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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed concern over Gabriel Jesus' knee injury, fearing he may miss the season after reportedly suffering a ruptured ACL during a match against Manchester United. The forward, who recently found goalscoring form, left the pitch following a collision with Bruno Fernandes, with Arteta stating the club is actively looking to improve the squad despite the injury setbacks faced by key players like Saka and Tomiyasu. Arsenal awaits further specialist reviews on...

Jon Rahm, Tyrrell Hatton, and Adrian Meronk have appealed fines for playing LIV events, hoping the appeal won't interfere with their eligibility for the Ryder Cup. Rahm expresses uncertainty about the outcome and hopes the appeal won't be settled before the Ryder Cup. Despite ongoing talks, Rahm remains optimistic about the potential for golf to reach new heights with various tours in play. Full Article

Novak Djokovic is preparing for the Australian Open 2025 with Andy Murray as his coach, as Emma Raducanu advances to the second round after defeating Ekaterina Alexandrova. Raducanu overcame serving struggles to win in straight sets, while Cameron Norrie was defeated by Matteo Berrettini. British No 1 Katie Boulter is set to begin her campaign against Rebecca Marino, with in-form Joao Fonseca facing Andrey Rublev. Full Article

John Textor, Lyon's owner, criticized PSG president Nasser Al Khelaifi and Ligue 1 head Vincent Labrune, calling Labrune PSG's "lapdog" due to their close relationship. Textor, also a majority shareholder in other clubs, expressed concern over the conflict of interest created by Al Khelaifi's influence on European football associations. PSG and Ligue 1 responded to Textor's comments, defending their integrity and professionalism amidst ongoing tensions between Textor and Al Khelaifi. Full Article

Arne Slot reveals that Trent Alexander-Arnold is open to a possible free transfer to Real Madrid amid transfer interest, with Manchester United also looking to sell Marcus Rashford for a swap with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Liverpool and Arsenal are targeting new arrivals like Bryan Mbeumo and Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, while Manchester City is interested in signing Omar Marmoush and Vitor Reis. Arsenal could revive their interest in Dusan Vlahovic, Liverpool may sell Darwin Nunez, and...

The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Minnesota Vikings 27-9 in a dominant NFC wild-card round performance, despite facing distractions from wildfires in the area. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford led the way with a strong offensive showing, while the Rams' defense pressured Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold into multiple mistakes. The Rams now advance to face the Philadelphia Eagles in the divisional round, showcasing their mental toughness and resilience in the face of adversity. Full Article