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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.

From shaky start to dominant finish—Keys shows why she’s a Grand Slam champion. {photo credit: WTA Instagram]

Madison Keys battles past Tereza Valentova to reach Adelaide International quarterfinals

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Madison Keys overcame early serving struggles to defeat Tereza Valentova 6-4, 6-1 and advance to the quarterfinals of the Adelaide International.

Aleksandar Nikolić Hall set to host BRAVE CF 104 in Belgrade.

Abramishvili calls out Nikolić for bantamweight title at BRAVE CF 104 in Belgrade

January 14, 2026Comments Off

Lasha Abramishvili has issued a direct challenge to BRAVE CF Bantamweight World Champion Borislav Nikolić, targeting a title fight on Serbian soil at BRAVE CF 104 on February 14 in Belgrade.

Gallagher travels to London for a medical as Atletico looks to finalize his move. [photo credit: Conor Gallagher Instagram]

Conor Gallagher set to leave Atletico Madrid for Tottenham

January 14, 2026Comments Off

Conor Gallagher is set to leave Atletico Madrid after the club allowed the English midfielder to travel to London for a medical ahead of a move to Tottenham.

Andreeva prepares to face the winner of Maya Joint vs. Ajla Tomljanovic. [photo credit: Adelaide International Instagram]

Mirra Andreeva advances to Adelaide International quarterfinals

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026Comments Off

World No. 8 Mirra Andreeva defeated Marie Bouzkova 6-3, 6-1 to reach the quarterfinals of the Adelaide International, setting up a clash with the winner of Maya Joint vs. Ajla Tomljanovic.

UPMC Events Center will host the first PFL show in Pittsburgh in nearly a decade.

PFL debuts in Pittsburgh with Eblen vs. Battle and Rosta vs. Kasanganay

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026Comments Off

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) makes its Pittsburgh debut on March 28 at the UPMC Events Center, featuring Johnny Eblen vs. Bryan Battle in the Main Event and Dalton Rosta vs. Impa Kasanganay in the Co-Main Event.

Family, festival and world-class rugby return to The Kallang. [photo credit: Singapore Rugby Union]

HSBC SVNS Singapore 2026 names Ruby Tui, Jerry Tuwai and Nathan Hirayama as ambassadors

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026Comments Off

Global rugby sevens icons Ruby Tui, Jerry Tuwai and Nathan Hirayama have been named official ambassadors for HSBC SVNS Singapore 2026, adding star power to a family-focused weekend at the National Stadium at The Kallang.

One defeat too many as Real Madrid move on from Xabi Alonso after the Super Cup final. [photo credit: Xabi Alonso Instagram]

Real Madrid sack Xabi Alonso after Super Cup final loss

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026Comments Off

Real Madrid have dismissed head coach Xabi Alonso following defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup, with Alvaro Arbeloa promoted as his replacement.