Day Headlines in Sports News: 2026-01-18
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'An ambassador for African football' - Mane is Senegal's Afcon hero (BBC Sport 2026-01-18 23:45:52)
Senegal forward Sadio Mane is the hero once again, but this time for unexpected reasons as his side leaves the pitch during the chaotic Afcon final win over Morocco.
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Wilson beats Higgins to win first Masters title - watch the best shots (BBC Sport 2026-01-18 23:11:35)
Watch the best shots as Kyren Wilson beats John Higgins to claim his first Masters title.
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'I'm not so sure I learned much' - O'Neill knows what Celtic need after cup win (BBC Sport 2026-01-18 22:47:13)
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill admits he did not learn much about his squad after a laborious Scottish Cup victory over sixth-tier Auchinleck Talbot.
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NFL head coach tracker - Falcons and Giants first to make move (BBC Sport 2026-01-18 22:13:52)
Check the latest on the NFL hiring cycle after John Harbaugh and Kevin Stefanski became the first head coaches appointed after the regular season.
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'Not a good look' - Senegal walk off in protest before winning Afcon final (BBC Sport 2026-01-18 22:00:39)
Senegal beat Morocco to win the Africa Cup of Nations for a second time - but only after the final was overshadowed when they temporarily refuse to play after the hosts are awarded a controversial stoppage time-penalty with the match 0-0.
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Senegal walk off in Afcon final over controversial penalty (BBC Sport 2026-01-18 21:16:32)
Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw ecourages his team off the pitch after hosts Morocco are awarded a controversial stoppage-time penalty in the Africa Cup of Nations final.
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Chelsea open to selling Fernandez - Monday's gossip (BBC Sport 2026-01-18 21:13:17)
Chelsea tell Real Madrid they could sell Enzo Fernandez, Man Utd interested in Joao Gomes, and Nottingham Forest in talks for Lorenzo Lucca.
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Trio through but Welsh clubs rue missed Euro chances (BBC Sport 2026-01-18 20:44:51)
Scarlets are regretting missed chances in the Champions Cup while Cardiff, Dragons and Ospreys will have to travel in the last 16 of the Challenge Cup.
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'Arsenal will never forgive themselves if they don't win title now' (BBC Sport 2026-01-18 20:43:29)
This is Mikel Arteta and Arsenal's "now or never" moment as Premier League title rivals stumble badly, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
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'Arsenal will never forgive themselves if they don't win title now' (BBC Sport 2026-01-18 20:43:29)
This is Mikel Arteta and Arsenal's "now or never" moment as Premier League title rivals stumble badly, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
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Results, fans, fall-outs - factors that lead to managerial pressure (BBC Sport 2026-01-18 20:32:45)
From bad results to a clash with a club's owners - BBC Sport takes a look at some of the factors that lead to managers coming under pressure.
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Bath v Saracens and Leicester at Bordeaux - Champions Cup last 16 (BBC Sport 2026-01-18 20:30:46)
Bath will play Saracens in the last 16 of the Champions Cup, while Leicester travel to holders Bordeaux and Bristol face six-time winners Toulouse away.
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Grizzlies beat Magic as NBA returns to London (BBC Sport 2026-01-18 20:09:57)
The Memphis Grizzlies overturned Thursday's loss to the Orlando Magic in Berlin with a 126-109 victory in London
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Newcastle miss out on top five spot after draw with Wolves (BBC Sport 2026-01-18 20:01:53)
Wolves held Newcastle United to a goalless draw to prevent Eddie Howe's side from climbing into the top five of the Premier League table.
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Newcastle miss out on top-five spot in draw with Wolves (BBC Sport 2026-01-18 20:01:53)
Wolves held Newcastle United to a goalless draw to prevent Eddie Howe's side from climbing into the top five of the Premier League table.
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Barry secures deserved win for Everton against Villa (BBC Sport 2026-01-18 20:00:36)
Everton's Thierno Barry capitalises on a mistake by Aston Villa's Emi Martinez for a 1-0 win to The Toffees, which stops Villa going second in the Premier League.
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Celtic host Dundee in one of two last 16 all-Premiership ties (BBC Sport 2026-01-18 19:46:04)
Celtic will face Dundee, and holders Aberdeen welcome Motherwell, in the only two all-Premiership ties in the last 16 of this season's Scottish Cup.
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Celtic host Dundee in one of two Scottish Cup last 16 all-Premiership ties (BBC Sport 2026-01-18 19:46:04)
Celtic will face Dundee, and holders Aberdeen welcome Motherwell, in the only two all-Premiership ties in the last 16 of this season's Scottish Cup.
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Glasgow beat Saracens to set up Bulls last-16 tie (BBC Sport 2026-01-18 19:29:49)
Glasgow Warriors continue their fine form in the Champions Cup with victory over Saracens to set up a home last-16 tie against the Bulls.
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Everton win over Villa 'incredibly satisyfing' - Moyes (BBC Sport 2026-01-18 19:15:24)
Everton manager David Moyes says his side's performance against Aston Villa was "incredibly satisfying" as they held on to win 1-0 at Villa Park.