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ESPN reported that offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. and running backs coach Kevin Smith will remain on the Ole Miss sideline for the Fiesta Bowl against Miami, while assistant coaches Joe Cox, George McDonald and quarterbacks coach Dane (listed as Dan in some reports) Stevens will not be present for that game.

Warwick has scheduled a 2pm inspection on Friday for its William Hill Half A Mill Classic Chase card after recent improvement in track conditions, though expected rain and the risk of overnight snow could affect whether the meeting goes ahead.

Corey Perry has returned home to attend to an illness involving a family member and was placed on non-roster status, and the Los Angeles Kings recalled Andre Lee and Taylor Ward from the Ontario Reign ahead of tonight's game in San Jose.

Harvey Elliott is on loan at Aston Villa with a purchase clause near £30m that appears unlikely to be triggered, and his playing and registration status means the short-term outcome for the player and both clubs remains unclear.

After a 4-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, teammates and coaches publicly defended 22-year-old Luke Hughes after he was booed by the home crowd, and Hughes acknowledged making mistakes.

Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones will coach opposite each other on Season 3 of ALF Global's 'Alf Reality,' a Russian version of The Ultimate Fighter, and Cormier says being around Jones feels different now because he is done fighting and their interactions are more professional.

The Denver Broncos, holding a first-round bye as the AFC's No. 1 seed, made several roster moves this week, including adding center Michael Deiter and bringing safety Tanner McCalister back to the practice squad.

The Chicago Cubs traded for right-hander Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins in exchange for outfielder Owen Caissie and prospects Cristian Hernandez and Edgardo De Leon.

The Kansas City Chiefs confirmed they are aware of domestic violence allegations posted on social media involving wide receiver Rashee Rice, and the team declined further comment.

Darren Fletcher said Fernandes was taken off as a pre-planned medical precaution after returning from a hamstring problem, and Manchester United drew 2-2 with Burnley.

Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley review the WNBA CBA talks ahead of a third deadline and discuss the start of Unrivaled, including the Lunar Owls without Napheesa Collier, while featuring an interview with guard Te‑Hina Paopao.

Pep Guardiola confirmed multiple injuries at Manchester City after their 1-1 draw with Chelsea, saying Josko Gvardiol has a tibial fracture and Ruben Dias could be sidelined for four to six weeks.

IIHF president Luc Tardif said Milan's Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena likely will not be fully finished before the Olympics; the ice surface, practice facilities and dressing rooms are expected to be ready and seating is reported at about 11,800.

The New York Islanders start a seven-game road trip after a 9-0 win over the New Jersey Devils and a 5-2-0 run over their last seven games. The trip spans 13 days and an estimated 5,719.3 air miles.

Reports say Manchester United may consider recalling Marcus Rashford after Ruben Amorim's departure, while Barcelona hold a reported purchase option on his loan.

The Baltimore Ravens dismissed head coach John Harbaugh two days after a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers that eliminated the team from the postseason; the club announced the move in a statement from owner Steve Bisciotti.

Rangers rallied to win 3-1 at Parkhead and the article credits manager Danny Rohl’s midfield reshuffle for shifting momentum in the second half.

Reports say Tottenham have resumed talks with Santos over Brazilian left-back Souza after an opening £8m bid was reportedly rejected; Spurs are seeking a January left-back while Destiny Udogie returns from a hamstring issue.

Jackson Arnold has signed with UNLV after entering the NCAA transfer portal and will join coach Dan Mullen's program; Arnold has played at Oklahoma and Auburn and has 871 rushing yards across his college career.

John Harbaugh was fired after 18 seasons, and reports say several teams quickly contacted his agent; the article notes Miami owner Stephen Ross has been linked to Harbaugh and that Harbaugh’s availability could affect Mike McDaniel’s job security.

Barcelona will face Racing Santander in the 2025–26 Copa del Rey Round of 16, and the match is scheduled to be played at Racing's Estadio El Sardinero during the 13–15 January match window.

The Copa del Rey Round of 16 draw was held at Las Rozas in Madrid, with the four Spanish Supercup sides seeded to face the lowest-ranked opposition; Rayo Vallecano also beat Granada after a second-half comeback.

Arne Slot urged Liverpool to take confidence from their 1-0 win over Arsenal in August and said a victory on Thursday could show they can compete in cup competitions; Liverpool trail Arsenal by 14 points ahead of the trip to north London.

Darren Fletcher confirmed Kobbie Mainoo has returned to training and said he will assess the midfielder before deciding on the squad for the Burnley match; reports indicate Napoli’s belief they can sign Mainoo in this window is receding.

Jonathan David scored and assisted in Juventus' 3-0 win over Sassuolo, ending a 135-day Serie A scoring drought, and teammates and coach Luciano Spalletti joined an on-field celebration to back him.

Bradley (10-6, 3-2 MVC) hosts Drake (8-7, 2-2 MVC) in Peoria on Wednesday at 9 p.m. EST; Bradley is 7-1 at home and averages 77.5 points per game.

Amad Diallo scored and set up a goal as Ivory Coast defeated Burkina Faso 3-0 at the Africa Cup of Nations, bringing his tournament total to three goals and an assist.

Marc Cucurella, Wesley Fofana and Robert Sanchez are reported as potentially available after recent injuries; Cole Palmer completed 90 minutes in the draw with Manchester City.

Newcastle host Leeds at St James' Park on 7 January 2026 (kick-off 20:15 GMT); Eddie Howe has several absentees and a predicted Newcastle XI is provided.

Winnipeg fell 4-3 in overtime to the Vegas Golden Knights, extending the Jets' losing streak to 10 games. Defenseman Haydn Fleury was transported to hospital and will stay overnight, the team reported.