Archive 2020/12/23

• Where can supporters still attend live sports events from Boxing Day?
• Rapid-result tests in Liverpool ‘missed 60% of known coronavirus cases’
• Real Madrid on the charge after win over Granada
• Brexit trade deal appears close as deadline for agreement looms
• Harry, Meghan, Archie and their dogs feature on family Christmas card
• Michael Smith crashes out of World Championship after shock defeat to Jason Lowe
• Model Stella Tennant dies aged 50
• Shapps calls for ‘patience’ as thousands of lorry drivers remain stranded
• Carabao Cup semi-final draw produces Manchester derby
• Travel ban on South Africa arrivals over another new Covid strain
• Graham Potter insists Brighton have not received approaches for Yves Bissouma
• Trump Vetoes Defense Bill, Pushes for Bigger Relief Checks
• Dozens of flood warnings in place after heavy rain hits
• Edinson Cavani and Anthony Martial send Manchester United into semi-finals
• Bond stars narrate poem with Charles and Camilla for actors’ charity
• Callum Lang heading back to Wigan in new year after Motherwell loan spell
• Jack Ross relaxed as injury and red card disrupt Hibernian’s plans
• David Martindale hopes to extend Livingston’s winning run further
• Steven Gerrard knows there are ‘a lot of twists and turns’ to come for Rangers
• Micky Mellon thrilled as front pair sink Kilmarnock
• Neil Lennon hails ‘step in the right direction’ as Celtic win again
• Real Madrid move level with rivals Atletico at top of table with Granada win
• Trump vetoes defence bill to set up possible override vote
• Dundee United go fifth in the Premiership table with win over Kilmarnock
• Covid variant case confirmed in NI
• Dele Alli ‘created problems for his own team’ – Jose Mourinho
• Kevin Nisbet strikes as Hibernian beat St Mirren
• Care home staff to receive rapid-result tests to protect against Covid variant
• Curtis Main hits crossbar during Aberdeen’s goalless draw with Motherwell
• Scilly islanders apprehensive despite Tier 1 ‘early Christmas present’
• Sam Walker set to make Blackpool debut as they take on Rochdale
• Kemar Roofe on target again as Rangers march on
• Livingston extend winning run under David Martindale
• Tier changes announced following exponential rise in cases – official guidance
• Tottenham see off Stoke to reach Carabao Cup semi-finals
• Stella McCartney leads tributes to ‘inspiring’ model Stella Tennant
• West Brom boss Sam Allardyce considers Arsenal as relegation rivals
• Grimsby takeover appears off on same day Ian Holloway resigns as manager
• Callum Styles returns from suspension as Barnsley face Huddersfield
• Sean Dyche pleased with Burnley’s progress
• Partnership to Help Diversify NASA
• England’s cricketers do not need to quarantine after return from South Africa
• Man arrested as stranded lorry drivers clash with police
• Charles visits local hospital and thanks staff for their Covid efforts
• Chelsea Pensioners offered ‘early Christmas present’ of coronavirus vaccine
• Darts, Inbetweeners and Home Alone – Wednesday’s sporting social
• Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England
• Baby gorilla born at Bristol Zoo Gardens
• Window cleaners left dangling after explosion in high-rise building
• Michail Antonio in contention for Brighton clash
• Cotswold Chase mission on the agenda for Native River
• Cambridge to check on Idris El Mizouni ahead of Leyton Orient clash
• Tier changes close 50,000 businesses as firms and unions call for more support
• Striker Famara Diedhiou returns from suspension as Bristol City take on Wycombe
• Ryan Loft doubtful for Scunthorpe’s Boxing Day clash with Mansfield
• Devolved administrations to share £800m of coronavirus funding
• At-a-glance guide to tier changes in England
• Matt Taylor’s Exeter squad depleted by coronavirus for Forest Green clash
• Wigan without trio of long-term absentees for Shrewsbury game
• Cheltenham to be held behind closed doors on New Year’s Day
• Calls for rapid testing of ambulance staff in Wales with more than 17% off work
• Why millions more people are being moved into Tier 4
• Mother celebrates Christmas with triplets after 12th attempt at IVF
• Joe Bennett needs to prove his fitness before Cardiff’s clash with Brentford
• Trump threatens to torpedo Covid relief package with new demands
• Flood warnings for Wales remain until Christmas Eve as more rain forecast
• Harry Fry sets sights on Tolworth with Metier
• Miracle triplets celebrate first Christmas
• Ralph Hasenhuttl cautious over Southampton’s injury issues ahead of Fulham clash
• Huge fire breaks out at squalid migrant camp in Bosnia
• Boxing Day lockdown for six million due to ‘dangerous’ mutant coronavirus spread
• Tranmere boss Keith Hill could make changes for Bradford game
• Hancock: Don’t be tempted to break new lockdown rules caused by mutant strain
• John Mousinho a doubt for Oxford against AFC Wimbledon
• Irish agriculture minister tests positive for Covid-19
• West Ham appoint New Zealander Olli Harder as new manager
• Bristol moving into Tier 3 ‘shattering news’ for hospitality sector, says mayor
• Kieran Trippier given 10-week suspension for breaching FA betting rules
• Andrew Surman could start for MK Dons against Bristol Rovers
• Mark Warburton could ring changes in bid to end QPR’s winless run
• Memphis Depay's first 50 goals in Ligue 1
• ‘Highly concerning’ new Covid strain discovered in UK, believed to have come from South Africa
• 7 unusual Christmas rituals from around the world
• Cambridge take action over ‘small number of fans’ booing players taking knee
• Bartosz Bialkowski signs one-year contract extension at Millwall
• Boxing Day lockdown for parts of England due to ‘dangerous’ coronavirus spread
• Domino’s Pizza gives surplus ingredients to foodbank charity FareShare
• Andrew Shinnie due to remain sidelined as Charlton host Plymouth
• Marcus Forss signs new long-term contract to remain with Brentford until 2026
• Graham Potter urges Brighton players to find solution to Tariq Lamptey absence
• The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic
• Napoli's best home goals against Torino
• Xisco Munoz takes charge of Watford for first game against leaders Norwich
• Lincoln manager Michael Appleton could name unchanged line-up against Burton
• In Pictures: Floods bring misery on cusp of Christmas after a year like no other
• Cheltenham set to ring the changes against Stevenage
• Port Vale manager John Askey likely to make changes for Barrow encounter
• Warning of stampede away from self-employment
• Christmas Eve bell-ringing campaign reaches almost half a million supporters
• QandA: A closer look at Kieran Trippier case following breach of betting rules
• Frank Lampard does not believe Timo Werner is frustrated over lack of goals
• Derby hope to have Tom Lawrence and Jordon Ibe available for Preston clash
• Richie Wellens to monitor Salford striker James Wilson ahead of Walsall clash
• Government says ‘further action’ may be needed to curb spread of coronavirus
• Morecambe welcome striker Jordan Slew back from suspension for Grimsby game
• Arsenal entering ‘crucial moment’ as speculation over Arteta’s future continues
• I will not apologise – Nuno stands by criticism of referee Lee Mason
• Strike by BA cargo workers to go ahead from Christmas Day, Unite announces
• Shareholders approve £100m investment in Clarks
• Carlisle top scorer Jon Mellish available for Bolton game after serving ban
• People reaching out to others more this Christmas, says church minister
• Blackburn without injured Derrick Williams for Sheffield Wednesday clash
• Christmas hopes fade for lorry drivers stuck in Kent
• Oliver Dowden and Government urged to help with dementia fight in football
• Paris Saint-Germain's last training session of 2020
• Highlights: Al-Nasr 3-2 Fujairah
• Highlights: Al-Ain 0-0 Ajman
• Highlights: Sharjah 2-1 Al-Wasl
• Highlights: Shabab Al-Ahli 0-0 Al-Dhafra
• Bradley Dack signs new long-term contract at Blackburn
• Highlights: Hatta 0-3 Baniyas
• Highlights: Khorfakkan 1-2 Ittihad Kalba
• Best goals of week 19 in the Russian Premier League
• Highlights: Al-Jazira 2-0 Al-Wahda
• Haas reaffirm commitment to Nikita Mazepin after dealing with ‘abhorrent’ video
• Asterion Forlonge takes Grade One challenge at Limerick
• No new injury worries for Crewe ahead of Fleetwood clash
• Antenucci's stunner sinks Burnley
• London Irish Covid-19 outbreak leads to Bath game being called off
• Peter Reid and Viv Anderson among group demanding more dementia-heading research
• Northampton’s Joe Martin handed one-match ban for reaction to red card
• Which areas could move up a tier? A region-by-region guide
• New Covid rules should ‘flatten curve’, MPs told, amid hints of further measures
• Goshen given Contenders Hurdle target at Sandown
• Nicola Sturgeon: I have no excuses for my virus rules breach
• Felix Desjy and Darver Star set for rematch
• Traditional Shrovetide football match cancelled over Covid concerns
• Pozzi's header against Sassuolo
• Fundraiser walking UK coastline to spend lockdown isolating in Scottish forest
• 9 things you only know if you’ve become obsessed with wild swimming
• European nations begin to relax restrictions on people arriving from the UK
• Former winners Rob Cross and Adrian Lewis crash out of World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace
• England expect Sri Lanka tour to go ahead despite coronavirus concerns
• Harry Kewell to assess Danny Rowe ahead of Oldham’s clash with Harrogate
• Jason Demetriou back as Southend host Colchester
• Best saves of week 19 in the Russian Premier League
• Star building duo hand out 1,000 presents from Bald Sleigh
• Positive Covid-19 tests force postponement of Rotherham’s match at Middlesbrough
• Alex Salmond inquiry MSPs seek clarification of SNP chief executive’s evidence
• Diego Alves' incredible saves secures Flamengo win vs Bahia
• Jan Vertonghen heads home dramatic last-gasp winner at Wolves
• Brasileirão's top three goals of matchweek 26
• Bruno Henrique's skilful dribble vs Bahia
• Gunman kills three French police in domestic abuse standoff
• Clan and Cyrname feature in nine declared for King George
• Work on deal text could be done on Christmas Day if agreement struck – Martin
• Optimism rises that Brexit trade deal can be reached with European Union
• David Silva’s inch-perfect free-kick sinks Newcastle
• Pensioners perform their own Christmas song in care home
• Alex Kral's best moments with Spartak
• Image of penguins with their flippers around each other wins photography prize
• Epatante headlines Christmas Hurdle field
• What has gone wrong for Mikel Arteta at Arsenal?
• Gabriel Jesus' 100th career club goal
• Global coronavirus rules for Christmas: Tough, mild or none at all
• How The Vaccine Effort Delivered in 2020
• Bielsa’s iconic ‘Newell’s carajo’ moment
• Gregg Wallace shares his tops tips for staying fit and upbeat over Christmas
• Rob Baxter confident Exeter on top of Covid-19 outbreak ahead of Gloucester game
• Behind the scenes: Palace lose at home to Liverpool
• Drivers clash with police in Dover as lorries are further delayed by travel ban
• Doctors detail illness and treatment of poisoned Russian opposition leader
• Manchester City’s 2020-21 League Cup goals
• Everton manager Willie Kirk signs new deal
• Tigres' lights display after winning the CONCACAF Champions League
• A look at the Premier League teams conquered by Brentford in the Carabao Cup
• Moisés Caicedo’s goals in the 2020 Libertadores
• Mahrez shines in City's 4-1 win over Arsenal
• Ian Holloway resigns as Grimsby manager ahead of prospective takeover
• Lewandowski clinches dramatic late winner over Bayer Leverkusen
• What will travel look like when we’re able to go on holiday again?
• Jeffrey Schlupp’s Crystal Palace highlights
• Brighton spark fine comeback against West Ham
• Arsenal enjoy shoot-out pre-season win over Chelsea
• Jan Vertonghen heads home dramatic last-gasp winner at Wolves
• Jordan Ayew’s late strike downs Aston Villa
• Derby too good for Preston at Pride Park
• Kenny Miller's incredible goal vs Newcastle on debut
• 6 new hotels to seek out in the UK and Ireland in 2021
• Tammy Abraham seals dramatic turnaround vs Arsenal
• Three police officers in France killed by gunman who took partner hostage
• Chelsea’s greatest goals at Arsenal
• Could Dry January be the health boost we all need right now?
• Nicola Sturgeon apologises for breaching Covid rules by removing mask at funeral wake
• Amanda Nunes and Megan Anderson’s featherweight UFC 256 fight rebooked for March
• 7 of the best new health books to kick-start 2021
• Ronan Keating: I can be a massive worrier
• Newcastle players share fans’ frustration after cup exit, says Karl Darlow
• Highlights: Deportivo 1-6 Barça Women
• Wednesday, December 23: Football rumours from the media
• LA Clippers spoil Lakers’ party with season-opening win
• Ronald Koeman lauds Lionel Messi as Argentine breaks club scoring record
• ‘Further action’ may be needed to curb coronavirus spread, minister admits
• Braised beef short ribs recipe
• Dushanbe sambusa recipe with chickpea, spinach and mint
• These are the hidden gems of 2020’s cookbook scene
• Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai granted bail
• 8 Christmas cocktails to stir up at home
• Essex town sees surge in wild swimming popularity
• 4 celebrities whose healthy examples have inspired us during the pandemic
• Radio Caroline to broadcast Queen’s Christmas message for the first time
• All Yoon Bit-garam’s K League Goals 2020
• Riyad Mahrez admits luck after Runar Alex Runarsson howler
• More areas could face Tier 4 measures as mass testing aims to ease port chaos
• Arteta: Arsenal will keep fighting
• Two men convicted in Russia probe among 15 pardoned by Donald Trump
• Taste Test of Lab-Grown Chicken
• Crocodile bites and lightning strike victims among unusual cases seen by NHS
• Lampard believes results show how tough Premier League is
• Guardiola's opinion of 'outstanding' Arteta has not changed
• President Trump suggests he might not sign Covid relief bill
• What the papers say – December 23
• Covid-19 tests for lorry drivers will lead to border delays, hauliers group says
• Representation of women on the BBC increased during pandemic, says broadcaster
• Wealth gap between ethnic groups unlikely to change – report
• Christmas disruption and Covid pressure ‘heightening risk of domestic abuse’
• Brexit extension needed to avoid plunging NHS into chaos, health leaders say
• Consultation to consider making microchipping mandatory for cats