Football/Soccer 8-Hour Briefing
×International Football
Evan Ferguson will miss the Republic of Ireland's World Cup play-off after being ruled out for the rest of the season with an ankle injury. The Roma striker's absence deals a blow to Ireland's qualification hopes as they prepare for their crucial playoff matches.
Lauren James starred as England beat Iceland 2-0 at a sold-out City Ground to maintain their 100 per cent start to their qualifying campaign for the 2027 Women's World Cup. The forward's performance helped the Lionesses continue their perfect record in the tournament.
Domestic Competitions
A youthful Arsenal survived a major scare against League One Mansfield to progress through to the FA Cup quarter-finals and keep their hopes of a quadruple alive. The Gunners' young lineup had to battle hard against lower-league opposition to advance in the competition.
Scottish Football
Lewis Ferguson and Kieron Bowie are set to feature as Bologna host Verona in Serie A, with live coverage on BBC Alba. The Scottish internationals will be in action as the Italian club looks to secure valuable points in their league campaign.
Celtic face a challenge to their trophy push as Kasper Schmeichel's position comes under scrutiny, says predecessor Joe Hart. Despite the competition for his place, Hart believes the Danish keeper can still have "a huge influence" on Celtic's season.
Transfer News
Napoli hope to fend off Premier League interest for Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay, while Martin Boyle looks set to end his long Hibernian association. Additionally, Celtic face competition to secure a defender on a permanent deal as the transfer window heats up.
Managerial Changes
Tottenham Hotspur could replace manager Igor Tudor soon, with candidates already emerging for the hot seat at the North London club. Meanwhile, Barcelona eye Spurs' most promising young defender as they look to strengthen their squad for the remainder of the season.
Other Sports
Max Verstappen had an X-ray on his hands after a "very weird" crash in the first part of Qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix. The reigning Formula 1 champion's accident has raised concerns ahead of Sunday's season-opening race.