January, 2026
Why McLaren are more confident than rivals ahead of 2026 F1 season
Despite a total reset of Formula 1’s regulations ahead of the 2026 season, reigning champions McLaren appear to be entering the sport’s new era with more confidence than their expected main rivals.
Why finishing in top eight Euro spots means avoiding Feb fixture pile-up
Premier League clubs participating in Europe face ultra-congested fixture lists in the New Year should they fail to finish in the top eight of their respective league phases, with some facing the prospect of nine games in a 29-day period.
Three English teams on course for Champions League play-offs – could they face each other?
We’re down to the final two games of the league phase of the Champions League, so who’s heading for a knockout spot and which are teams are facing an early exit?
Carrick favourite for Man Utd caretaker role
Michael Carrick emerges as favourite for the Manchester United caretaker role with club chiefs hoping to have an appointment in place for when players return to training on Wednesday.
Are fans being turned off multi-club ownership model?
Strasbourg fans thought they had it good from being aligned with Chelsea. Then manager Liam Rosenior walked out mid-season to take charge of the Blues.
‘I’ll get goosebumps’ – Barnsley duo out to upset old club Liverpool
For Adam Phillips and Vimal Yoganathan, it could be the fulfilment of a lifelong dream when Barnsley take on Liverpool at Anfield on Monday.
‘Did that really happen?’ – Macclesfield fancy another Premier League test
Two days on from Macclesfield’s stunning FA Cup third-round win over Crystal Palace, the heroics are still sinking in for manager John Rooney.
49ers upset champions Eagles in play-offs to progress with Bills & Patriots
The San Francisco 49ers come from behind twice in the final quarter to knock out defending champions Philadelphia as a thrilling NFL play-off series continues.