Women’s FA Cup fourth‑round victory over fourth-tier London Bees finally offer Liverpool a moment of light in a campaign that has felt extremely bleak.

Former Orlando Pirates star Benedict Vilakazi believes the Sea Robbers have made smarter January signings than Mamelodi Sundowns.

Carlos Alcaraz beats Australia’s Adam Walton 6-3 7-6 (7-2) 6-2 in his Australian Open first-round match as he begins his quest for a career Grand Slam.

Emma Raducanu finishes her Australian Open first-round match with a dominant 6-4 6-1 performance against Thailand’s Mananchaya Sawangkaew.

Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Pollen Ndlanya says Gaston Sirino is a good player but needs to work on his attitude to extend his stay.

Despite a continued struggle for minutes, Orlando Pirates striker Boitumelo Radiopane is expected to remain in Soweto.

Venus Williams makes history at the Australian Open but the 45-year-old falls to a narrow defeat by Olga Danilovic in the first round.

Bristol Bears miss out on top spot in their Champions Cup pool as Louis Bielle-Biarrey’s hat-trick gives defending champions Bordeaux victory at Ashton Gate.

Bachuki Tchumbadze scores an early brace of tries as Exeter Chiefs overcome a reshuffled Cardiff side to book a home tie in the last 16 of the European Challenge Cup.

Britain’s Francesca Jones was “very serious” about retiring in 2025. Instead, she enjoyed a career-best season and is now set for an Australian Open main-draw debut.

A year ago, Tottenham lived in the shadows of a Women’s Super League relegation fight. Today, they sit level on points with third-placed Arsenal after collecting 23 from 12 matches.

Police are investigating an incident in which a football player appeared to deliberately elbow an opponent in the face during a Welsh grassroots match.

Wolfhounds produce a rampant display in the Celtic Challenge to ease to a 69-0 victory over Brython Thunder at the Affidea Stadium.

Sydney Sixers secure second place in the Big Bash League and their place in Tuesday’s qualifier match with a five-wicket win over Brisbane Heat.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen struggles to hold back tears, as he reacts to their loss to the Denver Broncos in the NFL play-offs divisional round.

Former Crystal Palace forward Michael Olise comes off the bench to grab a goal and three assists to help Bayern Munich fight back and beat RB Leipzig 5-1 at the Red Bull Arena.

Shane Lowry fins the water on the 18th hole as he missed out on the Dubai Invitational title to Nacho Elvira in a dramatic final round.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says there is “something lacking” about his side after they draw 1-1 with Burnley.

Denver Broncos are one step closer to the Superbowl after beating Buffalo Bills 33-30 with an overtime field goal.

New Stellenbosch FC head coach Gavin Hunt is boosting his new squad with experienced heads from Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns.