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FC Barcelona moves into the Copa del Rey quarterfinals alongside Valencia and other top teams. [photo credit: Ferran Torres Instagram]

FC Barcelona marches into Copa del Rey quarterfinals with 2-0 win

January 16, 2026Leave a comment

FC Barcelona secured a 2-0 victory over Racing Santander to advance to the Copa del Rey quarterfinals, with goals from Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal highlighting their clinical performance.

Victoria Mboko eyes a third career title after victories in Canada and Hong Kong. [photo credit: WTA Instagram]

Victoria Mboko storms into Adelaide International final with dominant win

January 16, 2026January 16, 2026Leave a comment

Victoria Mboko advanced to the Adelaide International final after a commanding 6-2, 6-1 victory over Kimberly Birrell, highlighting her rise in 2026 and setting up a possible third career title.

Drex “T-Rex” Zamboanga returns after months of injury rehabilitation.

Drex Zamboanga targets BRAVE CF comeback as injury setback fuels 2026 reset

January 16, 2026Leave a comment

Drex “T-Rex” Zamboanga is preparing for a long-awaited return as BRAVE Combat Federation offers the Filipino veteran a global stage to restart his career after injury.

The Team Lakay fighter faces unbeaten Brazilian Marcos Aurelio at ONE Fight Night 39.

Bumina-ang sets tone for 2026 return at ONE Fight Night 39

January 16, 2026January 16, 2026Leave a comment

Carlo “The Bull” Bumina-ang opens his 2026 campaign with urgency as he faces unbeaten Brazilian Marcos Aurelio at ONE Fight Night 39 in Bangkok, a bout that could redefine his path in the bantamweight division.

Serge Gnabry scored the equalizer to level the game before halftime. [photo credit: FC Bayern Instagram]

Bayern Munich come from behind to beat Cologne 3-1 in Bundesliga

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026Leave a comment

Bayern Munich recovered from an early deficit to defeat Cologne 3-1 on Wednesday, completing a record-breaking first half of the Bundesliga season.

Texas dominates inside and out to take down No. 10 Vanderbilt. [photo credit: Texas Longhorns Instagram]

Texas stuns No. 10 Vanderbilt, 80-64, for first loss of season

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026Leave a comment

Texas handed No. 10 Vanderbilt its first loss of the season, 80-64, behind 22 points from Matas Vokietaitis and 21 from Tramon Mark.

Rising star Victoria Mboko keeps climbing the rankings after defeating Keys in Adelaide. [photo credit: WTA Instagram]

Madison Keys falls to rising Canadian Victoria Mboko ahead of Australian Open

January 15, 2026Leave a comment

Madison Keys was upset by Victoria Mboko in the Adelaide International quarterfinals, less than a week before defending her Australian Open title.

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, 2026Leave a comment

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, 2026Leave a comment

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.