MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Freshly minted Brit Oliver Crawford was left as as the only UK player to make it into the final qualifying stage of the Australian Open after making the switch.

Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Friday's meetings at Huntingdon, Wolverhampton, Wincanton, and Sedgefield.

Chelsea striker David Fofana is expected to finalise a move to Burnley this weekend after he was recalled from his loan at Union Berlin.

It could prove to be an evenly-matched encounter in Group C

Manchester City can move within two points of leaders Liverpool with a win against Newcastle at St James Park on Saturday evening.

WONDERS OF THE PYRAMID - LEWIS STEELE: The new year started on a high for Danny and Nicky Cowley, with the affable duo being given the Colchester United job.

LEWIS STEELE: Of the many weapons Liverpool possess in their fight on four fronts, Jurgen Klopp's use of his deep and multi-talented squad is one of the most lethal.

LEWIS STEELE: If Gareth Southgate was as sensible as many suggest he is, Curtis Jones will be on the plane to the European Championships in the summer. 

Chelsea's spending since Todd Boehly completed his takeover in May 2022 has eclipsed £1billion. Mail Sport reported that they are reaching for the chequebook again, with Victor Osimhen a target,

Barcelona finally won a game by more than a one-goal margin, for the first time since September, and so reached Sunday's Spanish Super Cup final where they will face Real Madrid.

Ireland's Steve Lennon and the Netherlands' Martijn Dragt became the first players to win PDC Tour Cards at the 2024 Qualifying Schools in Milton Keynes on Thursday.

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