2020 wasn't all bad: sporting tales that lifted the lockdown gloom

Covid-19 wreaked havoc with fan attendance and the sporting calendar but there were some offbeat stories to raise a smile

Let’s be honest – it has not been the sporting year any of us wanted, even if you are a Liverpool fan. But sprinkled among the tales of empty stadiums and Covid-19 tests there have been a few more offbeat stories to raise a chuckle and, in some cases, lift the heart as well: