Real Sociedad defender Diego Llorente pictured in March 2020
Leeds' Diego Llorente set for baptism of fire in absence of Liam Cooper
Liam Cooper is ruled out of the clash with Burnley due to an abdominal strain.
Dec 26, 09:35
 Burnley manager Sean Dyche pictured in November 2020
Sean Dyche will not change strategy to cope with Leeds press
Leeds' energetic and pressing style has resulted in a number of high-scoring matches this season.
Dec 26, 09:33
 Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho pictured on December 16, 2020
Jose Mourinho: 'Life will not get easier for Spurs at Wolves'
Spurs travel to Molineux having played Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and Leicester over the last six games.
Dec 26, 09:32
 Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp on December 19, 2020
Jurgen Klopp focused on individual performances rather than goal tallies
Jurgen Klopp had no idea Sadio Mane's goal against Crystal Palace last weekend was his first in 10 matches.
Dec 26, 09:31
 Aaron Connolly pictured from Brighton on October 5, 2019
Graham Potter confident Aaron Connolly will learn from goal drought
The Republic of Ireland international has managed just one goal all season.
Dec 26, 09:30
 Alvin Kamara in action for the Saints on December 25, 2020
Alvin Kamara ties NFL record as Saints beat Vikings 52-33
The New Orleans running back found the end zone six times in the high-scoring affair.
Dec 26, 07:12
 Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Bahrain Grand Prix on November 29, 2020
Lewis Hamilton had "extra drive" in 2020 because of Black Lives Matter
The Briton was a prominent backer of the cause on his way to winning a seventh Formula One title.
Dec 26, 07:06
 Shane Warne pictured in September 2016
On This Day: Shane Warne becomes first bowler to take 700 Test wickets
The Australia great achieved the milestone in dismissing England opener Andrew Strauss.
Dec 26, 06:58
 Greg Norman pictured in September 2015
Golf legend Greg Norman hospitalised with coronavirus
The 65-year-old shared a photo of himself in a hospital bed on Christmas Day.
Dec 26, 06:56
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on December 20, 2020
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith: 'There is more to come from Jack Grealish'
Jack Grealish has played a part in 11 goals for Villa this season.
Dec 25, 23:39
 Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder pictured on November 22, 2020
Chris Wilder convinced Sheffield United can turn things around
The Blades were 10 points from safety heading into Christmas.
Dec 25, 23:37
 Brighton & Hove Albion's Danny Welbeck celebrates scoring against Sheffield United in the Premier League on December 20, 2020
West Ham boss David Moyes talks up "enthusiastic" Danny Welbeck
The forward joined Brighton in October on a free transfer after he was released by Watford.
Dec 25, 23:35
 Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce pictured on November 6, 2020
Steve Bruce admits Newcastle progress is "slow"
A Carabao Cup quarter-final loss to Brentford was a setback and a tough Christmas could drag the Magpies into a relegation fight.
Dec 25, 23:34
 Christian Benteke in action for Crystal Palace on September 1, 2018
Roy Hodgson: 'Best is yet to come from Christian Benteke'
The 30-year-old will return to former club Aston Villa on Boxing Day.
Dec 25, 23:32
 Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers pictured on November 22, 2020
Brendan Rodgers: 'Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is very focused'
Leicester are a point and a place above United in the table.
Dec 25, 23:31
 Phil Foden in action for Manchester City on July 15, 2020
Pep Guardiola talks up "incredible" Phil Foden
The 20-year-old midfielder was influential again as Manchester City beat Arsenal in the Carabao Cup.
Dec 25, 23:29
 Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo pictured in August 2020
Wolves advise players not to visit supermarkets
Manager Nuno Espirito Santo wants the Premier League to introduce twice-weekly coronavirus tests for players and staff.
Dec 25, 23:26
 Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring for Liverpool on December 19, 2020
Jurgen Klopp admits managing players is sometimes "challenging"
An interview published in Spanish media suggested Mohamed Salah could be unhappy at Anfield.
Dec 25, 23:24
 Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl pictured in November 2020
Ralph Hasenhuttl: 'Southampton's success is no miracle'
The Saints head to Fulham on Boxing Day looking to keep pace with the chasing pack
Dec 25, 23:23
 Hamilton Academical manager Brian Rice pictured in August 2020
Brian Easton insists "no excuses" as Hamilton face Celtic without 10 players
Brian Rice will now be without 10 players through either injury or Covid-19 issues for the visit of the Hoops.
Dec 25, 23:21
 Celtic's Christopher Jullien celebrates scoring their first goal on December 8, 2019
Christopher Jullien insists Celtic gaining more "confidence"
The Parkhead club appear to have emerged from a poor run of form.
Dec 25, 23:19
 Rangers manager Steven Gerrard pictured on October 17, 2020
Steven Gerrard expecting "tough test" against Hibs after previous encounter
The Light Blues have a firm grip on the Premiership title race at the midway point having opened up a 16-point lead over Celtic.
Dec 25, 23:18
 Fulham manager Scott Parker pictured on November 22, 2020
Scott Parker finding isolation "frustrating" as Fulham play on
The Fulham boss will be away from the team for their Boxing Day game after a member of his household tested positive for Covid-19.
Dec 25, 23:13
 Callum Davidson pictured in 2018
Callum Davidson has replacements "in the pipeline" as Millwall recall Danny McNamara
The defender has impressed during a six-month loan at St Johnstone.
Dec 25, 23:11
 Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta looks deflated on December 19, 2020
Mikel Arteta: 'Chelsea have strongest squad in Premier League'
A 1-0 victory at Manchester United on November 1 was the last time Arsenal tasted success outside of the Europa League.
Dec 25, 23:10
 Chelsea manager Frank Lampard pictured on November 4, 2020
Frank Lampard critical of Premier League's festive schedule
Chelsea make the trip to Arsenal on Boxing Day, before hosting Villa at Stamford Bridge on Monday, December 28.
Dec 25, 23:08
 Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti pictured on November22, 2020
Carlo Ancelotti predicts difficulties without Richarlison and James Rodriguez
Everton take on Sheffield United on Boxing Day and Manchester City two days later.
Dec 25, 23:05
 Lawrence Shankland during Scotland training on October 7, 2019
Ricki Lamie praises "natural finisher" Lawrence Shankland
Ricki Lamie played with the Dundee United forward at Morton.
Dec 25, 23:04
 Premier League manager Graham Potter pictured in November 2020
Graham Potter fearful of psychological effect of falling into bottom three
Albion will fall into the relegation zone if Fulham defeat Southampton on Saturday.
Dec 25, 23:03
 Goran Dragic in action for the Heat on December 25, 2020
NBA roundup: Big Christmas wins for Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks
Miami Heat got the festive schedule up and running with a win over the Pelicans while the Milwaukee Bucks thrashed the Warriors.
Dec 25, 22:46
 Generic cricket image
Former England, Surrey bowler Robin Jackman dies, aged 75
Robin Jackman made 19 appearances for England across Tests and ODIs.
Dec 25, 21:20
 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on November 8, 2020
Christmas Day's sporting social: Jurgen Klopp sings Wham's Last Christmas
The best of the day's social media posts from the sporting world.
Dec 25, 19:09
 Norwich goalkeeper Tim Krul pictured in March 2020
Tim Krul pens new deal to stay with Norwich City until 2024
Tim Krul has made 97 appearances for the Canaries.
Dec 25, 18:35
 Exeter Chiefs celebrate winning the Premiership final on October 24, 2020
Rugby in 2020: Exeter dominate, Saracens relegated and unprecedented challenges ahead
A year that began with Saracens' automatic relegation from the Gallagher Premiership ends with the emergence of a concussion lawsuit.
Dec 25, 16:00
 Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Styrian Grand Prix on July 12, 2020
Year in review: Lewis Hamilton leads by example on and off the track
This was the year Lewis Hamilton ripped up Formula One's record books.
Dec 25, 15:00
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on November 21, 2020
From Grealish to Schumacher: 10 sporting stars to watch in 2021
A look at the names who could make the right impression next year.
Dec 25, 14:00
 Ian Botham pictured in June 2015
Sir Ian Botham pays tribute to "wonderful man" John Edrich
John Edrich scored 103 first-class centuries and was awarded an MBE in 1977.
Dec 25, 13:23
 John McGinn and Billy Sharp take the knee on June 17, 2020
Year in review: 10 things we learned from sport in 2020
Anti-racism messages and the cancellation of events dominated the calendar during a unique year.
Dec 25, 13:00
 Bayern Munich celebrate winning the Champions League on August 23, 2020
Football in 2020: Liverpool, Leeds and Bayern Munich triumph through turbulence
Scotland's national team celebrated qualifying for their first major tournament since 1998.
Dec 25, 12:00
 Kevin Sinfield pictured in May 2019
Leeds Rhinos sign New Zealand forward Zane Tetevano
Zane Tetevano has featured in two of the last three NRL Grand Finals.
Dec 25, 11:59
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