French striker Anthony Martial tells Manchester United that he wants to leave the club.

Martial tells United he wants to leave

Monday's newspapers

England's players arrive at the Melbourne Cricket Ground for day two of the third Ashes Test after a Covid-19 scare.

England given all-clear after Covid scare

Bale and Isco are the main candidates to leave Real Madrid, Arsenal's Maitland-Niles set to join Roma on loan, West Ham interested in Kelly, plus more.

Monday's gossip column

West Midlands Police says they have seized more than 140 private e-scooters since April.

On your bike: Police warning over private e-scooters

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel criticises the Premier League's festive schedule and says his side "are struggling" after sustaining further injuries.

Tuchel criticises 'not fair' schedule

Cardiff Devils completed a 24-hour festive double over Coventry Blaze in the Elite League.

Cardiff Devils 6-2 Coventry Blaze

"Battle-hardened" Glasgow Warriors are ready for a "ding-dong" 1872 Cup derby against Edinburgh, says head coach Danny Wilson.

Glasgow ready for 'ding-dong' derby

Watch this archive of the former radio DJ and Top of the Pops presenter, who has died aged 66.

Archive: Janice Long presenting Top of the Pops

Aston Villa assistant manager Gary McAllister believes the Premier League should return to allowing teams to make five substitutes to help protect players.

Five substitutes a must - McAllister

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says he is "filling holes" and reiterates calls to allow five changes during games to protect players.

Injury and Covid-hit Chelsea 'filling holes where we can', says Tuchel

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl believes his side benefitted from extra time on the training pitch after their match against Brentford was postponed due to Covid-19 cases in the opposition camp.

Postponed matches helped Saints - Hasenhuttl

Wolves' Premier League game at Arsenal on Tuesday has been postponed because of Covid-19 cases in the Midlands club's camp.

Arsenal v Wolves off because of Covid-19

Antonio Conte pleased with Spurs' "brilliant" performance as they defeated Crystal Palace 3-0.

Conte pleased with 'brilliant and focused' Spurs performance

Watch highlights of the Boxing Day Scottish Premiership matches on BBC Scotland's Sportscene.

Watch: Sportscene - Scottish Premiership highlights

Crystal Palace assistant manager Osian Roberts says it's a "testing time" for the club after their 3-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur, with manager Patrick Vieira missing the trip to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium because of his positive Covid test.

It's a testing time for Palace - Roberts

AFC Wimbledon write to the EFL in protest at the number of Covid-related postponements, after having back-to-back games called off.

Wimbledon question EFL on postponements

West Ham manager David Moyes says his side "lacked energy" in their 3-2 home defeat to Southampton.

Moyes puzzled by lethargic Hammers

The ship that became famous for blocking the Suez Canal docks back in Felixstowe on time.

Ever Given back in UK after uneventful latest trip

Every year the 1963 Boxing Day results get plastered all over social media - is it time for the 2021 scores to join them?

Ralph Hasenhuttl, Bukayo Saka, Harry Kane, Pep Guardiola

'A roller-coaster, so a typical Boxing Day'

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers says his side aren’t seeking sympathy, despite a tough schedule and a number of player absences through injury and illness.

We won’t get the violins out – Rodgers on Leicester’s ailing squad

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is proud of the unity he has created at the club between the fans and players as he revels in the 5-0 away win over Norwich City which further tightens the Gunners grip on fourth place in the Premier League table.

Arteta pleased with 'really sharp' Arsenal

Norwich City manager Dean Smith says his players made far too many errors as they lost 5-0 to Arsenal at Carrow Road.

Norwich performance littered with unforced errors - Smith

The BBC's Nomsa Maseko looks back at the life of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who has died aged 90.

Desmond Tutu: His life and legacy

The Belfast Giants celebrate their return to action with a 5-1 victory over Glasgow Clan at the SSE Arena in the Elite League.

The Belfast Giants celebrate their second goal

Giants hit five on return to action

Kelty Hearts suffer their first SPFL defeat as the League 2 leaders were stunned 5-1 at Annan Athletic.

First defeat for League 2 leaders Kelty

Police say a cyclist crashed into the back of a car when it slowed to help some animals.

Car with shattered back window following crash with cyclist in Richmond Park

Cyclist crashes into car 'helping geese cross road'

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praised the quality of opponents Leicester City's in their thrilling 6-3 win.

No manager or tactics could stop nine-goal thriller - Guardiola

Six second-half goals light up the clash between top and bottom of League 1, as Cove Rangers extend their lead back to five points.

Cove regain five-point lead in League 1

Bahaalddin Al Shwawra, 42, appears at Bray District Court after the death on Christmas Eve.

Man charged with murder of woman, 42, in Wicklow

The Nobel Peace Prize laureate was known for using humour and anger to express his values and convictions.

In his own words: Archbishop Desmond Tutu

A crossbow was found on the man after he was stopped on Christmas Day, police say.

Man found in grounds of Windsor Castle sectioned

One officer remains in hospital after a crash involving a squad car and a Hyundai in Glasgow on Christmas Eve.

Two police officers hurt in car crash

Sunday's Premier League reports

A 34-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of murder as officers remain at the scene.

Murder arrest after man dies on Christmas Day

Officers said it had been a "very upsetting ordeal" for the couple who were in the car that was hit.

Man threatened with knife after post-crash pursuit

Footballers can play for their clubs until 3 January before leaving for the Africa Cup of Nations, says the Confederation of African Football.

Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Edouard Mendy, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Maxwel Cornet

Players can leave week later for Afcon

The archbishop, who was a driving force in the anti-apartheid movement, has died aged 90.

'A dark day': South Africans remember Desmond Tutu

A business leader said it had been a "very challenging" Christmas for shops in the West End.

London's West End expecting quiet Boxing Day

The developer behind a large solar farm asks for more time to address questions over the site.

Huge solar farm decision delayed amid land concern

Iwilldoit, ridden by Stan Sheppard and trained by Welshman Sam Thomas, wins the Welsh Grand National at Chepstow on Monday.

Iwilldoit wins Welsh Grand National

Ferny Hollow wins the Racing Post Novice Chase for trainer Willie Mullins on the opening day of the Leopardstown Christmas Festival.

Paul Townend rode Ferny Hollow to victory on day one of the Leopardstown Christmas Festival

Ferny Hollow secures Leopardstown win

Staffordshire Police says it believes the vehicle was deliberately set on fire.

Arson arrests after vehicle fire

The 28-1 shot Tornado Flyer, ridden by Danny Mullins and trained by his uncle Willie Mullins, wins the King George VI Chase at Kempton.

Tornado Flyer and Danny Mullins leap to victory

Tornado Flyer pulls off King George shock

The former US president praises the churchman who helped end apartheid, after his death aged 90.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu attends 2014 Shared Interest Awards gala at Gotham Hall on February 27, 2014 in New York City

Obama joins tributes to 'mentor' Desmond Tutu

A Ford Transit van was stolen in North Lincolnshire and crashed 16 miles away in South Yorkshire.

Man found hiding in rubbish bin after police chase

Harlequins, the 2021 Premiership champions, end a memorable year by edging to victory over gutsy Northampton at Twickenham.

Quins pair Jack Kenningham and Matt Symons were part of a general second-half disagreement also involving Saints' Api Ratuniyarawa (left)

Harlequins edge to win over Northampton

Parts of the North East and Cumbria woke up to snow as others braved the sea for the Boxing Day dip.

A woman takes her dog for a walk and pulls a child on a sledge in the snow

Snow hits as others take part in Boxing Day dips

The family thanks people for their generosity after the raid left them "utterly devastated".

Strangers donate Christmas gifts after burglary

Two late penalties force Aldershot and Woking to share the points as they draw 1-1 in the National League.

Aldershot Town 1-1 Woking

Matt Robinson scores twice as Dagenham make it back-to-back wins with victory over Dover.

Dover Athletic 0-2 Dagenham & Redbridge

Sunday's National League game between King's Lynn Town and Notts County is postponed because of a waterlogged pitch.

King's Lynn Town P-P Notts County

Antoni Sarcevic scores his first goal for Stockport as they thrash Altrincham in the National League.

Stockport County 5-1 Altrincham

Torquay take advantage of Sonny Blu Lo-Everton's red card by scoring two goals in five minutes on their way to victory over Yeovil.

Torquay United 3-0 Yeovil Town

Matthew Dennis' equaliser earns National League strugglers Southend a draw at promotion-chasing Bromley.

Bromley 1-1 Southend United

Depleted Mansfield make it 10 wins in 11 games as they fight back from 2-0 down to beat Hartlepool 3-2 with three goals in 11 second-half minutes.

Mansfield Town 3-2 Hartlepool United

Scunthorpe substitute Ryan Loft scores twice as his side came from behind to defeat League Two relegation rivals Oldham.

Oldham Athletic 1-3 Scunthorpe United

Nicky Maynard's first League Two goal for Tranmere helps them to a win over Barrow and fires Micky Mellon's side into the top three.

Tranmere Rovers 2-0 Barrow

Plymouth maintain their League One promotion push with a 2-0 win at Cheltenham Town.

Cheltenham Town 0-2 Plymouth Argyle

Accrington end League One leaders Rotherham's 21-game unbeaten run with victory at the Wham Stadium.

Accrington Stanley 1-0 Rotherham United

Shrewsbury edge away from the League One relegation zone with a convincing victory over fellow strugglers Fleetwood.

Fleetwood Town 0-3 Shrewsbury Town

MK Dons leave it late to boost their League One play-off hopes with victory at Lincoln thanks to Scott Twine's goal.

Lincoln City 2-3 Milton Keynes Dons

Leeds United's Premier League game against Aston Villa on Tuesday is postponed because of Covid-19 cases at the Yorkshire club.

Leeds-Villa postponed because of Covid

The Christmas Day meal giveaway was aimed "to favour the needy and children".

Indian restaurant gives away hundreds of meals

Brooklyn Nets' James Harden recorded his 63rd career triple-double on his return as they beat Lakers 122-115.

Harden gets 63rd career triple-double on return for Nets

Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick admits he "did not like the performance at all" after seeing his error-strewn side salvage a point at struggling Newcastle.

Cavani rescues point for Man Utd at Newcastle

Police stopped the badly-damaged vehicle in Cobham, with the driver saying he had crashed in Kent.

Driver continues down M25 despite crash

One woman is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after the crash on Christmas Day.

Women injured after car crashes into tree

Essex spinner Simon Harmer agrees a new four-year contract to stay at Chelmsford until the end of 2026.

Harmer signs four-year deal with Essex

More than 1,800 properties were affected in an area of Nottinghamshire, an energy company says.

Brookside Avenue, in Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire

Cable fault leaves hundreds of homes without power

Members of Swindon's Hindu community cooked and delivered the food on Christmas Day.

Temple volunteers deliver hot food to NHS teams

She was the first woman to have her own daily show on Radio 1 in a career that spanned five decades.

BBC DJ and broadcaster Janice Long dies at 66

Jobari Gooden died after he was attacked during a fight in Peckham Rye on 17 December.

Murder charge over stabbing outside barbers

Long Clawson Dairy in Leicestershire is one of a handful of dairies that can produce the festive favourite.

Say cheese: Inside one of the only Stilton makers 🧀

Archbishop Desmond Tutu was known for using humour and anger to express his values and convictions.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu in his own words

Crystal Palace were without Patrick Vieira for Sunday's defeat by Tottenham after the manager tested positive for coronavirus.

Vieira absent after positive Covid-19 test

BBC Sport looks back at how England cricket fans reacted to another poor batting display by the tourists on day one of the third Ashes Test against Australia in Melbourne.

'England wickets fall as fast as needles from Christmas tree' - reaction to day one of third Test

The former Archbishop of York pays tribute to Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who has died aged 90.

Tutu's feet were firmly on the ground - Sentamu

A freak own goal from Nottingham Forest midfielder Ryan Yates helps Middlesbrough win and move into the Championship's top six.

In-form Boro move into play-off spots

John Elliott had been shopping in Tavistock when he collapsed and needed CPR to restart his heart.

Off-duty midwife saves man's life at market

Sunday's Championship game between Hull City and Blackburn Rovers is postponed because of Covid-19 cases in the Tigers' camp.

Hull City P-P Blackburn Rovers

Sorba Thomas scores two late goals as Huddersfield come from behind to beat 10-man Blackpool in dramatic fashion.

Sorba Thomas (right) had only previously scored one goal for Huddersfield

Thomas gives Terriers dramatic victory

A Strictly Come Dancing special and Call the Midwife were also Christmas Day hits, figures show.

Nine million tune in for Queen's Christmas message

Some 178 anti-coup demonstrators are reportedly injured in clashes near the presidential palace.

Sudanese protesters clash with security forces during an anti-coup protest near the presidential palace in the capital Khartoum, Sudan, 25 December 2021

Sudan authorities accused of violence at protests

Watch Aaron Rodgers pass Brett Favre to become the Green Bay Packers’ all-time leader in touchdown passes, throwing the 443rd of his career in a 24-22 win over the Cleveland Browns.

'History on Christmas Day' - Rodgers breaks Packers touchdown record

Hibernian earned a second straight Scottish Premiership victory under new head coach Shaun Maloney after seeing off an out-of-sorts Dundee United at Tannadice.

Kevin Nisbet, Martin Boyle, and Josh Campbell

Hibs overcome disjointed Dundee Utd

Tam Cowan and Ray Bradshaw kick of the Boxing Day Scottish football action on Off the Ball.

Listen: Off the Ball on Boxing Day

Live coverage of Sunday's Scottish League Two game between Forfar Athletic and Stenhousemuir.

Forfar Athletic v Stenhousemuir

Live coverage of Sunday's Scottish League Two game between Albion Rovers and Stranraer.

Albion Rovers v Stranraer

Live coverage of Sunday's Scottish League Two game between Annan Athletic and Kelty Hearts.

Annan Athletic v Kelty Hearts

Live coverage of Sunday's Scottish League One game between Falkirk and Clyde.

Falkirk v Clyde

Live coverage of Sunday's Scottish League One game between Cove Rangers and East Fife.

Cove Rangers v East Fife

Live coverage of Sunday's Scottish League One game between Airdrieonians and Alloa Athletic.

Airdrieonians v Alloa Athletic

Zach Hemming saved two penalties before being sent off as managerless Kilmarnock clung on for a brilliantly chaotic Scottish Championship win at Hamilton Academical.

Hemming stars in chaotic Killie win

Arbroath extend their lead at the top of the Scottish Championship to three points with an empathic victory at struggling Dunfermline Athletic.

26 December 2021