Archive 2020/12/29

• Solskjær believes it's still too early to say Man United are in title race
• Arteta delighted with Lacazette impact
• Sculpture of Breonna Taylor destroyed In California
• Ole Gunnar Solskjaer plays down talk of a Manchester United title challenge
• Nathan Jones revels in ‘massive’ win for Luton over Bristol City
• Mark Robins ‘frustrated and angry’ as Coventry suffer defeat at Preston
• Lindsey Pelas advises on how how to take the perfect Instagram selfie
• ‘Outstanding’ Ollie Norburn won’t be penalised for spot-kick miss in Shrews win
• Chris Hughton hoping for luck to help turn Nottingham Forest draws into wins
• Michael Van Gerwen survives two match darts against Joe Cullen to reach last 16
• Karl Robinson hails Oxford performance in win at Plymouth
• Neil Harris questions Cardiff desire after defeat at Wycombe
• Delighted Carlos Corberan savours last-gasp winner
• Daniel Farke left frustrated as leaders Norwich drop points against QPR
• Tommy Wright warns Swindon players of ‘brutal’ outlook after MK Dons hammering
• Ronald Koeman admits Barcelona title challenge all-but over after latest setback
• Mark Trueman pleased to see Bradford’s unbeaten run extended
• No excuses from Steve Evans as Gillingham suffer defeat at Northampton
• Barcelona frustrated by struggling Eibar in Nou Camp draw
• Valerien Ismael lauds Barnsley players after taking three points at Rotherham
• Keith Hill admits Sid Nelson made ‘rash decision’ in Tranmere draw
• London hospital ‘aggressively overstretched’ by Covid patients, says doctor
• James Chester own goal earns Nottingham Forest point at Stoke
• Boris Johnson says ‘historic resolution’ will be delivered by Brexit Bill
• Colchester boss Steve Ball ‘proud’ despite Cheltenham stalemate
• Crawley manager John Yems full of praise for striker Tom Nichols
• Jose Mourinho still carries charisma he had in our Chelsea days – Scott Parker
• Baby Archie steals the show during Harry and Meghan’s podcast revealing his American accent
• Caretaker Neil Thompson delighted with Sheffield Wednesday response
• Simon Weaver questions decision to abandon Harrogate-Carlisle clash
• Daniel Johnson and Sean Maguire on target as Preston see off Coventry
• Darrell Clarke frustrated as Walsall pay the penalty
• Jobi McAnuff earns plaudits as Leyton Orient down Southend
• Marcus Rashford strikes late as Manchester United snatch win against Wolves
• Wycombe use their heads to pick up win over Cardiff
• Ben Davies laments lack of quality as Grimsby draw with Oldham
• Dan Udoh secures first home league win for Shrewsbury
• Marcus Rashford hits last-gasp winner to lift Manchester United up to second
• Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall off the mark as Luton beat Bristol City
• Olamide Shodipo penalty helps Oxford beat Plymouth
• Naby Sarr double earns Huddersfield victory
• Steven Naismith scores hat-trick as Hearts extend lead and winning streak
• Queen of the South escape Championship basement with victory at Raith
• Leaders Norwich pay penalty after being held by QPR
• Northampton ease past Gillingham to climb out of League One relegation zone
• 10-man Barrow hold on for a point against Tranmere
• More misery for Sheffield United but Chris Wilder will not blame coronavirus
• Colchester and Cheltenham winless in five after stalemate
• Barnsley continue fine form with narrow win against neighbours Rotherham
• Dundee up to third with comeback victory over Alloa
• Scientists warn schools may have to remain closed to combat coronavirus
• Managerless Sheffield Wednesday stun Middlesbrough
• Jake Buxton leaves bottom-side Burton after fourth straight loss
• Girl among seven killed as strong earthquake hits Croatia
• David Moyes rues Said Benrahma’s failure to convert late chance at Southampton
• Ronald Koeman: "El empate no es justo"
• Ronald Koeman: 'We did enough to win the game'
• Bradford extend unbeaten run with Port Vale stalemate
• Covid patients treated in ambulances outside hospital due to rising cases
• Biden criticises pace of vaccine rollout and vows acceleration
• Forest Green miss the chance to go top after suffering home defeat to Crawley
• Miles Hippolyte off the mark as Scunthorpe win at Walsall
• Leyton Orient return to winning ways as Southend slump back to foot of table
• MK Dons cruise to victory after Cameron Jerome double
• Check out this video from inside the currently erupting Kilauea volcano in Hawaii
• Sam Allardyce calls for a break as positive coronavirus tests rise in top flight
• Grimsby and Oldham ground out goalless draw
• Marcelo Bielsa warns Leeds they still have many Premier League tests ahead
• Mikel Arteta in dreamland after super sub Alexandre Lacazette lifts Arsenal
• Fulham’s trip to Spurs in doubt despite Scott Parker testing negative for Covid-19
• Harrogate-Carlisle clash abandoned after 10 minutes amid freezing conditions
• Wayne Rooney knew ‘excellent performance’ was coming as Derby demolish Blues
• Barcelona held by lowly Eibar as injured Lionel Messi watches from the stands
• Will Keane winner fires Wigan to vital victory at fellow strugglers Burton
• Inverness battle back to draw with Dunfermline
• Zinedine Zidane: 'We want to continue with what we've been doing'
• Alex Revell pleased to see Stevenage end the year on a high
• Southampton held to second successive stalemate as West Ham earn point
• Five-star Leeds see off sorry West Brom thanks to first-half blitz
• Substitute Alexandre Lacazette fires Arsenal to victory at beleaguered Brighton
• Sheffield United still winless as Ben Mee nods Burnley to victory
• Ayr recover to force draw with Morton at Somerset Park
• Rams raid Birmingham as Derby escape relegation zone with biggest win of season
• Calls grow for more Tier 4 restrictions as Covid hospital cases rise further
• Charlie Carter steers Stevenage to vital victory over Cambridge
• Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England
• Khabib insists winner of McGregor v Poirier will become new UFC lightweight champion
• Boris Johnson wins backing of Brexiteers for trade deal
• Covid concerns, snow surprise and improved India – Tuesday’s sporting social
• Hibernian defender Josh Doig takes confidence from his display against Rangers
• Hurricanes and coronavirus can’t stop Louisiana couple’s wedding
• Frankie Boyle slams Ricky Gervais for ‘lazy’ jokes about trans people and says ‘he is not a stand-up comedian’
• Around 8,400 meals given to stranded drivers during border disruption week
• Echoes of Kauto Star as Good Ball makes perfect British debut
• Jim Goodwin wants referees to be ‘brave’ by awarding penalties against Rangers
• Police turn away visitors after ‘hundreds of vehicles’ arrive in Brecon Beacons
• Micky Mellon feels privileged to look after Jim McLean legacy at Dundee United
• Captain Jason Kerr back to boost St Johnstone
• Newport clash with Exeter postponed due to waterlogged pitch
• Virtual New Year’s Eve celebrations around the globe to join
• Welsh health board warns of ‘extremely serious’ situation due to Covid-19
• More snow and ice forecast to extend frosty spell into new year
• Much-loved actor who ‘lived for being Santa’ dies on Christmas Day
• Grimsby consortium awaiting formal approval to complete takeover
• Nightingale hospitals remain on standby amid rising Covid-19 patient numbers
• No new injury concerns for Motherwell ahead of Kilmarnock clash
• Coronavirus-denying Russian monk detained by police
• Dublin Archbishop Diarmuid Martin retires
• James Wade fires nine-darter before bowing out against Stephen Bunting
• Sheffield United reveal outbreak as Premier League positive Covid-19 tests hit season-high
• Bravemansgame rises to Challow challenge
• In Pictures: Surf, swimmers and sunsets – the year’s best sea shots
• UK broadband usage more than doubles in 2020, Openreach says
• Making holiday gift returns and exchanges during a pandemic
• Celtic boss Neil Lennon shocked by letter sent to Kilmarnock’s Alex Dyer
• Harry and Meghan joined by famous faces for new podcast series
• Sturgeon urges people to stay at home for Hogmanay as Covid death toll rises
• Katie Taylor ‘thankful and honoured’ to be named The Ring magazine’s Female Fighter of the Year for second time
• Annie Mc in charge at Doncaster
• Sir David Attenborough’s dire warning on the impact of global warning : It’s not science-fiction, it’s going to happen
• Rochdale doctor calls for EFL season to be suspended as coronavirus cases rise
• More areas set for tougher coronavirus restrictions in England
• Christopher Jullien back in Celtic squad for Dundee United clash
• History-making grandmother receives second Pfizer vaccine dose
• Women’s Super League mid-season review: No 2, Arsenal
• Christian Doidge back from ban as Hibernian host Ross County
• No ‘big overhaul’ behind Livingston revival, insists Nicky Devlin
• ‘I promise you it’s happening’ - Anthony Joshua vows to make Tyson Fury fight
• Sharjah and Mullins land famous hat-trick in Matheson Hurdle
• Hamilton’s Andy Winter hoping to learn from ‘tough’ introduction to top flight
• Christian Norgaard will not be fit to face Bournemouth
• Calls grow for more Tier 4 restrictions as hospitals strain under Covid pressure
• Klopp gives Thiago update ahead of Newcastle clash
• Henderson eyes Game Spirit for Altior
• Celtic boss Neil Lennon pays tribute to ‘giant’ Jim McLean ahead of United clash
• Ross County’s Oli Shaw out to ‘prove a point’ to Hibernian
• Zenit's best goals of 2020
• There’s clearly been a huge breakdown – Brian Laws on shock Tony Pulis sacking
• Snow and ice bring treacherous conditions as cold snap forecast into new year
• Scott Parker relishing his return to the Fulham dugout
• Monkfish just too strong for Latest Exhibition again
• Sam Cosgrove can be Aberdeen’s talisman, says boss Derek McInnes
• Grand Roi rules at Limerick
• Key fishing stocks landed by Scottish fleet ‘will drop thanks to Brexit deal’
• Scarlets’ Jake Ball to end Wales career as he opts to join family in Australia
• Concertista takes centre stage again
• Eamonn Brophy thinks Kilmarnock have what it takes to ride out rough patch
• Tottenham without Gareth Bale, Carlos Vinicius and Lucas Moura for Fulham clash
• 7 uplifting moments in 2020 to remember – there really were some
• Belarus and Argentina begin administering Russian coronavirus vaccine
• French fashion designer Pierre Cardin dies aged 98
• Timothée Pembélé's first goal with Paris Saint-Germain
• A look at some other short managerial reigns after Tony Pulis’ Wednesday exit
• No new problems for Livingston ahead of Aberdeen clash
• Strong earthquake hits central Croatia
• West Brom draw does not change how I view my players – Jurgen Klopp
• Government signs deal to continue trade terms with Turkey
• Steve Bruce wants Newcastle to ‘shut a few people up’ by turning form around
• 7 things you only know if you’re obsessed with tea
• Iranian women’s group empowers amid pandemic by making face masks
• Moisés Caicedo: 'My dream has always been to play for Manchester United'
• Gold Cup looms large after A Plus Tard’s Savills win
• Jessie J clarifies that she was diagnosed with Meniere’s syndrome on Christmas Eve but wasn’t hospitalised
• Interview with Moisés Caicedo aged 16: ‘My dream is to play in Europe’
• Atletico Madrid agree to terminate Diego Costa’s contract
• Schools may reopen later than planned to tackle coronavirus cases, say experts
• Gareth Bale injury blow for Tottenham
• Kevin McCloud: What matters is living life, not just planning it
• Leeds United's incredible 5-4 win over Birmingham
• Premier League testing results in season-high number of positive Covid cases
• Rangers’ doubters will remain until we win major trophy, says Steven Davis
• In Pictures: Fun for some as cold snap brings perfect sledging weather
• Marcelo Bielsa: 'I never prioritise style over results'
• World Cup giant slalom second run in Austria cancelled due to bad weather
• Roy Hodgson happy to help Wilfried Zaha pursue his scoring goals
• Gary McAllister: Scott Arfield’s Old Firm availability depends on scan results
• Alex Hales helps Sydney Thunder to Big Bash victory
• Snow wipes out Mansfield’s clash with Salford
• SSC Napoli's best goals of 2020
• 1,800 Rohingya relocated to isolated island
• Lisandro Semedo's injury-time winner vs RKC
• Frank Lampard admits Hakim Ziyech injury is a factor in Chelsea’s dip in form
• Stephen Robinson condemns abuse of Alex Dyer and says football stands with him
• Paris Saint-Germain goalkeepers's best saves of the year
• Swansea without Liam Cullen after positive coronavirus test
• FTSE soars to highest since March as traders cheer Brexit deal
• Emma Roberts has given birth to her first child with partner Garrett Hedlund.
• ‘Boss Baby 2’ delayed while other films removed from schedule
• Gigi Hadid shares original sketches for Met Gala dress
• Josh Brolin is a new dad
• Government coronavirus briefings prompt spikes in 999 calls
• Mullins encouraged despite near misses in Savills
• Digão's goals in the 2020 Brasileirão Série A
• Nile Rodgers mourning mother's death
• Flamengo training session at Ninho do Urubu
• Highlights Brasileirão: Santos 1-1 Ceará
• Highlights Brasileirão: Athletico-PR 3-0 Vasco
• Special: Actors Hating Their Iconic Roles
• Tottenham stars in training before Fulham clash
• Celebrity Shortlist: Top 3 Celebs Who Discussed Their Sobriety In 2020
• Celebs born on the 29th of December - Alison Brie, Jude Law, Diego Luna and more
• Prince Charles urges the world to listen to the ‘wisdom’ of indigenous people
• Thomas Tuchel’s PSG departure confirmed
• Thoughts everyone has during the weird period between Christmas and New Year
• I’ve really enjoyed being home with my family since losing my job – now what?
• ‘National restrictions needed to prevent catastrophe’ amid rising hospital cases
• Warner Bros. to fast-track 'Wonder Woman 3'
• Military to help support Covid-19 testing for students returning to school in England
• ‘Pandemic shows we cannot make it without science’ – Greta Thunberg
• Jamaal Lascelles and Allan Saint-Maximin miss out once again for Newcastle
• Starmer faces rebellion over backing for Johnson’s Brexit deal
• Liverpool bring in Andreas Schlumberger as head of recovery and performance
• Jungle vibes, wildflowers and outdoor exercise: Are these the top gardening trends of 2021?
• Silver Streak will take direct route to Champion Hurdle
• Lori Loughlin is released from prison after serving 2-month sentence
• Eden Hazard's skills and shots during training
• Why creating a tiny nook could make your small home feel bigger
• Patti Smith to light up Piccadilly Circus screens with new year performance
• Buffalo Bills humiliate New England Patriots in Belichick’s worst home defeat
• Man City bid to control Covid-19 outbreak as match postponement angers Everton
• India level series with Australia after clinching eight-wicket win in Melbourne
• Armando Manzanero, Mexican composer and singer, dead at 85
• These are the books set to create a buzz in 2021
• Corrie actor shares family tragedy as he urges suicidal people to speak out
• Manchester City's best goals of 2020
• 4 energy-boosting alternatives to coffee
• Borussia Monchengladbach's top strikes of 2020
• Brighton Women's best goals of 2020
• FC Bayern's greatest goals of 2020
• Suspect held in China over ‘poison death’ of tycoon behind Netflix sci-fi series
• Manchester City Women's best goals of 2020
• Bale and Kane help Spurs defeat Stoke in Carabao Cup
• Bowyer helps Leeds to victory at the Hawthorns
• Bamford and Hernandez help Leeds run riot over West Brom
• Suffering with dull, dry skin? Try adding baobab oil to your routine
• Admiral to sell Confused.com and European comparison sites to ZPG for £508m
• In Pictures: How the world of showbiz navigated the year of coronavirus
• 8 New Year’s resolutions that actually work in a pandemic
• Football rumours from the media
• Portland overcome LeBron James and the Lakers
• Ghislaine Maxwell has £21.2m bail application rejected
• Britain ‘beginning to look weak by failing to protect Nazanin’ – Jeremy Hunt
• Judge rejects Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell's bail bid, and other top stories in US news from December 29, 2020.
• Football season faces disruption after latest spate of Covid postponements
• Lampard admits Chelsea missing something in final third
• Lampard on Man City postponement: Safety is paramount
• Delhi Airport Readies For Covid Vaccine
• Five cups of tea a day help over 85s maintain focus – study
• Biden warns of Trump officials’ ‘roadblocks’ to transition
• Ohio police officer fired in fatal shooting of black man
• What the papers say – December 29
• Nashville bomber: ‘The world is never going to forget me’
• House votes to override Donald Trump’s veto of defence bill
• BTS 'Map of the Soul: 7' Voted Favorite Album of 2020, Cardi B Settles Lawsuit & More Top Stories | Billboard News
• St Thomas Becket: Archbishop hails ‘model’ saint 850 years after his murder
• Teaching unions put pressure on Government to delay school reopenings
• More Covid-19 patients in England’s hospitals than April peak
• Burnham: It would be immoral not to reform social care
• More children and young people admitted to hospital for eating disorders
• Archives – Republican non-violence key ask for unionists ahead of new peace bid
• Sir Simon Stevens: 2020 has shown best of NHS as workers back in ‘eye of storm’
• White-tailed eagles spread their wings in 2020 in English reintroduction scheme
• Johnson urged to adopt bold approach to reform of social care