Day: January 9, 2021

League One Blackpool claim their first top-flight FA Cup scalp in 45 years, beating West Bromwich Albion 3-2 on penalties in their third-round tie.

Stunning strikes, spectacular finishes and great team moves – here’s five of the best goals from Saturday’s FA Cup third-round action.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says contact between officials should no longer be “shackled”.

Watch highlights as Scott McTominay’s early header proves enough for Manchester United to beat Championship side Watford and go through to the FA Cup fourth round.

Places of worship are open across much of the UK, despite lockdown.

Watch highlights as holders Arsenal need extra-time goals from Emile Smith Rowe and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to overcome a stubborn Newcastle United in the FA Cup third round.

Scott McTominay heads in a fifth-minute corner to score his first FA Cup goal and give Manchester United a “dream start” to their third-round tie at home to Championship side … Read More

Watch highlights as non-league Chorley knock Covid-affected Derby County out of the FA Cup in the third round.

Leicester City full-back James Justin curls home a “spectacular” goal to give them the lead against Stoke City in the FA Cup third round.

Watch highlights as League One Blackpool stun Sam Allardyce’s West Bromwich Albion after a nail-biting penalty shootout to reach the FA Cup fourth round.

Spain’s Interior Minister has said the country was facing “the most intense storm in the last 50 years”.

Jake Angeli, real name Jacob Anthony Chansley, is accused of violent entry and disorderly conduct.

More than 100 cars are turned away from a beauty spot in north Wales, police say.

Normally millions of people would line the streets, but this year – due to Covid – things looked different.

Sam Allardyce’s wait for a West Bromwich Albion win goes on as Blackpool shock the Baggies in an FA Cup penalty shootout.

Burnley are seconds away from a shock FA Cup third-round defeat against MK Dons before debutant keeper Will Norris inspires a penalty shootout win.

Leicester cruise into the FA Cup fourth round with an emphatic win at Stoke.

Sheffield United win for the first time since July as Jayden Bogle’s goal decides a thrilling FA Cup third-round tie at Bristol Rovers.

He hopes to beat his own lockdown bulge with his ‘Get Buzzin’ With Bez’ YouTube classes.

At least six police vans are deployed to Clapham Common where about 30 protestors gathered.

More than 80,000 people have died in the UK within 28 days of a positive Covid test since the start of the pandemic.

The ECMO machine is a lifeline for coronavirus patients whose condition has not improved using a ventilator.

The vaccines were administered on Saturday by a household doctor at Windsor Castle, a royal source says.

Bernard Thomas was rescued from the rubble of Pantglas primary school on 21 October, 1966.

Non-league Chorley beat a decimated Derby County to reach the FA Cup fourth round for the first time in their history.

The farm has been left with over 4,000 surplus eggs after schools suddenly closed to most pupils.

The new more infectious variant requires tougher measures to control the spread of Covid, say scientists.

The friends said they were relieved people would not have to fear being fined for taking a walk.

BBC Sport follows TV personality Mark Wright as he signs for League Two side Crawley Town in a final attempt to achieve his dream of playing professional football.

The property investment firm is accused of trying to “jump the queue”.

Lyle Taylor’s brilliant volley gives Nottingham Forest the lead against fellow Championship side Cardiff City in the FA Cup third round.

Connor Hall’s close-range finish gives National League North side Chorley the lead over Derby County in their FA Cup third round tie.

Three thousand days and counting: Nasa’s Curiosity rover continues its extraordinary exploration of Mars.

West Ham manager David Moyes says footballers must not be “picked on” for breaching coronavirus guidelines.

The gym owners were given a £1,000 fine after three people were found inside on Friday.

A Boeing 737 goes missing after take-off in Indonesia, believed to be carrying more than 50 passengers.

The industry is to be revived in the coastal village of St Monans two centuries after it came to an end.

The FA Cup third round – when Premier League and Championship teams enter – takes place this weekend and you can follow all the action on the BBC.

After a week to forget for Aston Villa, 17-year-old Louie Barry gives the club something to smile about against the champions of England.

A self-employed father-of-three calls on UK government to be “more flexible” with its Covid support.

More than half the country is on red alert with more snow expected to fall on Saturday.

Thousands more people have taken up fishing during the pandemic, figures show.

Two young women who turn 21 this year reflect on the impact 2020 and the coronavirus pandemic had on their lives and share their hopes for 2021.

LeBron James scores 28 points as the Los Angeles Lakers edge out the Chicago Bulls in a narrow win.

Australia appear on course to win the third Test against India after a sublime bowling and fielding display on day three at the SCG.

As Covid patients waited at Royal Glamorgan Hospital the nurse had a fear of “wanting to leave”.

Watch highlights as Liverpool reach the FA Cup fourth round with a 4-1 win over a Covid-affected Aston Villa – but they are made to work hard by a team … Read More

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on Saturday.

Kim Jong-un calls the US his “biggest enemy” while plans for a nuclear submarine are nearly complete.

Advertising campaign warning people not to get complacent comes as 1,325 deaths are recorded in the UK.

Black Americans say the police response at US Capitol puts “white privilege” on full display.

The FBI is appealing to the public for help in bringing rioters to justice. Will this approach work?

Three small businesses explain how they have adapted to cope with the pandemic over the past year.

Thousands of farmers have been camped outside the national capital for nearly two months now.

Malta has the EU’s strictest abortion ban – but pressure is growing to ease it.