Real Madrid's Casemiro celebrates during the La Liga clash with Granada on December 23, 2020
Casemiro, Karim Benzema score the goals as Real Madrid beat Granada
Casemiro and Karim Benzema were on target to wrap up a 2-0 victory.
Dec 23, 21:21
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
Dundee United move into fifth with victory over Kilmarnock
Marc McNulty and Lawrence Shankland scored the goals to secure a 2-0 victory.
Dec 23, 21:18
Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho pictured on September 27, 2020
Jose Mourinho criticises Dele Alli's display against Stoke City
The midfielder's error for Stoke's goal did little to improve his relationship with the Tottenham manager.
Dec 23, 20:36
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
Motherwell, Aberdeen play out goalless draw
The point ended Well's four-match losing streak.
Dec 23, 20:35
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
Kevin Nisbet nets as Hibernian overcome St Mirren
The match finished 10-a-side as Brandon Mason and Christian Doidge were sent off in the closing stages.
Dec 23, 20:34
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
Livingston continue winning run under David Martindale by beating Hamilton Academical
Jon Guthrie's second-half header and Josh Mullin's 90th-minute free-kick sealed a comprehensive Scottish Premiership victory at Hamilton.
Dec 23, 20:15
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard pictured on November 22, 2020
Kemar Roofe scores again as Rangers beat St Johnstone
The Light Blues remain 16 points clear at the top of the Premiership.
Dec 23, 20:14
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Where can fans still attend live sports events from December 26?
The coronavirus tier changes have had an impact on a number of sports clubs.
Dec 23, 20:12
Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane celebrates scoring against Stoke City in the EFL Cup on December 23, 2020
Tottenham Hotspur overcome Stoke City to advance to EFL Cup semi-finals
Ben Davies and Harry Kane struck after Gareth Bale's opener was cancelled out by Jordan Thompson.
Dec 23, 19:40
Burnley manager Sean Dyche pictured in November 2020
Sean Dyche delighted with team's recent progress
The Clarets are unbeaten in their last four matches.
Dec 23, 19:26
General view inside Grimsby Town's Blundell Park from 2015
Grimsby Town takeover looks off on same day Ian Holloway resigns
The Mariners are 20th in League Two.
Dec 23, 19:26
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England cricketers to avoid quarantine after South Africa return
The one-day international series between England and South Africa was aborted earlier this month.
Dec 23, 18:41
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Wednesday's sporting social: Darts, Inbetweeners and Home Alone
The best of the day's social media posts from the sporting world.
Dec 23, 18:01
West Ham United forward Michail Antonio pictured on July 1, 2020
Team News: Michail Antonio could return for West Ham against Brighton & Hove Albion
The West Ham attacker has not featured in December due to a hamstring injury.
Dec 23, 18:00
West Bromwich Albion manager Sam Allardyce pictured on December 20, 2020
Sam Allardyce: 'Arsenal are our relegation rivals'
The Gunners are currently 15th in the Premier League table with 14 points from as many games - four points clear of the relegation zone.
Dec 23, 17:59
Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl pictured in November 2020
Ralph Hasenhuttl: 'We have injury concerns ahead of Fulham clash'
The Saints have several selection concerns ahead of the Boxing Day trip to Fulham.
Dec 23, 17:15
Premier League manager Graham Potter pictured in November 2020
Graham Potter: 'We must cope with Tariq Lamptey absence'
The 20-year-old will remain sidelined for the weekend trip to West Ham.
Dec 23, 16:22
Chelsea striker Timo Werner scores from the penalty spot against Rennes on November 4, 2020
Frank Lampard: 'Timo Werner is not frustrated'
Germany forward Timo Werner last week admitted to "struggling" in recent weeks.
Dec 23, 16:21
Atletico Madrid's Kieran Trippier in action with Real Betis' Cristian Tello in La Liga on October 24, 2020
A closer look at Kieran Trippier's breach of betting rules
The 30-year-old's ban will run until February 28.
Dec 23, 16:21
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta looks deflated on December 19, 2020
Mikel Arteta: 'We are entering a crucial moment'
The Gunners were roundly beaten 4-1 in their Carabao Cup quarter-final clash with Manchester City.
Dec 23, 16:20
Referee Lee Mason during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Watford on May 15, 2017
Nuno Espirito Santo stands by criticism of referee Lee Mason
The Wolves manager will speak to the Football Association over his post-Burnley outburst on December 29.
Dec 23, 16:19
General view of Cambridge United's Abbey Stadium from 2015
Cambridge United announce sanctions against fans who booed players taking knee
Each case has been looked at individually with a range of punishments imposed.
Dec 23, 16:19
Oliver Dowden pictured in March 2020
Oliver Dowden, UK Government urged to help dementia fight
Nobby Stiles and Jack Charlton died this year after suffering from the condition while Sir Bobby Charlton's diagnosis was revealed last month.
Dec 23, 14:30
Atletico Madrid's Kieran Trippier in action with Real Betis' Cristian Tello in La Liga on October 24, 2020
Football Association ban Kieran Trippier for 10 weeks for breaching betting rules
His worldwide ban from all football and football-related activity will run until February 28.
Dec 23, 14:29
Nikita Mazepin pictured in February 2018
Haas remain committed to Nikita Mazepin
The Russian had also apologised for his 'inappropriate behaviour'.
Dec 23, 14:29
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Coronavirus outbreak sees London Irish's clash with Bath called off
The round four fixture suffers the same fate as Newcastle's clash with Leicester.
Dec 23, 14:28
Peter Reid (R) pose for photos during the Carlsberg Ultimate Legends Pub Experience at The Crown pub on October 12, 2012
Peter Reid, Viv Anderson demand more dementia-heading research
Nobby Stiles' family earlier this week said they had been told by experts that his brain had been damaged by repeatedly heading the ball.
Dec 23, 14:27
Bradley Dack scores for Blackburn Rovers against West Brom on January 1, 2019
Bradley Dack pens new long-term deal at Blackburn Rovers
Bradley Dack has scored 46 goals in 114 appearances since arriving from Gillingham.
Dec 23, 14:26
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta looks deflated on December 19, 2020
Why has it gone wrong for Mikel Arteta at Arsenal?
The Gunners are 15th in the Premier League table and only four points above the relegation zone.
Dec 23, 11:33
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England 'confident Sri Lanka tour will go ahead as planned'
The tourists still plan to set off for Hambantota on January 2.
Dec 23, 10:42
Brentford celebrate beating Newcastle United in the EFL Cup on December 22, 2020
A look at the top-flight sides Brentford have beaten in the EFL Cup
The Bees have beaten four top-flight teams on their way to the last four.
Dec 23, 10:41
Rob Baxter pictured on May 18, 2019
Rob Baxter: 'We are on top of coronavirus outbreak'
The Chiefs had to forfeit last weekend's clash with Toulouse after returning a significant amount of positive coronavirus tests.
Dec 23, 10:41
A general shot of Rotherham United's New York Stadium in February 2020
Rotherham United's match with Middlesbrough postponed due to coronavirus cases
The Millers had already seen their home fixture against relegation rivals Derby on Saturday called off.
Dec 23, 10:40
General view inside Grimsby Town's Blundell Park from 2015
Ian Holloway resigns as Grimsby Town manager
The former QPR and Crystal Palace boss accepted the Mariners post just under a year ago.
Dec 23, 10:33
Newcastle United goalkeeper Karl Darlow pictured in October 2020
Karl Darlow sympathises with fans over loss to Brentford
The Magpies were denied a place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals by Brentford.
Dec 23, 10:19
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James in action against the Los Angeles Clippers on December 22, 2020
NBA roundup: Los Angeles Clippers beat Los Angeles Lakers in season opener
Paul George contributed 26 points in the second half and 33 on the night.
Dec 23, 08:44
Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman pictured in October 2020
Ronald Koeman lavishes praise on history-making Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi said he never thought he would break records at the start of his career.
Dec 23, 08:40
Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on December 20, 2020
Wednesday's paper talk: Jack Grealish, David Alaba, Lucas Digne
Jonny Evans is staying put, but Jack Grealish could be leaving Villa according to the papers.
Dec 23, 08:38
Adrian Lewis pictured in March 2016
Darts roundup: Rob Cross, Adrian Lewis crash out at Alexandra Palace
Rob Cross, the 2018 champion, was edged out 3-2 by Dutchman Dirk Van Dirk van Duijvenbode.
Dec 23, 08:37
Sachin Tendulkar celebrates his 100th century in March 2012
On This Day: Sachin Tendulkar announces retirement from one-day international cricket
'The Little Master' continued as a Test player until quitting all forms of the game in late 2013.
Dec 23, 08:37
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