Football
Barcelona transfer news: Aubameyang waiting for bid, Coutinho close to exit, Martinez move in doubt
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Barcelona on Thursday, August 6.
Report: Arsenal in advanced talks for Coutinho
A report claims that Arsenal are in advanced talks with Barcelona over a loan deal for Philippe Coutinho.
Nuno Espirito Santo looking forward to Sevilla challengeManchester United's Eric Bailly 'offered to AC Milan'Leeds 'weighing up £15m offer for Harry Wilson'Coronavirus roundup: All the latest news from the world of sport on August 6Man City 'want £30m for Barcelona-linked Eric Garcia'Everton 'keen on summer deal for Diogo Dalot'Manchester United 'were interested in Nathan Ake'Result: Wolves edge past Olympiacos to set up Sevilla clash in last eightSteven Gerrard: 'Alfredo Morelos must stay focused amid transfer talk'
Aberdeen to face St Johnstone despite positive coronavirus testsKilmarnock sign Clevid Dikamona on one-year dealResult: Bayer Leverkusen dump Rangers out of the Europa LeagueBruce Buck wants other clubs to follow Chelsea's lead in racism fightZinedine Zidane: 'Gareth Bale's call to miss Man City clash'Fabio Capello backs Manchester City to overcome Real MadridNeil Lennon confirms Celtic are in talks with Steven FletcherArsenal's scouting department suffers after redundancy plansPreview: St Johnstone vs. Aberdeen - prediction, team news, lineups
Rugby Union
Mark McCall talks up "golden opportunity" for Saracens players
Saracens will spend next season in the Championship but many players are eyeing a place on next year's Lions tour.
Saracens to deep clean Allianz Park ahead of return to action
Top-flight rugby is back on August 15 and the London club have found an official hygiene partner before the relaunch.
Andy Farrell urges Ireland to embrace Six Nations challengeEvery behind-closed-doors Premiership Rugby match will be shown by BT SportSaracens chairman Neil Golding pleased with recent activitySix Nations dates confirmed for rescheduled fixturesPhil Kearns talks up importance of Australia hosting 2027 World CupTom Wood "very grateful" to be back training after pulmonary embolism scare
Warren Gatland confirms Stuart Lancaster talks over Lions roleNorthampton Saints deliver Tom Wood injury updateJamie Roberts "delighted to return to Wales" after signing for DragonsBoris Johnson says spectators will not be allowed to attend sports pilot eventsThe postponed Six Nations campaigns to conclude OctoberChris Robshaw opens up on England's 2015 World Cup exit
Tennis
Rafael Nadal withdraws from US Open due to coronavirus concerns
The defending champion and four-time winner does not want to travel to the United States.
Madrid Open cancelled due to spike in coronavirus cases
The clay-court event was originally due to be played in May but was moved to September after the first wave of Covid-19 hit Europe.
Andy Murray shows he's domesticated on court - Monday's sporting socialResult: Andy Murray records another doubles win at the Battle of the BritsResult: Kyle Edmund impresses in two-set win over Jan ChoinskiPetra Martic looking forward to competing in Palermo Ladies OpenNick Kyrgios withdraws from US Open due to coronavirus concerns
Result: Andy Murray enjoys doubles success at Roehampton with Lloyd GlasspoolPlayer tests positive for coronavirus at Ladies Palermo OpenKyle Edmund gains revenge on Dan Evans at Battle of the BritsAndy Murray calls for players who break bio-secure bubble to be heavily penalisedAndy Murray predicts more US Open withdrawals
Cricket
Jofra Archer: 'Ollie Pope and Jos Buttler can help us recover'
England lost their first four wickets in less than 20 overs against Pakistan.
Centurion Shan Masood shines for Pakistan against England
Shan Masood spent almost eight hours at the crease as his career-best knock lifted the tourists to 326.
Off The Pitch
Climate change protesters arrested during British GP
Climate change protesters broke into the Silverstone circuit prior to the start of Sunday's British GP.
David Beckham 'in talks with Netflix, Amazon over biopic'
David Beckham is reportedly in talks with Netflix and Amazon about a new series documenting his life.
Sir Ian Botham to join House of LordsDevelopers confident health passport system can create bio-secure sports venuesBarcelona president reveals £182m lossHenderson, Alexander-Arnold feature in new Show Racism the Red Card videoNew Everton stadium part of Liverpool's coronavirus recovery planArrests made after title celebrations in Liverpool, LeedsChinese broadcaster drops Premier League amid China-UK tensions
TV picks for final day of Premier League confirmedMerseyside Police warn action will be taken against fans who gather at AnfieldPolice launch investigation into racial abuse of Bristol City's Famara DiedhiouAmazon orders extra "coronavirus episode" of Spurs documentaryFormer Man United forward Alex Dawson passes away aged 80Sky Sports F1 to show Premier League on final dayTiger King star Carole Baskin sends message of support to Keighley Cougars
Formula 1
Lewis Hamilton opens up on Mercedes contract talks
The Mercedes driver's deal is up for renewal in five months.
Valtteri Bottas will again drive for Mercedes next season
Next season will mark Valtteri Bottas' fifth campaign with the Silver Arrows.
Golf
Defending champion Brooks Koepka makes impressive start at US PGA
Brooks Koepka carded an opening four-under-par 66 to trail Jason Day by a stroke while Tiger Woods was two shots further back.
Brooks Koepka makes solid start at Harding Park
The American is targeting a third consecutive US PGA Championship title.
Nick Dougherty: 'Loss of number one ranking will inspire Rory McIlroy'Rory McIlroy determined to thrive without spectatorsJohn Catlin withdrawn from English Championship due to coronavirus breachBrooks Koepka in confident mood ahead of US PGA ChampionshipTiger Woods confident of winning 16th major title at US PGA Championship
Juan Mata celebrates Common Goal's third birthday - Tuesday's sporting socialDanny Willett: "It would be very, very beautiful to win another major"Result: Thomas edges Koepka to St Jude Invitational titleEngland's Tom Lewis keeps hopes alive in MemphisNick Dougherty urges Bryon DeChambeau to improve mental strength
Rugby League
Leeds skipper Stevie Ward still struggling with dizziness
There is still no timeframe for when the 26-year-old might be able to return.
Steve Price rejects Gareth Widdop exit speculation
Price also ruled out a move for Corey Norman.
Liam Watts to miss Castleford's return to action due to freak accidentFeatherstone want Super League 2021 spot after Toronto exitAndy Murray shows he's domesticated on court - Monday's sporting socialSteve McNamara defends Israel Folau's decision not to take a kneeResult: St Helens overcome Catalans Dragons on return to action
Steve McNamara looking forward to return of Super LeagueThe changes and major talking points ahead of Super League returnCatalans Dragons coach Steve McNamara: "We are just glad to be back"Boris Johnson says spectators will not be allowed to attend sports pilot eventsSteve McNamara against timing of 'six-again' rule introduction
Boxing
Juan Mata celebrates Common Goal's third birthday - Tuesday's sporting social
Five-time Olympic gold medal winner Katie Ledecky also stepped up the #gotmilkchallenge.
Result: Ted Cheeseman overcomes Sam Eggington to win IBF title
There were plenty of fireworks at the open-air venue.
Eddie Hearn "wants to make a bang" with launch of 'Matchroom Square Gardens'On This Day in 2004: Mike Tyson knocked out by British boxer Danny WilliamsEddie Hearn: 'Anthony Joshua ready to fight anywhere, any time'Mike Tyson to make boxing return against Roy Jones JrBilly Joe Saunders sees suspension lifted but fined £15,000
Paul Pogba pledges Premier protection as Conor McGregor burns rubber - Thursday's socialResult: Brad Foster beats James Beech for British super bantamweight titleKatie Taylor: 'I will leave no doubts in rematch with Delfine Persoon'Daniel Dubois, Joe Joyce arrange tune-up fights ahead of heavyweight clashDillian Whyte announces split from trainer Mark Tibbs
Snooker
Result: John Higgins dumped out of World Championship by Kurt Maflin
John Higgins has been runner-up in each of the last three years.
Ronnie Sullivan: 'Ding Junhui has had a good balance in his career'
The pair meet in the second round at the World Championship
A look at the previous Crucible maximums after John Higgins joins listJohn Higgins produces 147 break at World ChampionshipsResult: Martin Gould cruises past Stephen Maguire to reach second roundBarry Hawkins claims lockdown came at "the perfect time"Judd Trump: 'Yan Bingtao could be a future world champion'
Big names crash out on day of shocks at World Snooker ChampionshipShaun Murphy: 'These have been the worst two days of my career'Ronnie O'Sullivan "not really bothered" after record-breaking Crucible winMartin Gould driven into a "dark place" by social media abuseRonnie O'Sullivan "not bothered" about breaking records after rapid victory
