Naomi Osaka poses with her trophy after winning the Australian Open on January 26, 2019
The best moments from the penultimate day at the Australian Open
The highlights from Saturday's action at Melbourne Park.
Jan 26, 13:16
Alexis Sanchez in action for Manchester United on January 25, 2019
Nemanja Matic hails Alex Sanchez's character after goalscoring return to Arsenal
Sanchez opened the scoring after United won for an eighth straight time under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Jan 26, 13:00
Birmingham City manager Gianfranco Zola during the game against Newcastle United on March 18, 2017
Zola wary of Wednesday threat as Chelsea chase more cup cheer
The Italian remembers how tough life could be against Championship opposition during his time at Birmingham boss.
Jan 26, 13:00
Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovac pictured on January 18, 2019
Kovac: Bayern Munich won't underestimate Stuttgart
Bayern host Die Roten at the Allianz Arena on Sunday.
Jan 26, 12:50
A calm and composed Neil Lennon in charge of Hibs in April 2018
Hibernian boss Neil Lennon to miss St Mirren game - reports
It is claimed the manager has been suspended following an exchange with Hibs' chief executive.
Jan 26, 12:37
Emiliano Sala in action for Nantes in late 2017
Agent McKay arranged Sala flight but did not select plane or pilot
McKay has released text messages with Sala discussing travel arrangements.
Jan 26, 12:32
Martin Caceres in action for Uruguay in November 2018
Martin Caceres closing in on Juventus return
Caceres has already had two spells as a Juve player.
Jan 26, 12:13
Josh Maja celebrates scoring for Sunderland on January 17, 2018
Sunderland hot-shot Maja joins Bordeaux
The academy graduate has scored 15 league goals this season.
Jan 26, 11:33
Naomi Osaka poses with her trophy after winning the Australian Open on January 26, 2019
Australian glory for Osaka as she overcomes mid-match wobble in Melbourne
Osaka missed three match points at 5-3 in the second set before recovering to win 7-6 (2) 5-7 6-4.
Jan 26, 11:25
Rangers midfielder Ryan Jack celebrates scoring their first goal against Celtic on December 29, 2018.
Jack admits Rangers must find consistency
Only once this season have Steven Gerrard's side won three games in a row.
Jan 26, 10:44
Chris Mepham in action for Brentford on August 22, 2018
Mepham considered gardening switch before resurrecting football career
The new £12million Bournemouth centre-back was released by Chelsea at the age of 14.
Jan 26, 10:00
An excitable Fernando Llorente in action for Spurs on July 25, 2018
Llorente set to start again for Spurs at Palace
The 33-year-old Spaniard has never started three games in a row in his previous 18 months at Tottenham.
Jan 26, 09:00
Rafael Nadal in action at the Australian Open on January 22, 2019
Nadal counting on new approach to avenge 2012 loss to Djokovic
Nadal has not lost his serve since the first round and is yet to drop a set.
Jan 26, 06:44
Rafael Nadal celebrates during the Australian Open semi-final win over Stefano Tsitsipas on January 24, 2019
Tennis great Roy Emerson fears for record ahead of Djokovic v Nadal final
Djokovic, Emerson and Roger Federer share the current record with six titles each.
Jan 26, 06:00
Alexis Sanchez in action for Manchester United on January 25, 2019
Solskjaer: Sanchez can only get better
Laurent Koscielny suffered a suspected fractured jaw as Arsenal exited the FA Cup to United.
Jan 25, 23:12
Kasey Palmer in action for Bristol City on January 25, 2019
Johnson full of praise for on-loan Palmer
The midfielder has made an instant impact since joining on loan.
Jan 25, 23:01
Mario Balotelli makes his Marseille debut on January 25, 2019
Lille beat Marseille after firecracker leads to lengthy second-half delay
Mario Balotelli scored on his Marseille debut but it was only a consolation for his side as Nicolas Pepe struck twice for the visitors.
Jan 25, 22:51
Jos Buttler in action for England on January 23, 2019
Jos Buttler acknowledges selection error as England suffer 'reality check'
Jason Holder and Shane Dowrich piled on 295 for West Indies.
Jan 25, 22:49
Bruno warms up for Brighton on November 24, 2018
Brighton captain Bruno aims to emulate Sir Stanley Matthews
Matthews was 38 when Blackpool lifted the FA Cup at Wembley in 1953.
Jan 25, 22:30
Ben Gibson in action for Burnley in the Europa League on August 21, 2018
Burnley defender Gibson hopes to repay club after injury nightmare
The 26-year-old has undergone two hernia operations.
Jan 25, 22:30
Millwall manager Neil Harris pictured on December 2, 2018
Millwall boss Harris relishing taking on Everton at 'hostile' Den
Harris believes the intimidating nature of the Den can make life difficult for Everton.
Jan 25, 22:30
Sam Hutchinson in action for Sheffield Wednesday on December 29, 2018
Hutchinson relives his darkest days ahead of Chelsea return
The former Chelsea trainee suffered with severe injuries early in his career.
Jan 25, 22:30
Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino pictured on January 20, 2019
Pochettino defends Spurs' progress and maintains success will come
Spurs were beaten by Chelsea on Thursday.
Jan 25, 22:30
Sam Ricketts in action for Wolves inn August 2014
Ricketts ready for Wolves reunion having experienced memorable success
Ricketts made 51 appearances for Wolves during a two-year spell at Molineux.
Jan 25, 22:30
Frenkie de Jong during an Ajax training session on September 18, 2018
Guardiola refuses to pay over the odds despite competition for players
Frenkie De Jong, Alexis Sanchez, Fred and Jorginho all opted against joining Manchester City.
Jan 25, 22:30
Niclas Eliasson celebrates scoring for Bristol City on January 25, 2019
Niclas Eliasson sends Bristol City into the next round
Bolton had gone in front in the all-Championship clash.
Jan 25, 22:07
Alexis Sanchez in action for Manchester United on January 25, 2019
Arsenal v Manchester United - Alexis Sanchez in focus
The Chilean scored on his return to the Emirates Stadium.
Jan 25, 22:03
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in charge of Manchester United on January 25, 2019
Solskjaer makes it eight in a row as United boss
There is no stopping the Red Devils.
Jan 25, 22:02
Jamie George during an England training session on November 23, 2018
Jamie George insists England have learnt from Six Nations disaster
Three wins in the autumn helped reverse a losing run.
Jan 25, 22:00
Marko Grujic in action for Hertha Berlin on September 15, 2018
Hertha held at home by Schalke
The Berlin outfit have won just one of their last five Bundesliga matches and Schalke have lost only one of their last five.
Jan 25, 21:42
Jason Holder in action for West Indies on January 25, 2019
Analysis: Brilliant Jason Holder bullies England to the brink in Bridgetown
Tourists are up against it with two days left.
Jan 25, 21:35
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
NAC Breda off the bottom after 1-1 draw
They are two points from safety while Den Haag remain in mid-table.
Jan 25, 21:06
Monaco coach Thierry Henry reacts on January 16, 2019
Monaco replace Thierry Henry with Leonardo Jardim
Henry only took charge of the principality club in October.
Jan 25, 21:05
Marko Arnautovic in action for West Ham United on January 12, 2019
Arnautovic commits to West Ham after China speculation
The forward said the offer to move was a "tempting one" but he now wants to "put a stop" to the speculation.
Jan 25, 20:13
Jason Holder in action for West Indies on January 25, 2019
Jason Holder and Shane Dowrich terrorise England
The tourists have it all to do to even secure a draw in Barbados.
Jan 25, 20:08
Jason Holder in action for West Indies on January 25, 2019
Holder and Dowrich pummel England as West Indies stretch lead beyond 550
The two home batsmen have put on an unbroken 229-run stand for the seventh wicket.
Jan 25, 19:03
Emiliano Sala in action for Nantes in late 2017
Cardiff chief calls for Sala search to resume
Argentinian striker had recently left French club Nantes to join Cardiff before tragedy struck.
Jan 25, 18:05
A calm and composed Neil Lennon in charge of Hibs in April 2018
Porteous absence leaves Hibs short of numbers
Teenager suffered a recurrence of a knee injury against Motherwell in midweek.
Jan 25, 17:54
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Hodson and Kellerman missing for St Mirren
Duo both suffered injuries at Celtic in midweek.
Jan 25, 17:44
Ciaron Brown in action for Cardiff City in pre-season ion July 2018
Fighter Brown ready to stake his claim at Livingston
Former non-league player has joined the Scottish Premiership side from Cardiff.
Jan 25, 17:22
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