Juan Antonio Pizzi announced that his 14-month spell as head coach of Saudi Arabia was over following his side's elimination from the Asian Cup at the hands of Japan. The 50-year-old former Valencia and Chile boss saw Takehiro Tomiyasu score the only goal of the game at Sharjah Stadium as Saudi Arabia's hopes of lifting the trophy for a fourth time were ended.
A spirited Indian Cricket Team will embark upon a challenging five-match ODI series against an in-form New Zealand in the latter's backyard with the first one-day international starting Wednesday (January 23). Here's Probable India XI for 1st ODI in Napier as Virat Kohli and his band aim to start the series on a winning note.
Top seed Simona Halep pushed Serena Williams all the way, but the 23-time major singles champion moved into the last eight in Melbourne. Williams had only lost nine games en route to the fourth round and looked to be heading for another emphatic win, but she was forced to fight it out to prevail 6-1 4-6 6-4 in a classic on Rod Laver Arena.
Liverpool teenager Rafael Camacho is set to persuade Jurgen Klopp he does not need to enter the transfer market for a new right-back.
The position has become a problem for Klopp over recent weeks, with Trent Alexander-Arnold joining Joe Gomez on the injury list after Nathaniel Clyne was allowed to leave for a loan spell at Bournemouth.