Football/Soccer 8-Hour Briefing
×FA Cup Drama
Chelsea avoided an upset after twice coming from behind to beat 10-man Wrexham 4-2 in extra time. The Blues' manager admitted his side was "lucky" after two crucial VAR decisions went against the Championship team, including a red card for Wrexham's Dobson. Meanwhile, Arsenal needed their big guns to come off the bench to survive a scare against Mansfield, with 16-year-olds Max Dowman and Marli Salmon making history as Eberechi Eze's late winner sent the Gunners through.
La Liga Race
Lamine Yamal once again showed his ability to decide games as Barcelona's teenage star broke the deadlock with a gorgeous strike to earn a 1-0 win at Athletic Bilbao. The victory puts Barça four points clear at the top of La Liga, with Yamal continuing to demonstrate why he's considered one of the world's most exciting young talents.
Premier League Transfer Rumors
Manchester United have set their sights on one of Bournemouth's star players as they look to strengthen their squad. Meanwhile, speculation continues about Unai Emery's future at Aston Villa, while Newcastle United need to target a new shot-stopper to bolster their goalkeeping options.
Scottish Cup Upset
Dunfermline dumped holders Aberdeen out of the Scottish Cup with a stunning 3-0 win at KDM Group East End Park. The upset result sees the holders eliminated from the competition, while Motherwell's hopes of gatecrashing the Scottish Premiership title race suffered a blow when they fell to a 2-1 defeat at Dundee.
Dortmund News
Borussia Dortmund managing director Lars Ricken confirmed Julian Brandt is to leave the club at the end of the season. The German international's departure marks another significant change for the Bundesliga side as they prepare for the summer transfer window.
Women's Football
Lucy Bronze made her 145th senior appearance for England on Saturday, with few performances being better than her showing. In World Cup qualifying, Rhian Wilkinson says Wales have room to improve despite hailing a job well done following their emphatic first win.
International Action
The USWNT took on Colombia in She Believes Cup action, continuing their preparations for upcoming international competitions. The match represents another opportunity for the American side to fine-tune their tactics and team chemistry ahead of major tournaments.