bbc--2020-12-26--Leicester fight back twice to earn draw with Man Utd

Last updated on .From the section Premier League Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers said his side showed the personality of a `` huge club '' as they came from behind twice to earn a point against Manchester United .
Bruno Fernandes had given United the lead with just over 10 minutes left when he latched on to substitute Edinson Cavani 's through ball and finished past Kasper Schmeichel .
Marcus Rashford opened the scoring when he got on the end of Fernandes ' pass to slide in his 50th top-flight goal , before Harvey Barnes hit a fine first-half equaliser @ @ @ @ @ @ @ table and Rodgers says his side 's resilience shows they can `` compete at the highest level '' .
`` We showed lots of potential last year but with more coaching time and more confidence the players will improve , '' said Rodgers , whose side have already beaten Manchester City , Tottenham and Arsenal this season .
`` When you play against huge clubs , Liverpool , Manchester United , Manchester City , they have that personality but we played with personality and authority in the game .
`` We 're nowhere @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a football perspective we were competitive . ''
The result at King Power Stadium ended United 's 10-match winning league run on the road - one short of the record set by Chelsea in 2008 .
`` We gave them lots of problems and , looking at it , we had some real authority in the game , '' added Rodgers .
`` It was the very least we deserved .
We showed real quality and showed we can compete at the level against a team who had won every game away from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pre-match position in the table before Saturday 's other fixtures , with Leicester three points behind leaders Liverpool and one ahead of third-placed United .
The day after Christmas is renowned for turkey sandwiches and Premier League football , and the opening match of the festive schedule served up a treat .
Both managers acknowledged their opponents ' counter-attacking threat pre-match , and it did not take long for the first chance to come .
Rashford should have given Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's United side the lead in the second minute when Fernandes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but the unmarked England forward headed wastefully over the bar .
Just a minute later , the Foxes surged down the other end and the impressive James Justin fired in a fierce cross for Vardy , but Victor Lindelof was able to clear the danger .
That theme continued for the rest of the contest as the teams who started the day second and third in the table ultimately cancelled each other out .
Rodgers ' hosts had slightly more possession but United , who have the best away record in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shot .
Rashford has led by example off the pitch this year , having successfully campaigned for the government to extend free school meals during the coronavirus pandemic and winning a special BBC Sports Personality award .
The 23-year-old has also been exceptional on the pitch and became the third-youngest United player to reach 50 Premier League goals , behind Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo .
However , he will surely be disappointed to have left Leicester without the match ball .
He recovered well from his bad early miss to collect Fernandes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Schmeichel .
But the Foxes keeper came out on top in their next duel , saving superbly when Rashford was clean through .
Only Fernandes has scored more goals for the club than Rashford 's six this season , but the United academy graduate has to be more clinical to deliver the biggest prizes to Old Trafford and enjoy the successes of Rooney and Ronaldo .
'Close , but not close enough ' - what they said Leicester City manager Rodgers , speaking to BBC Sport : `` We showed the mentality to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our attacking play was very good .
You are playing against a team that is so quick on the counter-attack but I felt we counter-pressed very well .
`` Today was another sign for us of improvement where if you ca n't win it you make sure you do n't lose it , so I am pleased with the mentality . ''
On Vardy : `` I thought he was outstanding today .
The space he creates with his movement and running .
I am delighted for the team , delighted for Jamie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ football . ''
Manchester United boss Solskjaer , speaking to BBC Sport : `` When there is 10 minutes to go and we scored a goal you think : 'Get on the ball and see the game out . '
But it was n't to be .
We have come back so many times from losing positions to win , so we know the feeling from the other side .
`` Marcus Rashford is always lively .
He is always there or thereabouts with scoring goals .
Good finish and he knows he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but that is football for you .
`` Victor Lindelof has a back problem and it seems like he has aggravated it today .
We had an early kick-off today and that gives us a few more hours to prepare for the next game .
`` We knew today was going to be a difficult one .
It was close to a win but not close enough . ''
United happiest on the road - the stats • None Manchester United are unbeaten in their past 14 away league games , winning 11 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since January 2011 ( 16 matches ) .
• None Leicester City have conceded 191 top-flight goals against Manchester United - they have only let in more against Arsenal ( 206 ) .
• None United are the first side to score two or more goals in 11 consecutive top-flight away games since they did so themselves in March 1959 ( 13 games ) .
• None Leicester boss Rodgers has failed to win 10 of his 12 Premier League matches as a manager against United , losing nine .
• None Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a substitute in the league this season ( three goals and two assists ) , two more than any other player .
• None Leicester City 's Barnes has scored seven goals in 20 games in 2020-21 , already equalling his tally from last term in 42 appearances .
Leicester travel to Crystal Palace on Monday ( 15:00 GMT kick-off ) , while Manchester United host Wolves the following evening ( 20:00 ) .
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Last updated on .From the section Premier League
Jamie Vardy had a quiet afternoon before he played a big role in Leicester's late equaliser
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers said his side showed the personality of a "huge club" as they came from behind twice to earn a point against Manchester United.
Axel Tuanzebe diverted a close-range effort from Jamie Vardy - who had an otherwise quiet afternoon - into his own net in the 85th minute to deny the visitors a record-equalling 11th consecutive away win in the Premier League.
Bruno Fernandes had given United the lead with just over 10 minutes left when he latched on to substitute Edinson Cavani's through ball and finished past Kasper Schmeichel.
Marcus Rashford opened the scoring when he got on the end of Fernandes' pass to slide in his 50th top-flight goal, before Harvey Barnes hit a fine first-half equaliser.
The Foxes remain second in the table and Rodgers says his side's resilience shows they can "compete at the highest level".
"We showed lots of potential last year but with more coaching time and more confidence the players will improve," said Rodgers, whose side have already beaten Manchester City, Tottenham and Arsenal this season.
"When you play against huge clubs, Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City, they have that personality but we played with personality and authority in the game.
"We're nowhere near in terms of budget but from a football perspective we were competitive."
The result at King Power Stadium ended United's 10-match winning league run on the road - one short of the record set by Chelsea in 2008.
"We gave them lots of problems and, looking at it, we had some real authority in the game," added Rodgers.
"It was the very least we deserved. We showed real quality and showed we can compete at the level against a team who had won every game away from home."
Both sides retained their pre-match position in the table before Saturday's other fixtures, with Leicester three points behind leaders Liverpool and one ahead of third-placed United.
Boxing Day honours even
The day after Christmas is renowned for turkey sandwiches and Premier League football, and the opening match of the festive schedule served up a treat.
Both managers acknowledged their opponents' counter-attacking threat pre-match, and it did not take long for the first chance to come.
Rashford should have given Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's United side the lead in the second minute when Fernandes clipped the ball towards the back post, but the unmarked England forward headed wastefully over the bar.
Just a minute later, the Foxes surged down the other end and the impressive James Justin fired in a fierce cross for Vardy, but Victor Lindelof was able to clear the danger.
That theme continued for the rest of the contest as the teams who started the day second and third in the table ultimately cancelled each other out.
Rodgers' hosts had slightly more possession but United, who have the best away record in the division, managed to produce one more shot.
Half-century up for Rashford
Man Utd manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praises Marcus Rashford after 50th PL goal
Rashford has led by example off the pitch this year, having successfully campaigned for the government to extend free school meals during the coronavirus pandemic and winning a special BBC Sports Personality award.
The 23-year-old has also been exceptional on the pitch and became the third-youngest United player to reach 50 Premier League goals, behind Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo. However, he will surely be disappointed to have left Leicester without the match ball.
He recovered well from his bad early miss to collect Fernandes' pass and slide the opener past Schmeichel.
But the Foxes keeper came out on top in their next duel, saving superbly when Rashford was clean through.
Only Fernandes has scored more goals for the club than Rashford's six this season, but the United academy graduate has to be more clinical to deliver the biggest prizes to Old Trafford and enjoy the successes of Rooney and Ronaldo.
'Close, but not close enough' - what they said
Leicester City manager Rodgers, speaking to BBC Sport: "We showed the mentality to come back. I thought some of our attacking play was very good. You are playing against a team that is so quick on the counter-attack but I felt we counter-pressed very well.
"Today was another sign for us of improvement where if you can't win it you make sure you don't lose it, so I am pleased with the mentality."
Leicester 'mentality' pleases Rodgers
On Vardy: "I thought he was outstanding today. The space he creates with his movement and running. I am delighted for the team, delighted for Jamie and it was a good game of football."
Manchester United boss Solskjaer, speaking to BBC Sport: "When there is 10 minutes to go and we scored a goal you think: 'Get on the ball and see the game out.' But it wasn't to be. We have come back so many times from losing positions to win, so we know the feeling from the other side.
"Marcus Rashford is always lively. He is always there or thereabouts with scoring goals. Good finish and he knows he had a couple of other chances, but that is football for you.
"Victor Lindelof has a back problem and it seems like he has aggravated it today. We had an early kick-off today and that gives us a few more hours to prepare for the next game.
"We knew today was going to be a difficult one. It was close to a win but not close enough."
United happiest on the road - the stats
Manchester United are unbeaten in their past 14 away league games, winning 11. It is their longest such run since January 2011 (16 matches).
Leicester City have conceded 191 top-flight goals against Manchester United - they have only let in more against Arsenal (206).
United are the first side to score two or more goals in 11 consecutive top-flight away games since they did so themselves in March 1959 (13 games).
Leicester boss Rodgers has failed to win 10 of his 12 Premier League matches as a manager against United, losing nine.
Manchester United forward Cavani has five goal involvements as a substitute in the league this season (three goals and two assists), two more than any other player.
Leicester City's Barnes has scored seven goals in 20 games in 2020-21, already equalling his tally from last term in 42 appearances.
What's next?
Leicester travel to Crystal Palace on Monday (15:00 GMT kick-off), while Manchester United host Wolves the following evening (20:00).
Player of the match Barnes Harvey Barnes with an average of 7.09 Leicester Leicester City Leicester City
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bbc--2020-12-26--Black Lives Matter gave me extra drive - Hamilton

Last updated on .From the section Formula 1 Lewis Hamilton says the Black Lives Matter movement helped drive him on to his seventh Formula 1 world title .
The Briton 's Mercedes team also adopted a black livery for the 2020 campaign in a stand against discrimination .
Hamilton , who guest edited BBC Radio 4 's Today programme on Saturday , said : `` I had this extra drive in me to get to the end of those races . ''
He was voted as the 2020 BBC Sports Personality of the Year earlier this month after equalling Michael @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Championships and passing the German 's total of 91 grands prix victories .
On Saturday , Hamilton told historian and presenter Professor David Olusoga : `` It was a different drive than what I 've had in me in the past - to get to the end of those races first so that I could utilise that platform [ for Black Lives Matter ] and shine the light as bright as possible . ''
Asked by Olusoga if he had been concerned about the response to his stance , Hamilton replied : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stay silent .
And once I said that to myself , I did n't hold any fear . ''
Hamilton was also asked by presenter Nick Robinson about racism in his sport and the fact that he is the only black F1 driver .
`` There are many other young kids of colour that deserve the opportunity to progress , have a great education , [ who could ] be an engineer or whatever it is they want .
But the fact is , the opportunity is not the same for them , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also hinted that activism might represent a new avenue for him when he retires from racing .
`` The happiness and success of winning these championships is a wonderful thing , but it 's short lived , '' Hamilton added .
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Other guest editors this year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prue Leith and author Margaret Atwood .
As well as Black Lives Matter , Hamilton also discussed the Hamilton Commission , the programme set up in his name to increase diversity in motorsport , the power of sport to bring positive change , electric cars and animal rights .
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Last updated on .From the section Formula 1
Lewis Hamilton on Black Lives Matter: "I was not expecting the response that I got."
Lewis Hamilton says the Black Lives Matter movement helped drive him on to his seventh Formula 1 world title.
Hamilton, 35, took a knee on the grid and wore anti-racism slogans in support of the cause during the season.
The Briton's Mercedes team also adopted a black livery for the 2020 campaign in a stand against discrimination.
Hamilton, who guest edited BBC Radio 4's Today programme on Saturday, said: "I had this extra drive in me to get to the end of those races."
He was voted as the 2020 BBC Sports Personality of the Year earlier this month after equalling Michael Schumacher's record of winning seven World Championships and passing the German's total of 91 grands prix victories.
On Saturday, Hamilton told historian and presenter Professor David Olusoga: "It was a different drive than what I've had in me in the past - to get to the end of those races first so that I could utilise that platform [for Black Lives Matter] and shine the light as bright as possible."
Asked by Olusoga if he had been concerned about the response to his stance, Hamilton replied: "There is no way that I could stay silent. And once I said that to myself, I didn't hold any fear."
Hamilton was also asked by presenter Nick Robinson about racism in his sport and the fact that he is the only black F1 driver.
"There are many other young kids of colour that deserve the opportunity to progress, have a great education, [who could] be an engineer or whatever it is they want. But the fact is, the opportunity is not the same for them," said Hamilton.
The Mercedes driver also hinted that activism might represent a new avenue for him when he retires from racing.
"The happiness and success of winning these championships is a wonderful thing, but it's short lived," Hamilton added.
Lewis Hamilton shows his support for Black Lives Matter at the Portuguese Grand Prix
Every year, the Today programme invites a series of high-profile guests to take charge of an edition of the show, with each setting the agenda for one day across the Christmas and New Year period.
Other guest editors this year include The Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith and author Margaret Atwood.
As well as Black Lives Matter, Hamilton also discussed the Hamilton Commission, the programme set up in his name to increase diversity in motorsport, the power of sport to bring positive change, electric cars and animal rights.


bbc--2020-12-27--Covid: Trump fails to sign economic relief bill into law

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bbc--2020-12-27--Nashville explosion 'probably suicide bombing'

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bbc--2020-12-27--Covid: EU launches mass vaccination in 'touching moment of unity'

German Health Minister Jens Spahn said on Saturday : `` This really is a happy Christmas message .
At this @ @ @ @ @ first vaccines are on the road all over Europe , all over Germany , in @ @ @ @ @ deliveries will follow the day after tomorrow .


bbc--2020-12-27--Iran: Climbers die in blizzards and avalanche

On social media , some people reported malfunctions to GPS systems , which climbers rely on in the mountains .
@ @ @ @ @ those caught up in the blizzards and avalanche were affected .

On social media, some people reported malfunctions to GPS systems, which climbers rely on in the mountains. But it is unclear if those caught up in the blizzards and avalanche were affected.


bbc--2020-12-27--Storm Bella: Gusts of more than 100mph recorded in UK

Elsewhere , in Cirencester , Gloucestershire , council officials have been providing sandbags for those at risk of flooding due @ @ @ @ @ more than 70 homes were without power on Christmas Day when an electricity substation flooded @

A further yellow warning for snow and ice affecting travel was issued for much of Wales, the Midlands, the south of England and parts of the east of England from midnight on Sunday to 18:00 on Monday.


bbc--2020-12-27--Central African Republic election: Polls open amid fears of more violence

The UN said on Friday that the killing of two of its peacekeepers , hailing from Burundi , may constitute @ @ @ @ @ said two other peacekeepers were injured in the attacks , which took place in southern @ @ @ @ @ in the centre of the country .

The CAR is one of Africa's poorest countries, even though it is rich in resources like diamonds and uranium. The UN, which has nearly 13,000 peacekeepers on the ground, estimates that half of the population are dependent on humanitarian assistance and up to a fifth have been displaced.


bbc--2020-12-27--Pooch on the pitch causes match delay

Pooch on the pitch causes match delay

A dog took possession of a professional football game in Potosi , Bolivia for three minutes on Thursday .
The @ @ @ @ @ football boot in its mouth , before being escorted off the pitch by a player @ @ @ @ @ Strongest .
The home side finished the game 3-0 against Nacional de Potosi .

A dog took possession of a professional football game in Potosi, Bolivia for three minutes on Thursday.
The pooch ran around with a football boot in its mouth, before being escorted off the pitch by a player from home team, The Strongest.
The home side finished the game 3-0 against Nacional de Potosi.


bbc--2020-12-27--Irish state papers: IRA 'wanted to exclude Sinn Féin from talks'

`` At that meeting , the chaplains reported that the army council had clearly indicated to them their willingness to @ @ @ @ @ campaign of violence and , with this objective in mind , are prepared to enter @ @ @ @ @ government . ''

"At that meeting, the chaplains reported that the army council had clearly indicated to them their willingness to seek an alternative to the campaign of violence and, with this objective in mind, are prepared to enter exploratory discussions with the British government."


bbc--2020-12-27--'Super recogniser' policeman spots 2,000 suspects

Mr Pope joined the force in 2012 and is one of only 20 members of the Association of Super Recognisers @ @ @ @ @ with excellent memory capabilities and which wants the skill to be recognised as a branch @ @ @ @

Mr Pope joined the force in 2012 and is one of only 20 members of the Association of Super Recognisers, a body representing those with excellent memory capabilities and which wants the skill to be recognised as a branch of forensic science.


bbc--2020-12-27--Ikram Abdi Omar: the hijabi model breaking boundaries

`` When we go back to our traditional roots , the older generation do not approve of anything to do @ @ @ @ @ being at the forefront in the public eye , but it 's important to educate @ @ @ @ @ you have morals and values , the western society respects you . ''

"When we go back to our traditional roots, the older generation do not approve of anything to do with modelling or involving women being at the forefront in the public eye, but it's important to educate them and highlight that if you have morals and values, the western society respects you."


bbc--2020-12-26--Extreme E: Lewis Hamilton and electric car racing

Lewis Hamilton is n't just the world 's most successful Formula One driver ever , he 's also a key @ @ @ @ @ electric vehicle racing series called Extreme E. The plan is that super-powered electric cars will @ @ @ @ @ most remote locations on earth in an effort to - the organisers say - promote @ @ @ @ @ of electric vehicles .
Our chief environment correspondent Justin Rowlatt has been sizing up the @ @ @

Lewis Hamilton isn't just the world's most successful Formula One driver ever, he's also a key backer of a new off-road electric vehicle racing series called Extreme E.
The plan is that super-powered electric cars will race in some of the most remote locations on earth in an effort to - the organisers say - promote sustainability and encourage the take-up of electric vehicles.
Our chief environment correspondent Justin Rowlatt has been sizing up the new series.


bbc--2020-12-27--Art in 2021: The highlights to hope for

Art in 2021: The highlights to hope for

The Grand Egyptian Museum is another project that 's been waiting in the wings for ages before making its long-heralded @ @ @ @ @ .
All being well , that will happen at some point in the second half @ @ @ @ @ the self-proclaimed home of `` the world 's greatest ancient treasures '' - including Tutankhamun @ @ @ @ @ will finally open having been delayed more times than the 7:21am train to Reading .

The Grand Egyptian Museum is another project that's been waiting in the wings for ages before making its long-heralded appearance on the public stage. All being well, that will happen at some point in the second half of the year, when the self-proclaimed home of "the world's greatest ancient treasures" - including Tutankhamun's world-famous burial artefacts - will finally open having been delayed more times than the 7:21am train to Reading.


bbc--2020-12-27--Rahane's fine ton puts India in control against Australia

Last updated on .From the section Cricket Stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane 's brilliant unbeaten century gave India control of the Boxing Day Test against Australia after day two in Melbourne .
He shared an unbroken stand of 104 with Ravindra Jadeja as India closed on 277-5 with a lead of 82 .
Rahane was dropped on 73 and again on 104 on a frustrating day for Australia who spilled a further two chances .
Pat Cummins took two quick wickets in the morning session , having both debutant Shubman Gill ( 45 ) and Cheteshwar Pujara ( 17 ) caught @ @ @ @ @ @ @ battled through conditions in the bowlers ' favour , batting patiently before increasing his scoring rate late in the day against the second new ball .
The 32-year-old put on 52 with Hanuma Vihari , 57 with Rishabh Pant and found an excellent partner in all-rounder Jadeja , who ended the day 40 not out .
There has already been enough assistance for both the seamers and spinners to suggest India will be strong favourites should they extend their lead beyond 100 on day three , as they bid to level the four-Test @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great Test innings' Rahane rode his luck at times in a knock that was full of his determined character .
He edged between Australia wicketkeeper Tim Paine and a wide first slip on 61 , and then on 73 an edge burst through Steve Smith 's hands at second slip .
And on the final ball of the day before rain Travis Head spilled a far easier chance running in from point .
Speaking on ABC Grandstand , former Australia international Kristen Beams described it as `` one of the great Test innings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in this much-anticipated series , which has so far been dominated by the bowlers .
`` This has n't been a flat track that is easy for batting , '' Beams said .
`` We have nearly lost our appreciation for gritty innings but that has been as good a Test innings as you are going to see . ''
Ex-Australia fast bowler Merv Hughes described the innings as `` outstanding '' , while spinner Nathan Lyon , who picked up the wicket of Vihari , said it was `` pretty impressive '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was `` incredible '' and compared it to a match-winning century at Lord 's against England in 2014 ... And Rahane , who has won his previous two Tests as stand-in captain , was also praised by his skipper Kohli , who was watching on back in India ... Lyon criticised Australia 's fielding effort at the close , describing the performance as a whole as a `` pretty frustrating day '' .
As well as the drops of Rahane , all-rounder Cameron Green put down a sharp chance in the gully @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not hold on to a difficult diving effort early on when Gill was on 28 , although he did take a fine one-handed catch to dismiss Pujara .
`` We have created chances but it is not like this Australian fielding team , '' Lyon told ABC .
`` We dropped way too many chances .
`` No-one means to drop them .
We will have to bat well in our second dig but we have to get five wickets first . ''
One positive for Australia came when Mitchell Starc claimed his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The left-armer became the fifth-fastest Australian to the landmark .
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Last updated on .From the section Cricket
Ajinkya Rahane reached his 12th Test century from 195 balls
Second Test, Melbourne Cricket Ground (day two) Australia 195: Labuschagne 48; Bumrah 4-56, Ashwin 3-35 India 277-5: Rahane 104*, Gill 45; Starc 2-61 India lead by 82 Scorecard
Stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane's brilliant unbeaten century gave India control of the Boxing Day Test against Australia after day two in Melbourne.
Rahane, leading with Virat Kohli absent for the birth of his first child, compiled 104 not out from 200 balls.
He shared an unbroken stand of 104 with Ravindra Jadeja as India closed on 277-5 with a lead of 82.
Rahane was dropped on 73 and again on 104 on a frustrating day for Australia who spilled a further two chances.
Pat Cummins took two quick wickets in the morning session, having both debutant Shubman Gill (45) and Cheteshwar Pujara (17) caught behind.
India were 64-3 but Rahane battled through conditions in the bowlers' favour, batting patiently before increasing his scoring rate late in the day against the second new ball.
The 32-year-old put on 52 with Hanuma Vihari, 57 with Rishabh Pant and found an excellent partner in all-rounder Jadeja, who ended the day 40 not out.
There has already been enough assistance for both the seamers and spinners to suggest India will be strong favourites should they extend their lead beyond 100 on day three, as they bid to level the four-Test series at 1-1.
From calamity to century - Rahane's turnaround
10 days ago in the first Test, Rahane was at fault for the run-out of India captain and superstar batsman Virat Kohli. From that point India lost 16 wickets for 92 runs across two innings as they crumbled to a heavy defeat
Captaining India for the third time in Tests and with his side's batting line-up weakened by the loss of Kohli, Rahane played a brilliant, gutsy innings at the MCG. He reached his century by cutting Cummins for four
In comparison to Kohli, he is far more understated as a batsman and a leader. To celebrate his hundred he calmly removed his helmet, raised his bat and looked to the sky
'One of the great Test innings'
Rahane rode his luck at times in a knock that was full of his determined character.
He edged between Australia wicketkeeper Tim Paine and a wide first slip on 61, and then on 73 an edge burst through Steve Smith's hands at second slip. And on the final ball of the day before rain Travis Head spilled a far easier chance running in from point.
Speaking on ABC Grandstand, former Australia international Kristen Beams described it as "one of the great Test innings".
It was the first century in this much-anticipated series, which has so far been dominated by the bowlers.
"This hasn't been a flat track that is easy for batting," Beams said.
"We have nearly lost our appreciation for gritty innings but that has been as good a Test innings as you are going to see."
Ex-Australia fast bowler Merv Hughes described the innings as "outstanding", while spinner Nathan Lyon, who picked up the wicket of Vihari, said it was "pretty impressive".
Former England captain Michael Vaughan said it was "incredible" and compared it to a match-winning century at Lord's against England in 2014...
And Rahane, who has won his previous two Tests as stand-in captain, was also praised by his skipper Kohli, who was watching on back in India...
Starc reaches landmark but Australia miss chances
Lyon criticised Australia's fielding effort at the close, describing the performance as a whole as a "pretty frustrating day".
As well as the drops of Rahane, all-rounder Cameron Green put down a sharp chance in the gully offered by Pant and keeper Paine could not hold on to a difficult diving effort early on when Gill was on 28, although he did take a fine one-handed catch to dismiss Pujara.
"We have created chances but it is not like this Australian fielding team," Lyon told ABC. "We dropped way too many chances.
"No-one means to drop them. We will have to bat well in our second dig but we have to get five wickets first."
One positive for Australia came when Mitchell Starc claimed his 250th Test wicket by seeing off Pant. The left-armer became the fifth-fastest Australian to the landmark.


bbc--2020-12-27--Brady inspires Buccaneers into NFL play-offs

Last updated on .From the section American Football Quarterback Tom Brady helped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers secure a first NFL play-off spot since 2007 by throwing four first-half touchdown passes in a win over the Detroit Lions .
It was Brady 's 300th regular-season NFL appearance and came in Detroit , where he made his NFL debut .
`` Guys were making plays for me all over the field , '' he said .
`` When we do play the way we 're capable of playing , we 're tough to beat .
We have to learn to do it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his first season with the Buccaneers after leaving the New England Patriots , for whom he won a record six Super Bowls .
Already certain of a place in the play-offs are defending Super Bowl champions the Kansas City Chiefs , plus the Green Bay Packers , the New Orleans Saints , the Seattle Seahawks , the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Buffalo Bills .
Elsewhere , the Miami Dolphins boosted their own play-off hopes with a dramatic 26-25 victory at the Las Vegas Raiders .
Jason Sanders kicked a 44-yard field goal with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the Dolphins , who will secure a play-off spot if they beat the Bills in their final regular-season fixture on 3 January .
Sanders ' kick came just 18 seconds after the Raiders had seemingly won the game with a field goal by Daniel Carlson .
However , on first and 10 on his own 25 , Ryan Fitzpatrick found a wide-open Mack Hollins for a 34-yard reception with Raiders defensive end Arden Key being penalised an additional 15 yards for grabbing Fitzpatrick 's facemask .
Meanwhile , the Arizona Cardinals ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ means the Chicago Bears can pip them to a play-off spot if they win their final two regular season games .
The Bears travel to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday before hosting the Packers next week .
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Quarterback Tom Brady helped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers secure a first NFL play-off spot since 2007 by throwing four first-half touchdown passes in a win over the Detroit Lions.
The 43-year-old, who sat out the second half, threw for 348 yards and completed 22 of 27 passes as his side won 47-7.
It was Brady's 300th regular-season NFL appearance and came in Detroit, where he made his NFL debut.
"Guys were making plays for me all over the field," he said.
"When we do play the way we're capable of playing, we're tough to beat. We have to learn to do it more consistently."
Brady is in his first season with the Buccaneers after leaving the New England Patriots, for whom he won a record six Super Bowls.
Already certain of a place in the play-offs are defending Super Bowl champions the Kansas City Chiefs, plus the Green Bay Packers, the New Orleans Saints, the Seattle Seahawks, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Buffalo Bills.
Elsewhere, the Miami Dolphins boosted their own play-off hopes with a dramatic 26-25 victory at the Las Vegas Raiders.
Jason Sanders kicked a 44-yard field goal with one second remaining to win the game for the Dolphins, who will secure a play-off spot if they beat the Bills in their final regular-season fixture on 3 January.
Sanders' kick came just 18 seconds after the Raiders had seemingly won the game with a field goal by Daniel Carlson.
However, on first and 10 on his own 25, Ryan Fitzpatrick found a wide-open Mack Hollins for a 34-yard reception with Raiders defensive end Arden Key being penalised an additional 15 yards for grabbing Fitzpatrick's facemask.
Meanwhile, the Arizona Cardinals' 20-12 loss to the San Francisco 49ers means the Chicago Bears can pip them to a play-off spot if they win their final two regular season games.
The Bears travel to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday before hosting the Packers next week.


bbc--2020-12-27--Houston lose in overtime to Portland in their delayed NBA season-opener

Last updated on .From the section Basketball An understrength Houston Rockets started their NBA campaign with a narrow 128-126 overtime @ @ @ @ @ Blazers .
The Rockets had only nine players available - one above the NBA minimum @ @ @ @ @ tests and four others were deemed close contacts .
Their scheduled season-opener on Wednesday against @ @ @ @ @ .
It came after a three-pointer from James Harden with 15.3 seconds left had put @ @ @ @ @ Harden , who finished with 44 points and 17 assists , matching his career high @ @ @ @ @ $ 50,000 ( £36,820 ) by the NBA for a breach violation of its coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ 31 points and 13 rebounds on his Rockets debut , while rookie Jae'Sean Tate managed @ @ @ @ @ Follow the footballer 's campaign for free school meals • None Need a new box @ @ @ @ @ ?
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James Harden gave the Portland defence plenty of problems but finished up on the losing side
An understrength Houston Rockets started their NBA campaign with a narrow 128-126 overtime defeat by the Portland Trail Blazers.
The Rockets had only nine players available - one above the NBA minimum - after two positive Covid-19 tests and four others were deemed close contacts.
Their scheduled season-opener on Wednesday against Oklahoma City had been postponed.
CJ McCollum's three-pointer with 6.9 seconds left sealed the victory.
It came after a three-pointer from James Harden with 15.3 seconds left had put the Rockets 126-125 up.
Harden, who finished with 44 points and 17 assists, matching his career high, returned after being fined $50,000 (£36,820) by the NBA for a breach violation of its coronavirus protocols.
Christian Wood added 31 points and 13 rebounds on his Rockets debut, while rookie Jae'Sean Tate managed 13 points.


bbc--2020-12-26--Ronaldo, Ramos, Celtic and more - who could be men's football record-breakers in 2021?

Last updated on .From the section Football Cristiano Ronaldo , Sergio Ramos and Celtic ( in theory ) are among the possible record-breakers in 2021 .
So what men 's football records could we see fall in 2021 ?
Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo only needs seven goals to equal the world record of Iran legend Ali Daei .
Daei is the top scoring player in men 's international football , with 109 goals between 1993 and 2006 .
Ronaldo , 35 , will have at least 11 competitive games in 2021 - plus friendlies - to break the world record @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Euro 2020 .
If he scores a goal he will become the top scorer in the tournament 's history ( he is currently level with Michel Platini on nine ) .
He will become the first person to play at five European Championships ( presuming he appears in a game ) .
Two assists would take him past Karel Poborsky 's record of six ( in Euros since 1980 ) .
If Portugal reach the final Ronaldo could become the first player to play in three .
A win would take him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Ronaldo has his sights set on records at club level too .
If he can help Juventus to win the Champions League he would join Real Madrid legend Francisco Gento on a record six European Cups .
That would also take him level with Clarence Seedorf , who is currently the only player to win the tournament with three different teams .
He could also become the first person to win the Golden Boot in Italy , Spain and England if he can finish as top scorer in Serie A. Spain defender @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Madrid team-mate Ronaldo , is hoping to seal an international world record in men 's football .
The 34-year-old broke Gianluigi Buffon 's European record in November and now has 178 caps .
He only needs seven caps to beat the record of Egypt midfielder Ahmed Hassan , who played 184 times between 1995 and 2012 .
Ramos has some rivals for the record though - Oman midfielder Ahmed Mubarak , 35 , is on 179 and Kuwait forward Bader al-Mutawa , also 35 , has 178 - and neither have retired yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win a 10th consecutive league title this season .
Celtic - who trail Rangers by 16 points with three games in hand - are attempting to become the first Scottish team to win 10 in a row .
Both Celtic ( 1966-1974 ) and Rangers ( 1989-1997 ) have managed nine before .
Juventus are also looking to complete a decade of dominance in Italy , having won every Serie A title since 2011-12 .
Nobody in Europe 's top five leagues has ever won 10 consecutive titles .
Ludogorets are also looking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a row .
Reformed in 2009 and bankrolled a year later , they had never played in the top flight before this run .
All those sides are some way short of the European record though , which is shared by Lincoln Red Imps of Gibraltar ( 2003-2016 ) and Latvia 's Skonto Riga ( 1991-2004 ) , who both won 14 consecutive league titles .
The most Premier League goals in a season is 34 - managed by Andy Cole and Alan Shearer in 1993-94 and 1994-95 respectively .
Both of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when the Premier League had more teams .
Mohamed Salah 's 32 in 2017-18 is the record for a 38-game season .
Dominic Calvert-Lewin , Jamie Vardy , Son Heung-min , all with 11 , and current top-scorer Salah , who has 13 , are all roughly on pace for that amount .
The joint record for assists in a season is 20 - by Thierry Henry in 2002-03 and Kevin de Bruyne last season .
Kane is already halfway there with 10 assists in his first 14 games of the season .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Premier League season is 2006-07 when 112 were awarded ( and 87 were scored ) .
This season , with the help of the new handball laws and video assistant referees , that figure is likely to be shattered .
So far , with most sides having played either 14 or 15 games , there have been 62 penalties taken and 51 scored .
And a record that probably wo n't get broken ... Manchester City 's record of 100 points in 2017-18 is not in any danger - Liverpool will need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ games to match the landmark .
On current form the title winners will finish on 84 points , the joint-ninth lowest points total alongside Manchester United 's inaugural Premier League title in 1992-93 .
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Cristiano Ronaldo moved up to 102 international goals with a header in a friendly against Andorra in November
Cristiano Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos and Celtic (in theory) are among the possible record-breakers in 2021.
Euro 2020 being delayed by a year and the late start to the season means there is going to be an awful lot of football this year.
So what men's football records could we see fall in 2021?
International goalscoring record?
Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo only needs seven goals to equal the world record of Iran legend Ali Daei.
Daei is the top scoring player in men's international football, with 109 goals between 1993 and 2006.
Ronaldo, 35, will have at least 11 competitive games in 2021 - plus friendlies - to break the world record.
He is also chasing several records at Euro 2020.
If he scores a goal he will become the top scorer in the tournament's history (he is currently level with Michel Platini on nine). He will become the first person to play at five European Championships (presuming he appears in a game).
Two assists would take him past Karel Poborsky's record of six (in Euros since 1980).
If Portugal reach the final Ronaldo could become the first player to play in three. A win would take him to a joint record two European Championships.
Joint most successful European Cup player?
Ronaldo has his sights set on records at club level too. If he can help Juventus to win the Champions League he would join Real Madrid legend Francisco Gento on a record six European Cups.
That would also take him level with Clarence Seedorf, who is currently the only player to win the tournament with three different teams.
He could also become the first person to win the Golden Boot in Italy, Spain and England if he can finish as top scorer in Serie A.
Most international caps?
Sergio Ramos had two penalties saved against Switzerland on the night he became the most capped European
Spain defender Sergio Ramos, like his old Real Madrid team-mate Ronaldo, is hoping to seal an international world record in men's football.
The 34-year-old broke Gianluigi Buffon's European record in November and now has 178 caps.
He only needs seven caps to beat the record of Egypt midfielder Ahmed Hassan, who played 184 times between 1995 and 2012.
Ramos has some rivals for the record though - Oman midfielder Ahmed Mubarak, 35, is on 179 and Kuwait forward Bader al-Mutawa, also 35, has 178 - and neither have retired yet.
Ten in a row?
Celtic's ninth title in a row came when the Scottish season was finished early
Three European teams are bidding to win a 10th consecutive league title this season.
Celtic - who trail Rangers by 16 points with three games in hand - are attempting to become the first Scottish team to win 10 in a row.
Both Celtic (1966-1974) and Rangers (1989-1997) have managed nine before.
Juventus are also looking to complete a decade of dominance in Italy, having won every Serie A title since 2011-12. Nobody in Europe's top five leagues has ever won 10 consecutive titles.
Ludogorets are also looking to wrap up a 10th Bulgarian title in a row. Reformed in 2009 and bankrolled a year later, they had never played in the top flight before this run.
All those sides are some way short of the European record though, which is shared by Lincoln Red Imps of Gibraltar (2003-2016) and Latvia's Skonto Riga (1991-2004), who both won 14 consecutive league titles.
Golden Boot record?
The most Premier League goals in a season is 34 - managed by Andy Cole and Alan Shearer in 1993-94 and 1994-95 respectively.
Both of those hauls took 40 or more games when the Premier League had more teams.
Mohamed Salah's 32 in 2017-18 is the record for a 38-game season.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Jamie Vardy, Son Heung-min, all with 11, and current top-scorer Salah, who has 13, are all roughly on pace for that amount.
The joint record for assists in a season is 20 - by Thierry Henry in 2002-03 and Kevin de Bruyne last season.
Kane is already halfway there with 10 assists in his first 14 games of the season.
Most Premier League penalties in a season?
The introduction of VAR has seen the number of Premier League penalties awarded shoot up
The record for most penalties given in a Premier League season is 2006-07 when 112 were awarded (and 87 were scored).
This season, with the help of the new handball laws and video assistant referees, that figure is likely to be shattered.
So far, with most sides having played either 14 or 15 games, there have been 62 penalties taken and 51 scored.
And a record that probably won't get broken...
Premier League points record
Manchester City's record of 100 points in 2017-18 is not in any danger - Liverpool will need to win 23 of their 24 remaining games to match the landmark.
On current form the title winners will finish on 84 points, the joint-ninth lowest points total alongside Manchester United's inaugural Premier League title in 1992-93.


bbc--2020-12-27--Andy Murray awarded wildcard for February's delayed Australian Open

Last updated on .From the section Tennis Britain 's Andy Murray has been awarded a wildcard for February 's delayed Australian Open .
The five-time runner-up , suffering from chronic hip pain , lost in five sets to Spain 's Roberto Bautista Agut in the first round of the 2019 event .
A film paying tribute to his career was shown on the big screen in the Melbourne Arena after the match .
`` We welcome Andy back to Melbourne with open arms , '' tournament director Craig Tiley said .
`` His retirement was an emotional moment and seeing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surgery and built himself back up to get on to the tour again , will be a highlight of AO 2021 . ''
At 122 in the world , Murray is ranked just too low to gain direct entry into the tournament , which is due to begin on 8 February after a delay because of coronavirus .
The 33-year-old Scot has also accepted a wildcard to compete at the ATP event in Delray Beach , Florida , in the first week of January .
Murray was able to play only seven official @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pelvic injury , and the five-month suspension of the tours .
But he looked sharp in this month 's Battle of the Brits event , as he beat both British number one Dan Evans and number three Cameron Norrie in straight sets .
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`` I got on this body fat percentage scale @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got from that I was n't happy with it , '' he told reporters in November .
`` I 've worked hard to get to this point , but I can do better .
I could make sure I 'm eating better , I can make sure I 'm stronger in the gym .
`` It 's the length of time a boxer would have to train for a big fight , and you can get yourself in great shape in that time . ''
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Murray lost in the opening round of the 2019 Australian Open before having hip surgery
Britain's Andy Murray has been awarded a wildcard for February's delayed Australian Open.
It comes two years after he played what he feared would be his final match as a professional in Melbourne.
The five-time runner-up, suffering from chronic hip pain, lost in five sets to Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut in the first round of the 2019 event.
A film paying tribute to his career was shown on the big screen in the Melbourne Arena after the match.
"We welcome Andy back to Melbourne with open arms," tournament director Craig Tiley said.
"His retirement was an emotional moment and seeing him come back, having undergone major surgery and built himself back up to get on to the tour again, will be a highlight of AO 2021."
At 122 in the world, Murray is ranked just too low to gain direct entry into the tournament, which is due to begin on 8 February after a delay because of coronavirus.
The 33-year-old Scot has also accepted a wildcard to compete at the ATP event in Delray Beach, Florida, in the first week of January.
Murray was able to play only seven official matches this year because of a lingering pelvic injury, and the five-month suspension of the tours.
But he looked sharp in this month's Battle of the Brits event, as he beat both British number one Dan Evans and number three Cameron Norrie in straight sets.
Murray has said he remains confident of winning big matches if he can stay fit and healthy, and has been making the most of an extended pre-season.
"I got on this body fat percentage scale thing, and the read-out that I got from that I wasn't happy with it," he told reporters in November.
"I've worked hard to get to this point, but I can do better. I could make sure I'm eating better, I can make sure I'm stronger in the gym.
"It's the length of time a boxer would have to train for a big fight, and you can get yourself in great shape in that time."


bbc--2020-12-26--Changing fortunes? Arteta's 'special day' leaves Lampard 'angry'

For Arsenal fans it was the end of a desperate 56-day wait for a Premier League victory ; for Chelsea fans the perfect way to ruin a Christmas break .
Lampard called out his side for lacking energy and desire , while Mikel Arteta admitted that his Arsenal side `` have let the fans down for many weeks . ''
So where do they go from here ?
'It does n't get any better on Boxing Day' Arsenal had not won in the Premier League since Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 's penalty beat Manchester United at the start of November .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ run without a win in the Premier League , going eight games winless until Paul Merson secured victory at Maine Road in January 1993 .
They had also only won two of the past 17 league meetings against Chelsea but shrugged off all that baggage to open up a 2-0 lead at half-time thanks to goals from Alexandre Lacazette and Granit Xhaka .
`` It is a really special day , '' said Arteta .
`` It does n't get any better - Boxing Day , playing a London derby at the Emirates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
`` We were really disappointed and frustrated with the results , not so much with the performances , but the results .
`` The players were suffering , our fans were suffering and hopefully this is a turning point and will elevate the confidence of the team because I know that they can play at this level . ''
Arsenal had to weather something of a late Chelsea storm - and had Jorginho converted his penalty life could have been interesting for the hosts - but Arteta was full of praise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ From the first whistle you could see the team had the energy and willingness to come out and win the game , '' he told BBC Sport .
`` The spirit before the game was really positive , they really wanted it .
I am pleased for the players and for the supporters - we have let them down for many weeks so it was a good day to give them something to cheer about . ''
Arsenal face Brighton , West Brom , Crystal Palace and Newcastle in their next four league @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of performance ?
'We were lazy - I am angry' Just two weeks ago Chelsea 's 17-game unbeaten run ended at Everton , where a win would have taken them top .
The lacklustre showing at Arsenal made it three defeats in four games and left Lampard repeating his belief that his side are not ready to challenge for the title .
`` The teams that win , win , win relentlessly [ at the moment ] were n't winning two or three years ago , '' he told BBC Sport .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there yet , that 's clear .
I felt it when we are on our long unbeaten run and I feel it now .
We got a lot wrong today . ''
As a team Chelsea covered nearly 4km less than Arsenal , with the hosts having five players ( Hector Bellerin , Kieran Tierney , Bukayo Saka , Mohamed Elneny and Granit Xhaka ) who ran 10km or more to the visitors ' three ( Christian Pulisic , Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell ) .
Lampard said he had told his players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by their approach in the first 45 minutes .
`` I am angry because I want us to win games , '' he said .
`` We were lazy to give away a penalty , lazy to give away a free-kick that Xhaka puts in the top corner and I am very , very disappointed in the way we approached the first half because some things in football are basics .
`` It is not tactics or systems , it is do you want to run , back your team-mate out and sprint @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and say 'maybe I do n't have to run ' , and we took that decision instead of the right one . ''
Former England captain Alan Shearer on Match of the Day '' I said Arsenal could go down and they might have been relegated if Mikel Arteta had continued to play the same team .
He made changes and he had to .
`` They made Chelsea look ordinary and it was much , much better .
The youngsters brought energy to the team .
Chelsea were awful , nowhere near @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fighting for the last two or three minutes .
`` Chelsea lacked creativity .
It was n't until the 85th minute they had an effort on target .
There was a lack of intensity in the final third .
Timo Werner was dragged at half-time . ''

Arsenal made Chelsea look ordinary - Shearer
For Arsenal fans it was the end of a desperate 56-day wait for a Premier League victory; for Chelsea fans the perfect way to ruin a Christmas break.
Frank Lampard's side would have gone second with a win at the Emirates but instead turned in a poor display in a 3-1 defeat that leaves them outside the top six.
Lampard called out his side for lacking energy and desire, while Mikel Arteta admitted that his Arsenal side "have let the fans down for many weeks."
So where do they go from here?
'It doesn't get any better on Boxing Day'
Arsenal had not won in the Premier League since Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's penalty beat Manchester United at the start of November.
The Gunners had only once had a longer run without a win in the Premier League, going eight games winless until Paul Merson secured victory at Maine Road in January 1993.
It doesn't get any better than that - Arteta joy at derby win
They had also only won two of the past 17 league meetings against Chelsea but shrugged off all that baggage to open up a 2-0 lead at half-time thanks to goals from Alexandre Lacazette and Granit Xhaka.
"It is a really special day," said Arteta. "It doesn't get any better - Boxing Day, playing a London derby at the Emirates and winning the way we've done it.
"We were really disappointed and frustrated with the results, not so much with the performances, but the results.
"The players were suffering, our fans were suffering and hopefully this is a turning point and will elevate the confidence of the team because I know that they can play at this level."
Arsenal are out of the bottom six and can start looking up the table now
Arsenal had to weather something of a late Chelsea storm - and had Jorginho converted his penalty life could have been interesting for the hosts - but Arteta was full of praise for his team's spirit.
"From the first whistle you could see the team had the energy and willingness to come out and win the game," he told BBC Sport.
"The spirit before the game was really positive, they really wanted it. I am pleased for the players and for the supporters - we have let them down for many weeks so it was a good day to give them something to cheer about."
Arsenal face Brighton, West Brom, Crystal Palace and Newcastle in their next four league matches. Can they sustain this level of performance?
'We were lazy - I am angry'
Chelsea 'lacked' energy and desire - Frank Lampard
Just two weeks ago Chelsea's 17-game unbeaten run ended at Everton, where a win would have taken them top.
The lacklustre showing at Arsenal made it three defeats in four games and left Lampard repeating his belief that his side are not ready to challenge for the title.
"The teams that win, win, win relentlessly [at the moment] weren't winning two or three years ago," he told BBC Sport.
"It takes time and we are not there yet, that's clear. I felt it when we are on our long unbeaten run and I feel it now. We got a lot wrong today."
As a team Chelsea covered nearly 4km less than Arsenal, with the hosts having five players (Hector Bellerin, Kieran Tierney, Bukayo Saka, Mohamed Elneny and Granit Xhaka) who ran 10km or more to the visitors' three (Christian Pulisic, Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell).
Lampard said he had told his players what to expect and felt let down by their approach in the first 45 minutes.
"I am angry because I want us to win games," he said.
"We were lazy to give away a penalty, lazy to give away a free-kick that Xhaka puts in the top corner and I am very, very disappointed in the way we approached the first half because some things in football are basics.
"It is not tactics or systems, it is do you want to run, back your team-mate out and sprint? Or do you want to jog and say 'maybe I don't have to run', and we took that decision instead of the right one."
'They made Chelsea look ordinary'
Former England captain Alan Shearer on Match of the Day
"I said Arsenal could go down and they might have been relegated if Mikel Arteta had continued to play the same team. He made changes and he had to.
"They made Chelsea look ordinary and it was much, much better. The youngsters brought energy to the team. Chelsea were awful, nowhere near good enough. They only came out fighting for the last two or three minutes.
"Chelsea lacked creativity. It wasn't until the 85th minute they had an effort on target. There was a lack of intensity in the final third. Timo Werner was dragged at half-time."


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bbc--2020-12-28--Nashville explosion: Camper van blast suspect named by police

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Nashville explosion: Camper van blast suspect named by police Published 28 December 2020
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Police investigating a camper van blast that injured three people in Nashville on Christmas Day have named a suspect after DNA was collected at the scene.
Officials in the US state of Tennessee said the DNA matched that of Anthony Quinn Warner, 63.
Investigators believe that the blast was likely a suicide bombing.
On Sunday, the FBI said there was no indication of additional suspects involved and that it was too early to suggest a motive.
The blast outside a telecoms office disrupted communications systems in Tennessee and four other states.
What do we know so far?
Officers responded to reports of gunshots just before 06:00 local time (12:00 GMT) on 25 December in an area of the city known for its restaurants and nightlife.
Shortly afterwards, they found a camper van broadcasting a warning message to leave the area.
Police said the van had also broadcast the 1964 hit song Downtown by British singer Petula Clark, the Tennessean newspaper reported.
The van exploded a few minutes later, the force of the blast knocking an officer off their feet, police said.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, The powerful explosion damaged buildings and felled trees
The vehicle blew up outside a building belonging to the telecoms giant AT&T, which also occupies an office tower nearby.
Buildings suffered structural damage, windows were blown out, and trees were felled. Videos posted on social media showed water from damaged pipes running down walls as alarms howled in the background.
Police emergency systems were knocked out across Tennessee. Telephone, internet and fibre optic TV services were also disrupted in Tennessee, Mississippi, Kentucky, Alabama and Georgia, according to AT&T.
Police later released this image of the van arriving at the scene early on Friday.
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What is known about Warner?
During a press conference on Sunday, federal investigators said they believed that Warner, who worked in IT and had extensive experience with electronics, was the sole individual responsible for the blast and had died at the site.
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They said the blast was probably deliberate, and that it was Warner's remains discovered at the scene.
"We're still following leads but right now there is no indication that any other persons were involved," said FBI Special Agent in Charge Douglas Korneski.
Police also released footage of the moment the explosion took place.
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According to public records, Warner had until recently lived in Antioch, a suburb of Nashville, where police searched a home on Saturday. Neighbours also reported seeing a camper van at the premises, local media report.
Earlier, CBS News reported that a DNA sample had been collected from Warner's mother.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Law enforcement officers searched Warner's home in Antioch, near Nashville
Public records cited by US media show Warner had wide experience with electronics and alarm systems.
He was a long-time resident of Nashville and had worked as a freelance computer technician with an estate agency.
His former employer, estate agent Steve Fridrich, told the Nashville Tennessean that Warner had resigned unexpectedly this month after four years with the company. Mr Fridrich said the move had been "quite out of character".
A neighbour in Antioch described Warner as "a computer geek", USA Today reported.
Steve Schmoldt, who lived next door to Warner for more than two decades, described him as "friendly" and "low key", adding: "I guess some people would say he's a little odd."
"You never saw anyone come and go," the newspaper quoted him as saying. "As far as we knew, he was kind of a computer geek that worked at home."
Mr Schmoldt said Warner gave no indication of having held strong political beliefs.


bbc--2020-12-28--Covid: South Africa passes one million infections as cases surge

The new coronavirus variant - known as 501.V2 - is believed to be driving the surge in infections .
It @ @ @ @ @ of South African scientists in the Eastern Cape province and then rapidly spread to other @ @ @ @ @

A new coronavirus variant - known as 501.V2 - is believed to be driving the surge in infections. It was identified by a network of South African scientists in the Eastern Cape province and then rapidly spread to other parts of the country.


bbc--2020-12-27--Climate change: Extreme weather causes huge losses in 2020

An unusually rainy monsoon season was associated with some of the most damaging storms in Asia , where some of @ @ @ @ @ Over a period of months , heavy flooding in India saw more than 2,000 deaths @ @ @ @ @ from their homes .

An unusually rainy monsoon season was associated with some of the most damaging storms in Asia, where some of the biggest losses were. Over a period of months, heavy flooding in India saw more than 2,000 deaths with millions of people displaced from their homes.


bbc--2020-12-27--Boy Scouts of America accuse Girl Scouts of starting 'war'

In a statement released on Saturday , the Boy Scouts said this was `` not only inaccurate - with no @ @ @ @ @ offered to date in the case - but it is also dismissive of the decisions @ @ @ @ @ and young women who have joined Cub Scouts or Scouts BSA '' .

In a statement released on Saturday, the Boy Scouts said this was "not only inaccurate - with no legally admissible instance of this offered to date in the case - but it is also dismissive of the decisions of more than 120,000 girls and young women who have joined Cub Scouts or Scouts BSA".


bbc--2020-12-27--Seven killed in knife attack in China's Liaoning province

`` It 's lucky that school is off today .
Otherwise there could have been more victims , '' said @ @ @ @ @ with the surname Liu .

"It's lucky that school is off today. Otherwise there could have been more victims," said the eyewitness, a woman with the surname Liu.


bbc--2020-12-27--Former wrestler Brodie Lee dies aged 41

Former wrestler Brodie Lee dies aged 41

This was my Bday , which I share with Doc .
Brodie & Miro photobombed us & we all shared @ @ @ @ @ ’ m shattered over Brodie ’ s passing .
He was full of life with @ @ @ @ @ he loved .
A devastating reminder of how fragile life is .
Rest well , @ @ @ @

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bbc--2020-12-27--Central African Republic election held amid violence

The CAR is one of Africa 's poorest countries , even though it is rich in resources like diamonds and @ @ @ @ @ which has nearly 13,000 peacekeepers on the ground , estimates that half of the population @ @ @ @ @ and up to a fifth have been displaced .

The CAR is one of Africa's poorest countries, even though it is rich in resources like diamonds and uranium. The UN, which has nearly 13,000 peacekeepers on the ground, estimates that half of the population are dependent on humanitarian assistance and up to a fifth have been displaced.


bbc--2020-12-28--2020 and me: 'I know the value of family more'

Rula Najjar and her family moved to Istanbul in 2012 , a year after a devastating civil war erupted in @ @ @ @ @ teenager when she started a new life in Turkey .
Despite some calling it a @ @ @ @ @ thinks there will be benefits from 2020 and says fleeing from another disaster has helped @ @ @ @ @ happened .
So what has Rula learned from this year , and what does she @ @ @ @ @ film by Neyran Elden and Ege Tatlici , is part of a series of films @ @ @ @ @ ’ , a short series of films from around the world looking at how the @ @ @ @ @ them .

Rula Najjar and her family moved to Istanbul in 2012, a year after a devastating civil war erupted in Syria, and was a teenager when she started a new life in Turkey.
Despite some calling it a "disaster", Rula thinks there will be benefits from 2020 and says fleeing from another disaster has helped her to accept what has happened.
So what has Rula learned from this year, and what does she expect from 2021?
This film by Neyran Elden and Ege Tatlici, is part of a series of films called ‘2020 and me’, a short series of films from around the world looking at how the events of 2020 have affected them.
Series producer: Dan Curtis


bbc--2020-12-28--UK year in pictures 2020

UK year in pictures 2020

We 've picked a selection of our favourite pictures taken during the past year around the United Kingdom .

Image caption,
A member of the military lays a wreath at Commando Memorial in Spean Bridge, to mark the sacrifice of service men and women who fought in the two World Wars and subsequent conflicts. People were asked to observe a two-minute silence on their doorsteps as Remembrance Sunday events across Scotland were cancelled.


bbc--2020-12-28--How Covid conspiracies, 'fake news' and misinformation spread in 2020

With the coronavirus pandemic , divisive US elections and new conflicts flaring up in some parts of the world , @ @ @ @ @ for viral misinformation .
Conspiracy theories and false claims spread rapidly , prompting some people @ @ @ @ @ life .
BBC Monitoring ’ s Olga Robinson breaks down some of the key misinformation @ @ @ @ @ past twelve months .

With the coronavirus pandemic, divisive US elections and new conflicts flaring up in some parts of the world, 2020 has provided fertile ground for viral misinformation.
Conspiracy theories and false claims spread rapidly, prompting some people to take action in real life.
BBC Monitoring’s Olga Robinson breaks down some of the key misinformation stories and trends of the past twelve months.
Video produced by Suniti Singh


bbc--2020-12-28--Covid-19: China's painful year fighting the coronavirus

In December 2019 , a `` mystery pneumonia '' was reported to have appeared at a market in Wuhan .
@ @ @ @ @ life in China - and the rest of the world - was never the same @ @ @ @ @ days of despair to the present new normal , we track the highs and the @ @ @ @ @ year battling the Covid-19 disease .
Produced and edited by Tessa Wong and Saira Asher @

In December 2019, a "mystery pneumonia" was reported to have appeared at a market in Wuhan.
From that moment on, life in China - and the rest of the world - was never the same again.
From the initial days of despair to the present new normal, we track the highs and the lows of China's tumultuous year battling the Covid-19 disease.
Produced and edited by Tessa Wong and Saira Asher.


bbc--2020-12-27--Black Lives Matter: My year as an accidental anti-racism activist

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"I was getting a lot of messages from clients, from old friends, from acquaintances and people I don't even know, asking me what they can do to be better, or what they can do to be anti-racist.


bbc--2020-12-28--'She is beautiful but she is Indian': The student who became a Welsh bard at 19

Dorothy lived to almost 90 .
But she never set foot in India again after leaving as a young girl @ @ @ @ @ her remained important , though .
On high days and holidays she would delight her @ @ @ @ @ in a sari .
But she was in many ways more French , more English @ @ @ @ @ , than she was Indian .
And everywhere , she was always the outsider .

And the college, the oldest of three forming the University of Wales at that time, also had an impressive record in gender equality. By the time Dorothy arrived there, approaching half the students were women, a much higher proportion than at most British universities at this time. By the time of her graduation ceremony in 1916 - when many of the men were fighting in Flanders and France - women were in a clear majority.


bbc--2020-12-28--Tigray crisis: Eritrea's role in Ethiopian conflict

`` Isaias is sending young Eritreans to die in Tigray .
The war will also further weaken the economy .
@ @ @ @ @ power for a long time .
He lets people fight for their survival so that @ @ @ @ @ their freedom , '' said Paulos Tesfagiorgis , an Eritrean human rights campaigner who was @ @ @ @ @ regime in Asmara .

"Isaias is sending young Eritreans to die in Tigray. The war will also further weaken the economy. But Isaias will be in power for a long time. He lets people fight for their survival so that they do not fight for their freedom," said Paulos Tesfagiorgis, an Eritrean human rights campaigner who was forced into exile by the regime in Asmara.


bbc--2020-12-28--Maestro Dudamel takes virtual reality Symphony on tour

`` Music is a language without words : it comes to each of us in a unique way and yet @ @ @ @ @ though we appreciate it in different ways .
For me that is a beautiful symbol @ @ @ @ @ can embrace each other through music , '' says the 39-year-old music director of the @ @ @ @

"Music is a language without words: it comes to each of us in a unique way and yet it also unites us even though we appreciate it in different ways. For me that is a beautiful symbol for these times - we can embrace each other through music," says the 39-year-old music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.


bbc--2020-12-27--Late Ajayi header secures point for West Brom at leaders Liverpool

Last updated on .From the section Premier League Semi Ajayi scored a dramatic late equaliser against leaders Liverpool to earn struggling West Brom their first point since Sam Allardyce took charge .
Liverpool dominated for long periods without adding to their lead but the Baggies improved after the break and equalised in the 83rd minute .
Ajayi leapt high above the home defence to send a header in off the post to spark jubilant celebrations from the away team at Anfield .
West Brom keeper Johnstone made a superb save to deny Roberto Firmino a winner near the end .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ rest of Sunday 's Premier League action • None How big is the task facing West Brom boss Allardyce ?
There was a deep sense of frustration at full-time from Liverpool 's players after they dropped league points at Anfield for the first time this season .
Klopp , who was booked during the second-half by referee Kevin Friend for protesting a decision , walked to the Kop to acknowledge the 2,000 fans allowed into the ground as the home team headed for the dressing room knowing they had let two points slip @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the Reds ending a 30-year wait for a league title , but this was not the result they wanted in their final home game of 2020 .
Klopp 's side dominated the first half , enjoying 84 % possession , but were unable to add to a sumptuous finish by Senegal forward Mane .
Their dominance was highlighted by captain Jordan Henderson , who completed 39 more passes ( 85 ) than West Brom as a team ( 46 ) before half-time .
But the visitors were livelier after the break and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to injury , the hosts allowed West Brom a way back .
Alisson did well to keep out Karlan Grant after the forward had got the better of Rhys Williams before Ajayi 's equaliser .
Johnstone 's save to keep out Firmino at the end only added to Liverpool 's frustration , their lead at the top now three points .
It looked like it was going to be a long afternoon for West Brom when Mane struck early but the Baggies dug deep to return to the Black Country with a crucial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the last opposition manager to win a Premier League game at Anfield , with Crystal Palace in April 2017 , huge encouragement as he looks to keep his new team in the Premier League .
A week after being beaten 3-0 at home by Aston Villa in his first game in charge , West Brom refused to go under against the leaders and showed the spirit and character needed in a relegation battle .
Having drawn 1-1 at Manchester City in Slaven Bilic 's final game in charge , the Baggies have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top two clubs .
Allardyce , whose side are still five points from safety , will need help when the transfer market opens next month .
But this result against a Liverpool side which had won the previous eight home league games will lift morale ahead of Tuesday 's home game with Leeds .
'It feels like a defeat ' - what they said Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp : `` It does feel like a defeat , but we have a point more than before so it is completely fine .
`` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point .
In the first half it looked like 90:10 possession - it 's a massive challenge to stay on track and do it again but we should have done it . ''
West Brom boss Sam Allardyce : `` We 've got a point against Liverpool , which no-one outside of us in the dressing room thought we 'd get .
`` When the first goal went in I think a lot of people thought how many was it going to be today , particularly after they knocked seven past Palace ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were so good today in their discipline , defending as a team , and finding a way in the second half to attack Liverpool when they got the opportunity . ''
Liverpool fail to win for a sixth time - the stats • None Liverpool have failed to win six of their 15 Premier League games this season , as many as they did in the entire 2019-20 season .
• None Having picked up just one point from their opening six away league games this season , West Brom have since earned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ road away to Manchester City and Liverpool .
• None This was the first time Liverpool failed to win a Premier League home game against a side starting the day in the relegation zone - despite taking the lead - since a 2-2 draw with Slaven Bilic 's West Ham in December 2016 .
• None Among defenders since the start of the 2018-19 season , only Virgil van Dijk and Aaron Pierre ( both nine ) have scored more headed league goals in England 's top four tiers than West Brom 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ None Sadio Mane scored his 69th Premier League goal for Liverpool , moving him level with Luis Suárez and behind only Robbie Fowler ( 128 ) , Steven Gerrard ( 120 ) , Michael Owen ( 118 ) and Mohamed Salah ( 86 ) for most goals in the competition for the Reds .
Liverpool 's festive programme continues at Newcastle on Wednesday ( 20:00 GMT ) , while West Brom host Leeds United on Tuesday ( 18:00 GMT ) .
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Last updated on .From the section Premier League
Semi Ajayi scored a dramatic late equaliser against leaders Liverpool to earn struggling West Brom their first point since Sam Allardyce took charge.
Jurgen Klopp's side looked to be going five points clear at the top of the table when Sadio Mane chested down Joel Matip's long ball forward and fired past Sam Johnstone.
Liverpool dominated for long periods without adding to their lead but the Baggies improved after the break and equalised in the 83rd minute.
Ajayi leapt high above the home defence to send a header in off the post to spark jubilant celebrations from the away team at Anfield.
West Brom keeper Johnstone made a superb save to deny Roberto Firmino a winner near the end.
Reds frustrated by Baggies
There was a deep sense of frustration at full-time from Liverpool's players after they dropped league points at Anfield for the first time this season.
Klopp, who was booked during the second-half by referee Kevin Friend for protesting a decision, walked to the Kop to acknowledge the 2,000 fans allowed into the ground as the home team headed for the dressing room knowing they had let two points slip.
It has been a monumental 2020 with the Reds ending a 30-year wait for a league title, but this was not the result they wanted in their final home game of 2020.
Klopp's side dominated the first half, enjoying 84% possession, but were unable to add to a sumptuous finish by Senegal forward Mane.
West Brom deserved the point - Jurgen Klopp
Their dominance was highlighted by captain Jordan Henderson, who completed 39 more passes (85) than West Brom as a team (46) before half-time.
But the visitors were livelier after the break and, after Liverpool lost defender Joel Matip to injury, the hosts allowed West Brom a way back.
Alisson did well to keep out Karlan Grant after the forward had got the better of Rhys Williams before Ajayi's equaliser.
Johnstone's save to keep out Firmino at the end only added to Liverpool's frustration, their lead at the top now three points.
Battling West Brom show fight
It looked like it was going to be a long afternoon for West Brom when Mane struck early but the Baggies dug deep to return to the Black Country with a crucial point.
This result will give Allardyce, the last opposition manager to win a Premier League game at Anfield, with Crystal Palace in April 2017, huge encouragement as he looks to keep his new team in the Premier League.
A week after being beaten 3-0 at home by Aston Villa in his first game in charge, West Brom refused to go under against the leaders and showed the spirit and character needed in a relegation battle.
Having drawn 1-1 at Manchester City in Slaven Bilic's final game in charge, the Baggies have now taken points off last season's top two clubs.
Allardyce, whose side are still five points from safety, will need help when the transfer market opens next month.
But this result against a Liverpool side which had won the previous eight home league games will lift morale ahead of Tuesday's home game with Leeds.
'That wasn't just luck' - Allardyce praises 'superb' West Brom
'It feels like a defeat' - what they said
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp: "It does feel like a defeat, but we have a point more than before so it is completely fine.
"It's our fault but they deserved the point. In the first half it looked like 90:10 possession - it's a massive challenge to stay on track and do it again but we should have done it."
West Brom boss Sam Allardyce: "We've got a point against Liverpool, which no-one outside of us in the dressing room thought we'd get.
"When the first goal went in I think a lot of people thought how many was it going to be today, particularly after they knocked seven past Palace (last weekend).
"The players were so good today in their discipline, defending as a team, and finding a way in the second half to attack Liverpool when they got the opportunity."
Liverpool fail to win for a sixth time - the stats
Liverpool have failed to win six of their 15 Premier League games this season, as many as they did in the entire 2019-20 season.
Having picked up just one point from their opening six away league games this season, West Brom have since earned two from their last two on the road away to Manchester City and Liverpool.
This was the first time Liverpool failed to win a Premier League home game against a side starting the day in the relegation zone - despite taking the lead - since a 2-2 draw with Slaven Bilic's West Ham in December 2016.
Among defenders since the start of the 2018-19 season, only Virgil van Dijk and Aaron Pierre (both nine) have scored more headed league goals in England's top four tiers than West Brom's Semi Ajayi (eight).
Sadio Mane scored his 69th Premier League goal for Liverpool, moving him level with Luis Suárez and behind only Robbie Fowler (128), Steven Gerrard (120), Michael Owen (118) and Mohamed Salah (86) for most goals in the competition for the Reds.
What's next?
Liverpool's festive programme continues at Newcastle on Wednesday (20:00 GMT), while West Brom host Leeds United on Tuesday (18:00 GMT).
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