Archive 2020/12/27

• Highlights Brasileirão: Botafogo 0-2 Corinthians
• Highlights Brasileirão: Bahia 1-2 Internacional
• Corinthians beat Botafogo to secure their third win in a row
• Queen of the South say sorry to fans upset by George Galloway attending match
• Hospitals see ‘real rise in pressure’ as Covid patient numbers near April peak
• Coronavirus pandemic ‘biggest hit to mental health since Second World War’
• My plan is to give my all for Barcelona – Lionel Messi
• World battered by billion-pound disasters linked to climate change in 2020
• John Stones making the most of another chance in Manchester City’s side
• Frank Lampard to make changes against Aston Villa after Arsenal loss
• Jose Mourinho left frustrated by Tottenham’s lack of attacking intent
• Granit Xhaka vows to always show his character after starring against Chelsea
• Peter Wright suffers shock World Championship defeat to Gabriel Clemens
• Suspect in Nashville explosion died in blast, officials say
• Fewer than 200 lorry drivers waiting after English Channel disruption
• Tottenham made to pay for lack of ambition as Wolves strike late to snatch point
• 5 things we learned from the Premier League this weekend
• Liverpool held as late Semi Ajayi header snatches point for West Brom
• Johnson’s Brexit trade deal risks erosion of workers’ rights, analysis warns
• Klopp gives verdict on West Brom draw
• Jurgen Klopp makes no excuses after West Brom secure point at Anfield
• Elderly and healthcare workers get first coronavirus jabs in show of EU unity
• Search for survivors ends after deadly avalanches in Iran
• Semi Ajayi strikes late as Liverpool are held to a draw by West Brom
• Sam Allardyce leads West Brom to surprise draw at Anfield
• Oxford vaccine dubbed ‘winning formula’ as variant spreads across the globe
• This cryopreserved hornet could help save billions of bees
• Three for Virgil but the darts don’t add up – Sunday’s sporting social
• Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England
• Sir Alex Ferguson pays tribute to ‘biggest adversary in football’ Jim McLean
• Man charged with three murders after Illinois bowling alley shooting
• David Moyes to seek VAR guidance after Lewis Dunk’s goal at London Stadium
• Henderson dismisses Altior retirement talk after Kempton eclipse
• Snow and ice follow Christmas storms
• Minella Indo out to rubber stamp Gold Cup ticket
• Castlebawn defies top weight for Leopardstown glory
• Frost taken aback by King George reaction
• Tomas Soucek earns West Ham a draw against Brighton
• Heross prevails in eventful Kempton opener
• Frustrated Sean Dyche feels key decisions went against Burnley in loss at Leeds
• Nube Negra shocks Altior in Desert Orchid heat
• Dual Festival winner heads Elliott’s attack on Christmas Hurdle
• John Hughes thinks Ross County needed to be more ‘streetwise’ against St Mirren
• SNP MPs to vote against Brexit deal which is ‘disaster for Scotland’
• Appreciate It powers home in Future Champions contest
• Shishkin delivers decisive victory in Wayward Lad
• Patrick Bamford’s early penalty sees Leeds past battling Burnley
• In Pictures: Storm Bella brings snow and floods
• Chacun Pour Soi impresses with Leopardstown verdict
• Teenager critically injured in collision with police car
• Brendan Rodgers expects fortified Crystal Palace as wounded Eagles return home
• Roy Hodgson calls for reaction from Palace players when they take on Leicester
• Dean Smith hails progress made by in-form Aston Villa
• Pep Guardiola pleased with what he sees as Manchester City click into gear
• Edinson Cavani gives Manchester United another dimension – Marcus Rashford
• Andy Murray handed Australian Open wild card
• Carlo Ancelotti plays down Everton’s chances of challenging for league title
• EU market access at risk if UK fails to keep to European standards – Varadkar
• Contrite Callum Hudson-Odoi knows Chelsea let themselves down against Arsenal
• Richarlison and James Rodriguez out as Everton prepare to host Manchester City
• School of Hardknotts: What a Lake District forest can teach us about trees
• Sunak says Brexit allows UK to ‘do things a bit differently’
• In Pictures: The best images from Scotland in 2020
• Chris Wilder admits to avoiding media coverage as Sheffield United struggle
• Solskjær: 'You can't switch off against quality opponents'
• Crystal Palace defender Gary Cahill could miss Leicester clash
• Frank Lampard set to make changes to Chelsea team ahead of Aston Villa clash
• Accrington v Sunderland postponed due to Wearside coronavirus outbreak
• Lottery bosses ‘desperate’ to find mystery £1.8m EuroMillions lottery winner
• Derek McInnes wants players to live up to billing as his best Aberdeen squad
• Lampard gives his view on Timo Werner's form
• Arteta: 'Chelsea win shows what we can do at our best'
• Things you’ll understand if you’re working through Twixmas
• Micky Mellon is delighted the form of Nicky Clark is posing selection questions
• Man walks around the world without leaving his home city
• Alex Dyer demands Kilmarnock ‘dig in’ and turn around ailing campaign
• Scintillating Matheson Hurdle in prospect
• Celtic boss Neil Lennon says Leigh Griffiths has been a ‘breath of fresh air’
• What will 2021 have in store for the royal family?
• Winds top more than 100mph as Storm Bella gives way to ice and snow
• Highlights Brasileirão: Fluminense 1-2 São Paulo
• Highlights Brasileirão: Goiás 1-0 Sport Recife
• Highlights Brasileirão: Fortaleza 0-0 Flamengo
• Steven Gerrard set to shake up Rangers approach on revenge mission at St Mirren
• RSPCA issues warning over ‘cruel’ glue traps after caught cat dies
• Hard-working Fulham moving in the right direction, insists Stuart Gray
• Welsh National card beaten by the weather
• ‘Mass hysteria’ over Newcastle struggles is unjust and unfair – Steve Bruce
• Avalanches kill 10 in mountainous area near Iran’s capital
• Barley pancakes recipe with sour onions and sprouting barley
• In Pictures: Highlights from Wales in 2020
• European Union nations launch mass Covid-19 vaccinations programme
• Greg Norman returns home from hospital to await coronavirus test results
• Weather warnings in place as Storm Bella moves through UK
• Oklahoma City Thunder repel late rally to down Charlotte Hornets 109-107
• Boris Johnson’s son Wilfred pictured taking part in charity scheme
• Tom Brady dominant as Buccaneers secure first playoff spot since 2007
• Japan halts all foreign arrivals over UK variant
• Fish, sulphur, and burnt toast among scents haunting long Covid patients
• Fall Guys came at right time for people during pandemic, lead designer says
• What the papers say – December 27
• IRA did not want Sinn Fein involved in backchannel peace talks with British
• Delors’ plans for single currency ‘a rush of blood to the head’ – Thatcher
• Thatcher ‘wanted to transform Commission into professional civil service’
• ‘Is this ever going to end?’: Medic reflects on hectic year fighting pandemic
• Royal Mail’s first special stamps of 2021 celebrates UK’s National Parks
• Irish government refused request to stand bail for Birmingham Six
• Irish ministers regarded John Major becoming PM as an ‘important opportunity’