Day Headlines in Sports News: 2026-01-06
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Stokes suffers adductor injury in final Ashes Test (BBC Sport 2026-01-06 23:59:28)
England captain Ben Stokes leaves with the field with a right adductor injury on day four of the fifth Ashes Test against Australia in Sydney -
Tottenham completely aligned, says Frank (BBC Sport 2026-01-06 23:59:25)
Head coach Thomas Frank says Tottenham are "completely aligned" about the future as he faces pressure from fans to improve results. -
'It's happened!' - Smith is finally dismissed for 138 (BBC Sport 2026-01-06 23:58:22)
Josh Tongue takes the wicket of Steve Smith, as the Australian batter is caught behind for 138 to leave his side on 544-8 with a lead of 160 runs on day four of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney. -
'His day may be over' - Stokes leaves the field with groin injury (BBC Sport 2026-01-06 23:48:45)
Ben Stokes is forced off the field with a groin injury in the middle of his 28th over, on day four of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney. -
Rangers have dragged themselves back into title race - but Rohl wants more (BBC Sport 2026-01-06 23:45:30)
Rangers have made a "statement" by moving to within three points of Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts - but head coach Danny Rohl says moving above Celtic into second place is "still not what we want". -
We had the mentality to get the job done - Dyche (BBC Sport 2026-01-06 23:22:59)
Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche was happy with the "grit and determination" his side showed to come from behind to beat relegation-threatened West Ham. -
West Ham relegation fight 'not over' - Nuno (BBC Sport 2026-01-06 23:12:00)
West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo reflects on his side's defeat by Nottingham Forest, insisting their relegation fight is "not over" with the Hammers seven points adrift of safety. -
Newcastle face Strand Larsen battle - Wednesday's gossip (BBC Sport 2026-01-06 23:04:15)
Newcastle United could have to compete with Totteham if they want Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen, Roma interest in Joshua Zirkzee complicated by Manchester United sacking Ruben Amorim and Liverpool unlikely to let Federico Chiesa leave in January. -
Late Gibbs-White penalty sinks helpless Hammers (BBC Sport 2026-01-06 22:58:11)
A late Gibbs-White penalty gave Nottingham Forest a crucial away victory over West Ham, leaving the London side seven points adrift of safety. -
Interim boss Fletcher sought Ferguson 'blessing' (BBC Sport 2026-01-06 22:30:05)
Darren Fletcher says he sought the blessing of his old Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson before taking interim charge at the Old Trafford club. -
Interim manager Fletcher sought Ferguson 'blessing' (BBC Sport 2026-01-06 22:30:05)
Darren Fletcher says he sought the blessing of his old Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson before taking interim charge at the Old Trafford club. -
'A moving moment' as Rosenior breaks barriers (BBC Sport 2026-01-06 20:05:51)
Liam Rosenior's appointment as Chelsea manager is a "massive moment" for representation in the Premier League. -
Women's indoor golf league to launch in 2026 (BBC Sport 2026-01-06 19:17:50)
The inaugural women's edition of the indoor league launched by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy will take place at the end of 2026. -
Semenyo to Man City deal done pending medical (BBC Sport 2026-01-06 18:22:02)
Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo is set to have a medical after his side's game against Tottenham on Wednesday before he makes a move to Manchester City. -
Fulham contact PGMOL over 'offside' Wirtz goal (BBC Sport 2026-01-06 18:19:53)
Marco Silva says Fulham have contacted the Professional Game Match Officials Limited over Florian Wirtz's controversial goal for Liverpool on Sunday. -
'Supply teacher' O'Neill insists Celtic need signings (BBC Sport 2026-01-06 18:09:21)
Returning interim manager Martin O'Neill is in no doubt that Celtic must strengthen this month - but how will that work? -
Watch: The Whole 10 Yards (BBC Sport 2026-01-06 18:08:50)
Analysing the coaching moves after the end of the 2025 NFL regular season. -
Under-fire Scarlets boss Peel will 'fight hard' (BBC Sport 2026-01-06 17:56:12)
Under pressure head coach Dwayne Peel says he is confident he can lead Scarlets off the foot of the United Rugby Championship table. -
Fletcher welcomes return of 'familiar face' Evans (BBC Sport 2026-01-06 17:50:30)
Manchester United interim manager Darren Fletcher says Jonny Evans' inclusion as a member of his backroom staff will see the return of a club stalwart who is familiar with the club and the players. -
Man Utd hold talks with trio over caretaker role (BBC Sport 2026-01-06 17:12:54)
Manchester United hold talks with former players Darren Fletcher, Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer about becoming the club's caretaker manager.