Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo pictured in August 2020
FA seeks observations from Nuno Espirito Santo over Lee Mason rant
The Portuguese criticised the official's performance following Monday's Premier League match at Burnley.
Dec 22, 14:57
Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho pictured on December 16, 2020
Tottenham to enjoy hospitable welcome on cold Wednesday night at Stoke
The Championship club have upgraded their away dressing room ahead of the Carabao Cup quarter-final clash.
Dec 22, 13:44
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: 'Man United desperate to end trophy drought'
United's last trophy came in the 2017 Europa League final under Jose Mourinho.
Dec 22, 13:42
A woman wearing a mask walks by the Emirates Stadium after manager Mikel Arteta tested positive for coronavirus and their Premier League match against Brighton on Saturday has been cancelled on March 13, 2020
Premier League players in tier four areas face coronavirus testing twice a week
Players in the top flight have been tested on a weekly basis since the start of the 2020-21 season.
Dec 22, 13:41
Chelsea's Ben Chilwell goes down injured against West Ham United on December 21, 2020
Frank Lampard happy with full-back options despite James, Chilwell injuries
The defender saw his birthday spoiled by an ankle injury.
Dec 22, 13:40
Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho pictured on December 16, 2020
Darren Bent believes Spurs are "mentally equipped" to win silverware
Darren Bent warned that a Carabao Cup trip to Stoke would not be straightforward for Jose Mourinho's side.
Dec 22, 13:38
Dundee United boss Micky Mellon pictured on August 22, 2020
Micky Mellon insists Dundee United have learned from Kilmarnock thrashing
United lost 4-0 at Rugby Park in August but they host Killie on Wednesday.
Dec 22, 13:38
England bowler Jofra Archer pictured on July 12, 2020
Jon Lewis hopes to help Jofra Archer become the best in the world
Jon Lewis has been an increasingly familiar figure around the senior set-up in recent months.
Dec 22, 13:36
General view of McDiarmid Park, home to St Johnstone, from 2015
Liam Gordon backs St Johnstone to end Rangers' unbeaten run
The Gers have won 16 and drawn two of their 18 Premiership games this season.
Dec 22, 13:35
Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson pictured in April 2018
Motherwell boss Stephen Robinson excited to welcome new signing
Well have lost their last four matches.
Dec 22, 13:34
Anthony Joshua celebrates on December 7, 2019
Anthony Joshua warns boxing could lose future stars amid lack of funding
Many amateur gyms have been forced to shut through the lockdown and there are fears some could be forced to close for good.
Dec 22, 12:37
Alix Popham pictured for Wales in 2007
Legal action underway on behalf of rugby league players with dementia
The players are understood to be in touch with Rylands Law.
Dec 22, 12:26
General view of Ipswich Town's Portman Road taken January 2015
Ipswich physio suggests football may benefit from circuit breaker
Positive tests at the Portman Road outfit led to the postponement of their next two League One matches.
Dec 22, 12:24
Borna Barisic in action for Rangers on October 3, 2019
Borna Barisic: 'Rangers have a different mentality this season'
Steven Gerrard's side are unbeaten in the league this teerm.
Dec 22, 12:23
Ross Barkley in action for Aston Villa on November 21, 2020
Ross Barkley in line for Aston Villa return on Boxing Day
The midfielder was forced off in the 2-1 defeat to Brighton in November.
Dec 22, 12:22
Rangers assistant manager Gary McAllister pictured in November 2016
Rangers coach Gary McAllister refusing to worry about new coronavirus strain
The Ibrox side begin a hectic festive schedule on Wednesday as they travel to Perth to face St Johnstone.
Dec 22, 12:21
Burnley manager Sean Dyche pictured in November 2020
Burnley sweating over Dwight McNeil and Robbie Brady injuries
Goals from Ashley Barnes and Chris Wood gave the Clarets a 2-1 Premier League victory.
Dec 22, 11:02
Bournemouth's Jefferson Lerma celebrates scoring against Coventry City in the Championship on October 2, 2020
Bournemouth's Jefferson Lerma denies biting allegation
The Colombia international, 26, is alleged to have bitten a Sheffield Wednesday player.
Dec 22, 11:00
General view of St Mirren Park from 2009
Joe Shaughnessy not getting carried away with St Mirren form
The Buddies are unbeaten in 11 matches.
Dec 22, 10:59
Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter gives an interview on April 11, 2018
FIFA issues "criminal mismanagement" complaint against Sepp Blatter
The documents have been sent to the Zurich prosecutor.
Dec 22, 09:59
Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mackensie Alexander celebrates with cornerback William Jackson after breaking up a pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 22, 2020
Steelers suffer third straight defeat as Bengals march to victory
The Steelers offence failed to get anything going in the first half.
Dec 22, 08:45
Juan Pablo Angel in action for Aston Villa in 2006
On This Day: Juan Pablo Angel joins Aston Villa for club-record fee
Villa paid £9.5million for the Colombian, who ended up spending more than six seasons with the club.
Dec 22, 08:41
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo pictured in August 2020
Nuno Espirito Santo could face FA charge for Lee Mason comments
The Portuguese said after Monday's loss at Burnley that he did not want to see the official take charge of another Wolves game.
Dec 22, 08:37
David Alaba in Bayern Munich training on December 8, 2020
Tuesday's papers: Dele Alli, David Alaba, Jan Oblak
A host of potential moves to the French capital make headlines on Tuesday.
Dec 22, 08:35
Gary Neville pictured in January 2020
Gary Neville dismisses "nonsense" suggestions of football being stopped again
The Premier League was suspended for three months between March and June during the first national lockdown in England.
Dec 21, 23:39
Rugby Union generic
Severity of concussion in English rugby at all-time high
A total of 407 games were included in the analysis.
Dec 21, 23:37
Tammy Abraham celebrates scoring for Chelsea against West Ham United in the Premier League on December 21, 2020
Frank Lampard pleased to see "handful" Tammy Abraham scoring again
The England striker ended a five-game drought to help Chelsea return to winning ways.
Dec 21, 23:37
Kevin Sinfield and Kieron Cunningham in 2008
Kevin Sinfield insists more research needed into rugby link with dementia
A study found footballers were at four-fold increased risk of dying from motor neurone disease compared to the general population.
Dec 21, 22:50
Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce pictured on November 6, 2020
Steve Bruce desperate to lead Newcastle to EFL Cup semi-final
The 59-year-old has been under fire for much of his time at the helm.
Dec 21, 22:49
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta looks deflated on December 19, 2020
Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal only welcome "fighters" and not "victims"
Defeat at Everton on Saturday leaves the Gunners 15th in the table.
Dec 21, 22:41
Tammy Abraham celebrates scoring for Chelsea against West Ham United in the Premier League on December 21, 2020
Tammy Abraham nets late brace as Chelsea beat West Ham
Tammy Abraham took his tally for the season to seven with a late double against West Ham.
Dec 21, 22:26
Gerwyn Price in action in December 2015
Gerwyn Price survives scare to reach World Championship third round
The number three seed was taken to a final-set decider.
Dec 21, 22:26
Referee Lee Mason during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Watford on May 15, 2017
Nuno Espirito Santo: 'Lee Mason is not good enough for the Premier League'
The Wolves manager says the official does not have the "quality" to take charge of a Premier League match after watching his side lose 2-1 at Burnley.
Dec 21, 21:28
Ashley Barnes celebrates scoring for Burnley against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on December 21, 2020
Ashley Barnes on target as Burnley overcome Wolves
Ashley Barnes had gone 17 games without a goal before scoring in the first half at Turf Moor.
Dec 21, 19:54
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Bahrain Grand Prix on November 29, 2020
Monday's sporting social: Jackie Stewart congratulates Hamilton on SPOTY win
The best of the day's social media posts from the sporting world.
Dec 21, 19:02
Tannadice Park, the home of Dundee United
Dundee United still without Logan Chalmers for festive fixtures
The winger injured his ankle two months ago and is not yet ready to return to full training.
Dec 21, 19:01
John Hughes in charge of Hibernian in 2010
John Hughes desperate to "ignite" Ross County after managerial appointment
Chairman Roy MacGregor moved quickly to replace Stuart Kettlewell.
Dec 21, 19:00
Joe Allen celebrates scoring for Stoke City on December 10, 2019
Joe Allen completes 75 minutes for Stoke Under-23 team
The 30-year-old ruptured an Achilles tendon in March.
Dec 21, 19:00
General view of Ipswich Town's Portman Road taken January 2015
Millwall and Ipswich see games called off due to coronavirus outbreaks
Tractor Boys manager Paul Lambert is among those to have tested positive.
Dec 21, 17:24
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta looks deflated on December 19, 2020
Five talking points ahead of the EFL Cup quarter-finals
The likes of Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham and Arsenal are still involved in the competition.
Dec 21, 17:03
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