In a thrilling day of quarter-final matches at the Brisbane International, top-seed Aryna Sabalenka advanced with relative ease, defeating Madison Keys 6-3, 6-3, while Karolina Muchova pulled off a surprising upset over Elena Rybakina, halting the latter’s impressive 13-match winning streak. Muchova’s victory marked her first win against Rybakina since 2019 and was achieved with…
January 8, 2026, 21:39 Gary Neville and Viktor Gyokeres (Photo by Jess Hornby, Matt McNulty/Getty Images) Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres faced sharp criticism following a subdued showing against Liverpool in a Premier League match. The Swedish striker, who moved to Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon over the summer, has struggled to find his form, netting just…
As the tennis season unfolds, Lorenzo Musetti is looking to shake off a title drought that has extended since 2022. Despite the notable success of Italian players such as Jannik Sinner and Matteo Berrettini in recent years, Musetti has yet to add silverware to his accolades since his last victory. He made significant strides in…
January 8th, 2026: Controversy Surfaces as Martinelli Faces Criticism Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli is under fire following an incident in which he pushed Liverpool’s Conor Bradley off the field while the defender was visibly injured. The event occurred during a match at the Emirates Stadium, with Bradley ultimately needing a stretcher to leave the pitch. Initially,…
Poland advanced to the semi-finals of the United Cup after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Australia in Sydney’s Ken Rosewall Arena. This match, which had the enthusiastic local crowd buzzing, was the final quarter-final of the mixed team event. World No. 2 Iga Swiatek showcased her formidable skills in the opening match, cruising past Australia’s…
January 8, 2026, 22:38 Mikel Arteta and Roy Keane (Photo by Julian Finney, Michael Regan/Getty Images) Roy Keane, the former Manchester United captain, expressed concern that Arsenal seemed anxious in their match against Liverpool, which may present a significant issue for manager Mikel Arteta. The Gunners missed the opportunity to extend their lead at the…
Daniil Medvedev faced unexpected resistance at the Brisbane International as he battled Polish player Kamil Majchrzak in the quarterfinals, an encounter proving to be anything but straightforward. Majchrzak, a 29-year-old competitor who entered the tournament as a wildcard, pushed Medvedev to his limits in a match that showcased both players’ determination and skill. Despite dropping…
Arteta Defends Martinelli After Controversial Incident with Bradley Arsenal’s manager Mikel Arteta expressed confidence that Gabriel Martinelli did not intend to harm Liverpool’s injured right-back Conor Bradley. Following the goalless draw between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium, Arteta addressed the incident involving Martinelli and Bradley, which stirred significant controversy among players and fans….
In the lead-up to the Australian Open, the tennis community is facing an unsettling wave of injury withdrawals from key players. Jack Draper, Holger Rune, and Arthur Fils have already stepped back from the tournament, raising concerns about the depth of competition this year. Additionally, Novak Djokovic has opted out of the ATP 250 event…
Jamie Carragher Critiques Mikel Arteta After Arsenal’s Draw with Liverpool January 8th 2026, 23:18 Jamie Carragher, a former Liverpool star, has criticized Mikel Arteta’s strategic choices following Arsenal’s disappointing 0-0 draw at home against Liverpool. This result meant Arsenal missed the opportunity to extend their lead in the Premier League over Manchester City to eight…
