Archive 2021/12/19

• 5 things we learned from this weekend’s action in Scotland
• Fallon Sherrock’s bid to repeat past PDC heroics falls flat at Alexandra Palace
• Dallas Cowboys strengthen grip on NFC East with victory over New York Giants
• Tiger Woods ‘worn out’ after second-placed finish with son at PNC Championship
• Ronnie O’Sullivan racks up record 38th ranking title with victory in Coventry
• Real Madrid held at home by struggling Cadiz
• Rapper Drakeo the Ruler stabbed to death at music festival
• Jurgen Klopp thinks first-half decisions had impact on Liverpool’s draw at Spurs
• Rachael Blackmore crowned BBC World Sport Star
• US Open champion Emma Raducanu crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year
• 2021 Sports Personality of the Year Emma Raducanu’s career in numbers
• Emma Raducanu’s rapid rise to sporting stardom – the timeline
• Liz Truss to take on Brexit brief following Lord Frost’s resignation
• Covid funding for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland doubled
• No benefit from circuit breaker if players don’t get jabbed – Jurgen Klopp
• Scotland’s funding to tackle Covid doubled to £440m by Treasury
• Liz Truss consolidates control of foreign policy with Brexit portfolio
• Photo appears to show Downing Street garden gathering during first lockdown
• Hibernian’s Paul McGinn accuses John Beaton of ‘inept’ refereeing in cup final
• Postecoglou had ‘no chance’ of keeping Celtic hero Furuhashi out of final
• Martinelli’s the man and coronavirus confusion – Premier League talking points
• Tottenham earn share of the points against Liverpool thanks to Alisson error
• Manchester City three points clear at Christmas as Liverpool are held
• Experts warn against delay in measures against Omicron
• Chelsea boss says game going ahead put players’ health and safety at ‘huge risk’
• Robinson’s off-spin and a Ferrariversary for Sainz – Sunday’s sporting social
• Pep Guardiola convinced leaders Manchester City still have room for improvement
• Mullins has Asterion Forlonge firmly on course for King George
• Kyogo Furuhashi fires Celtic to Premier Sports Cup glory with brace at Hampden
• Wolves stalemate not the problem as Thomas Tuchel makes point about wasted games
• Dorans Pride colours back in front at Thurles
• Public call on top footballers to lead the way in getting jabbed
• Jessica Naz’s fine strike lifts Tottenham to WSL victory against Everton
• Newbury next for Onemorefortheroad
• Call for ‘wartime leader’ in No 10 after Brexit minister’s resignation
• Conservative MP arrested following crash
• Joe Root hailed for bravery and determination as England attempt to salvage draw
• England need Ashes miracle after painful day for Joe Root – second Test day four
• Fears that a third of NHS staff in London could be off sick by New Year
• 2000 Guineas favourite Native Trail could start off next season in the Craven
• Sixth child dies after Australian bouncy castle tragedy
• Dachshunds don reindeer ears and turkey legs in annual Hyde Park Sausage Walk
• Man shot dead in front of family as gunmen fire through window of Belfast home
• Nursing student jailed for killing teenage girl after ‘falling asleep’ at wheel
• Covid-hit Chelsea lose ground on Premier League leaders with stalemate at Wolves
• Bernardo Silva masterclass helps Manchester City to victory at Newcastle
• In Pictures: Sandy santas race along beach for annual pudding chase
• Boss Callum Davidson admits confidence is low at St Johnstone
• Rob Holding praised for ‘taking stand’ by flagging alleged racist abuse at Leeds
• Tuchel ‘angry’ after Chelsea bid to postpone Wolves game is rejected
• Andrew Marr signs off from long-running BBC politics show with classic Anchorman quote
• Sri Lanka to mandate Covid-19 vaccination certificate for entry to public places
• Daryl Jacob sidelined with hip fracture
• New Whitehall parties inquiry chief will have freedom to investigate her boss
• Cold and bright weather expected for Christmas Day, Met Office says
• Ed Davey: Tories in ‘real trouble’ after second by-election defeat
• Ed Davey: Tories in ‘real trouble’ after second by-election defeat
• Fry admits defeat in bid to get Ask Me Early to Chepstow
• Super Saturday sees record number of boosters administered in NHS blitz against Omicron
• Second Ashes Test hit by coronavirus scare as two members of media test positive
• Thousands in Brussels protest against Covid restrictions
• Piers Corbyn arrested on suspicion of encouraging people to attack MPs’ offices
• FA investigates alleged racist abuse directed at Arsenal’s bench by Leeds United fan
• Tighter Covid restrictions pre-Christmas not ruled out says Health Secretary
• England up against it after Joe Root injury and dismissal – second Test day four
• All roads leading back to Stayers’ Hurdle for Paisley Park
• Chelsea ‘deeply disappointed’ after failing in bid to have Wolves game postponed
• A painful day for Joe Root as England slide towards defeat in the second Test
• Rose Ayling-Ellis’s history-making Strictly win watched by 11 million
• Brace family living Welsh National dream with Colorado Doc
• Michelle O’Neill: New Brexit minister must make Northern Ireland Protocol work
• Unvaccinated taking up hospital beds has damaging impact, says Sajid Javid
• Omicron will hit us like a ton of bricks, O’Neill warns
• Sajid Javid says he may not hug his mother as much over Christmas
• At least 146 killed after Typhoon Rai hits Philippines
• Ianis Hagi hopes to reach next level under Rangers boss Giovanni Van Bronckhorst
• Jamie Walker could leave Hearts in loan move during the January transfer window
• Malky Mackay sees improvement in Ross County players after Livingston point
• A poor start for England as they chase a world record to defeat Australia
• Man beaten to death ‘after attempting sacrilegious act in Indian temple’
• Red cabbage and beetroot pickle recipe from River Cottage
• Hong Kong holds first vote since number of directly-elected lawmakers cut
• Voters going to polls in Chilean presidential election
• What the papers say – December 19
• Police identify prime suspect in Japan clinic fire which killed 24 people
• Save lateral flow tests until just before meeting others, scientist says
• Rules ‘could be tightened after Christmas’ as Omicron cases surge
• England take three wickets in eventful start but Australia lead approaches 400
• Millennium Dome architect Lord Rogers dies aged 88
• Jonathan Taylor’s 67-yard touchdown ends New England Patriots fightback
• Hundreds of vaccine supporters to promote booster jab across England
• Joseph Parker leaves no room for doubt in rematch victory over Derek Chisora
• Police assessing video of Piers Corbyn ‘encouraging public to burn MPs’ offices’
• O Holy Night named nation’s favourite Christmas carol