Football/Soccer 3h Briefing
×VAR Controversy
VAR bbc.com has become a "monster" according to former Premier League boss Tony Pulis, who argues that people within the game should be consulted on how to fix the controversial technology that's ruining football.
Rising Stars
Teenage forward Mateus Mane bbc.com has emerged as a rare bright light in Wolves' season, with BBC Sport charting his journey from Portugal to the Premier League where he's making an impact at just 19 years old.
FA Cup Preview
Liverpool defender Andy Robertson bbc.com admitted his team "wasn't good enough" against Wolves in their recent Premier League clash, suggesting they'll need to improve significantly for Friday's FA Cup tie against the same opposition.
Wolves manager Rob Edwards bbc.com emphasized the importance of the FA Cup, calling it "a bright spark in a difficult season" as his team prepares to host Liverpool in the fifth-round matchup.
Tennis Update
Venus Williams skysports.com suffered another setback in her Tour return, losing her eighth consecutive WTA singles match at the BNP Paribas Open. The seven-time Grand Slam champion fell to Diane Parry of France in three sets.
Other Sports News
Wayne Rooney bbc.co.uk opened up about his career regrets in a new BBC Sport feature, discussing his time at Everton, England, and Arsenal while reflecting on what he wishes he'd done differently.
Luke Littler skysports.com delivered an "emphatic" Premier League Darts victory in Cardiff that could serve as the catalyst the world No 1 has been searching for to regain his top form.
Newcastle skysports.com hosts a nine-race card today with all events live on Sky Sports Racing, while the Winter Paralympics 2026 face controversy and uncomfortable questions about the event's future direction.