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Nikita Kucherov had two goals and two primary assists as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Flyers 7-2 for their ninth straight win, the team's longest streak since 2019-20.

Juventus remain linked with Federico Chiesa but reports say they are exploring Atalanta's Daniel Maldini as a January alternative, with an initial loan-and-option structure reportedly under consideration.

David Moyes returned to Everton on January 11, 2025, and has taken the club from relegation danger to mid-table safety; a recent run of poor results and injuries, including an FA Cup exit on penalties, has raised questions about momentum.

Manchester United host Brighton in the FA Cup third round at Old Trafford on Sunday 11 January 2026, kickoff 4:30pm GMT. Darren Fletcher will take charge of United after Ruben Amorim's sacking.

Paolo Vanoli credits a recent switch to a 4-3-3 and new personnel but says an improved team mentality has been the main driver of Fiorentina's better form; Fiorentina have two wins and a 2-2 draw at Lazio and face Milan at Stadio Artemio Franchi today.

Barça president Joan Laporta said relations with Real Madrid are "broken" amid the Negreira scandal; Barcelona denies bribery and Real president Florentino Pérez called it "the biggest scandal."

Cristian Chivu's faith has helped Piotr Zielinski regain a central role at Inter, and the player has recorded three goals and one assist in 23 appearances this season.

Arne Slot says he will field a stronger Liverpool side against Barnsley in the FA Cup third round, and Conor Bradley will need knee surgery that is likely to rule him out for the rest of the season.

Davide Frattesi has recovered from an injury scare and is expected to be available for Inter's match with Napoli; Matteo Darmian remains sidelined as his comeback has been postponed.

The Chargers meet the Patriots in a wild-card game amid concerns about Los Angeles' patchwork offensive line after season-ending tackle injuries and high pressure rates on quarterback Justin Herbert.

The schedule lists Bayern Munich vs Wolfsburg on OneFootball at 13:30 and a wide set of domestic and cup matches across Brazil and Europe throughout Sunday.

Fabinho told MARCA he believes Vinicius Jr still has a lot to offer Real Madrid and said the winger had previously deserved the Ballon d'Or.

Portsmouth host Arsenal in an FA Cup third-round tie at Fratton Park on Sunday, 11 January, with kick-off at 2pm GMT. The match is reported to be broadcast in the UK on TNT Sports 1 (coverage from 1.30pm) and available to stream on discovery+, with a subscription price reported as £30.99 per month.

The 19-year-old Yan Diomande told fans he dreams of playing at Anfield, while RB Leipzig's sporting director Marcel Schäfer said the club does not plan to sell him and his contract runs until 2030.

The Chicago Bears rallied to beat the Green Bay Packers 31-27 in a wild-card playoff comeback led by Caleb Williams, and head coach Ben Johnson addressed the team in the locker room and handed out three game balls.

Caleb Williams praised coach Ben Johnson's play calling after the Chicago Bears' Week 16 overtime win over the Green Bay Packers. Marquee Sports Network published a report card grading Williams, Johnson, Dennis Allen and others.

Reports say Alex Bregman and the Chicago Cubs reached a five-year, $175 million agreement that reportedly contains no opt-outs. The report noted the deal had not been finalized at the time of publication.

Detroit defeated Montreal 4-0 at Bell Centre as John Gibson recorded his third shutout of the season and the Red Wings moved into sole possession of first place in the Atlantic Division.

The Florida Panthers beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2, scoring twice on the power play and finishing 5-for-5 on the penalty kill.

The Rams travel to Carolina for an NFC Wild Card game; Davante Adams and Matthew Stafford have connected for nine goal‑to‑go receiving touchdowns this season while the Panthers allowed only five passing touchdowns inside the 10‑yard line.

The wild-card matchup in Charlotte is close as both teams enter the fourth quarter. The Rams are led by Matthew Stafford while Carolina hosts after winning the NFC South with an 8–9 regular-season record.

Freddie Freeman has withdrawn from Team Canada's 2026 World Baseball Classic roster for personal reasons, according to Sportsnet's Shi Davidi; Jameson Taillon has been added and Jordan Romano has reportedly also pulled out.

This wild-card game is the third meeting of the season between Green Bay and Chicago; the Bears won the NFC North and Jordan Love is set to return from a hamstring injury.

Chelsea beat Charlton 5-1 in an FA Cup third-round tie, Liam Rosenior's first match in charge; goals for Chelsea included Jorel Hato, Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Guiu, Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez, while Miles Leaburn scored for Charlton.

The Los Angeles Kings visit the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place tonight with puck drop scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET; Los Angeles arrives on the second night of a back-to-back after a 5-1 loss to Winnipeg and remains short several regulars to injury.

At his first Chelsea press conference at Cobham, Liam Rosenior shook hands with every journalist and spoke publicly about his expectations ahead of the team's next match. The article notes his people skills drew positive comment and contrasts this start with Enzo Maresca's reported failure to connect with fans and media.

Miami hired Green Bay executive Jon‑Eric Sullivan as general manager, which media say reduces speculation that John Harbaugh will join the Dolphins. Fox NFL insider Jay Glazer urged caution about reports linking Harbaugh to Miami.

Coach Sheldon Keefe said Johnathan Kovacevic is expected to return and, if he plays, Dougie Hamilton will be a healthy scratch; Hamilton's agent issued a statement referencing trade efforts.

Egypt defeated Ivory Coast 3-2 at Stade Adrar, ending the Elephants' title defence and advancing Egypt to the semi-finals. Mohamed Salah scored and has now scored against 11 different teams at AFCON, a competition record.

Omar Marmoush scored and Egypt defeated Ivory Coast 3-2 to reach the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals, and they will face Senegal on Wednesday.