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Melbourne Park hosts a loaded Australian Open women’s draw. [photo credit: Coco Gauff Instagram]

Coco Gauff could face Venus Williams in Australian Open second round

January 15, 2026Comments Off

Coco Gauff and Venus Williams may meet in the second round of the Australian Open, continuing a rivalry that began at Wimbledon in 2019.

Costly mistakes from Robert Sanchez hand Arsenal two goals, but Chelsea fight back late to keep hopes alive. [photo credit: RS1 Instagram]

Chelsea fall to Arsenal in League Cup semifinal first leg after costly goalkeeper errors

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026Comments Off

Chelsea lost 3-2 to Arsenal in the first leg of the League Cup semifinal, with mistakes from goalkeeper Robert Sanchez contributing to two Arsenal goals.

Aston Villa’s win over Tottenham ends with both clubs facing FA action. [photo credit: Morgan Rogers Instagram]

Tottenham, Aston Villa charged after FA Cup post-match clash

January 15, 2026Comments Off

The Football Association has charged Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa with misconduct following a heated confrontation after their FA Cup meeting.

B1 League action highlights B.LEAGUE’s expanding global broadcast footprint. [B.League photo]

B.LEAGUE expands international broadcasts to record 38 territories for 2025–26 season

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026Comments Off

Japan’s B.LEAGUE will reach its widest global audience yet after securing new overseas broadcast deals for the 2025–26 season.

Chris Ross shows why effort still wins playoff games. [PBA Images]

Beermen move to brink of finals after outlasting Ginebra in PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026Comments Off

San Miguel Beer moved within one win of the finals after outlasting Barangay Ginebra 115-109 to take a 3-2 lead in their PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup semifinal series.

Early-season statement: Svitolina wins in Auckland, sending a message to the WTA field. [photo credit: ASB Classic Instagram]

Svitolina wins 2026 ASB Classic

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026Comments Off

Elina Svitolina returned from a career break to claim the 2026 ASB Classic, sending a statement to the WTA field and gaining momentum ahead of the Australian Open.

Jordan Heading drives to the basket against Meralco. [PBA Images]

TNT pulls escape act against Meralco, advances to PBA PH Cup finals

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026Comments Off

TNT rallied in the final seconds to defeat Meralco 99-96 at Smart Araneta Coliseum, securing a spot in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup championship series.

Athletic overcomes 10-man challenge to secure Copa del Rey progression. [photo credit: Athletic Club Instagram]

Athletic Club survives Cultural Leonesa scare as Copa del Rey quarterfinals take shape

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026Comments Off

Athletic Club advanced to the Copa del Rey quarterfinals after a 120-minute thriller against Cultural Leonesa on Tuesday, Jan. 13, in Madrid, overcoming early deficits and a red card.

From China to Israel: Gonzalez adds firepower to Beitar Jerusalem. [photo credit: Efmamj Gonzalez Palacios Instagram]

Efmamjjasond Gonzalez joins Beitar Jerusalem on loan until season end

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026Comments Off

Israeli Premier League club Beitar Jerusalem signed Colombian striker Efmamjjasond Gonzalez on loan until the end of the season, the club announced on Tuesday, Jan. 13.