Coronavirus tiers: London s clubs unable to host fans from Wednesday
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14 December 202014 December 2020.From the section Football
Arsenal welcomed fans back to Emirates Stadium for their Europa League match against Rapid Vienna on 3 December, after an absence of 271 days
London s football clubs will be unable to host fans from Wednesday when the capital moves into England s highest tier of coronavirus restrictions.
A limited number of supporters returned to some grounds after the national lockdown ended on 2 December.
Arsenal, who were the first Premier League club to welcome fans back to their stadium, said they were disappointed after the latest announcement from Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
Sir Frank Williams stable after going into hospital, says family in statement
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Williams oversaw the early careers of paddock legends like Adrian Newey and Ross Brawn
Sir Frank Williams, who built the Williams team into one of the most successful in Formula 1, is in a stable condition after going into hospital.
Williams spent some time in hospital with pneumonia in 2016.
He has used a wheelchair since a car crash in France in 1986.
During his time with Williams, the team won nine constructors championships and seven drivers titles, and dominated much of the 1980s and 1990s.
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Big Bash League: Brisbane Heat s Chris Lynn & Dan Lawrence distance from team-mates
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14 December 202014 December 2020.From the section Cricket
Chris Lynn and Dan Lawrence (far right) could not join the team huddle before the match
Big Bash League, Manuka Oval, Canberra
Brisbane Heat 178-6 (20 overs): Lynn 69 (44), Wildermuth 31 (11)
Sydney Thunder 180-6 (18.5 overs): Sams 65 (25), Wildermuth 3-23
Sydney Thunder won by four wickets
Brisbane Heat s Chris Lynn and Dan Lawrence had to keep their distance from team-mates during the Big Bash defeat by Sydney Thunder following a possible bio-bubble breach. on Saturday.
They used a separate changing room and designated seats in the dugout in Canberra, and could not join any celebrations of wickets.
Rugby World Cup draw: Ireland and Scotland to face each other in pool stages
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In December, Ireland beat Scotland to finish third in the Autumn Nations Cup
Ireland and Scotland will face each other in the pool stages of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.
England - finalists in 2019 - will play Japan and Argentina, while 2019 semi-finalists Wales will face Australia and Fiji.
It is the second successive World Cup in which Ireland and Scotland have been drawn together, with only Ireland making it out of the pool last time.
Reigning champions South Africa also join the two sides in Pool B.
Borussia Dortmund: What does Lucien Favre s sacking mean for star players?
By Constantin EcknerGerman football expert
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14 December 202014 December 2020.From the section European Football
Borussia Dortmund s young talents include Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland (centre-left) and English pair Jadon Sancho (left) and Jude Bellingham (right)
Borussia Dortmund have reached a low point. After the firing of manager Lucien Favre, the German giants have to weather the current crisis and then install a new manager that can bring enthusiasm and a new philosophy.
Dortmund sacked Favre following an embarrassing 5-1 loss to recently promoted VfB Stuttgart. The defeat, which was a third in five league games for Dortmund, left them fifth in the Bundesliga with doubts growing over whether they can achieve their season goals.