And the nominees are...
The BBC Sports Personality of the Year shortlist has been announced and it honors six of the outstanding athletes of the last 12 months.
Hamilton 'devastated' to miss GP
World champion Lewis Hamilton said he was devastated to miss this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix in Bahrain having tested positive for coronavirus.
'Safe and sound'
The French Vendee Globe skipper recovering after a dramatic rescue by a rival competitor 600 nautical miles (1,111.2 kilometers) off the Cape of Good Hope on Tuesday has spoken of how a giant wave folded his boat in two “in four seconds.”
Hamilton tests positive for COVID-19
World champion Lewis Hamilton has tested positive for coronavirus and will miss this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix in Bahrain, Formula One's governing body FIA announced Tuesday.
Hamilton wins Bahrain Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton powered to his record-increasing 95th victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday in a race overshadowed by Romain Grosjean's horrific crash, which left the Frenchman receiving hospital treatment for burns.
Hamilton aiming for more records
Lewis Hamilton goes into this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix aiming to continue his recordbreaking romp this year and make a successful start on final talks to stay with Mercedes in 2021 and beyond.
NFL postpones Thanksgiving Day clash due to Ravens' COVID-19 outbreak
The NFL's Thanksgiving Day showcase has been slammed by the coronavirus after the league suffered another COVID19 outbreak, prompting officials to postpone Thursday's contest between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens.
Some spectators allowed to return to sports events in England
Premier League clubs can look forward to welcoming back spectators in highly limited numbers next month for the first time since March, following an announcement by the British government on Monday.
Thomson remains optimistic
Alex Thomson continued working on his damaged boat on Monday as his hopes of becoming the first non-Frenchman to win the Vendee Globe appeared to be dwindling.
'Greatest of the era'
Lewis Hamilton was hailed as "the greatest driver of the era" on Sunday after securing a recordequaling seventh Formula One world title by winning the Turkish Grand Prix.
'Driving on ice'
Lewis Hamilton described the Turkish Grand Prix track at Istanbul as “terrible” after his first qualifying flop of the year on Saturday as Racing Point's Lance Stroll, flourishing in the slippy conditions, secured a maiden career pole position.
Hamilton poised to clinch seventh title
Lewis Hamilton can seal a recordequaling seventh drivers' world title, position himself to be “best of the best” and set up long-awaited negotiations for a new Mercedes contract at this weekend's Turkish Grand Prix.
F1 unveils biggest-ever 23-race calendar for 2021
Formula One unveiled a 23-race calendar for 2021 on Tuesday, its biggest ever, but the Vietnamese Grand Prix has been dropped.
Roglic eyes third successive Vuelta crown
Slovenia's Primoz Roglic hinted he could try for a third consecutive success at the Vuelta a Espana after winning the race for the second time in as many years on Sunday.
Authentic wins Breeders' Cup Classic as European raiders dominate on turf
Authentic won the $6 million Breeders' Cup Classic as Bob Baffert capped a troubled 2020 with two victories at Keeneland, where European raiders won all four turf races on Saturday in sometimes sensational style.
NY Marathon canceled due to COVID-19, but runners to jog on their own
In Central Park or along the Hudson River, runners will complete the storied New York City Marathon - just not along the same course.
China's Xiong Jingan retains world title
China's MMA world champion Xiong "The Panda" Jingnan put on an impressive striking display on Friday to defend her women's strawweight world title at the One Championship through a unanimous decision in a rematch with Tiffany Teo of Singapore.
South Korea's Damwon claims LOL world title in front of 6,312 lucky spectators
In front of 6,312 fans chosen by lucky draw, South Korean esports team Damwon Gaming grabbed the crown of the 2020 League of Legends (LOL) World Championship after beating China's Suning Gaming in the finals on Saturday.