Liverpool’s Daniel Sturridge will miss their fourth round League Cup clash with Bournemouth tonight. He has a knee injury. Crystal Palace have striker Dwight Gayle back from a ban for their trip to Manchester City. Southampton host manager-less Aston Villa, but the Saints will be without striker Sadio Mane who was sent off at the weekend. And Middlesbrough winger Stuart Downing should be fit for their trip to Manchester United after recovery from rib injury.
Alexandrova sets up semi-finals clash with Baptiste at Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open
World no 11 Ekaterina Alexandrova will take on world no 56 Hailey Baptiste at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open semi-finals on Friday after ending Alexandra Eala’s run in straight sets.
France defeats Ireland with strong performance in Six Nations opener
France has launched the defence of their Six Nations title in emphatic fashion, sweeping Ireland aside 36-14 at the Stade de France on Thursday.
North Korea holds national winter games as it sits out Winter Olympics
North Korea has opened its national winter games, state media reported, as athletes from the reclusive state sit out the Milan Cortina Winter Olympicsafter failing to secure qualification spots.
Ruthless Man City thump Newcastle to reach League Cup final
Omar Marmoush scored twice as Manchester City set up a League Cup final date with Arsenal after a comprehensive 3-1 second-leg victory over visiting Newcastle United secured a 5-1 aggregate win in their semi-final on Wednesday.
Ethara named F1 promoter of the year
Ethara, the promoter of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, has been named Promoter of the Year at the annual F1 Promoter Awards in London.
