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Jai Opetaia is set to make his Zuffa Boxing debut in less than four weeks’ time, but the IBF cruiserweight world champion does not know whether his title will be on the line.
Opetaia continues to campaign for cruiserweight title unifications after frustration at being unable to secure a showdown with unified WBA and WBO titleholder, Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez.
However, to the confusion of many fans, the Aussie southpaw has recently opted to sign with Dana White’s new outfit, Zuffa Boxing – an organisation that does not recognise any of the four traditional major world titles and instead has their own belts.
Still, Opetaia remains as IBF world champion, but when his first fight under the Zuffa Boxing banner, against Brandon Glanton, was announced yesterday, there was no mention of the IBF title on the official fight poster.
In an interview with Sporting News Australia, Opetaia has now admitted that he is ‘not sure’ whether his IBF world title will be up for grabs against Glanton – who is ranked number 15 – but stated that he will defend it in the fight that follows if not against the Atlanta-born challenger.
“There is a lot of things that are happening behind the scenes and I am a proud fighter that won the IBF fair and square, and I am happy to hold that belt.
“Whether we defend it [against Glanton] or not, I am not sure, but I will be defending it. Whether it’s in this one or the next one.
“It is my mission to become undisputed, so I don’t become undisputed without the IBF as well.
“[There is no danger of me being stripped] that I know of. I don’t think there is any danger.”
Journalist Dan Rafael has said confidently that the IBF belt will be on the line, but fans await confirmation from the sanctioning body.
Opetaia-Glanton will be the headline attraction of ‘Zuffa Boxing 04’ on Sunday, March 8, in Las Vegas, with both the inaugural Zuffa Boxing cruiserweight title and the Ring Magazine title at stake.
The NFL has released its list of players invited to the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.
A total of 319 prospects have been invited to attend this year’s event, which will take place in Indianapolis from February 23 through March 2.
Among them are 43 former players from schools in the West. Oregon accounts for nine of them, followed by USC with seven. Utah and Washington each have five, and Arizona State has four. No other program has more than three.
You’ll find a breakdown by school below the list of players.
The event will take place at Lucas Oil Stadium. Top college prospects are invited to perform on-field drills, participate in medical exams, and meet with NFL coaches and executives. Fans can attend the free Combine Experience from February 26 to March 1, 2026.
You can view historical results for the 40-yard dash, vertical jump, and bench press for players from college programs in the West at these links.
With increasing interest in the NFL Draft, the scouting combine has grown in scope and significance, allowing personnel directors to evaluate upcoming prospects in a standardized setting.
Player performances during the combine can affect their draft status and initial salary.
The draft has popularized the term “workout warrior,” whereby an average or subpar athlete’s “draft stock” is increased based on superior measurable qualities such as size, speed, and strength.
In addition to the 40-yard dash, bench press, and vertical jump, the tests also include a broad jump, 20-yard shuttle, 3-cone drill, 60-yard shuttle, and position-specific drills.
Before the drills, players go through interviews, physical measurements, injury evaluations, drug screening, and the Cybex test. (The Wonderlic test has been discontinued.)
Breakdown of Invitees by Position from Programs in the West
RUNNING BACKS
Jonah Coleman, Washington
Noah Whittington, Oregon
WIDE RECEIVERS
Malik Benson, Oregon
Denzel Boston, Washington
Ja’Kobi Lane, USC
Makai Lemon, USC
Chase Roberts, BYU
Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State
TIGHT ENDS
Dallen Bentley, Utah
John Michael Gyllenborg, Wyoming
Lake McRee, USC
Sam Roush, Stanford
Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon
OFFENSIVE LINEMEN
Kage Casey, Boise State
Garrett DiGiorgio, UCLA
Spencer Fano, Utah
Alex Harkey, Oregon
Max Iheanachor, Arizona State
Caleb Lomu, Utah
Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon
Carver Willis, Washington
Isaiah World, Oregon
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN
Logan Fano, Utah
Anthony Lucas, USC
Gary Smith III, UCLA
LINEBACKERS
Lander Barton, Utah
Bryce Boettcher, Oregon
Keyshaun Elliott, Arizona State
Eric Gentry, USC
Jack Kelly, BYU
DEFENSIVE BACKS
Keith Abney II, Arizona State
Jadon Canady, Oregon
Tacario Davis, Washington
Bishop Fitzgerald, USC
Chris Johnson, San Diego State
Dalton Johnson, Arizona
Hezekiah Masses, Cal
Ephesians Prysock, Washington
Kamari Ramsey, USC
Genesis Smith, Arizona
Treydan Stukes, Arizona
Dillon Thieneman, Oregon
Collin Wright, Stanford
Breakdown of Invitees by Programs from the West
9—Oregon
7—USC
5—Utah
5—Washington
4—ASU
3—Arizona
2—BYU
2—Stanford
2—UCLA
1—Boise State
1—Cal
1—San Diego State
1—Wyoming
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T20 World Cup: Motie magic sinks England in Mumbai after Sherfane Rutherford’s 76 | Cricket News
West Indies’ players celebrate after winning an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between England and West Indies, at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai, Maharashtra. (PTI Photo)
NEW DELHI: Left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie broke through England’s middle order as the West Indies secured a 30-run win in their T20 World Cup match in Mumbai on Wednesday.West Indies posted 196 for 6, built around Sherfane Rutherford’s unbeaten 76, with support from Jason Holder in the final overs.England were bowled out for 166 in 19 overs in reply. They began the chase quickly, but Motie, who mixes left-arm orthodox and wrist spin, dismissed Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell and captain Harry Brook in a spell of 3 for 33.England slipped from 85 for 2 in the eighth over to 131 for 5 in the 14th when Brook was out for 17. Sam Curran tried to keep the chase alive with 43 not out from 30 balls but ran out of partners.The result gave West Indies their second win in two matches and moved them to the top of Group C in the race for the Super Eights.England started strongly as Phil Salt took 24 runs from Jason Holder’s first over, hitting two sixes and three fours to move the score to 31 without loss after two overs. Salt made 30 before being caught by Rutherford off Romario Shepherd in the fourth over.England reached 67 for 1 at the end of the powerplay, with Jos Buttler on 15 and Bethell on 20. Buttler hit a six off Roston Chase but was caught in the deep by Rovman Powell for 21.Banton was out for 2 for the second match in a row, and when Bethell fell for 33, both to Motie, England were 90 for 4. Motie then dismissed Brook, caught and bowled for 17, leaving England 131 for 5 after 14 overs.Earlier, Rutherford and Holder added 61 runs for the sixth wicket in 32 balls. Rutherford struck seven sixes and two fours, while Holder made 33 with four sixes and a four.Rashid was England’s most effective bowler with figures of 2 for 16 from four overs.
When NHL players first went to compete in the Olympics back in 1998, it was memorable by Canadians for the wrong reasons. After a perfect preliminary round, a devastating shootout loss to Czech Republic — with Dominik Hasek at his best — ended Canada’s gold medal hopes with the visual of Wayne Gretzky left uninvolved on the bench.
From then on, however, the Canadian team has more or less been the one to beat at the Olympics.
In 2002, Canada won its gold medal with a 5-2 victory in the final against USA where Mario Lemieux and Joe Sakic had big Olympic moments. The 2006 event was forgettable for the Canadians, who struggled through the preliminary round before being shut out by Russia in the semis.
They returned to Vancouver in 2010 and, after a 1-1-1 preliminary round effort, launched from the extra game in the quarterfinal into a gold-medal game for the ages.
And in 2014 — the last with NHL involvement — the Canadians were utterly dominant. In six games total, Canada allowed just three goals against and shutout Team USA and Team Sweden in the semifinal and final to come away with gold. It was the first time a country had successfully defended its Olympic gold since the Soviet Union in 1988.
After a 12-year absence of NHL players, the best-on-best event is back at the Olympics, a moment players and fans alike have been waiting too long for. Canada returns as the favourite again, but only two players are back from the 2014 team.
What can we expect this time?
Ahead of Canada’s 2026 Olympic opener against Czechia Thursday (10:40 am ET), here are five storylines to keep in mind.
When Sidney Crosby was an NHL rookie in 2006, he didn’t make the cut for Team Canada’s Olympic entry. When he made his first Olympic roster in 2010, he was 22 years old.
Drew Doughty made the Olympic team in 2010 at 20 years of age in his second NHL season. He started as an extra man and ended the tournament on the ice in OT when Crosby scored the goal medal-winner.
This year, Macklin Celebrini became the youngest NHLer to ever be named to Canada’s men’s Olympic hockey team and he is the youngest player across this year’s entire men’s tournament. The 19-year-old is in his second NHL season and arrived at the break fourth in league scoring with 81 points in 55 games.
And, to start at least, he’s being put in a great position to succeed. In the pre-tournament practices, Celebrini has been lining up next to Connor McDavid, and opposite Tom Wilson, on Canada’s top line.
In the past, Canada has often been shy to include its youngest players, leaning more towards the established veterans. There was lots of discussion about including rookie defenceman Matthew Schaefer on the 2026 Canadian team, but in the end the team went with players who have more experience and competed at last year’s 4 Nations when Schaefer was in the OHL.
That makes Celebrini’s selection all the more notable. He’s a special talent and now he’s being put on the biggest stage. How will he respond and will he be able to hang next to McDavid from beginning to end?
What does the old guard still have to offer?
At the other end of the age spectrum, we have Crosby (38) and Doughty (36) as the only returning players from the 2014 Olympic team, the last that included NHL players. Brad Marchand (35) has played for Canada at the World Championship, he was the team’s leading goal scorer at the World Cup a decade ago and made last year’s 4 Nations team. Mark Stone (33), has twice been a major offensive contributor for Canada at the World Championship, and was also part of the 4 Nations team a year ago.
All four of these players have had big tournaments wearing the maple leaf in the past, but now they represent the four oldest skaters on the 2026 Olympic team. Can they keep pace with their younger teammates? Do they have the speed to make a difference later on in the tournament when the games get tougher? The seasons each have had in the NHL so far suggest they have plenty left to offer.
Crosby is leading the Penguins in a resurgent year as they push back to the playoffs. Stone has been Vegas’ second-highest scorer and the key player on their power play despite missing 16 games. Marchand is second in scoring on an injury-riddled Panthers lineup and just had another monster playoff run last spring. Doughty leads all Kings in average ice time, but won’t have to carry such a heavy load at the Olympics.
In all likelihood, this will be the last Olympic Games for each of these players. What can they deliver?
Will Connor McDavid have a generational Golden moment?
Crosby’s 2010 gold medal-winner was a moment that resonates with an entire generation the same way Paul Henderson’s 1972 Summit Series clincher did. You remember where you were and you can probably recite the play-by-play call.
Canada’s 2014 win was so dominant that the air tight defence is what’s remembered most and the absence of NHLers ever since has robbed us of anyone else having that special national highlight.
At last year’s short 4 Nations event, McDavid had his moment, scoring the OT winner against Team USA off a pass from Mitch Marner in the championship game. It was his first opportunity for a “golden moment” and when Canada needed him most, this generation’s best player stepped up at the critical time.
Ah, but the 4 Nations doesn’t hold the same cache as the Olympics, when the whole world is watching. McDavid gets to his first Olympics as this season’s NHL scoring leader, closing the gap on Nathan MacKinnon by averaging nearly two points per game since Dec. 1. McDavid will be hungry to follow his finish from the 4 Nations, seeking his own national Olympic moment and gold medal.
Who will emerge as Canada’s No. 1 goalie?
There was enough concern about Canada’s choice of netminders heading into the 4 Nations last year because no one in the running was putting forth anything close to an award-winning season. What a change that was from a country used to seeing the likes of Roberto Luongo, Martin Brodeur and Patrick Roy at past best-on-best events. In the end, Jordan Binnington emerged as the No. 1 and his strong finish in the championship final still gives him momentum heading into the Olympics.
But the picture is much different this time. Only Binnington returns from the 4 Nations threesome, with Sam Montembeault and Adin Hill replaced by Logan Thompson and Darcy Kuemper. Statistically, Thompson stands out in the NHL this season, among the league leaders in save percentage and GAA. Meantime, Binnington is statistically one of the worst netminders in the NHL, ranking last among all goalies by Goals Saved Above Expected (GSAE).
And, to be fair, Thompson played well enough to be on Team Canada at the 4 Nations last year as well. His NHL numbers were better than any of the goalies Canada named to the team, but there were other concerns.
“They didn’t put him on the team last year because there was real concern he would not handle being a backup well,” Elliotte Friedman explained on an episode of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast.
This time, Thompson may have the best chance to unseat Binnington as Canada’s starter by the medal round.
“It’s a dream come true,” Thompson told NHL.com’s Tom Gulitti of joining Canada at the Olympics. “I’m going to just go there and soak it all in and do any role that they want me to be. Whether that’s practice goalie, backup, handing out the water bottles, I’m just going to be happy to be there and I’m going to do whatever I can to the best that I can.”
Binnington will still be a factor, at least early on. Will he lose the job? Will Thompson, or Kuemper, take it from him? Will any of them quell Canadian fears that goaltending could be the country’s undoing?
How will Tom Wilson’s game translate to international competition?
It’s always difficult to fill out the final few spots on a Canadian best-on-best hockey roster, but the knock on Wilson in the past has often related to his style of play and how it might (negatively) translate to the international game, or how it might potentially cost Canada in a critical game.
Wilson plays with an edge and he toes the line between what’s legal and illegal with the ferocity in which he attacks the opponents. Wilson has been suspended six times and fined three more times in the NHL, the last coming in March 2024. His longest was a 20-game suspension (reduced after he served 16 games) for a head check in 2018.
This season, Wilson leads the Capitals in scoring and his selection to Team Canada is indicative of how he’s evolved his game in recent seasons to be more aware of when he is crossing the line.
And, now it appears the international game is also evolving to close the gap in officiating standards between how it and NHL calls games.
“Last week, one Olympic executive said that, when IIHF officials were invited to join their NHL counterparts at last summer’s orientation camp, there was special emphasis on teaching international referees not to overreact to big hits. Will it work? We’ll find out.”
However this ultimately plays out could have a massive impact on Wilson at the Olympic tournament. Can he be the physically dominating player he is with the Capitals, or will there still be a barrier between his physical skill and how international games tend to be officiated?
South African side Stellenbosch FC have been linked with Super Eagles defender Olisa Ndah after his exit from Orlando Pirates.
Ndah is currently a free agent after he and Orlando Pirates agreed to end his contract. He is now attracting interest from clubs in South Africa.
His agent has said that Stellenbosch are not in talks for a transfer yet. Instead, the club is only checking on his fitness and general condition after a long period out with injuries.
The 28-year-old centre-back struggled with injuries towards the end of his time at Orlando Pirates, which kept him out of action for much of the season.
Ndah joined Orlando Pirates from Akwa United in 2021 and was an important player in defence during his early years at the club. However, injuries and the rise of younger players reduced his role in the team.
His agent also confirmed that other clubs have started to make enquiries about him. Ndah is now working to regain full fitness as he considers his next move in his career.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s frustration with Al Nassr and the Saudi Pro League has taken center stage amid a growing dispute over the club’s transfer policy and the broader financial dynamics within the league.
The 41-year-old Portuguese superstar, who celebrated his birthday on Thursday, is increasingly upset with the lack of investment in his team during the January transfer window. Sources indicate that Ronaldo had expectations for Al Nassr to make major moves to bolster their squad, but those hopes were dashed as the club refrained from any significant signings. This led him to take drastic action: sources confirmed that he planned to boycott a second consecutive game as a protest against the lack of commitment from the Saudi Pro League’s governing body, the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), to make necessary changes in the management of his club.
Ronaldo’s Frustrations: A Lack of Investment in Al Nassr
Ronaldo’s grievances are largely centered around the lack of financial backing from the PIF, the powerful sovereign wealth fund which owns a 75% majority stake in both Al Nassr and Al Hilal, one of the league’s biggest rivals. The Portuguese forward, renowned for his competitive spirit, has openly expressed his dissatisfaction with the fact that the PIF chose to invest heavily in Al Hilal while neglecting Al Nassr, despite the club’s growing ambitions under Ronaldo’s leadership.
While Ronaldo’s current team struggled to make any substantial signings, their league competitors, Al Hilal, made a headline-grabbing acquisition by signing his former Real Madrid teammate, Karim Benzema, from Al Ittihad. This transfer sparked further discontent within Ronaldo, who was reportedly frustrated that Al Nassr did not make similar moves to strengthen their squad.
Al Nassr’s reluctance to spend big during the January transfer window contrasts sharply with Al Hilal’s ability to secure star players. Ronaldo’s agitation grew as it seemed that his club was unwilling to push forward with the financial muscle that could have made them competitive against other top teams in the region.
The Saudi Pro League’s Response: Independence of Clubs
In the wake of Ronaldo’s discontent, the Saudi Pro League issued a statement to clarify its position. The league emphasized that each club operates independently under the same set of financial guidelines, designed to maintain a sustainable and competitive environment.
A spokesperson for the league stated: “The Saudi Pro League is structured around a simple principle: Every club operates independently under the same rules… Decisions on recruitment, spending, and strategy sit with those clubs, within a financial framework designed to ensure sustainability and competitive balance.”
The league also pointed out that the PIF’s involvement in club finances was not as direct as it might seem. The PIF does not directly provide funds for player acquisitions. Instead, it oversees a central player acquisition fund that distributes money to clubs based on their size.
All of the top clubs, including Al Nassr, Al Hilal, Al Ittihad, and Al Ahli, reportedly received an equal share of the fund ahead of the 2023-24 season. Al Nassr had already spent a large portion of their player acquisition fund in the summer, bringing in high-profile names like João Félix and Kingsley Coman. These signings, along with Ronaldo’s renewed contract, left the club with limited funds for further investment in the winter transfer window.
Despite the claims of financial parity, it’s clear that the discrepancies in spending have led to growing tensions between Ronaldo and his club. Al Hilal, with a separate private investor backing their transfer activity, spent significantly to bring in Benzema, leaving Al Nassr feeling sidelined in the race for big-name signings.
Business and Competitive Dynamics
The business angle here reveals an underlying issue in the structure of the Saudi Pro League’s financial distribution. While the top clubs have received equal share from the central fund, their access to additional funds varies. Al Nassr’s inability to attract private investors like Al Hilal is part of a wider trend in the Saudi Pro League. The private investments that fueled Al Hilal’s Benzema signing, for instance, are not available to all clubs, creating an uneven playing field.
Ronaldo’s frustration highlights a crucial moment for the Saudi Pro League, which is trying to balance its ambition to become a top destination for football talent with the reality of financial sustainability. Al Nassr’s failure to match Al Hilal’s spending power has placed Ronaldo in a difficult position, feeling that his personal goals and aspirations for the club are being hindered.
While the Saudi Pro League wants to establish itself as a competitive and high-profile league, it faces challenges regarding the management of its financial resources. The failure of Al Nassr to attract additional investment, combined with their limited spending capacity, has exposed vulnerabilities in the league’s financial setup. These issues have brought Ronaldo’s dissatisfaction to the forefront, and his decision to boycott matches further highlights the deepening divide between him and the powers that be at Al Nassr and the league.
Ronaldo’s Response: The Boycott
Ronaldo’s decision to sit out Al Nassr’s previous match against Al Riyadh and potentially miss another game against Al Ittihad is seen as a direct protest against what he perceives as the lack of commitment from the PIF and Al Nassr’s management. His stance could have wider ramifications for the club’s reputation, as it would be a blow to their title hopes to have their star player sidelined for key matches.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding Ronaldo’s availability for Friday’s match, Al Nassr continued to praise their star player, posting a glowing tribute to him on social media for his birthday. The club wrote:
“The legend only grows. Your commitment, mentality, and leadership drive our dreams forward. Happy Birthday @Cristiano!”
This public show of support, however, may not be enough to calm the tensions that have been simmering between Ronaldo and the club. His decision to potentially boycott more games is a clear message that he is unhappy with the direction the club is taking, and he wants more support in the form of investments to improve the team’s chances of competing at the highest level.
Whats next for Ronaldo?
As things stand, the tension between Ronaldo and Al Nassr is far from resolved. The Saudi Pro League’s efforts to manage a balanced competition through financial parity have had unintended consequences, especially when it comes to attracting the top-tier talent that Ronaldo expects. With the title race still wide open and several teams vying for supremacy, the impact of Ronaldo’s absence and the broader financial dynamics of the league could shape the future of the competition in unexpected ways.
Ronaldo’s protest is not just about his personal frustrations but also reflects broader issues within the Saudi Pro League’s business model. His influence as one of the world’s most marketable athletes means his dissatisfaction is likely to be felt not only at Al Nassr but across the entire league. How the Saudi Pro League addresses these challenges in the coming months will likely determine whether it can continue to attract global superstars and remain competitive on the world stage.
Feb 3, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) reacts after making a three point basket in front of Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) during the first quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby will sit out his fourth consecutive game Wednesday when he misses his team’s contest versus the host Philadelphia 76ers.
Anunoby, 28, is sidelined by a toenail avulsion on his right foot, per NBA injury report.
He is averaging 16.6 points and 5.5 rebounds in 41 games (all starts) this season.
Center Mitchell Robinson is available to return to action after missing Tuesday’s 137-134 overtime loss to the Indiana Pacers due to an ankle injury and rest. Robinson, 27, is averaging 4.8 points and 8.9 rebounds in 38 games (14 starts) this season.
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Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris makes just one change to the side that lost to Arsenal, with Chemsdine Talbi making way for Nilson Angulo on the wing. Brian Brobbey leads the line once more, supported by Enzo Le Fee and Trai Hume.
Chris Wilson11 February 2026 19:09
Line-ups
Liverpool XI: Alisson; Endo, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike.
Subs: Mamardashvili, Gomez, Kerkez, Chiesa, Jones, Nyoni, Ramsay, Morrison, Ngumoha.
Chris Wilson11 February 2026 19:04
Line-ups
Sunderland XI: Roefs; Mukiele, Ballard, Alderete, Reinildo; Sadiki, Diarra; Angulo, Le Fee, Hume; Brobbey.
Subs: Ellborg, Cirkin, O’Nien, Geertruida, Rigg, Isidor, Mundle, Mayenda, Talbi.
Chris Wilson11 February 2026 19:02
Team news
The line-ups will be released in the next five minutes, so here’s a reminder of the early team news tonight…
Sunderland are without Granit Xhaka due to injury as well as January signing Jocelin Ta Bi, who is getting up to match fitness. Bertrand Traore may be available to return from a knee injury. Lutsharel Geertruida was heavily linked with a move to Liverpool in January but remained at Sunderland and could feature against the Reds.
Liverpool’s season MVP Szoboszlai will be absent after the debacle that surrounded his late red card against City, while the club’s injury problems are not likely to improve for the trip to the north east. Joe Gomez is unlikely to make a comeback, while Jeremy Frimpong is set for a few more weeks on the sidelines. Alexander Isak, Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley are out for months.
Chris Wilson11 February 2026 18:55
Virgil van Dijk demands more from Liverpool but plays down concern over league position
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk insists there is not yet any concern about becoming detached from the top of the table.
With both of their rivals playing on Tuesday the gap could be even greater before Liverpool walk out at Sunderland, who held them to a 1-1 draw at Anfield in early December and are only three points further back in ninth.
Chris Wilson11 February 2026 18:45
Match stats
Sunderland are unbeaten in all 12 of their Premier League home games this season (W7 D5). It’s the longest run by a promoted side from the start of a top-flight season since 1977/78.
Having won their first two away league games this season, Liverpool have since won just two of their last 10 on the road (D3 L5).
Chris Wilson11 February 2026 18:35
Why was Dominik Szoboszlai sent off? VAR controversy explained as Man City goal ruled out in win over Liverpool
Manchester City’s crucial 2-1 victory over Liverpool ended in bizarre scenes at Anfield as Dominik Szoboszlai was sent off for denying a goalscoring opportunity – despite City scoring a goal from that opportunity.
Szoboszlai had earlier scored a stunning free-kick to give Liverpool the lead, before Bernardo Silva poached an equaliser and Erling Haaland converted a late penalty to give City the advantage in added time.
Rayan Cherki thought he had scored a bizarre late, late third to cap a wild game, shooting from the halfway line with Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker well out of his area – only for the goal to be ruled out after a VAR review, which led to Szoboszlai being sent off instead.
Chris Wilson11 February 2026 18:27
How many games is Dominik Szoboszlai suspended for after red card against Manchester City?
Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai will be suspended for just one match after his red card against Manchester City, with the Hungarian avoiding a three-game ban due to a specific rule.
Szoboszlai was shown a straight red card in the final minutes of Liverpool’s dramatic 2-1 loss to City at Anfield on Sunday, with the Hungarian dragging back Erling Haaland when the Norwegian was running through to tap in to an empty net.
Chris Wilson11 February 2026 18:20
Calm and collected Arsenal move closer to title thanks to Viktor Gyokeres brace
And here’s how Sunderland got on at the weekend…
Martin Zubimendi fired Mikel Arteta’s side on their way with a brilliant long-range opener just three minutes before half time at the Emirates Stadium.
Gyokeres doubled the hosts’ advantage six minutes after he was introduced as a substitute on the hour mark. He then added a breakaway third for Arsenal deep into stoppage time.
Chris Wilson11 February 2026 18:10
Man City are breathing down Arsenal’s necks after frenzy and farce in rare win over Liverpool at Anfield
Here’s the report from a crazy night at Anfield last time out…
A farcical finish, but a fantastic win for Pep Guardiola. He had waited a decade to taste victory at a full Anfield. When he did, with a comeback for the ages, seemingly capped by a goal from the halfway line into an empty net, pernickety officiating injected an element of absurd with a decision that no one wanted or needed.
And yet the overall outcome was the same. As Liverpool led, it felt as though Arsenal were about to be anointed champions. “The whole team knew before the game if we lost it then the title race was probably over,” said Bernardo Silva. Instead, he helped revive it. Erling Haaland, policed well by Virgil van Dijk, enduring a frustrating afternoon, suddenly turned catalyst. A manager who had visited Anfield 10 previous times, winning only in lockdown, got the triumph that had always eluded him. “It is so difficult,” sighed Guardiola. “Anfield is Anfield: the tradition, the history, the crowd.”
Chris Wilson11 February 2026 18:00
Luke Littler is not feeling any pressure after losing his opening match in the Premier League last week.
The 19-year-old was beaten on night one in Newcastle by Gian van Veen, who gained some revenge for his heavy World Championship final defeat in January.
Things do not get much easier for Littler in Antwerp on Thursday as he faces Luke Humphries in the opening match.
The pair have embarked on a great rivalry in the last two years and faced each other nine times in last season’s tournament alone.
Littler most recently beat Humphries in the World Masters final at the start of the month, where his opponent called him “the greatest dart player to ever live”.
Littler was due to speak to the media on Wednesday afternoon but the press conference was cancelled at short notice, without reason.
However, in a short interview with Sky Sports, he said: “Every stage is different in my opinion.
“I’m not under any pressure and I don’t need to put pressure on myself.
“I know I lost to Gian on night one, but last year I lost to Michael van Gerwen as well.
“There’s still 15 weeks left, so as long as I get into the top four, that’s all that matters.”
Van Veen believes ending his Littler hoodoo last week will set him up for a successful campaign.
The Dutchman was soundly beaten in the final at Alexandra Palace in January and then went down to him in the Saudi Arabia Masters later in the month.
But he defeated Littler in his Premier League debut before going on to lose the final against Van Gerwen.
Van Veen said: “I think the most important part is to win your first game, especially playing in this for the first time.
“It’s something you don’t want to do, spend three, four weeks not winning any games, and then it starts getting to you.
“So I think that was the most important part. But also to get one over Littler.
“I said it last week as well. Luke Littler is not someone you want to lose five or six matches in a row against, because then next time he will be 2-0 up against you already.
“So you need to bite back at him a couple of times. That’s what I did last week. So I think that’s going to help my campaign for the coming weeks as well.”
Van Veen will face off against Gerwyn Price, Van Gerwen takes on Josh Rock and Jonny Clayton versus Stephen Bunting completes the quarter-final line-up.
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Kumar and others are accused of fatally assaulting Dhankar and his friends over an alleged property dispute in May 2021 | Photo: PTI
A Delhi court on Friday dismissed Olympian Sushil Kumar’s bail plea in the murder case of former junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankar at the Chhatrasal Stadium here.
Additional Sessions Judge Sushil Kumar was hearing the bail application filed by the celebrated Olympian wrestler.
Kumar and others are accused of fatally assaulting Dhankar and his friends over an alleged property dispute in May 2021.
According to the post-mortem report, Dhankar had suffered cerebral damage from the impact of a blunt object. Two of his friends were also injured in the alleged assault.
Kumar was arrested in May 2021 and a sessions court granted him a week’s interim bail for his knee surgery on July 19, 2023.
The trial court, in October 2022, framed charges against Kumar under the Indian Penal code (IPC) sections dealing with murder, criminal conspiracy, intimidation and rioting with a deadly weapon. Charges were also framed under the provisions of the Arms Act.
The trial court had noted that after being abducted and brought to the stadium, Dhankar was severely assaulted by several accused persons with baseball and hockey sticks.
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First Published: Feb 06 2026 | 6:29 PM IST
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