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1. Liverpool Risk Defence As Club Builds One Of Europe's Most Feared Attacks

   Despite a £217.5m summer that included £123m Bradley Barcola, Liverpool risk being exposed at the back and lack a genuine defensive midfielder.

2. Swansea To Lose Ross Stewart For Four Matches With Quad Injury

   Scotland striker Ross Stewart will miss Swansea City's next four fixtures with a quad injury, manager Vitor Matos says.

3. Scottie Scheffler wins TOUR Championship

   Scottie Scheffler took the title at TOUR Championship with a total of 16 under par.

4. Alexandra Eala defeats Mary Stoiana in straight sets, 6-1, 6-2

   Alexandra Eala advanced past Mary Stoiana 6-1, 6-2 in straight sets at US Open.

5. Monfils Wins US Open First-Round Match On 40th Birthday, Fans Sing “Happy Birthday”

   Gael Monfils beat Adolfo Daniel Vallejo on his 40th birthday, the oldest man to win a US Open main-draw match since 1992 as fans sang Happy Birthday.

6. Gauff Turns Serve Into Weapon, Reaches US Open Second Round

   Gauff converted a long-standing serving problem into an offensive asset, beating Zeynep Sonmez 6-3 6-4 to advance at Flushing Meadows.

7. St Kitts and Nevis Patriots complete 6-wicket win over Barbados Tridents

   St Kitts and Nevis Patriots recorded a 6-wicket win over Barbados Tridents in Caribbean Premier League 2026, 23rd Match.

8. Coco Gauff defeats Zeynep Sonmez in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4

   Coco Gauff beat Zeynep Sonmez 6-3, 6-4 in straight sets at US Open.

9. Leolia Jeanjean defeats Arantxa Rus in straight sets, 7-6, 6-2

   Leolia Jeanjean beat Arantxa Rus 7-6, 6-2 in straight sets at US Open.

10. Jessica Bouzas Maneiro defeats Darja Vidmanova in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4

    Jessica Bouzas Maneiro beat Darja Vidmanova 6-3, 6-4 in straight sets at US Open.

11. Everton Lose Balogun As £40m Move Collapses After Medical Renegotiation

    Folarin Balogun pulled out of a late £40m transfer from Monaco after clubs renegotiated terms following an issue in his medical.

12. Anastasia Potapova defeats Darja Semenistaja in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2

    Anastasia Potapova defeated Darja Semenistaja 6-2, 6-2 in straight sets at US Open.

13. Oleksandra Oliynykova defeats Reese Brantmeier in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4

    Oleksandra Oliynykova advanced past Reese Brantmeier 6-4, 6-4 in straight sets at US Open.

14. Elise Mertens defeats Kaitlin Quevedo in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4

    Elise Mertens beat Kaitlin Quevedo 6-4, 6-4 in straight sets at US Open.

15. Lorenzo Musetti defeats Arthur Fery in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5

    Lorenzo Musetti beat Arthur Fery 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 in straight sets at US Open.

16. Arthur Gea wins deciding set to defeat Francisco Cerundolo 6-3, 2-6, 3-6, 6-3, 6-1

    Arthur Gea beat Francisco Cerundolo 6-3, 2-6, 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 in the deciding set at US Open.

17. Struff J-L. defeats Camilo Ugo Carabelli in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3

    Struff J-L. advanced past Camilo Ugo Carabelli 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 in straight sets at US Open.

18. Rybakina Moves Closer To World Number One With US Open Win

    Rybakina beat Thea Frodin 6-3 6-2 to open her US Open campaign, moving within 434 ranking points of Aryna Sabalenka.

19. Mirra Andreeva defeats Janice Tjen in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2

    Mirra Andreeva defeated Janice Tjen 6-2, 6-2 in straight sets at US Open.

20. Musetti Ends Arthur Fery’s US Open Debut, Puts Britain’s Rising Star on Notice

    Lorenzo Musetti beat Arthur Fery 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 to end the Briton's US Open debut; Elena Rybakina and Flavio Cobolli also advanced.

21. Mattia Bellucci defeats Zsombor Piros in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2, 6-0

    Mattia Bellucci defeated Zsombor Piros 6-4, 6-2, 6-0 in straight sets at US Open.

22. Tristan Schoolkate wins deciding set to defeat Nishesh Basavareddy 7-6, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4

    Tristan Schoolkate beat Nishesh Basavareddy 7-6, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the deciding set at US Open.

23. Maria Sakkari comes from a set down to defeat Robin Montgomery 2-6, 7-5, 6-2

    Maria Sakkari recovered after losing the opening set to beat Robin Montgomery 2-6, 7-5, 6-2 at US Open.

24. Francisco Cerundolo defeats F. Misolic in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3, 7-5

    Francisco Cerundolo beat F. Misolic 6-4, 6-3, 7-5 in straight sets at US Open.

25. Eva Lys defeats Gabriela Knutson in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3

    Eva Lys defeated Gabriela Knutson 6-3, 6-3 in straight sets at US Open.

26. Anna Bondar defeats Lucie Havlickova in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3

    Anna Bondar defeated Lucie Havlickova 6-3, 6-3 in straight sets at US Open.

27. Yuliia Starodubtseva defeats Ella Seidel in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2

    Yuliia Starodubtseva beat Ella Seidel 6-2, 6-2 in straight sets at US Open.

28. Elena Rybakina defeats T. Frodin in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2

    Elena Rybakina defeated T. Frodin 6-3, 6-2 in straight sets at US Open.

29. Stan Kroenke To Buy Los Angeles Angels For Reported $4bn

    KSE agreed to buy a controlling interest in the Angels for a reported $4bn. The transaction is expected to close in Q1 2027, pending MLB approval.

30. England Women complete 6-wicket win over Ireland Women

    England Women beat Ireland Women by 6 wickets in Ireland Women tour of England 2026, 1st ODI.

31. Birmingham City and Southampton draw 1-1

    Birmingham City and Southampton shared the points in a 1-1 draw in the English League Championship at St Andrew's @ Knighthead Park.

32. West Ham United defeat Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-2

    West Ham United beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-2 in the English League Championship at London Stadium.

33. Taylor Fritz defeats Blanch Dar. in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4

    Taylor Fritz beat Blanch Dar. 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 in straight sets at US Open.

34. Champions League Sets 18-Game Showdown for Final League Phase Matchday

    All 36 clubs will settle their league-phase positions in one night, as UEFA schedules every Matchday 8 fixture to start at 21:00 CET on 27 January

35. Manchester City Sign Enzo Fernandez For Joint-British Record £125m

    Manchester City have agreed a joint-British record £125m fee for Enzo Fernandez, who will undergo a medical as Chelsea search for a replacement.

36. Madison Keys defeats Alina Korneeva in straight sets, 7-5, 6-4

    Madison Keys defeated Alina Korneeva 7-5, 6-4 in straight sets at US Open.

37. Flavio Cobolli comes from a set down to defeat Francisco Comesana 3-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4

    Flavio Cobolli recovered after losing the opening set to beat Francisco Comesana 3-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 at US Open.

38. Sunderland Agrees €34.9m for Malick Fofana, Signs Five-Year Deal

    Sunderland will sign Lyon winger Malick Fofana for €34.9 million on a five-year contract, subject to a medical. Arsenal’s loan offer was rejected.

39. Arthur Fery Returns To Grand Slam Stage, Draws Lorenzo Musetti In US Open Debut

    Arthur Fery returns to Grand Slam tennis, making his US Open debut against 13th seed Lorenzo Musetti. The Wimbledon semi-finalist is world number 33.

40. Manuel Angel Set to Join Fulham as Deal Agreed

    Fulham are closing on 22-year-old Manuel Angel, with Real Madrid set to retain 50% of his rights and matching and sell-on clauses.