Ex-soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili becomes Georgia's president as the ruling party consolidates power
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Ex-soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili becomes Georgia's president as the ruling party consolidates power.
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The TelegraphToothless Man Utd make heavy work of beating the Rangers B-team
Harry Maguire’s own words must have been ringing in his ears after watching the Rangers substitute Cyriel Dessers take advantage of his dreadful blunder to rifle the ball hard and low into the bottom corner.
- The Telegraph
Carabao Cup final 2025: When is it, how to watch, latest news and odds
Four clubs are left in the battle to qualify for the 2024-25 Carabao Cup final, having already played the first instalments of the two-legged semi-finals. The tournament began back on Aug 13 and ultimately included all 72 EFL and 20 Premier League clubs in a knock-out format to win the 65th staging of the competition which was originally launched as the League Cup in 1960 and has been known, as well as taking the title of its sponsor, as the EFL Cup for the past nine.
- The Guardian
‘We could not control it’: Guardiola laments City’s PSG capitulation
Pep Guardiola refused to wallow after Manchester City’s latest Champions League misstep, accepting that if his club were to exit the competition it would be what they deserve
- Associated Press
Djokovic quits mid-match and walks off to boos, putting Zverev in Australian Open final vs. Sinner
Spectators booed an injured Novak Djokovic as he left the court in Rod Laver Arena after quitting one set into his Australian Open semifinal against Alexander Zverev on Friday. Dealing with what he said was a torn muscle, Djokovic lost the opening set 7-6 (5) when he put a forehand volley into the net, then began shaking his head and immediately walked over to tell Zverev the match was over. The 37-year-old Djokovic packed up his equipment and walked off toward the locker room, pausing to respond to the jeers by giving two thumbs-up.
- The Guardian
Champions League: who’s through, who’s out and who needs what in final fixtures?
We look at the state of play before Wednesday’s games with places in the last 16 and playoffs up for grabs
- KameraOne
Bungling driver accidentally takes shortcut out of parking lot
Shocking scenes outside a parking lot in Maharashtra, India, on January 12: a bungling motorist accidentally took a shortcut while trying to leave a parking complex in Pune, accidentally driving in reverse instead of forward and causing his car to plummet to the ground. Fortunately, the driver escaped injury.
- The Independent
Netflix begins 2025 with another price hike, this is how much more it will cost you
This is the first price hike since October 2023
- The Guardian
Rashford accepts he may need to stay at Manchester United for rest of season
Marcus Rashford, who has not played for Manchester United since 12 December, is intent on being available for as long as he is at the club
- The Telegraph
Chris Wood agrees new Nottingham Forest deal in key move to keep squad of dreamers together
Chris Wood is signing a new contract at Nottingham Forest in another huge boost for manager Nuno Espírito Santo.
- The Guardian
Real Madrid become first football club to generate more than €1bn in revenue
Premier League clubs made up nine of the top 20 on Deloitte’s list, with Arsenal seventh and Liverpool eighth
- People
Gracie Hunt Reveals Sweet Gift Travis Kelce Had Made for Taylor Swift's Birthday (Exclusive)
The Kansas City Chiefs owner's daughter shared with PEOPLE exclusively about tight end Travis Kelce's sweet birthday gesture for his girlfriend Taylor Swift
- Evening Standard
Lewis Hamilton explains how 'gut feeling' led to Ferrari move
The British star this week made his track debut for the sport’s most successful team
- The Guardian
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Harvey Elliott deserves a Liverpool start, Chelsea should go for the jugular at City and Mikey Moore would help Spurs
- PA Media: Video
Ange Postecoglou praises Tottenham captain Son Heung-min after win at Hoffenheim
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou hailed a captain’s display from Son Heung-min after a 3-2 win at Hoffenheim. A brace from Son in Germany fired Spurs to a much-needed victory after a run of five defeats from their previous eight matches. Postecoglou was without 14 players for the Europa League clash due to a combination of injuries and ineligibility, with Solanke one of those sidelined after he sustained a knee issue in training last Saturday.
- The Telegraph
Declan Rice ‘has got his bite back’ as Arsenal all but confirm top-eight spot
There have been some draining days in recent weeks for Arsenal, a team who are lacking consistency and struggling with injuries, but in this relatively gloomy period there is one player who has shone more brightly and regularly than the rest: Declan Rice.
- Associated Press
Jannik Sinner beats Ben Shelton to return to the Australian Open final
Defending champion Jannik Sinner overcame some third-set cramping and beat Ben Shelton 7-6 (2), 6-2, 6-2 on Friday to return to the Australian Open final as he seeks a third Grand Slam title. The No. 1-ranked Sinner, a 23-year-old from Italy, fell behind in the opening set and twice was a point from losing it when Shelton served at 6-5. “It was a very tough first set, but a very crucial one,” said Sinner, who ran his winning streak to 20 matches dating to late last season.
- AFP News
Man Utd, Spurs enjoy Europa League boost
Manchester United and Tottenham both enjoyed some much needed respite from their Premier League woes with victories in the Europa League on Thursday."Today was important to get the win because we want to get through in the Europa League, we want to go to the final," said Fernandes.
- The Guardian
Manchester United’s late winner ‘truly needed’, admits Ruben Amorim
Ruben Amorim admitted Manchester United ‘truly needed’ Bruno Fernandes’s stoppage-time winner against Rangers in the Europa League
- Yahoo Sports
Saquon Barkley's 2024 season is proof that sometimes, simpler is better
Fantasy football analyst Matt Harmon delves into Saquon Barkley's 2024 success, breaking down why it was possible to overthink what was always going to be a perfect situation.
- The Guardian
Manchester City collapse in calamitous defeat at Paris Saint-Germain
Manchester City lost 4-2 at Paris Saint-Germain having led 2-0 to leave their Champions League hopes in the balance