Daniel Stendel pictured in charge of Barnsley in October 2019
Daniel Stendel loses first match in charge of Hearts
The result sees the Tynecastle club drop into the bottom two in the Ladbrokes Premiership.
Dec 14, 17:08
Sheffield United's John Fleck celebrates scoring their first goal on December 14, 2019
John Fleck brace fires Sheffield United past Aston Villa
The Blades move up to fifth in the Premier League.
Dec 14, 17:06
Swansea boss Steve Cooper regards the action on November 9, 2019
Swansea end winless run against nine-man Middlesbrough
Andre Ayew scores twice.
Dec 14, 17:03
Chris Wood celebrates scoring for Burnley on December 14, 2019
Chris Wood header enough to see Burnley past depleted Newcastle
The Clarets have won five Premier League games at Turf Moor this season, all without conceding a goal.
Dec 14, 17:01
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp on December 14, 2019
Liverpool boss Klopp slams "bulls**t" plans to expand Champions League
The Reds already have a packed schedule and the German does not support additional games in the European competition.
Dec 14, 16:50
West Bromwich Albion manager Slaven Bilic pictured on December 14, 2019
Slaven Bilic urges free-scoring Charlie Austin to be patient for starting spot
Substitute Charlie Austin scored with his first touch of the ball in the 73rd minute and grabbed the winner eight minutes later.
Dec 14, 16:29
Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson pictured in April 2018
Stephen Robinson confident Motherwell can beat Rangers
Well host Rangers on Sunday.
Dec 14, 15:29
Jack Ross pictured in charge of Sunderland in September 2019
Jack Ross out for positive results rather than plaudits against Celtic
Hibs take on the champions on Sunday.
Dec 14, 15:13
Kieran Tierney in action for Arsenal on October 3, 2019
Kieran Tierney set for three months out after shoulder surgery
The left-back suffered the problem at West Ham on Monday night.
Dec 14, 15:11
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane pictured on November 30, 2019
Zinedine Zidane fully focused on Valencia clash despite El Clasico looming
Real go into the game on the back of a 10-match unbeaten run in all competitions.
Dec 14, 15:09
Everton defender Michael Keane in action against Manchester City in the Premier League on February 6, 2019
Michael Keane insists Everton can still finish in top six
The managerless Toffees are struggling at the wrong end of the table.
Dec 14, 15:08
Two-goal hero Diogo Jota in action for Wolverhampton Wanderers on December 8, 2019
Conor Coady heaps praise on "sensational" Diogo Jota
Jota has scored five times in his last two games after a hat-trick against Besiktas.
Dec 14, 14:57
West Bromwich Albion's Charlie Austin celebrates scoring their second goal with Hal Robson-Kanu on December 14, 2019
Charlie Austin comes off bench to fire West Brom past Birmingham in derby
The Baggies returned to winning ways after their midweek draw at Wigan.
Dec 14, 14:49
Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor pictured in December 2018
Steven Davis, Allan McGregor sign new Rangers contracts
Jermain Defoe is set to be the next to commit to the club.
Dec 14, 14:41
Mohamed Salah celebrates opening the scoring for Liverpool against Watford on December 14, 2019
Liverpool survive Watford scare to move 11 points clear
Egypt international at the double.
Dec 14, 14:40
England's Sir Ben Stokes celebrates as they win the test on August 25, 2019
A closer look at the 2019 Sports Personality of the Year contenders
Ben Stokes, Dina Asher-Smith, Raheem Sterling, Alun Wyn Jones, Lewis Hamilton and Katarina Johnson-Thompson made the six-person shortlist.
Dec 14, 14:15
Gary Neville pictured on October 20, 2017
Manchester United products praise club's academy ahead of landmark match
Sunday's game will be the 4,000th successive first-team fixture in which United have included a youth product in the squad.
Dec 14, 13:59
Mark Boucher pictured in June 2009
Mark Boucher named as South Africa's new head coach
Enoch Nkwe will assist Mark Boucher as they prepare for the forthcoming Test series against England.
Dec 14, 13:23
Patrick Reed in action on March 21, 2019
Patrick Reed caddie banned for rest of Presidents Cup after pushing spectator
Kessler Karain thrown out after incident at Royal Melbourne.
Dec 14, 12:48
Nir Bitton during a Celtic training session on November 7, 2018
Nir Bitton challenges Celtic to build on "great" Europa League group stage
The Hoops finished top of Group E and will find out their last-32 opponents on Monday.
Dec 14, 12:45
Rangers assistant manager Gary McAllister pictured in November 2016
Gary McAllister: 'Pressure on Rangers every game to keep up with Celtic'
The Light Blues are two points behind the leaders.
Dec 14, 12:44
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Manchester United on December 7, 2019
Pep Guardiola expecting "big test" against Arsenal
The champions travel to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday expected to get back to winning ways.
Dec 14, 12:41
Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha pictured on November 23, 2019
McAnuff: 'Zaha will make Crystal Palace players aware of Brighton rivalry'
Roy Hodgson's team lost both encounters with the Seagulls last season.
Dec 14, 12:41
Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal on December 7, 2019
Jose Mourinho: 'No rest for Harry Kane over festive period'
Tottenham boss knows the value of striker when the fixtures come thick and fast.
Dec 14, 12:39
Sebastian Coe pictured on March 30, 2019
Sebastian Coe holding firm over Russian athletes
The World Anti-Doping Agency's executive committee has moved to ban Russia from international sporting competition for four years.
Dec 14, 12:37
Great Britain's Dina Asher-Smith celebrates after winning gold on October 2, 2019
Dina Asher-Smith talks up unsung heroes of sport ahead of SPOTY
Dina Asher-Smith is on a six-person shortlist for the main BBC award.
Dec 14, 12:12
Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives to the basket over Orlando Magic center Khem Birch (24) during the first quarter at Amway Center on December 14, 2019
NBA roundup: James Harden stars again as Houston Rockets beat Orlando Magic
The 76ers beat the New Orleans Pelicans in Philadelphia and LA Lakers win in Miami.
Dec 14, 08:59
Charlton boss Lee Bowyer on November 30, 2019
Lee Bowyer: 'Charlton deserved to beat Hull'
Lee Bowyer's side looked set to hang on for three points but that opportunity was snatched away in the most agonising circumstances.
Dec 13, 23:44
Katarina Johnson-Thompson celebrates winning World Championships gold on October 3, 2019
Katarina Johnson-Thompson hoping to crown "breakthrough year" at SPOTY
Only 13 women have won the award in the 54-year history of BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
Dec 13, 23:41
Legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson pictured before the 1999 Treble Reunion Match on May 26, 2019
Sir Alex Ferguson doubts Premier League clubs would want Champions League change
Could football's premier European club competition be in line for a dramatic shake-up?
Dec 13, 23:40
Mark Selby pictured in January 2016
Mark Selby avoids Ronnie O'Sullivan fist bump with 'rock, paper, scissors'
The pair had exchanged a humorous 'rock, paper, scissors' greeting ahead of the quarter-final.
Dec 13, 23:38
Michael Van Gerwen
Michael van Gerwen roars back to begin title defence with win
The three-time world champion is the overwhelming favourite to lift the Sid Waddell Trophy again.
Dec 13, 23:37
Derby County player coach Wayne Rooney watches the match from the bench on November 30, 2019
Wayne Rooney reveals management plans after retirement
The 34-year-old plans to follow Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard into management.
Dec 13, 23:35
Jesse Lingard in action for Manchester United on September 25, 2019
Jesse Lingard feared Man Utd career was over after social media video
The Manchester United midfielder is now looking forward to tackling the challenges ahead.
Dec 13, 23:34
Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring for Leicester City at Aston Villa on December 8, 2019
Brendan Rodgers: 'Only a matter of time before Jamie Vardy joins 100 club'
Striker Jamie Vardy is just four goals away from reaching the milestone.
Dec 13, 23:32
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith watches his side beaten by Wolves on November 10, 2019
Dean Smith: 'Aston Villa pressure nothing compared to lower league'
Villa are only out of the bottom three on goal difference.
Dec 13, 23:29
Brighton boss Graham Potter on September 28, 2019
Graham Potter condemns homophobic abuse ahead of Crystal Palace clash
Brighton travel to rivals Crystal Palace on Monday evening.
Dec 13, 23:26
Allan Saint-Maximin reacts to a missed chance during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on October 19, 2019
Allan Saint-Maximin suffered injury during fastest ever sprint by Newcastle player
The 22-year-old tore his hamstring late in the win over Southampton.
Dec 13, 23:24
Arsenal interim manager Freddie Ljungberg pictured on December 5, 2019
Freddie Ljungberg unsure over long-term Arsenal future
The Swede is in temporary charge of the Gunners.
Dec 13, 23:22
Tottenham Hotspur's Christian Eriksen reacts on December 4, 2019
Jose Mourinho insists he has "really good" relationship with Christian Eriksen
Christian Eriksen started against Bayern Munich in midweek.
Dec 13, 23:19
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