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FA Cup Drama

Arsenal bbc.com secured a 1-0 win over Mansfield with 16-year-olds Max Dowman and Marli Salmon making history. Eberechi Eze bbc.com came off the bench to score the winning goal, sending the Gunners through to the quarter-finals. Liverpool bbc.com cruised past Wolves 3-1 to seal their quarter-final spot, with Andrew Robertson bbc.com scoring a superb opening goal. Chelsea bbc.com head coach Liam Rosenior praised striker Joao Pedro, placing him in the same category as Erling Haaland and Harry Kane.

Premier League & European Action

Bayern Munich bbc.com hammered Borussia Mönchengladbach 4-1 to move 14 points clear at the Bundesliga summit. Real Madrid espn.com snatched a vital 2-1 win at Celta Vigo with Federico Valverde's last-gasp goal. Monaco espn.com dented PSG's title hopes with a 3-1 victory at the Parc des Princes. Napoli bbc.com hope to fend off Premier League interest for Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay.

Scottish Football

Falkirk bbc.com beat Dundee United 2-1 to reach the Scottish Cup semi-finals, with Barney Stewart continuing his impressive goalscoring form. Motherwell skysports.com suffered a 2-1 defeat at Dundee, dealing a blow to their Premiership title race push. Bologna bbc.com host Verona in Serie A, with Scotland internationals Lewis Ferguson and Kieron Bowie set to feature.

Six Nations Rugby

Italy skysports.com recorded a historic 23-18 victory over England at the Stadio Olimpico, beating them for the first time. Ireland skysports.com overcame Wales 27-17 with a bonus-point win to keep their Six Nations and Triple Crown hopes alive.

Other Sports

Russian athletes skysports.com won their first medals under their own flag at the Winter Paralympics. Rory McIlroy skysports.com withdrew from the Arnold Palmer Invitational due to a back injury. Daniel Berger skysports.com extended his lead to five shots at Bay Hill after an improved second round.

Transfer Rumors & Management

Spurs espn.com could replace manager Igor Tudor soon, with several names in the running including two former club heroes. Tottenham skysports.com manager search is down to three main candidates according to Saturday's newspapers. Scott McTominay is wanted by Napoli as they look to fend off Premier League interest.

Super League

Catalans Dragons skysports.com edged past Leigh Leopards 2-1 for a much-needed Super League win, with Toby Sexton kicking them to victory. Warrington held off York in another Super League clash.

USL Championship

The USL Championship season opened with a unique protest as Lexington SC and Louisville City FC players stood motionless for one minute to protest stalled CBA negotiations.

Formula 1

Max Verstappen skysports.com had an X-ray on his hands after a "very weird" crash in qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton skysports.com said he wants "to understand" Mercedes' advantage after his former team swept to a front-row lockout. The Australian Grand Prix features new-look cars making their racing debut with even more focus on the crucial early moments.

Boxing

Lawrence Okolie skysports.com has a three-point plan that would see him fight Daniel Dubois in a heavyweight world title unification.