Real Sociedad defender Diego Llorente pictured in March 2020
Leeds' defensive concerns mount as Diego Llorente suffers injury setback
The summer signing broke down in training after appearing to have recovered from a muscle strain.
Dec 28, 12:10
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta looks deflated on December 19, 2020
Mikel Arteta admits he questioned himself during "draining" run
The Gunners ended a seven-match winless run on Boxing Day.
Dec 28, 12:09
Celtic players and staff celebrate winning the Scottish Cup final on December 20, 2020
Five heart-warming Scottish football stories from 2020
Clubs have continued to serve their communities during the coronavirus pandemic.
Dec 28, 12:07
Celtic players and staff celebrate winning the Scottish Cup final on December 20, 2020
A look at six major Scottish sporting achievements in 2020
There were some success stories in a year when sport was badly affected by Covid-19.
Dec 28, 12:06
Ellyse Perry in action for Australia on July 7, 2019
Virat Kohli and Ellyse Perry named ICC's players of the decade
Australia's Steve Smith also landed a major prize in the ICC's awards.
Dec 28, 10:51
General view of Bradford City's Valley Parade from November 2016
Mark Trueman and Conor Sellars assume interim charge of Bradford
The duo took over earlier this month following the sacking of Stuart McCall.
Dec 28, 09:36
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder pictured on November 22, 2020
Chris Wilder insists Sheffield United have "nothing to lose"
Sheffield United have yet to win a Premier League game this season and sit at the foot of the table.
Dec 28, 09:35
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp on December 19, 2020
Jurgen Klopp warns Liverpool that they "don't live in dreamland"
The champions were held to a 1-1 draw by West Brom.
Dec 28, 09:34
A general basketball shot
NBA roundup: Lakers dominate Timberwolves as Mavericks set new record
The Dallas Mavericks belted the Los Angeles Clippers 124-73 and set a league record for the largest half-time lead in the shot-clock era.
Dec 28, 08:24
Switzerland's Roger Federer celebrates winning his match against Tennys Sandgren on January 28, 2020
Roger Federer out of Australian Open following knee surgery
Roger Federer has gone under the knife twice this year.
Dec 28, 08:22
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes in action against the Atlanta Falcons on December 27, 2020
NFL roundup: Chiefs clinch top spot in playoffs, Bears dominate Jaguars
The reigning Super Bowl champions rallied late for the win.
Dec 28, 08:21
Mesut Ozil pictured on June 25, 2020
Monday's papers: David Alaba, Mesut Ozil, Hector Bellerin
Arsenal may finally have found a cure for their Mesut Ozil headache, according to the rumour mill.
Dec 28, 08:17
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech claps supporters after his side's Premier League defeat to Manchester City on August 12, 2018
On This Day: Petr Cech keeps 170th Premier League clean sheet
The Czech goalkeeper reached the landmark, passing David James in the table, during his late-career stint with Arsenal.
Dec 28, 08:16
football pitch
Queen of the South apologise to fans after George Galloway attends match
Fans were not allowed into the stadium under Covid-19 restrictions.
Dec 27, 23:55
Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on December 19, 2020
Lionel Messi: 'I will give all I can for Barcelona this season'
The Argentinian also said he would like to experience playing in the United States.
Dec 27, 23:54
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard pictured on November 4, 2020
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard set to make changes for Aston Villa visit
The Blues were beaten 3-1 on Boxing Day.
Dec 27, 22:55
Granit Xhaka celebrates scoring for Arsenal against Chelsea in the Premier League on December 26, 2020
Arsenal's Granit Xhaka promises to always show his character
The midfielder was sent off for grabbing Ashley Westwood around the throat in the game with Burnley.
Dec 27, 22:55
John Stones in action for Manchester City on December 9, 2020
John Stones relishing revival in Man City team
Defender is re-emerging this season.
Dec 27, 22:54
Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho pictured on December 16, 2020
Jose Mourinho criticises Spurs for lacking ambition in Wolves draw
Spurs conceded a late equaliser to draw 1-1 with Wolves.
Dec 27, 22:53
Peter Wright pictured in 2016
Peter Wright admits he was "punished" in Gabriel Clemens defeat
Michael Van Gerwen had no problems reaching the next round.
Dec 27, 22:34
Peter Wright pictured in 2016
Peter Wright's World Championship defence ends in third round
Peter Wright was paid to pay for a desperate series of missed doubles in the first three sets as Gabriel Clemens sealed the win.
Dec 27, 21:45
Granit Xhaka celebrates scoring for Arsenal against Chelsea in the Premier League on December 26, 2020
Five things we learned from the festive Premier League weekend
The Merseyside duo top the pile with the Blades rooted at the bottom.
Dec 27, 21:44
Wolverhampton Wanderers' Romain Saiss celebrates scoring against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on December 27, 2020
PL roundup: Liverpool and Tottenham held as Leeds eke out win
Sadio Mane had given the champions an early lead.
Dec 27, 21:43
Wolverhampton Wanderers' Romain Saiss celebrates scoring against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on December 27, 2020
Wolves fight back to claim deserved point against Tottenham
Romain Saiss' equaliser cancelled out Tanguy Ndombele's effort in the opening minute.
Dec 27, 21:42
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp on December 19, 2020
Jurgen Klopp admits West Brom deserved a point at Anfield
The Reds were frustrated by the battling Baggies.
Dec 27, 20:02
West Bromwich Albion's Semi Ajayi celebrates scoring against Liverpool in the Premier League on December 27, 2020
PL roundup: Liverpool held by West Brom as Leeds edge past Burnley
The champions led through Sadio Mane's early goal.
Dec 27, 19:02
West Bromwich Albion's Semi Ajayi celebrates scoring against Liverpool in the Premier League on December 27, 2020
Semi Ajayi equaliser sees West Brom hold Liverpool to a draw
The Baggies struck late on through Semi Ajayi following Sadio Mane's opener.
Dec 27, 19:01
Curtis Jones celebrates with Virgil Van Dijk after Liverpool defeat Aston Villa on July 5, 2020
Sunday's sporting social: Three for Virgil but the darts don't add up
Three for Virgil but the darts don't add up - Sunday's sporting social.
Dec 27, 18:31
West Ham United manager David Moyes celebrates in October 2020
David Moyes demands more clarity from Premier League over VAR decisions
There was debate over a potential handball.
Dec 27, 18:30
Alex Ferguson pictured in May 1994
Sir Alex Ferguson remembers "biggest adversary" Jim McLean
The former Dundee United boss has died at the age of 83.
Dec 27, 17:16
Tomas Soucek celebrates scoring for West Ham United against Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on December 27, 2020
Brighton pegged back twice as West Ham rescue a point
Headed goal secured a 2-2 draw.
Dec 27, 16:26
Burnley manager Sean Dyche pictured in November 2020
"Incredibly frustrated" Sean Dyche bemoans two key decisions in Leeds defeat
Patrick Bamford's fifth-minute penalty proved decisive after he was adjudged to have been fouled by Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope.
Dec 27, 16:24
John Hughes in charge of Hibernian in 2010
John Hughes calls on Ross County to be "streetwise"
The Staggies went down 2-0 after seeing 18-year-old left-back Josh Reid and veteran midfielder Ross Draper get shown second yellow cards.
Dec 27, 15:55
Patrick Bamford celebrates scoring for Leeds United against Burnley in the Premier League on December 27, 2020
Patrick Bamford penalty enough for Leeds against Burnley
Patrick Bamford converted his 10th league goal of the season from the spot in the fifth minute.
Dec 27, 14:19
Andy Murray reacts after losing against Stan Wawrinka at the French Open on September 27, 2020
Andy Murray handed wild card entry for Australian Open
The 33-year-old will be back in Melbourne two years after playing what he feared could have proven his final professional match.
Dec 27, 14:03
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers pictured on November 22, 2020
Brendan Rodgers not looking into recent Crystal Palace defeats
Leicester are third in the Premier League after Saturday's draw with Manchester United.
Dec 27, 14:02
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson pictured on November 7, 2020
Roy Hodgson demands reaction from Crystal Palace after Villa defeat
The Eagles have conceded 10 goals in their last two games.
Dec 27, 14:01
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on November 8, 2020
Dean Smith hails "great maturity" in Aston Villa squad
Dean Smith celebrated his 100th game in charge of Villa with a 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Boxing Day.
Dec 27, 14:01
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on November 8, 2020
Pep Guardiola feels Manchester City are ready to explode into life
Former champions are moving up the ladder.
Dec 27, 14:00
Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani celebrates scoring against Southampton in the Premier League on November 29, 2020
Marcus Rashford: 'Edinson Cavani gives Man United another dimension'
Edinson Cavani came off the bench to help United earn a point at Leicester on Saturday.
Dec 27, 13:58
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