January 6, 2026 – NBA roundup – Kevin Durant hit a clutch 3-pointer with 1.1 seconds left to lift the Houston Rockets to a 100-97 victory over the Phoenix Suns, securing the season series 4-0. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers edged the Golden State Warriors, the Charlotte Hornets stunned Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Denver

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Nigeria cruised into the quarterfinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a commanding 4-0 victory over Mozambique in the last-16 stage, thanks to a brilliant double from striker Victor Osimhen. The Super Eagles will now face either Algeria or the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in Marrakesh this Saturday. Ademola Lookman

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Agadir, Morocco – Mohamed Salah scored in the final seconds of extra time to give Egypt a dramatic 3‑1 victory over Benin in the Round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), securing the Pharaohs’ place in the quarterfinals. The match, held at Stade d’Agadir, saw Egypt struggle against a resilient Benin

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Aryna Sabalenka has kicked off her 2026 tennis season in emphatic style, following a high-profile exhibition match against Nick Kyrgios that reignited conversations around gender in sport. The women’s world number one, and reigning champion at the Brisbane International, made a statement on court by defeating Spain’s Cristina Bucsa in just 47 minutes, showing both

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Celtic have parted company with manager Wilfried Nancy after only eight matches in charge, marking the shortest managerial reign in the club’s history. Saturday’s 3-1 defeat to Rangers was Nancy’s sixth loss during a calamitous 33-day spell at Parkhead. Nancy’s Brief and Tumultuous Tenure The 48-year-old Frenchman took over Celtic on 4 December 2025, signing

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Leicester City Women have bolstered their squad with the signing of versatile Swedish midfielder Emma Jansson from FC Rosengard on a two-and-a-half-year deal. The 29-year-old joins the Women’s Super League (WSL) side after a successful spell in Sweden, where she helped Rosengard clinch Damallsvenskan titles in 2022 and 2024. Emma Jansson: Versatile Midfielder with Winning

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Craig Gordon, the 43-year-old Scottish goalkeeper, has confirmed that he is not actively seeking a loan move away from Heart of Midlothian this January, despite limited playing time this season. Gordon, who returned to Hearts in 2020, has yet to make a league appearance for the Scottish Premiership leaders, with his only competitive outings coming

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Chelsea have confirmed that Liam Rosenior has verbally agreed to become the club’s new manager, taking over following the departure of Enzo Maresca on New Year’s Day. The 41-year-old English coach is set to take charge of the Blues, who are part of the BlueCo ownership group led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital. Rosenior,

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Jack Draper, Britain’s top-ranked men’s tennis player, is set to make his long-awaited return from injury in Great Britain’s upcoming Davis Cup tie against Norway, scheduled for 5–6 February in Oslo. The left-handed player has been sidelined for over five months due to a persistent arm injury, missing key tournaments including the Australian Open. Draper’s

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Manchester United have officially begun the search for their next permanent manager following the sacking of Ruben Amorim after just 14 months in charge. Amorim’s exit comes after ongoing tensions with the club hierarchy, leaving United sixth in the Premier League and in contention for Champions League qualification next season. Darren Fletcher, the current interim

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