The Sacramento Kings have fired coach Mike Brown after a 13-18 start to the season, AP source says
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Sacramento Kings have fired coach Mike Brown after a 13-18 start to the season, AP source says.
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The TelegraphMan Utd’s signing of Diego Leon is more significant than it might seem
There was an understandable sense of frustration among a number of Manchester United scouts on that day in August 2023 when Chelsea completed the signing of Moisés Caicedo from Brighton for a British record £115 million.
- The Telegraph
Arne Slot’s super-subs show why Liverpool could win league title from the bench
If Liverpool are to win the Premier League title then it will be their power from the bench – and with their forward options – that will drive them there.
- The Telegraph
Man Utd made David Raya look foolish – by copying Harry Kane
Manchester United’s players scored the goals in their penalty shoot-out victory over Arsenal, but the assist for each of their strikes should probably be awarded to an Englishman based more than 500 miles away from the Emirates Stadium: Harry Kane.
- The Guardian
Nottingham Forest’s rise not a surprise given transfer spend, Arne Slot suggests
Arne Slot has said Nottingham Forest’s impressive rise should not come as a complete surprise given they have spent more money than Liverpool since winning promotion to the Premier League
- The Guardian
David Moyes warns Everton players he has not returned for a relegation battle
David Moyes has challenged his Everton players to ‘show they can handle it’ as they aim to pull clear of a relegation zone
- The Telegraph
‘Don’t come again, I know your faces’: Pep Guardiola in furious confrontation with autograph hunters
Pep Guardiola delivered a scathing lecture to what appeared to be a group of serial autograph hunters who targeted him near his home, asking: “Do you want to live your life doing this?”
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Arne Slot: Anfield defeat to Nottingham Forest not the shock I thought it was
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot now views their only Premier League defeat of the season differently having seen how Nottingham Forest have defied expectations.
- Associated Press
Daniil Medvedev destroys a TV camera attached to the net during his 5-set Australian Open win
Daniil Medvedev used his racket to smash a tiny camera attached to the net at the Australian Open while he was trailing someone ranked 418th before eventually avoiding a monumental upset and winning 6-2, 4-6, 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 in the first round at Rod Laver Arena on Tuesday. The No. 5-seeded Medvedev earned the title at the 2021 U.S. Open and is a three-time runner-up at Melbourne Park, including a year ago, but was hardly playing his best in the second and third sets against Kasidit Samrej, a wild-card entry from Thailand who was making his Grand Slam debut. “I know I play better when I play more tennis,” Medvedev joked afterward.
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Teenager Fonseca in Melbourne stunner as Medvedev survives big scare
Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca stunned ninth seed Andrey Rublev in a major Australian Open shock on Tuesday as racquet-smashing 2024 finalist Daniil Medvedev narrowly avoided the same fate.Roared on by Brazilian fans decked out in yellow, Fonseca appeared totally unfazed as he set up a second-round meeting with Italy's Lorenzo Sonego.
- The Guardian
Jürgen Klopp urges Liverpool to hand Mohamed Salah new contract
The former manager hoped that the club’s talisman will extend his contract and said he will ‘have a parade’ if Manchester City’s titles go to Liverpool
- Evening Standard
Eddie Hearn reacts to Tyson Fury retirement with Anthony Joshua fight theory
Some are doubting the The Gypsy King’s announcement
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Nick Taylor wins another playoff with clutch play on the 18th in the Sony Open
Nick Taylor in a playoff is tough to beat. Getting there was hardest part for the Canadian, who delivered another highlight reel of clutch moments Sunday in the Sony Open. “I'm a bit stunned this worked out this way,” Taylor said.
- The Guardian
West Ham’s striker obsession remains unresolved after years of failure
Graham Potter must quickly get to grips with the club’s failure to sign the right centre-forward over the last 15 years
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Premier League transfer update: January 13
Football rumours: Marcus Rashford and Kyle Walker look set to move clubs as the English players explore new opportunities.
- The Telegraph
F1 2025 season: Calendar, driver lineups, sprints and testing
The 2024 Formula One season ended with Max Verstappen as the drivers’ champion for the fourth year running but that does not tell the whole story. McLaren, Ferrari and Mercedes all won multiple races with McLaren taking their first constructors’ championship in 26 years.
- The Guardian
Murillo’s imperious form shows Forest’s recruitment gamble has borne fruit
Brazilian’s self-confident, brave defending marks him as emerging candidate for one of the world’s best centre-backs
- The Guardian
Tella lights Leverkusen fire as gap to Dortmund grows bigger than ever
England-born forward’s thunderous volley shocked Sahin’s flu-racked side who face fight for Champions League place
- The Telegraph
Miguel Almiron close to leaving Newcastle amid interest from US, Brazil and Europe
Miguel Almirón is edging closer to a Newcastle United exit this month with clubs in the United States, Brazil and Europe making contact over the winger.
- The Telegraph
Forget Fergie, Nottingham Forest were first to knock Liverpool off their perch
Nottingham Forest and Liverpool fans can be forgiven for turning up to the City Ground this week wearing flares, tank tops and humming the soundtrack to Saturday Night Fever.
- The Telegraph
Briton Jacob Fearnley plays ‘best match of his life’ to beat Nick Kyrgios and Australian hecklers
Nick Kyrgios, the self-proclaimed bad boy of tennis, crashed out in the first round of the Australian Open and then said he could not see himself playing singles in Melbourne again.