‘I really want to win this tournament’: Is this the year Carlos Alcaraz conquers the Australian Open? Since 2022, Carlos Alcaraz has taken the tennis world by storm. That is, everywhere except Australia. But this year, that could change.

The VAR Review: Chelsea rage as referee rejects Brooks red card AFC Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks looked set to be shown a red card when the referee was sent to the pitchside monitor to review possible violent conduct on Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella.

Grealish’s Manchester City career is at a crossroads Man City are clearly on the verge of a major squad rebuild. Where does Jack Grealish fit in?

Source: Barça convince Araújo to stay after talks Ronald Araújo has been convinced to stay at Barcelona after a meeting with sporting director Deco on Tuesday, a source has confirmed to ESPN.

Chelsea recall Chalobah to dampen Guéhi links Chelsea have recalled centre-back Trevoh Chalobah from his loan at Crystal Palace as they look to bolster their defensive options for the second half of the season.

Source: Charlotte in talks to sign ex-PL star Zaha Former Premier League star Wilfried Zaha is in talks to join MLS franchise Charlotte FC, sources have confirmed to ESPN.

Source: Ancelotti holds talks with Madrid CEO Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti on Wednesday met with club CEO José Ángel Sanchez to discuss the state of the team following their 5-2 Supercopa loss to Barcelona this past weekend, a source told ESPN.

Amorim: Saints to teach me more than Arsenal Ruben Amorim said he will learn more about his players when they face Southampton than during the performances against Liverpool and Arsenal.

Ex-England boss Eriksson died heavily in debt Swedish football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, the first foreigner to lead the England national team, died with debts of over £3.8 million ($4.64 million) following years of financial mismanagement.

Is transfer spending finally normal? Why a $100M player might be a thing of the past Finances are stretched and clubs watch every penny now. Deflation is hitting the transfer market and it’s why you won’t see a massive deal anytime soon.

Transfer rumors, news: Vlahovi tops Arsenal striker targets over Sesko Arsenal believe they can sign Juventus’ Dušan Vlahovi. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Boxing guide for a new year: Five fighters to watch in 2025 Mike Coppinger looks at the boxers who can make an impact in 2025, including Ryan Garcia and Errol Spence Jr.

Waiver wire pickups: Donte DiVincenzo, Jaime Jaquez Jr. rise up The fantasy basketball waiver wire always has players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.

Slot ‘couldn’t ask for more’ vs. contenders Forest Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has said he “couldn’t have asked for more” from his side against title contenders Nottingham Forest.

Gauff, unbeaten in 2025, into Aussie third round Coco Gauff stretched her unbeaten start to 2025 to seven matches and 14 sets by moving into the third round at the Australian Open on Wednesday.

Klopp: I’ll throw party if City have titles stripped Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has said he would throw a party on the island of Mallorca should the Premier League strip Man City of their titles due to breaches of financial regulations.

Bracketology: Could the No. 1 seeds already be locked up by mid-January? UCLA, South Carolina, Notre Dame and USC have solidified their grip on the top line.

Power Rankings: Could undefeated Ohio State make a late surge? Ohio State remains undefeated as we hit the midseason point, but can its successes continue later in the season?

Osaka rallies for statement win vs. No. 20 Muchova Naomi Osaka defeated No. 20 Karolina Muchova 1-6, 6-1, 6-3 on Wednesday to reach the third round of a major for the first time since the 2022 Australian Open.

TCU ‘Underfrog’ walk-on awarded full scholarship Ella Hamlin, one of the TCU students who joined the women’s basketball team in January 2024 to save its season, earned a full scholarship Tuesday.