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Singles play at the 2026 Australian Open begins next Sunday at 11 a.m. local time, with U.S. TV coverage on ESPN and Tennis Channel.

The U.S. Olympic figure skating team was announced at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in St. Louis, with Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu and Isabeau Levito named in women's singles and Ilia Malinin, Andrew Torgashev and Maxim Naumov selected in men's singles.

George Kittle was carted off with a right Achilles tendon injury late in the first half of the 49ers' wild-card game at Philadelphia, and he was ruled out for the rest of the game.

Manchester United players were told that Champions League qualification is the target for the rest of the season after Ruben Amorim left; interim staff will lead the team while a permanent manager is sought.

Craig Gordon came on after Alexander Schwolow’s red card and made a stoppage-time save to preserve Hearts' 1-0 win at Dens Park, a victory Derek McInnes called the team's 'best three points of the season'.

West Bromwich Albion have appointed former Manchester United coach Eric Ramsay on a two-and-a-half year contract to replace Ryan Mason after a run of poor away results; Ramsay arrives from MLS side Minnesota United.

Taty Castellanos scored in extra time as West Ham beat QPR to reach the FA Cup fourth round; Crysencio Summerville also scored and provided the assist for the winner.

Luke Littler has added increased security as his profile in darts has risen, with bodyguard Peter Purkins reported to have worked previously for Thierry Henry and Peter Crouch.

Australia's Test team is reported to share a $1.6 million bonus after a 4-1 Ashes victory, and Michael Neser and Jake Weatherald are set to receive individual top-ups under Cricket Australia's pay arrangements.

The IOC reported that the Santa Giulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan is nearly ready after a three-day test event, though some finishing work remains; officials and the IIHF said ice quality appeared acceptable ahead of the February tournaments.

Poland defeated Switzerland 2-1 in Sydney to claim the United Cup for the first time, recovering after an opening singles loss by Iga Swiatek. The tie was decided by a mixed-doubles win from Katarzyna Kawa and Jan Zielinski.

Khalil Mack re-signed with the Los Angeles Chargers despite interest from other teams and has taken an active mentoring role with young edge rusher Tuli Tuipulotu as the Chargers head into a wild-card game against the New England Patriots.

Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers spoke about the January 7 shooting of Renee Nicole Good and criticised President Trump; federal officials say Good tried to run over agents and an FBI investigation is ongoing.

Caleb Williams and teammates celebrated Chicago's comeback 31-27 playoff win over the Green Bay Packers by wearing foam 'cheese grater' hats and shredding cheese during a postgame Amazon broadcast; Williams passed for 361 yards with two touchdowns.

Macclesfield beat holders Crystal Palace 2-1 in the FA Cup third round, and chairman Rob Smethurst said he joined a pitch invasion at full-time to celebrate.

Arne Slot says he will select a stronger Liverpool side for Monday's FA Cup third-round tie against Barnsley, after changing his outfield XI and losing to Plymouth in last season's competition.

Macclesfield FC, a sixth-tier club, beat FA Cup holders Crystal Palace 2-1 to reach the FA Cup fourth round, and supporters described the victory as 'beyond our wildest dreams'.

Reports say Tottenham centre-back Micky van de Ven has reportedly indicated openness to a move to Liverpool after an altercation with fans during a 3-2 defeat at Bournemouth, and several top European clubs are reported to be monitoring his situation.

Coverage includes pre-match build-up to Derby County v Leeds United and notes that Macclesfield held a tribute for forward Ethan McLeod, who died in a car accident on 16 December; his parents attended the match.

Former goalkeeper Shay Given apologised after using a comment referencing the Holocaust while speaking on BBC's Final Score; the BBC issued an on-air apology and Given said he will donate his fee to the Holocaust Educational Trust.

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's purpose is to win silverware and that his season will be judged by trophies; Arsenal begin their FA Cup campaign at Portsmouth while still competing on four fronts.

Micky van de Ven said Tottenham were 'nowhere near' good enough after their 2-1 FA Cup third-round defeat to Aston Villa, and manager Thomas Frank described the result as disappointing.

The International Ski and Snowboard Federation canceled Sunday's women's World Cup super-G at Zauchensee because of overnight snowfall and strong winds, and no reschedule was announced. The cancellation leaves two women's super-G races before the Feb. 6 Milan Cortina Olympics.

Arsenal players, staff and fans publicly supported Kyra Cooney-Cross at the Emirates after she returned to Australia when her mother was diagnosed with stage four bile duct cancer.

Macclesfield, a National League North side, beat holders Crystal Palace 2-1 in the FA Cup third round, and defender Sam Heathcote will return to his job as a PE teacher on Monday.

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka beat Marta Kostyuk 6-4, 6-3 to win the Brisbane International in 1 hour 17 minutes, and the trophy presentation featured a tense exchange between the players.

The article reports Egypt beat Côte d'Ivoire 3-2 in the AFCON quarter-final and will face Senegal in the semi, where Mohamed Salah meets former teammate Sadio Mané; the author likens the performance to Egypt's 2008 side.

Mark Ramprakash says England were outplayed in basics during the Ashes and argues Brendon McCullum's one-dimensional coaching approach has lost credibility; he suggests McCullum lead the upcoming T20 World Cup then reassess and proposes contacting Alec Stewart.

Tottenham have rejected Roma's loan approach for Radu Dragusin, and Mathys Tel is reported to be seeking a loan to gain more game time.

Green Bay lost a 21-6 lead and fell 31-27 to the Chicago Bears in the wild-card round; coach Matt LaFleur and general manager Brian Gutekunst each have one year remaining on their contracts.