Kyle Walker celebrates with teammates after scoring for Manchester City against Sheffield United in the Premier League on October 31, 2020
Man City confirm Gabriel Jesus, Kyle Walker have tested positive for coronavirus
City are due to host Newcastle in the Premier League on Boxing Day.
Dec 25, 11:56
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson lifts the Premier League trophy on July 22, 2020
Year in review: 2020 in pictures as Liverpool and Leeds celebrate
Here is the PA news agency's selection of pictures of the year.
Dec 25, 11:00
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Palace keeper Chloe Morgan earns Black List honour
The Eagles goalkeeper is pleased there is more focus on the issue but stressed this must be just the start.
Dec 25, 10:36
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Former England, Surrey opener John Edrich dies, aged 83
Edrich scored 103 first-class centuries and was awarded an MBE in 1977.
Dec 25, 10:25
Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford pictured in October 2020
Year in review: Unprecedented 2020 creates heroes and highlights importance of fans
Sport's vital role in our communities was highlighted like never before.
Dec 25, 10:00
Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Turkish Grand Prix on November 15, 2020
Year in review: The best and worst sporting moments of 2020
The 2020 sporting year provided many highs and lows.
Dec 25, 09:00
England's Stuart Broad pictured on July 25, 2020
Cricket in 2020: Racism allegations mar England's salvaged summer
The ECB announced the formation of an independent commission to assess evidence of inequalities.
Dec 25, 08:00
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp growls with excitement on March 7, 2020
The Zoom press conferences of 2020: Klopp, Mourinho and a washing machine
A look at some of the unlikely scenarios created by virtual interviews.
Dec 25, 07:47
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson lifts the Premier League trophy on July 22, 2020
Year in review: The sports quiz of 2020
How much can you remember about 2020's sporting moments?
Dec 25, 07:00
Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates opening the scoring for Liverpool on June 24, 2020
Christmas Eve's sporting social: Trent Alexander-Arnold has a future in TV
Manchester United and Tottenham players celebrated their progression into the Carabao Cup semi-finals.
Dec 24, 18:32
Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates scoring against Southampton in the Premier League on December 16, 2020
Team News: Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang a major doubt for Chelsea clash
The forward has been troubled by a calf problem.
Dec 24, 17:38
Frank Williams pictured in 2014
F1 legend Sir Frank Williams discharged from hospital
The 78-year-old had been admitted on December 15 with an undisclosed condition.
Dec 24, 17:01
Fulham manager Scott Parker pictured on November 22, 2020
Fulham boss Scott Parker promises to have "big influence" while self-isolating
The Fulham boss will not be in the dugout for Saturday's clash with Southampton after a member of his household tested positive for Covid-19.
Dec 24, 17:00
General view of Sunderland's Stadium of Light from January 2017
Sunderland agree takeover deal with Kyril Louis-Dreyfus
The club expect the ratification process to take until the middle of January.
Dec 24, 16:59
Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates scoring against Rapid Vienna in the Europa League on October 22, 2020
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang urges Arsenal youngsters to be patient
There have been calls for manager Mikel Arteta to call up Folarin Balogun, Emile Smith Rowe or William Saliba in place of his struggling veterans.
Dec 24, 16:57
Manchester United's Edinson Cavani scores against Everton in the EFL Cup on December 23, 2020
Five players who rubbed salt in the wounds after avoiding punishment
The Uruguay international might have been sent off before he scored.
Dec 24, 16:56
A general shot of the Global Energy Stadium, the home of Ross County
Team News: Ross Stewart uncertain for Ross County's clash with St Mirren
St Mirren defender Brandon Mason is suspended.
Dec 24, 16:55
West Bromwich Albion manager Sam Allardyce pictured on December 20, 2020
Five talking points ahead of the Premier League's festive fixtures
Boxing Day matches kick-off a hectic run of festive fixtures.
Dec 24, 16:54
Hamilton Academical manager Brian Rice pictured in August 2020
Team News: Hamilton without 10 players for Celtic showdown
Scott Brown should return for the nine-time reigning champions.
Dec 24, 16:52
Kilmarnock manager Alex Dyer pictured on August 22, 2020
Kilmarnock welcome Brandon Haunstrup back for Livingston visit
The defender was suspended as Killie named only six of a possible nine substitutes against Dundee United.
Dec 24, 16:48
Tannadice Park, the home of Dundee United
Dundee United in good shape for Motherwell game
The visitors could welcome back Trevor Carson and Jake Carroll.
Dec 24, 15:28
General view of Aberdeen's Pittodrie Stadium from 2008
Aberdeen sweating over Connor McLennan fitness for St Johnstone clash
Opponents St Johnstone have two players suspended.
Dec 24, 15:27
Fulham manager Scott Parker pictured on November 22, 2020
Fulham without manager Scott Parker for Southampton visit
Southampton have doubts over Danny Ings, Jannik Vestergaard and Nathan Redmond.
Dec 24, 15:26
John Hughes in charge of Hibernian in 2010
Ross County manager John Hughes hoping to learn from St Mirren
John Hughes took over the Premiership's bottom side on Monday.
Dec 24, 15:23
Rangers' Jordan Jones pictured in August 2020
Team News: George Edmundson and Jordan Jones back for Rangers
Opponents Hibernian have doubts over Ofir Marciano and Kyle Magennis, with Christian Doidge suspended.
Dec 24, 15:22
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson pictured on November 7, 2020
Roy Hodgson: 'I always believed in Jack Grealish'
The Crystal Palace boss helped persuade Jack Grealish to pledge his international allegiance to England.
Dec 24, 15:21
Kilmarnock manager Alex Dyer pictured on August 22, 2020
Alex Dyer believes Kilmarnock need to make their own luck
Killie have suffered seven defeats from eight Scottish Premiership games.
Dec 24, 14:49
Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring for Liverpool on December 19, 2020
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp dismisses Mohamed Salah speculation
Reports have suggested the Egypt international could leave Merseyside.
Dec 24, 14:48
Liverpool midfielder James Milner pictured in November 2020
Team News: Liverpool could welcome James Milner, Xherdan Shaqiri back for West Brom visit
James Milner has missed the last six matches with a hamstring injury.
Dec 24, 14:45
Lawrence Shankland in action for Scotland on October 13, 2019
Lawrence Shankland "delighted" as Dundee United strikers break goalscoring ducks
Lawrence Shankland netted his first goal in just short of three months against Kilmarnock.
Dec 24, 14:42
Ross Barkley in action for Aston Villa on November 21, 2020
Team News: Ross Barkley in line for Aston Villa return against Crystal Palace
Ross Barkley should be available to face Palace on Boxing Day.
Dec 24, 14:41
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks dejected after seeing his side knocked out of the Champions League on December 8, 2020
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer urges Man United to ignore title talk
Manchester United head into Christmas five points off Premier League leaders Liverpool.
Dec 24, 14:28
Adrian Lewis pictured in March 2016
Five things we've learned from the PDC World Championship so far
The move to far stricter restrictions has seen the event played out behind closed doors.
Dec 24, 14:27
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on November 8, 2020
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith ready to face "smarting" Crystal Palace
Aston Villa are in the hunt for Europe this season and now take on a Crystal Palace side coming off a 7-0 mauling by Liverpool.
Dec 24, 14:26
St Mirren boss Jim Goodwin pictured on August 9, 2020
Jim Goodwin insists leaving Jake Doyle-Hayes out was correct decision
The St Mirren midfielder missed out against Hibs after he sustained a slight concussion against St Johnstone.
Dec 24, 14:25
General view of Aberdeen's Pittodrie Stadium from 2008
Ash Taylor insists there is more to come from Aberdeen in 2021
The Dons are just two points off Celtic in second place.
Dec 24, 14:24
Dundee United boss Micky Mellon pictured on August 22, 2020
Dundee United boss Micky Mellon heaps praise on Jeando Fuchs
The 23-year-old Cameroon international helped United to a 2-0 Scottish Premiership win on Wednesday.
Dec 24, 14:23
Celtic manager Neil Lennon pictured on November 5, 2020
Celtic boss Neil Lennon refuses to underestimate Hamilton
Celtic will look to keep their recent resurgence going against the Premiership's second-bottom team on Boxing Day.
Dec 24, 14:22
Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa pictured on November 22, 2020
Marcelo Bielsa accuses media of trying to "destabilise" Leeds
Marcelo Bielsa has clearly been hurt by some of the media's reaction to the 6-2 loss at Manchester United.
Dec 24, 14:21
Jeff Smith in action during the BDO Lakeside World Professional Darts Championships on January 10, 2015
The lowdown on World Championship rookie Jason Lowe
This is Jason Lowe's first year on the PDC Tour but he eliminated fourth seed Michael Smith at Alexandra Palace on Wednesday.
Dec 24, 13:28
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