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Evening StandardRuben Amorim admits Manuel Ugarte selection mistake amid Manchester United concerns
Midfielder scored an own goal during difficult night against Southampton
- Evening Standard
Man City: Pep Guardiola reveals transfer process as City close in on stunning triple deal
Man City are thought to be close to adding reinforcements to their squad
- Evening Standard
Liverpool: Diogo Jota doubtful for Brentford clash as Arne Slot reveals why Luis Diaz missed training
Mixed fortunes on the team news front as Reds look to go seven points clear of Arsenal in Premier League title battle
- Evening Standard
Arsenal player ratings vs Aston Villa: Leandro Trossard finding form but Thomas Partey sloppiness costly
Gunners were two-goals up in second-half but could not see out victory
- Associated Press
Daniil Medvedev fined $76,000 for his Australian Open outbursts
Daniil Medvedev has been fined a total of $76,000 for his camera and racket smashing outbursts during the first two rounds of the Australian Open. The fines were published Sunday by Australian Open organizers, two days after Medvedev's unexpected second-round exit. The 2021 U.S. Open champion destroyed a tiny camera hanging in the net by repeatedly smacking it with his racket during a surprisingly difficult, five-set, first-round win over Kasidit Samrej, who was ranked 418th.
- People
Brittany Mahomes Honors Patrick with '15' Coat and Red Pants at Chiefs Game 6 Days Postpartum — See Her Playoff Look!
The famous WAG, who just welcomed her third child with Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, brought her style to the sidelines six days postpartum
- AFP News
Sinner surges into Melbourne last 16 as Swiatek destroys Raducanu
Defending champion Jannik Sinner raced to victory at the Australian Open on Saturday to sweep into the last 16 as Iga Swiatek demolished Emma Raducanu.- Rampant Swiatek - In a one-sided battle of former US Open champions, Swiatek romped to a 6-1, 6-0 triumph in a statement victory over Raducanu as she pursues a first Melbourne crown.
- People
Taylor Swift Steps Out for N.Y.C. Dinner Date with Mom Andrea and Dad Scott Ahead of Boyfriend Travis Kelce’s NFL Playoff Game
The trio were also joined by the singer's longtime friend Ashley Avignone
- Associated Press
Arsenal slips up in Premier League title race after Nunez rescues win for Liverpool
Arsenal slipped up in the Premier League title race on Saturday, squandering a two-goal lead to draw with Aston Villa after Liverpool beat Brentford thanks to a stoppage-time double from Darwin Nunez. Liverpool's 2-0 win could hardly have been clinched any later, with Nunez — the oft-derided Uruguay striker — scoring in the first and third minutes of added-on time to ensure the leaders avoided a third straight draw. Playing a couple of hours later and looking to restore the four-point gap, second-placed Arsenal took a 2-0 lead through goals by Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz but ended up drawing 2-2.
- Evening Standard
Arsenal target Sverre Nypan transfer coup to go alongside Martin Zubimendi deal
Gunners hoping to beat number of top rivals to signing of one of Europe’s brightest prospects
- Evening Standard
Tottenham XI vs Everton: Solanke injury latest, predicted lineup, confirmed team news for Premier League today
Spurs sweating over yet another injury as nightmare luck continues
- The Guardian
Eddie Howe urges Newcastle fans to dream of title amid winning run
Eddie Howe has refused to discount Alan Shearer’s suggestion that Newcastle have entered the title race after nine straight wins
- Evening Standard
Arne Slot praises Liverpool star who helped spark Darwin Nunez heroics: 'Don't forget him'
Uruguayan striker would not have struck his dramatic stoppage-time brace were it not for the impact of a fellow substitute
- The Telegraph
Emma Raducanu suffers joint-heaviest defeat of her career at Australian Open
Emma Raducanu insisted that she is still improving despite suffering a chastening 6-1, 6-0 towelling at the hands of world No2 Iga Swiatek.
- Associated Press
Napoli underlines Serie A title chance with comeback victory over Atalanta
Napoli underlined its Serie A title chances by fighting back for a crucial win over one of its main rivals on Saturday. Antonio Conte’s side won 3-2 at Atalanta, which hadn’t lost since September, and moved six points clear of second-placed Inter Milan. Atalanta remained third and fell seven points behind Napoli.
- The Guardian
Emma Raducanu stays positive but has ‘no excuses’ after Australian Open rout
Emma Raducanu, beaten 6-1, 6-0 by Iga Swiatek in the Australian Open third round, said: ‘Given the preparation I had, I have to be grateful’
- AFP News
India cricketers to curb family time on tour after Australia defeat
India's cricket board has capped the amount of time players can spend with their families on tour after a string of Test defeats including a 3-1 drubbing in Australia this month."The cricket board needs to stop acting like admirers and put their foot down," retired Indian batting great Sunil Gavaskar told news channel India Today earlier this month after the Australia tour.
- AFP News
Fired-up Djokovic sends Melbourne warning, Osaka bows out injured
A "very hot-headed" Novak Djokovic produced a vintage display to join Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open last 16 on Friday, but Naomi Osaka's bid for a third Melbourne crown is over with injury.Djokovic, who is chasing a record-extending 11th Melbourne title and historic 25th Grand Slam crown, is on a collision course with Alcaraz in the quarter-finals.
- The Guardian
Histrionic Tyrrell Hatton has no regrets after Desert Classic smash and grab
Englishman is one shot behind leader Daniel Hillier in Dubai but will face a fine after two whacks with his club to a plastic tee marker left a hole on the course
- People
Taylor Swift Joyfully Hugs Caitlin Clark After Travis Kelce Scores Huge Touchdown in Chiefs Playoff Game
The Swiftie and the superstar sat side-by-side at the divisional playoff game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Jan. 18