to positive coronavirus testsRichard Agar describes Wigan as "class act" following Rob Burrow gestureSam Tomkins pleads for Super League players to adopt stricter lockdown measuresShaun Wane extends England contract amid NRL speculationHull FC, Salford matches postponed due to positive coronavirus tests
Boxing
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 Povetkin
The English boxer dominated the opening rounds before falling to the Russian.
Result: 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 showdownKatie Taylor confident of "shutting up" her critics by beating Delfine Persoon
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
