Archive 2020/12/20
- Zinedine Zidane hails match-winner Karim Benzema as Real Madrid join leaders
- NI Executive holds emergency meeting amid fears over Covid-19 strain
- US lawmakers reach deal on huge Covid-19 relief package
- F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton named BBC Sports Personality of the Year
- UK to Europe flight bans: What do we know so far?
- What will new border restrictions mean for supplies of goods in the UK?
- Real Madrid move joint top in LaLiga as Rafael Leao scores fastest Serie A goal
- WSL round-up: Manchester United thrash Bristol City 6-1 as Arsenal demolish Everton
- Sturgeon calls for Brexit delay over new coronavirus strain fears
- Judd Trump holds off Jack Lisowski fightback to win World Grand Prix title
- From humble beginnings to seven world titles, the pride of Stevenage
- Sam Allardyce considers captaincy change after Jake Livermore red card
- Real Madrid down Eibar to move level with rivals Atletico at top of LaLiga
- Johnson to hold Cobra meeting as Europe halts freight and flights from UK
- Nuno Espirito Santo backs Adama Traore to get back to his best
- I don’t need success at West Ham to prove my managerial clout – David Moyes
- Burnley boss Sean Dyche not expecting January transfer windfall
- Starmer sets out Labour’s ‘bold’ blueprint for devolution
- Hollie Doyle takes third place in Sports Personality of the Year
- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praises ‘physical monster’ Scott McTominay after Leeds rout
- We all have to ‘make the best of it’ this Christmas – Camilla
- Focus on Sam Allardyce as new West Brom boss makes losing start to tenure
- Marcus Rashford given special award for tackling child hunger at BBC ceremony
- Nightmare start for Sam Allardyce as Aston Villa hammer 10-man West Brom
- Leicester climb to second with Spurs scalp as Man Utd hit Leeds for six
- 5 things we learned from this weekend’s Premier League action
- Thousands join Christmas campaign to ‘give someone a bell’
- Behind Vaccine Hesitancy
- Post-Brexit talks drag on into another week as ‘significant differences’ remain
- Biden to receive Covid vaccine as Trump remains on sidelines
- Spaniard Xisco Munoz takes up Watford reins following dismissal of Vladimir Ivic
- Celtic cup final penalty hero Conor Hazard ‘absolutely delighted’
- European countries halt UK flights in bid to block new Covid-19 strain
- 5 things we learned from the weekend in Scottish football
- Neil Lennon cherishes ‘unique’ achievement as Celtic rewrite record books
- Flights from UK halted as mutant Covid strain rages ‘out of control’
- Manchester United put six past Leeds as rivals renew acquaintances
- European countries ban UK flights to fend off new Covid-19 strain
- Irish government bans flights from UK and limits ferries to freight
- Name error raises a smile for Gary Lineker – Sunday’s sporting social
- Paul Gustard demands answers after Harlequins fall flat
- Serge Aurier escapes blame for Leicester defeat despite conceding clumsy penalty
- Rafael Leao scores Serie A’s fastest goal as leaders AC Milan down Sassuolo
- Conor Hazard is Scottish Cup hero as Celtic clinch trophy with penalties triumph
- Manchester United Women march on with WSL rout of Bristol City
- Second Covid-19 vaccine cleared for use in US prepared for shipment
- Travellers make last-minute trips on Eurostar as EU nations ban UK flights
- Bryony Frost warms up for Frodon date with Fakenham winner
- Nigeria’s freed schoolboys reunited with parents after abduction ordeal
- Harlequins stay top after win at Worcester Warriors
- As it happened: Arsenal 4-0 Everton WSL
- Andy Murray edges out Dan Evans in ‘Battle of the Brits’ clash
- Leicester move above Tottenham in Premier League table with comfortable away win
- Late Kyle Connell effort enough as Airdrie edge League One leaders Falkirk
- Frosty conditions expected but no white Christmas this year, says Met Office
- Leicester go second with impressive win at Tottenham
- Barnier says Britain must respect EU sovereignty in trade talks
- Emergency meeting of NI Executive to be held on Sunday night
- Irish government set to impose travel ban on UK flights and ferries
- Chris Wilder disappointed as Blades’ search for a Premier League victory goes on
- New Covid variant spreading to other parts of UK, public health leader warns
- Leah Galton and Tobin Heath help leaders Manchester United to 6-1 thrashing of Bristol City
- Senior Tory accuses ministers of cover-up over cancelling Christmas
- Gauloise puts down Cheltenham marker with Thurles success
- Arsenal cruise past Everton with 4-0 thrashing
- Derek McInnes staying grounded as Aberdeen move level on points with Celtic
- ‘It hurts’ – Alexander Albon reflects on being dropped by Red Bull
- Sir Gerhard likely to follow Envoi Allen route to Cheltenham
- Police Scotland to double presence along England border
- Ferny Hollow set to miss Cheltenham with suspected stress fracture
- Parties call for emergency meeting of NI Executive over new Covid strain
- Christmas bubbles in Scotland should not be used for parties, Jason Leitch says
- Coronavirus controls needed ‘for months’ as mutant strain rages ‘out of control’
- Arsenal thrash Everton to go second in Women’s Super League
- New Covid variant factor in rapid rise of cases in Wales, minister says
- Late Danny Welbeck goal denies Sheffield United a first Premier League victory
- Jose discusses Leicester defeat
- Aberdeen maintain Kilmarnock hoodoo with comfortable victory
- FA close to agreeing landmark TV deal with BBC and Sky to show WSL matches next season
- Blackmore relishing King George chance with Monalee
- Bristol Bears become first women’s rugby team to wear gumshields that measure impact of collisions
- Passengers who packed trains out of London branded ‘totally irresponsible’
- Birmingham City’s WSL match against Manchester City postponed due to waterlogged pitch
- January school reopening should not be delayed more than is necessary – Labour
- Canine callers help people with dementia play doggy bingo
- 5 occasions when top-flight reputations were proven to count for nothing
- Ferny Hollow ruled out of Cheltenham
- John Stones is back, says Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola
- Symonds happy to take time assessing next move with Song For Someone
- Schuurs' incredible free-kick vs RKC
- CPS will continue to seek prosecution in Harry Dunn case despite immunity ruling
- Nordtveit’s incredible free-kick vs Darmstadt
- No date on Nikola Katic’s Rangers return yet – Steven Gerrard
- Timo Werner: I was struggling recently after underestimating Premier League test
- Borussia Monchengladbach's 1995 DFB-Pokal triumph
- Victor Lindelof battling through pain barrier to help Manchester United
- Arteta discusses being under-pressure and luck
- At least nine killed in car bomb blast in Afghanistan’s capital
- Dominic Calvert-Lewin: Everton reaping rewards from doing nasty side of game
- Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno: ‘It’s not the time to feel sorry for ourselves’
- Christmas is not cancelled but stay away from church choirs, says archbishop
- Magical likely to be retired as O’Brien looks forward to exciting 2021
- Micky Mellon believes Dundee United were rewarded for adventure at Hibernian
- Photographer tackles horrendous mountain weather to support seriously ill baby
- Christmas carols help soothe ‘Baileys Ladies’ on Irish dairy farm
- UK should follow Scotland’s ‘harsh lockdown’ model – Edinburgh University expert
- 6 small ways to appreciate the winter solstice
- Ollie Pope’s back in the nets and keen to prove his fitness for England tours
- Conti Cup quarter-final draw revealed: Trophy holders Chelsea will take on Manchester City
- Manchester City’s Sam Mewis wins US Women’s Player of the Year
- Stuart Kettlewell wishes his successor well at Ross County
- Tier 4 restrictions may be necessary for ‘couple of months’ – Hancock
- Jordan Henderson: Liverpool can improve after seven-goal thrashing of Palace
- Nick Pope must excel for Burnley to win battle for England gloves – Sean Dyche
- ‘We quit or we adapt’ say performers as pantos move online and into car parks
- Jim Goodwin delighted to get the best out of a fit-again Kyle McAllister
- Nepal president dissolves parliament and calls elections for April and May
- Split Bosnian town holds first local election for 12 years
- Consider one-day Christmas bubbles, Northern Ireland urged
- Wayne Rooney’s foundation makes donation to fund Childline on Christmas Day
- Steve Bruce hails Callum Wilson as Newcastle’s difference maker
- 9 DIY Christmas decoration ideas to make as a family
- Mexico’s president discusses migration in phone call with Joe Biden
- Millions of families tear up Christmas plans following new Covid controls
- Lamb chops recipe with scallion mint salsa
- Josh Allen leads Buffalo Bills to first division title in 25 years
- Israel launches vaccination drive as coronavirus cases surge
- Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez makes dominant return with victory over Callum Smith
- Covid-19 restrictions scupper plans for ‘as normal a Christmas as possible’
- Highlights: Coritiba 1-2 Botafogo
- Highlights: Internacional 2-0 Palmeiras
- Maisie, 10, completes ‘incredible’ fundraising walk after dog saved by vets
- Highlights: Sport Recife 1-1 Grêmio
- President Trump floats Sidney Powell as special counsel – sources
- What the papers say – December 20
- England Sevens star Jodie Ounsley thrilled to win Deaf Sports Personality of the Year
- Brighton’s Denise O’Sullivan will play her last game for the club this weekend
- England’s new Tier 4 – What you can and cannot do
- Sir Cliff Richard: I will never get over the police raid on my home
- Fulham boss Scott Parker left bemused by costly penalty decision at Newcastle
- Post-Brexit trade talks continue as another deadline approaches