
‘Torres-like’ Ekitike haunts long-term admirers Newcastle
Newcastle United needed no reminding of Hugo Ekitike’s quality after trying to sign him last summer – and the Liverpool striker haunted his former suitors at Anfield on Saturday.
SUNDAY, 01 FEBRUARY 2026, 06:32

Newcastle United needed no reminding of Hugo Ekitike’s quality after trying to sign him last summer – and the Liverpool striker haunted his former suitors at Anfield on Saturday.

Francesca Hennessy claims her eighth-straight victory as she beats Ellie Bouttell on points at London’s Copper Box Arena.

Match of the Day pundit Shay Given breaks down how West Ham’s frustration in their loss against Chelsea, after being two goals ahead, led to an on the pitch scuffle and Jean-Clair Todibo seeing red.

Match of the Day pundits Steph Houghton and Shay Given discuss how Hugo Ekitike has become Liverpool’s star striker, as his chemistry with summer signing Florian Wirtz has emerged.

Lottie Woad falls eight shots behind the lead at the Tournament of Champions after blustery conditions in Orlando lead okay to be suspended.

Luke Humphries hits a nine-darter on his way to victory in the last 16 of the World Masters, as world champion Luke Humphries also makes it through to the quarter-finals.

Francesca Hennessy stays unbeaten by narrowly defeating Ellie Bouttell in London.

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick praises the club’s supporters for their backing before planned protest against the ownership.

Gareth Bale sends the ball wayward in the Reignwood Icons of Football tournament in Bangkok.

World number one Judd Trump will play Shaun Murphy in the German Masters final, with Murphy aiming to win a trophy named after his late friend.

Summer signing Huge Ekitike scores twice as Liverpool record their first league win of 2026, putting four goals past Newcastle United.

Chelsea come back from being two goals down at half-time to beat West Ham in stoppage time.

19-year-old Eli Juniour Kroupi scores his eight Premier League goal of the season to help Bournemouth beat Wolves 2-0.

Beto celebrates his birthday by scoring in stoppage time for Everton to salvage a point in a hard-fought draw against Brighton.

Arsenal get their title charge back on track with a dominant display against Leeds, their first win in four Premier League games.

Pep Lijnders says former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp urged him to take the job as Pep Guardiola’s assistant coach at Manchester City.

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta agrees a contract with AC Milan, Fulham have a £20m offer for Joe Willock rejected by Newcastle, plus more.

Britain’s Josh Kelly puts on a slick performance to beat Bakhram Murtazaliev and win the IBF light-middleweight title by majority decision in Newcastle.

British bantamweight Francesca Hennessy moves closer to a world title shot but has to dig deep for a tough points win over Ellie Bouttell.

BBC Scotland looks at the rise of Motherwell’s Tawanda Maswanhise this season.

Keelan Giles is the last-gasp hero as Ospreys edge out Dragons in a United Rugby Championship thriller in Bridgend.