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Boston Bruins forward Morgan Geekie left the team's Jan. 10 game against the New York Rangers for a reported family matter, the team announced on its official X account. He recorded one shot in 6:14 of ice time and seven shifts before exiting.

Sale Sharks defeated the Durban Sharks 26-10, a result that guarantees Sale a place in the Champions Cup round of 16.

Former goalkeeper Shay Given apologised after calling Wilfried Nancy's brief Celtic tenure an 'absolute Holocaust' on BBC's Final Score, and said he will donate his fee to the Holocaust Educational Trust.

The Athletic reports John Harbaugh will review film of Giants QB Jaxson Dart and Titans QB Cam Ward this weekend as he considers his next coaching move; Harbaugh was fired by the Ravens after 18 seasons.

William Nylander is back in Toronto's lineup for Saturday against the Vancouver Canucks, and Jake McCabe is a game-time decision after a lower-body injury.

Pep Guardiola has named Manchester City's starting XI for the FA Cup third-round match against Exeter at the Etihad, and City have drawn their last three Premier League games.

Non-league Macclesfield beat FA Cup holders Crystal Palace 2-1 in a match marked by celebration and emotion. The club honoured the memory of 21-year-old forward Ethan McLeod, who died in December.

Werder Bremen confirmed Victor Boniface will undergo knee surgery and will not play for the club again this season, with the operation reported as scheduled for today.

The Atlanta Falcons hired former quarterback Matt Ryan as their new President of Football to help lead searches for a general manager and head coach, and the team says he will set the club's vision and identity.

Macclesfield FC, a sixth-tier side, beat FA Cup holders Crystal Palace 2-1 to reach the fourth round, and local fans and organisations posted messages of congratulations.

Non-league Macclesfield beat holders Crystal Palace 2-0 at Moss Rose, in what was reported as one of the biggest FA Cup shocks; Macclesfield began the day 117 places below Palace in the league pyramid.

The Associated Press' 50-member panel released the 2025 NFL All-Pro teams, with Matthew Stafford earning the first-team quarterback spot after receiving 31 first-place votes. Myles Garrett set the single-season sack record and, along with Puka Nacua, received unanimous first-place support.

Manchester City host Exeter City at the Etihad Stadium in the FA Cup third round on Saturday, with confirmed line-ups released ahead of the 15:00 UK kick-off. New signing Antoine Semenyo is expected to make his Manchester City debut.

Marc-Andre ter Stegen can remain at Barcelona while Joan Garcia currently leads the pecking order; a loan to Girona is being discussed and the next few days may decide his path.

Sheffield Wednesday, bottom of the Championship after entering administration and an 18-point deduction, host Brentford in the FA Cup third round tomorrow; Brentford sit fifth in the Premier League and have won four of their last five matches.

Pep Guardiola said Oscar Bobb has not trained since the Carabao Cup game with Brentford and will be sidelined for Manchester City's FA Cup third-round match with Exeter City; Manchester City also announced the signing of Antoine Semenyo, who is in the matchday squad, while media reports have linked Bobb with clubs including Borussia Dortmund but no transfer has been confirmed.

Algeria captain Mahrez recalled his decisive 2019 semi-final free-kick and said he expects a 'big game' as Algeria meet Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final on January 10.

Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu and Isabeau Levito will represent the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan; Glenn won her third straight U.S. national title and the three finished 1-2-3 at nationals with scores of 233.55, 228.91 and 224.45.

Liam Rosenior takes charge as Chelsea visit Charlton in the FA Cup third round, with Chelsea under pressure after a run of one win in nine league matches and Charlton struggling near the foot of the Championship table.

The WNBA and its players union did not reach a new collective bargaining agreement by Friday’s deadline, and both sides say negotiations are ongoing while the expired CBA places the league in a status‑quo period.

Manchester United are seeking an interim head coach after Ruben Amorim was sacked; Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is due to hold face-to-face talks with the club on Saturday while Michael Carrick has already met senior officials.

The Winnipeg Jets beat the Los Angeles Kings 5-1 for their first win in 12 games, with Mark Scheifele scoring twice and Eric Comrie stopping 23 of 24 shots.

Wrexham will welcome Nottingham Forest to Stok Cae Ras for the FA Cup third round on Friday; it is the first time Phil Parkinson has faced Premier League opposition since becoming Wrexham manager.

Anthony Davis reportedly sustained ligament damage in his left hand during a loss to the Utah Jazz and did not return to the game. ESPN reports the Mavericks are seeking a second opinion and there is a real chance he could be sidelined through the Feb. 5 trade deadline.

Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from the Masters for medical reasons and has been replaced in the draw by Chris Wakelin. The exact nature of his condition has not been disclosed.

The San Francisco 49ers have designated Trent Williams (hamstring) and Ricky Pearsall (knee and ankle) as questionable for the Wild Card game at the Philadelphia Eagles, and neither player has been ruled out.

Jordan Shipley's stoppage-time goal gave Port Vale a 1-0 FA Cup win over Fleetwood Town, marking Jon Brady's first match in charge and sending Vale into the fourth round.

Two days after Rivals reported DJ Lagway had committed to Baylor, ESPN reported he will resume visits and intends to complete a full slate of visits before choosing; Ole Miss was mentioned as a possible option.

Heisman-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza completed the 2025 season with 3,172 passing yards and 36 touchdowns, and he headlines Indiana as the team prepares for the Peach Bowl semifinal.

MLB announced an 80-game suspension for free-agent outfielder Max Kepler after a positive test for Epitrenbolone; the ban will begin if he signs a major-league contract and makes him ineligible for the 2026 postseason.