
Sports

Italy will be ready for physical Northern Ireland, says manager Gattuso
The Azzurri hope to return to the World Cup after missing Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022 due to playoff losses.
Football

Inter and Milan in early Scudetto clash as Napoli attempt to bounce back

Arsenal brace for Spurs clash without Gabriel, Man City in pursuit
Unstoppable Haaland is on the cusp of history with club and country.
Fernandinho said he has achieved all he wanted in football and will now focus on enjoying time with his family.
MLS season opener on Feb 21 features 13 games, including Inter Miami versus LAFC at the Memorial Coliseum.
The youth and sports minister says the move ensures public funds are fully accountable.
Badminton

Wei Chong-Kai Wun storm into Australian Open quarter-finals

Sze Fei-Izzuddin advance to Australian Open quarter-finals
They will play Taiwan’s Liu Kuang Heng-Jheng Yu Chieh in the second round.
Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani led the charge, sweeping aside Taiwan’s He Zhi Wei-Huang Jui Hsuan in just 24 minutes.
The former All England champion reflects on injuries, recovery, and discovering new passions off the court.
Soft shots and simple drills lift spirits as BWF takes a gentle, senior-friendly programme to a Kajang eldercare facility.
Motorsports

CrowdStrike founder Kurtz buys into Mercedes F1 team

Piastri ready to forget struggles and enjoy Vegas GP
Lewis Hamilton’s 2008 title is central to the trial, with Felipe Massa insisting he was the championship’s rightful winner.
Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton say they both share a strong working relationship, dismissing the Ferrari chairman’s comment as merely his wish for the team to win.
A remarkable turnaround has put the Briton 24 points ahead of teammate Oscar Piastri in the drivers’ standings.
Team principal Graeme Lowdon said they will prioritise execution and development over immediate headline results.
Tennis

ITF defends Davis Cup format amid push for full return to tradition

‘Heartbroken’ Alcaraz drops out of Davis Cup with swollen hamstring
Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz, ranked three and six in the world respectively, begin their 2026 season in Perth at the fourth edition of the tournament from 2-11 Jan, ahead of the Australian Open later in the month.
Jannik Sinner ended a turbulent season in the best possible fashion after seeing off Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets, 7-6 (7/4), 7-5.
World number one Carlos Alcaraz eased to a 6-2, 6-4 win over Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime at the ATP Finals to set up a title decider with defending champion Jannik Sinner.
Jannik Sinner has yet to drop a service game en route to the final and will attempt to defend his title on Sunday against either top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz or Felix Auger-Aliassime.


















