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Mike Tirico prepares to front Olympics, Super Bowl LX and new Sunday Night Basketball

Nbc reports Mike Tirico is preparing for a packed February that will include the February 1 launch of Sunday Night Basketball, Super Bowl LX on February 8, and a two-week run as the prime-time host for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympic Games from February 6–22, alongside coverage of the

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Senegal and Egypt meet in AFCON 2026 semi-final in Tangier

Senegal face Egypt in the first semi-final of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations in Tangier, with kick-off scheduled for 5pm GMT. Team news lists Senegal in a 4-3-3: Mendy; Diatta, Koulibaly, Niakhate, Diouf; G Gueye, P Gueye, Diarra; Ndiaye, Jackson, Mané, with one change as Jackson replaces Diallo. Egypt

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Avalanche avoid slump, keep unbeaten home point streak entering Week 15

Cbssports reports the Colorado Avalanche shook off back-to-back regulation losses to the Tampa Bay Lightning (4-2) and Florida Panthers (2-1) by routing the Ottawa Senators 8-2, blanking the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0 and then taking a 4-3 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs after Martin Necas' goal with

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Cavaliers at 76ers: Sixers -1.5, model projects over 237.5

Cbssports reports the Cleveland Cavaliers (22-19) visit the Philadelphia 76ers (22-16) on Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, with Philadelphia listed as a 1.5-point favorite and the over/under set at 237.5 per DraftKings Sportsbook. The Cavs have alternated wins and losses

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49ers at Seahawks: Divisional round preview, odds and model projection

Cbssports reports the San Francisco 49ers visit the Seattle Seahawks Saturday in the 2026 NFC divisional round at Lumen Field in Seattle, with kickoff set for 8 p.m. ET. San Francisco advanced with a 23-19 Wild Card Weekend win at Philadelphia and enters as a 12-5, sixth-seed club that

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Arbeloa leaves Bellingham and Courtois out, names five academy players

According to Goal, Alvaro Arbeloa left Jude Bellingham and Thibaut Courtois out of his first Real Madrid squad for the Copa del Rey round of 16 tie at Albacete and, with Kylian Mbappe already ruled out through injury, has called up five academy players. Arbeloa took charge after Xabi Alonso

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Sam Coffey completes move from Portland Thorns to Manchester City

Goal reports United States Women's National Team midfielder Sam Coffey has completed a transfer from the Portland Thorns to Manchester City, signing a three-and-a-half-year contract with the Women's Super League leaders. City confirmed the signing in a press release, saying Coffey will wear the No.17

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Manchester United have no plans to sign in January, per report

Onefootball reports the English boss beat Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to the position, despite the Norwegian leading the race before the interview process, but Carrick will have to work with the squad he has inherited as the club have no plans to make new signings this winter, per journalist Mark Ogden.

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Xabi Alonso's next job: ranked from unlikely to the obvious

Onefootball reports Xabi Alonso has left Real Madrid, a departure the piece links to the club’s approach to the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia and which immediately pushed him to the top of managerial wishlists; the article notes that, "by law, all reports about Alonso must from

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Rashford future unchanged as clubs assess right-backs and other moves

Onefootball reports the decision to sack Ruben Amorim is not set to change Marcus Rashford's future. Manchester United have no plans to recall the loanee from Barcelona, with both clubs and Rashford said to be happy with the arrangement, and talkSPORT have said United do not view Rashford

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Adidas dropset 4 review: lighter training shoe adds 'runnability'

Independent.co reports that Adidas's new dropset 4 is being billed as the brand’s “most versatile functional training shoe to date,” and the reviewer was sent a pair to test a month ahead of its January launch. The tester wore the shoe to the gym for a

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Mid-30s player retrains with coach to improve at football after 15 years

Poppy Noor, who says she has played football for 15 years but remains "comically awful", hired coach Wayne Phillips to try to change her game in her mid-30s because she loves playing and wanted to improve. Phillips broke ability into physicality, technical skill, social attributes and psychology and

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Man Utd have funds but will avoid January signings under Michael Carrick

Goal reports Manchester United have the financial capacity to enter the January transfer market but are expected to hold off on new signings while interim boss Michael Carrick steadies the side. Despite reports that the club had access to funds via a revolving credit facility and were even willing to

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Miguel Delaney to host Ask Me Anything on transfers and managers on 15 January

Miguel Delaney, chief football writer, will host an Ask Me Anything Q&A on Thursday 15 January from 2pm to 3pm GMT, Independent.co reports. Delaney frames the session around recent upheaval at the top of the Premier League, saying the start of 2026 has been defined more by

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FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket guide: sales phases, prices and key dates

Goal explains how to secure FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets, covering where to buy, pricing and upcoming sales windows. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, across 16 host cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States and will feature 48 teams in 104 matches over 34

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Cross-country skiing options around Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Within an hour of Jackson, Wyo., nearly 200 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails offer an alternative to the valley’s well-known downhill and backcountry terrain, the outlet reported. Trail Creek Nordic Training Facility, about nine miles from Jackson, has 10 miles of groomed trails for classic and skate skiing

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UK free bet offers explained with current bookmaker promotions

Independent.co's experts have compiled the best free bet offers available on UK betting sites for new and existing customers, using impartial testing of odds requirements, terms and availability and maintaining a daily offers section. Free bets let you place wagers without risking your own money but almost

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John Obi Mikel likens switch to Pixel 10 to choosing Chelsea over Man Utd

John Obi Mikel told Goal he is fronting a new campaign for the Google Pixel 10 and likened his decision to switch phones to his 2006 choice to sign for Chelsea despite an earlier agreement to join Manchester United. He recalled holding a five-hour meeting with Sir Alex Ferguson and

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Spain tops World Cup 2026 power rankings after Washington draw

Goal says Spain reclaimed the top spot in its World Cup 2026 power rankings after the group-stage draw in Washington DC, with Switzerland and the United States rising in the standings while England and France fell. Fourteen more countries sealed qualification during the November international break, producing several notable stories:

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Guardiola backs City after 2-0 Carabao Cup semi win amid long VAR delay

Pep Guardiola praised Manchester City after their 2-0 win at Newcastle in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final, a victory tempered by a lengthy video assistant referee delay that disallowed what would have been Antoine Semenyo’s second goal of the game. Guardiola launched into a long critique

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Greenwood hat-trick steers Marseille into Coupe de France last 16 after 9-0 win

According to Goal, Mason Greenwood produced a clinical display as Marseille beat sixth-tier Bayeux 9-0 to reach the last 16 of the Coupe de France. The 24-year-old scored a hat-trick and registered an assist, taking his season tally to 19 goals and marking seven in his last five appearances. Greenwood

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Joao Cancelo joins Barcelona on loan from Al‑Hilal amid fitness concerns

Joao Cancelo has rejoined Barcelona on loan from Al-Hilal, according to Goal, with the move recorded on January 13 after the full-back fell out of favour in Riyadh. Al-Hilal paid Manchester City €25m for Cancelo just over 18 months ago and gave him a three-year contract reportedly worth €15m per

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Barcelona in talks with Man Utd over Marcus Rashford as they refuse £26m buy option

Barcelona have opened talks with Manchester United over Marcus Rashford's future but are unwilling to pay the £26 million buy option in his loan agreement, Goal reports. The Catalan club have contacted United to try to negotiate a lower price or agree a second loan for 2026-27 that

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West Ham players face 50% pay cuts if relegated to Championship

Goal reports that West Ham United players would have their wages halved if the club are relegated to the Championship at the end of this season. The Athletic says many contracts include a 50 percent reduction in pay on relegation, and a source has claimed those clauses are making it

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Jack McGlynn leans on rehab and a World Cup lock screen in 2026 push

According to Goal, in Fort Lauderdale at MLS Media Tour, 22‑year‑old USMNT and Houston Dynamo midfielder Jack McGlynn says a 2026 FIFA World Cup lock screen on his phone and his recovery from a significant foot injury and surgery have sharpened his mindset as he fights for a