Giannis Antetokounmpo remained with the Milwaukee Bucks as the NBA trade deadline passed on Thursday, the team delaying any move until after the season ends. The 31-year-old Greek forward, a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player who helped Milwaukee win the 2021 league title, is a 10-time All-Star who is in his 13th NBA season, all with the Bucks, but attracted trade interest with Milwaukee at 20-29 this season. Antetokounmpo, 31, is averaging 28.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 5.6 assists a game this season but is out with a calf injury.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-3-teams-200k-prize-money-bangladesh-announce-new-tournament-after-being-replaced-by-scotland-1770304836022">T20 WC 2026| Bangladesh announce new tournament after being replaced by Scotland</a>"Legends don't chase. They attract," Antetokounmpo posted on X after the deadline with a meme from "The Wolf of Wall Street" of Leonardo DiCaprio yelling about not leaving -- a message quickly reposted by the Bucks.Milwaukee likely can make a better deal after the season for Antetokounmpo, who has an option year on his contract after next season.Milwaukee did made a move, ESPN reported, sending Cole Anthony and Amir Coffey to Phoenix for Nigel Hayes-Davis and Nick Richards in a three-team swap that sent Jamaican center Richards to Chicago and French forward Ousmane Dieng to the Bucks.The Minnesota Timberwolves, who had hoped to unite Antetokounmpo with star guard Anthony Edwards, obtained guard Ayo Dosunmu from Chicago, according to ESPN, which reported the T-Wolves sent Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller and four second-round NBA Draft picks to the Bulls for Dosunmu and forward Julian Phillips.The Golden State Warriors filled their desire for a big man by trading with Atlanta for Kristaps Porzingis on Wednesday, sending Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Hawks.Also staying in place was Memphis guard Ja Morant, who remains with the NBA club that selected him second overall in the 2019 draft.A big man did make a move but it was Croatian center Ivica Zubac, who was sent from the Los Angeles Clippers along with Kobe Brown to the Indiana Pacers for Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, two first-round picks and a second-rounder, ESPN reported.In his 10th NBA campaign, Zubac is coming off a 2024-25 season where he had career highs of 16.8 points, 12.6 rebounds and 2.7 assists a game.The Pacers add a replacement for Myles Turner, lost last July in free agency, who can partner with Tyrese Haliburton next season when the guard returns from a torn right Achilles tendon.<h2>Harden, Davis moved</h2>The biggest names to change teams were moved in the days ahead of the deadline, with veteran guard James Harden going to Cleveland to partner with Donovan Mitchell and Dallas sending Anthony Davis to Washington, where he will unite with guard Trae Young.In other Thursday swaps reported by ESPN, Boston traded Chris Boucher to Utah and the Los Angeles Lakers sent Gabe Vincent and a 2032 second-round pick to the Hawks for guard Luke Kennard, who has this season's best three-point shooting percentage at 49.7%.New York traded guard Dalen Terry, cash and two second-round picks to New Orleans for guard Jose Alvarado while Denver sent forward Hunter Tyson and a 2032 second-round pick to Brooklyn for a 2026 second-round selection and the Nets also obtained forward Josh Minott from Boston.Philadelphia sent guard Eric Gordon and a 2032 second-round pick swap to Memphis and Charlotte traded guard Tyus Jones to Dallas.

Milwaukee did made a move, ESPN reported, sending Cole Anthony and Amir Coffey to Phoenix for Nigel Hayes-Davis and Nick Richards in a three-team swap that sent Jamaican center Richards to Chicago and French forward Ousmane Dieng to the Bucks.

Giannis Antetokounmpo remained with the Milwaukee Bucks as the NBA trade deadline passed on Thursday, the team delaying any move until after the season ends. The 31-year-old Greek forward, a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player who helped Milwaukee win the 2021 league title, is a 10-time All-Star who is in his 13th NBA season, all with the Bucks, but attracted trade interest with Milwaukee at 20-29 this season. Antetokounmpo, 31, is averaging 28.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 5.6 assists a game this season but is out with a calf injury. Also Read: T20 WC 2026| Bangladesh announce new tournament after being replaced by Scotland "Legends don't chase. They attract," Antetokounmpo posted on X after the deadline with a meme from "The Wolf of Wall Street" of Leonardo DiCaprio yelling about not leaving -- a message quickly reposted by the Bucks. Milwaukee likely can make a better deal after the season for Antetokounmpo, who has an option year on his contract after next season. Milwaukee did made a move, ESPN reported, sending Cole Anthony and Amir Coffey to Phoenix for Nigel Hayes-Davis and Nick Richards in a three-team swap that sent Jamaican center Richards to Chicago and French forward Ousmane Dieng to the Bucks. The Minnesota Timberwolves, who had hoped to unite Antetokounmpo with star guard Anthony Edwards, obtained guard Ayo Dosunmu from Chicago, according to ESPN, which reported the T-Wolves sent Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller and four second-round NBA Draft picks to the Bulls for Dosunmu and forward Julian Phillips. The Golden State Warriors filled their desire for a big man by trading with Atlanta for Kristaps Porzingis on Wednesday, sending Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Hawks. Also staying in place was Memphis guard Ja Morant, who remains with the NBA club that selected him second overall in the 2019 draft. A big man did make a move but it was Croatian center Ivica Zubac, who was sent from the Los Angeles Clippers along with Kobe Brown to the Indiana Pacers for Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, two first-round picks and a second-rounder, ESPN reported. In his 10th NBA campaign, Zubac is coming off a 2024-25 season where he had career highs of 16.8 points, 12.6 rebounds and 2.7 assists a game. The Pacers add a replacement for Myles Turner, lost last July in free agency, who can partner with Tyrese Haliburton next season when the guard returns from a torn right Achilles tendon. Harden, Davis moved The biggest names to change teams were moved in the days ahead of the deadline, with veteran guard James Harden going to Cleveland to partner with Donovan Mitchell and Dallas sending Anthony Davis to Washington, where he will unite with guard Trae Young. In other Thursday swaps reported by ESPN, Boston traded Chris Boucher to Utah and the Los Angeles Lakers sent Gabe Vincent and a 2032 second-round pick to the Hawks for guard Luke Kennard, who has this season's best three-point shooting percentage at 49.7%. New York traded guard Dalen Terry, cash and two second-round picks to New Orleans for guard Jose Alvarado while Denver sent forward Hunter Tyson and a 2032 second-round pick to Brooklyn for a 2026 second-round selection and the Nets also obtained forward Josh Minott from Boston. Philadelphia sent guard Eric Gordon and a 2032 second-round pick swap to Memphis and Charlotte traded guard Tyus Jones to Dallas.

Milwaukee did made a move, ESPN reported, sending Cole Anthony and Amir Coffey to Phoenix for Nigel Hayes-Davis and Nick Richards in a three-team swap that sent Jamaican center Richards to Chicago and French forward Ousmane Dieng to the Bucks.

Giannis Antetokounmpo stays with Milwaukee Bucks as NBA transfer deadline passes

Manchester City will face Arsenal in the League Cup final after ending Newcastle's reign as holders with a first-half blitz in their 3-1 victory on Wednesday. Pep Guardiola's side were already in pole position after winning the semi-final first leg on Tyneside in January and they finished the job in ruthless fashion at the Etihad Stadium. Omar Marmoush struck twice in the first half of the second leg before Tijjani Reijnders put the result beyond doubt.Anthony Elanga reduced the deficit after the interval, but City's 5-1 aggregate win sent them back to the League Cup showpiece for the first time since 2021.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/arsenal-sink-chelsea-to-reach-first-league-cup-final-in-8-years-1770173934829">Arsenal sink Chelsea to reach first League Cup final in 8 years</a>City's final date with Arsenal is set for March 22 at Wembley after the Premier League leaders knocked out Chelsea on Tuesday.Reaching the final was a welcome tonic for Guardiola following the frustration of blowing a two-goal lead in a 2-2 draw at Tottenham on Sunday that delivered a major blow to their title challenge.With a crucial trip to Liverpool looming this weekend, City trail Arsenal by six points in the Premier League title race.The League Cup was the first silverware of Guardiola's City reign when they beat Arsenal in the 2018 final, with current Gunners boss Mikel Arteta then working as the Spaniard's assistant.City went on to win the competition for the following three years, but haven't lifted the League Cup since 2021."We will travel to London again, they will wait for us there. They never travel to the north (for finals) but I am really happy to be back. Five (League Cup) finals in 10 years is a big milestone," Guardiola said."It will be good. You have to live this experience. The first title we won here was in the League Cup."When you win something, it helps to win more. It's a pleasure to play against Arsenal, the best team right now in Europe and maybe the world."Newcastle boss Eddie Howe added: "Really annoyed with the first half display. We pride ourselves on being really organised and tactically we want to be able to handle any problem the opposition gives us."That first half we weren't good enough individually and our duels were off and it gave us huge problems."Guardiola used sarcasm and statistics this week to defend City against claims the club's success has been due to the financial muscle of their Abu Dhabi-based owners.The City manager pointed out six English clubs have spent more than his side over the past five years, but he knows he will never win over the critics.<h2>Slick City</h2>Guardiola's only way to silence the outside noise -- and mounting suggestions that City are a team in decline -- is with silverware.And after finishing last season without a trophy for the first time in eight years, Guardiola would love to end City's barren spell at Arsenal's expense.Marmoush put City ahead with a stroke of luck in the seventh minute.He raced into the Newcastle penalty area and when Dan Burn made a last-ditch tackle, the ball bounced off the Egypt forward and looped into the net.James Trafford preserved City's lead, saving from Joe Willock and Anthony Gordon in quick succession.Marmoush struck for the second time in the 29th minute, heading home from virtually on the goal-line after Kieran Trippier made a hash of clearing Antoine Semenyo's cross.That was the culmination of an incisive City counter-attack and they pulled Newcastle apart again with another rapid raid in the 32nd minute.Reijnders led the break, picking out Semenyo and racing into the area to finish the Ghanaian's return pass with a clinical low drive from 12 yards.City barely got out of first gear in the second half and Elanga got one back in the 62nd minute, curling into the far corner after slaloming through the defence.

Omar Marmoush struck twice in the first half of the second leg before Tijjani Reijnders put the result beyond doubt. Anthony Elanga reduced the deficit after the interval, but City's 5-1 aggregate win sent them back to the League Cup showpiece for the first time since 2021.

Manchester City will face Arsenal in the League Cup final after ending Newcastle's reign as holders with a first-half blitz in their 3-1 victory on Wednesday. Pep Guardiola's side were already in pole position after winning the semi-final first leg on Tyneside in January and they finished the job in ruthless fashion at the Etihad Stadium. Omar Marmoush struck twice in the first half of the second leg before Tijjani Reijnders put the result beyond doubt. Anthony Elanga reduced the deficit after the interval, but City's 5-1 aggregate win sent them back to the League Cup showpiece for the first time since 2021. Also read: Arsenal sink Chelsea to reach first League Cup final in 8 years City's final date with Arsenal is set for March 22 at Wembley after the Premier League leaders knocked out Chelsea on Tuesday. Reaching the final was a welcome tonic for Guardiola following the frustration of blowing a two-goal lead in a 2-2 draw at Tottenham on Sunday that delivered a major blow to their title challenge. With a crucial trip to Liverpool looming this weekend, City trail Arsenal by six points in the Premier League title race. The League Cup was the first silverware of Guardiola's City reign when they beat Arsenal in the 2018 final, with current Gunners boss Mikel Arteta then working as the Spaniard's assistant. City went on to win the competition for the following three years, but haven't lifted the League Cup since 2021. "We will travel to London again, they will wait for us there. They never travel to the north (for finals) but I am really happy to be back. Five (League Cup) finals in 10 years is a big milestone," Guardiola said. "It will be good. You have to live this experience. The first title we won here was in the League Cup. "When you win something, it helps to win more. It's a pleasure to play against Arsenal, the best team right now in Europe and maybe the world." Newcastle boss Eddie Howe added: "Really annoyed with the first half display. We pride ourselves on being really organised and tactically we want to be able to handle any problem the opposition gives us. "That first half we weren't good enough individually and our duels were off and it gave us huge problems." Guardiola used sarcasm and statistics this week to defend City against claims the club's success has been due to the financial muscle of their Abu Dhabi-based owners. The City manager pointed out six English clubs have spent more than his side over the past five years, but he knows he will never win over the critics. Slick City Guardiola's only way to silence the outside noise -- and mounting suggestions that City are a team in decline -- is with silverware. And after finishing last season without a trophy for the first time in eight years, Guardiola would love to end City's barren spell at Arsenal's expense. Marmoush put City ahead with a stroke of luck in the seventh minute. He raced into the Newcastle penalty area and when Dan Burn made a last-ditch tackle, the ball bounced off the Egypt forward and looped into the net. James Trafford preserved City's lead, saving from Joe Willock and Anthony Gordon in quick succession. Marmoush struck for the second time in the 29th minute, heading home from virtually on the goal-line after Kieran Trippier made a hash of clearing Antoine Semenyo's cross. That was the culmination of an incisive City counter-attack and they pulled Newcastle apart again with another rapid raid in the 32nd minute. Reijnders led the break, picking out Semenyo and racing into the area to finish the Ghanaian's return pass with a clinical low drive from 12 yards. City barely got out of first gear in the second half and Elanga got one back in the 62nd minute, curling into the far corner after slaloming through the defence.

Omar Marmoush struck twice in the first half of the second leg before Tijjani Reijnders put the result beyond doubt. Anthony Elanga reduced the deficit after the interval, but City's 5-1 aggregate win sent them back to the League Cup showpiece for the first time since 2021.

Manchester City blitz away Newcastle to set up League Cup final against Arsenal

US singer-songwriter Barry Manilow on Wednesday announced the cancellation of his upcoming run of shows in Las Vegas, but assured fans he was recovering well from surgery to remove lung cancer.&nbsp;The 82-year-old crooner, known for 1970s hits "Copacabana" and "Mandy," revealed a lung cancer diagnosis in December and planned to have an operation to treat it.&nbsp;"I'm doing great and recovering very well after my surgery," he said in a post on Instagram Wednesday.&nbsp;"With my doctor's guidance and recommendation, however, we have decided to postpone my residency dates at Westgate Las Vegas from February 12-21 so I can stay focused on healing and getting ready for the tour that's kicking off at the end of February," he added.&nbsp;Born and raised in New York, Manilow saw his biggest success in the 1970s, and has since continued to perform and record, with frequent residencies in Las Vegas.

The 82-year-old crooner, known for 1970s hits "Copacabana" and "Mandy," revealed a lung cancer diagnosis in December and planned to have an operation to treat it.

US singer-songwriter Barry Manilow on Wednesday announced the cancellation of his upcoming run of shows in Las Vegas, but assured fans he was recovering well from surgery to remove lung cancer. The 82-year-old crooner, known for 1970s hits "Copacabana" and "Mandy," revealed a lung cancer diagnosis in December and planned to have an operation to treat it. "I'm doing great and recovering very well after my surgery," he said in a post on Instagram Wednesday. "With my doctor's guidance and recommendation, however, we have decided to postpone my residency dates at Westgate Las Vegas from February 12-21 so I can stay focused on healing and getting ready for the tour that's kicking off at the end of February," he added. Born and raised in New York, Manilow saw his biggest success in the 1970s, and has since continued to perform and record, with frequent residencies in Las Vegas.

The 82-year-old crooner, known for 1970s hits "Copacabana" and "Mandy," revealed a lung cancer diagnosis in December and planned to have an operation to treat it.

Barry Manilow cancels Las Vegas shows but 'doing great' post-surgery

A leading Iranian actress has stated that she will never perform in the country again after a deadly crackdown on protests. Elnaz Shakerdoust said in a post on Instagram late Monday that she believed tens of thousands of people had been killed in the crackdown and that Iran's soil now "smelled of blood". Elnaz has acted in dozens of films over a two-decade career.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her statement coincided with the start of Iran's main annual film festival the Fajr Film Festival in Tehran which Shakerdoust said she would be boycotting.&nbsp;"I am in mourning for my dear ones; what festival, what celebration can there be? I will participate in no celebration, and I will never again play any role on this soil that smells of blood," she posted.&nbsp;Shakerdoust said in the post that 40,000 people had been killed in the crackdown on anti-government protests.&nbsp;The US-based HRANA rights group has said it has verified 6,854 deaths mostly of protesters but it and other groups have warned the actual toll risks being far higher.&nbsp;The actress implied in her post that she had been told by Fajr festival organisers that she could be in line for one of its top Simorgh awards for one of her performances.&nbsp;But she said: "My soul has been unable to bear this horrific, criminal, historic tragedy."&nbsp;The Fajr Film Festival in the past attracted major international Iranian and international filmmakers but its scale has dwindled as Iran became even more isolated in recent years.&nbsp;Nevertheless, the 2026 edition will still going ahead this month despite the protests.&nbsp;Shakerdoust, 41, has been active for over two decades and starred in more than 50 films, winning numerous awards at national film festivals.&nbsp;In 2021, she denounced on Instagram the murder of a young man who was killed by family members in southwestern Iran because of his homosexuality.&nbsp;Her post sparked outrage among conservatives and was subsequently removed by order of the judiciary.&nbsp;Cinema in Iran, whose origins go well back into the imperial era but continued in the Islamic republic, is a contentious political battleground.&nbsp;Those arrested in the crackdown include screenwriter Mehdi Mahmoudian, co-writer on Jafar Panahi's film "It was Just an Accident", which was nominated as best international picture at this year's Oscars and won the Palme d'Or at the 2025 Cannes festival.

One of the well-known faces of Iranian cinema, actress Elnaz Shakerdoust, has annouced she would not never work in Iran as a mark of protest over the recent deadly crackdown on protests in the country. 

A leading Iranian actress has stated that she will never perform in the country again after a deadly crackdown on protests. Elnaz Shakerdoust said in a post on Instagram late Monday that she believed tens of thousands of people had been killed in the crackdown and that Iran's soil now "smelled of blood". Elnaz has acted in dozens of films over a two-decade career. Her statement coincided with the start of Iran's main annual film festival the Fajr Film Festival in Tehran which Shakerdoust said she would be boycotting. "I am in mourning for my dear ones; what festival, what celebration can there be? I will participate in no celebration, and I will never again play any role on this soil that smells of blood," she posted. Shakerdoust said in the post that 40,000 people had been killed in the crackdown on anti-government protests. The US-based HRANA rights group has said it has verified 6,854 deaths mostly of protesters but it and other groups have warned the actual toll risks being far higher. The actress implied in her post that she had been told by Fajr festival organisers that she could be in line for one of its top Simorgh awards for one of her performances. But she said: "My soul has been unable to bear this horrific, criminal, historic tragedy." The Fajr Film Festival in the past attracted major international Iranian and international filmmakers but its scale has dwindled as Iran became even more isolated in recent years. Nevertheless, the 2026 edition will still going ahead this month despite the protests. Shakerdoust, 41, has been active for over two decades and starred in more than 50 films, winning numerous awards at national film festivals. In 2021, she denounced on Instagram the murder of a young man who was killed by family members in southwestern Iran because of his homosexuality. Her post sparked outrage among conservatives and was subsequently removed by order of the judiciary. Cinema in Iran, whose origins go well back into the imperial era but continued in the Islamic republic, is a contentious political battleground. Those arrested in the crackdown include screenwriter Mehdi Mahmoudian, co-writer on Jafar Panahi's film "It was Just an Accident", which was nominated as best international picture at this year's Oscars and won the Palme d'Or at the 2025 Cannes festival.

One of the well-known faces of Iranian cinema, actress Elnaz Shakerdoust, has annouced she would not never work in Iran as a mark of protest over the recent deadly crackdown on protests in the country.&nbsp;

Actress Elnaz Shakerdoust vows not to act again in Iran after protest crackdown

Arsenal reached the League Cup final for the first time in eight years as Kai Havertz sealed a 1-0 win against Chelsea in the semi-final second leg on Tuesday. Mikel Arteta's side had put themselves in pole position in the first leg and Havertz came off the bench to finish the 4-2 aggregate victory in the closing moments at the Emirates Stadium. It was a cathartic triumph for the Gunners, who had lost their previous four semi-finals in the 2025 Champions League and League Cup, the 2022 League Cup and the 2021 Europa League.In their first final for six years, Arsenal will face Manchester City or Newcastle at Wembley on March 22. City hold a 2-0 lead over Newcastle ahead of Wednesday's second leg at the Etihad Stadium. Arsenal haven't won the League Cup since 1993, losing in their last three final appearances.Now they have the chance to end that drought by winning the club's first trophy since the 2020 FA Cup. That remains the sole silverware won by Arteta since he was hired in December 2019.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-irf-is-the-ipl-of-racing-ex-india-captain-sourav-ganguly-on-indian-racing-festival-1770129194873">'IRF is the IPL of racing': Ex-India captain Ganguly on Indian Racing Festival</a>"We knew it was going to be a real battle out there. That resilience, that clarity to understand what kind of game we had to play, we did so well," Arteta said."There was a special atmosphere inside our stadium. It makes such a difference. We've been waiting a few years to get into this position and we're certainly going to enjoy it."It is shaping up to be a memorable season for Arsenal, who are six points clear at the top of the Premier League and reached the Champions League last 16 by winning all eight of their group matches.Despite their success, Arsenal have attracted criticism for their reliance on goals from corners and set-pieces.Arteta launched a passionate defence of Arsenal's style of play this week, revealing he has a "massive book of people" who feel his side are the "most exciting in Europe".Tuesday's war of attrition will hardly silence Arsenal's critics, but Arteta won't care about that after leading his team to Wembley.Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior had won six of his seven matches in all competitions since arriving from Strasbourg to replace Enzo Maresca.But Rosenior was unable to solve his Arsenal conundrum, with the Gunners handing him the only two defeats of his brief reign."Arsenal know they were in a game, over both ties. We dominated the areas we wanted to in the second half, but we didn't find that quality moment," Rosenior said.“It's painful to lose. We just need to keep making improvements, which I'm seeing from the first leg to the second.”<h2>Knockout blow</h2>Without captain Martin Odegaard, sidelined by a muscle problem, and winger Bukayo Saka, who was injured in the pre-match warm-up at Leeds on Saturday, Arsenal weren't at their best but still ground out the win.Rosenior's switch to a three-man central defence allowed Chelsea to stifle Arsenal in a scrappy first half.The Gunners briefly shook off their shackles as Piero Hincapie's curler from just inside the area was palmed away by Robert Sanchez.It rained so heavily in the first half that Rosenior had to take off his soaked glasses to see what was happening.Squinting through the squall offered Rosenior an alarming view as Malo Gusto's misjudgement let in Gabriel Martinelli before the Chelsea defender scrambled back to block the shot.It took 43 minutes for Chelsea to muster a shot on target when Enzo Fernandez's long-range blast was punched clear by Kepa Arrizabalaga.Chelsea needed to push for a goal and Rosenior sent on Cole Palmer and Estevao Willian after an hour, ditching his back three.Estevao immediately set up Fernandez for a curler that flashed over, but Chelsea's threat petered out.Havertz delivered the knockout blow in the final seconds of stoppage-time, rounding Sanchez to slot into the empty net after Chelsea were caught on the counter.

It is shaping up to be a memorable season for Arsenal, who are six points clear at the top of the Premier League and reached the Champions League last 16 by winning all eight of their group matches.

Arsenal reached the League Cup final for the first time in eight years as Kai Havertz sealed a 1-0 win against Chelsea in the semi-final second leg on Tuesday. Mikel Arteta's side had put themselves in pole position in the first leg and Havertz came off the bench to finish the 4-2 aggregate victory in the closing moments at the Emirates Stadium. It was a cathartic triumph for the Gunners, who had lost their previous four semi-finals in the 2025 Champions League and League Cup, the 2022 League Cup and the 2021 Europa League. In their first final for six years, Arsenal will face Manchester City or Newcastle at Wembley on March 22. City hold a 2-0 lead over Newcastle ahead of Wednesday's second leg at the Etihad Stadium. Arsenal haven't won the League Cup since 1993, losing in their last three final appearances. Now they have the chance to end that drought by winning the club's first trophy since the 2020 FA Cup. That remains the sole silverware won by Arteta since he was hired in December 2019. Also Read: 'IRF is the IPL of racing': Ex-India captain Ganguly on Indian Racing Festival "We knew it was going to be a real battle out there. That resilience, that clarity to understand what kind of game we had to play, we did so well," Arteta said. "There was a special atmosphere inside our stadium. It makes such a difference. We've been waiting a few years to get into this position and we're certainly going to enjoy it." It is shaping up to be a memorable season for Arsenal, who are six points clear at the top of the Premier League and reached the Champions League last 16 by winning all eight of their group matches. Despite their success, Arsenal have attracted criticism for their reliance on goals from corners and set-pieces. Arteta launched a passionate defence of Arsenal's style of play this week, revealing he has a "massive book of people" who feel his side are the "most exciting in Europe". Tuesday's war of attrition will hardly silence Arsenal's critics, but Arteta won't care about that after leading his team to Wembley. Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior had won six of his seven matches in all competitions since arriving from Strasbourg to replace Enzo Maresca. But Rosenior was unable to solve his Arsenal conundrum, with the Gunners handing him the only two defeats of his brief reign. "Arsenal know they were in a game, over both ties. We dominated the areas we wanted to in the second half, but we didn't find that quality moment," Rosenior said. “It's painful to lose. We just need to keep making improvements, which I'm seeing from the first leg to the second.” Knockout blow Without captain Martin Odegaard, sidelined by a muscle problem, and winger Bukayo Saka, who was injured in the pre-match warm-up at Leeds on Saturday, Arsenal weren't at their best but still ground out the win. Rosenior's switch to a three-man central defence allowed Chelsea to stifle Arsenal in a scrappy first half. The Gunners briefly shook off their shackles as Piero Hincapie's curler from just inside the area was palmed away by Robert Sanchez. It rained so heavily in the first half that Rosenior had to take off his soaked glasses to see what was happening. Squinting through the squall offered Rosenior an alarming view as Malo Gusto's misjudgement let in Gabriel Martinelli before the Chelsea defender scrambled back to block the shot. It took 43 minutes for Chelsea to muster a shot on target when Enzo Fernandez's long-range blast was punched clear by Kepa Arrizabalaga. Chelsea needed to push for a goal and Rosenior sent on Cole Palmer and Estevao Willian after an hour, ditching his back three. Estevao immediately set up Fernandez for a curler that flashed over, but Chelsea's threat petered out. Havertz delivered the knockout blow in the final seconds of stoppage-time, rounding Sanchez to slot into the empty net after Chelsea were caught on the counter.

It is shaping up to be a memorable season for Arsenal, who are six points clear at the top of the Premier League and reached the Champions League last 16 by winning all eight of their group matches.

Arsenal sink Chelsea to reach first League Cup final in 8 years

The Walt Disney Company announced on Tuesday that Josh D'Amaro, who oversees its theme parks division, will take over as chief executive when Bob Iger steps down in March.<h2>D'Amaro to take over in March</h2>D'Amaro, age 54, is set to take the position on March 18 after receiving unanimous approval from the board, the company announced. He will succeed Iger, who has guided Disney for nearly 20 years during two different terms.&nbsp;"Josh D'Amaro possesses that rare combination of inspiring leadership and innovation, a keen eye for strategic growth opportunities, and a deep passion for the Disney brand," said board chairman James Gorman.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/frozen-3-officially-on-the-floors-team-shares-a-major-update-1770124042806">Frozen 3 officially on the floors? Team shares a major update</a><h2>About Josh D'Amaro</h2>The 28-year Disney veteran oversees the company's largest business segment, which generated $36 billion in revenue in fiscal 2025 and employs 185,000 people worldwide across 12 theme parks and 57 resort hotels.&nbsp;D'Amaro has led major expansions, including "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge" and plans for a new park in Abu Dhabi, as well as Disney's partnership with Epic Games on Fortnite integration.&nbsp;He also spearheaded plans to expand Disney's fleet of cruise ships from 7 to 13.Iger praised D'Amaro's "instinctive appreciation of the Disney brand and a deep understanding of what resonates with our audiences."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/-not-that-outrageous-chappell-roan-slams-criticism-over-her-topless-look-at-the-grammys-2026-1770103310294">Chappell Roan slams criticism over her topless look at the Grammys 2026</a>&nbsp;In a concurrent move, Dana Walden, co-chairman of Disney Entertainment, was named president and chief creative officer, a new role in which she will report directly to D'Amaro and oversee creative output across the company.<h2>Under Bob Iger's leadership</h2>Iger will serve as senior advisor through December 2026 before retiring from the company he has led to "unprecedented creative and business success," the statement said.&nbsp;Under Iger's leadership, Disney acquired Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and 21st Century Fox. It also opened its first theme park in China- the Shanghai Disney Resort and launched the Disney+ and ESPN+ streaming services.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/love-story-trailer-story-of-jfk-jr-and-carolyn-bessette-kennedy-s-tragic-fairytale-1770094153882">Love Story trailer: Story of JFK Jr &amp; Carolyn Bessette’s tragic fairytale</a>&nbsp;Iger previously resigned as Disney CEO in February 2020 after 15 years, handing control to Bob Chapek.&nbsp;But their clashes during the Covid-19 pandemic led to Chapek's ouster in November 2022 and Iger's return as CEO.&nbsp;During his return, Iger cut costs, laid off thousands of employees, and restructured divisions amid streaming losses and a post-Chapek "mess" he publicly criticized.The handover comes amid intensifying pressures in the traditional media and video streaming businesses, with Disney+ taking years to reach profitability after its launch to compete with Netflix in 2019.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/bts-comeback-concert-to-live-stream-on-netflix-here-s-when-you-can-watch-in-india-1770089209198">BTS' concert to live stream on Netflix; Here's when you can watch in India</a>&nbsp;The company is dabbling in generative AI with a three-year licensing deal signed with OpenAI in December that will allow fans to create short videos featuring Disney characters through artificial intelligence.&nbsp;Amid doubts about the future, Disney's share price has stagnated over the past three years.&nbsp;"Strategically, there's nothing wrong with this company. There are things we can do better," Gorman, the board chairman, told CNBC.

Josh D'Amaro is set to take over as chief executive on March 18 after receiving unanimous approval from the board, the company announced.

The Walt Disney Company announced on Tuesday that Josh D'Amaro, who oversees its theme parks division, will take over as chief executive when Bob Iger steps down in March. D'Amaro to take over in March D'Amaro, age 54, is set to take the position on March 18 after receiving unanimous approval from the board, the company announced. He will succeed Iger, who has guided Disney for nearly 20 years during two different terms. "Josh D'Amaro possesses that rare combination of inspiring leadership and innovation, a keen eye for strategic growth opportunities, and a deep passion for the Disney brand," said board chairman James Gorman. Also Read: Frozen 3 officially on the floors? Team shares a major update About Josh D'Amaro The 28-year Disney veteran oversees the company's largest business segment, which generated $36 billion in revenue in fiscal 2025 and employs 185,000 people worldwide across 12 theme parks and 57 resort hotels. D'Amaro has led major expansions, including "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge" and plans for a new park in Abu Dhabi, as well as Disney's partnership with Epic Games on Fortnite integration. He also spearheaded plans to expand Disney's fleet of cruise ships from 7 to 13. Iger praised D'Amaro's "instinctive appreciation of the Disney brand and a deep understanding of what resonates with our audiences." Also Read: Chappell Roan slams criticism over her topless look at the Grammys 2026 In a concurrent move, Dana Walden, co-chairman of Disney Entertainment, was named president and chief creative officer, a new role in which she will report directly to D'Amaro and oversee creative output across the company. Under Bob Iger's leadership Iger will serve as senior advisor through December 2026 before retiring from the company he has led to "unprecedented creative and business success," the statement said. Under Iger's leadership, Disney acquired Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and 21st Century Fox. It also opened its first theme park in China- the Shanghai Disney Resort and launched the Disney+ and ESPN+ streaming services. Also Read: Love Story trailer: Story of JFK Jr & Carolyn Bessette’s tragic fairytale Iger previously resigned as Disney CEO in February 2020 after 15 years, handing control to Bob Chapek. But their clashes during the Covid-19 pandemic led to Chapek's ouster in November 2022 and Iger's return as CEO. During his return, Iger cut costs, laid off thousands of employees, and restructured divisions amid streaming losses and a post-Chapek "mess" he publicly criticized. The handover comes amid intensifying pressures in the traditional media and video streaming businesses, with Disney+ taking years to reach profitability after its launch to compete with Netflix in 2019. Also Read: BTS' concert to live stream on Netflix; Here's when you can watch in India The company is dabbling in generative AI with a three-year licensing deal signed with OpenAI in December that will allow fans to create short videos featuring Disney characters through artificial intelligence. Amid doubts about the future, Disney's share price has stagnated over the past three years. "Strategically, there's nothing wrong with this company. There are things we can do better," Gorman, the board chairman, told CNBC.

Josh D'Amaro is set to take over as chief executive on March 18 after receiving unanimous approval from the board, the company announced.

Disney announces Josh D'Amaro as next CEO; theme parks chief to succeed Bob Iger

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino defended his controversial decision to award a peace prize to United States president Donald Trump as he dismissed calls for a World Cup boycott. Infantino was widely criticised for giving Trump the honour on behalf of his governing body at the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington DC in December. The move drew further scrutiny after US forces seized Venezuelan president Miguel Maduro, while Trump caused more controversy with his desire to acquire Greenland for national security reasons.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/serie-a-inter-milan-fans-throw-flares-hit-cremonese-goalkeeper-watch-1770002940980">Serie A | WATCH - Inter Milan fans throw flares, hit Cremonese goalkeeper</a>However, Infantino insisted Trump was deserving of FIFA's inaugural peace prize, telling Sky News on Monday: "Objectively, he deserves it."Whatever we can do to help peace in the world, we should be doing it, and for this reason, for some time we were thinking we should do something to reward people who do something."Infantino rejected suggestions there might be a boycott of this year's World Cup -- to be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19 -- due to policies adopted at home and abroad by the Trump administration.There has been unrest in a number of US cities, most notably Minneapolis, over the Trump administration's approach to immigration enforcement.But FIFA president Infantino said there were never calls for businesses to boycott a country, "so why football?"The 55-year-old added: "In our divided world, in our aggressive world, we need occasions where people can come, can meet around the passion (for football)."Infantino also said FIFA and UEFA -- European football's governing body -- would "have to" look at allowing Russia back into international action.Russia has been banned since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, but the International Olympic Committee has now recommended sports federations allow Russian teams to compete at youth level."We have to (look at readmitting Russia). Definitely," Infantino said."This ban has not achieved anything, it has just created more frustration and hatred."Having girls and boys from Russia being able to play football games in other parts of Europe would help."

Infantino rejected suggestions there might be a boycott of this year's World Cup -- to be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19 -- due to policies adopted at home and abroad by the Trump administration.

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino defended his controversial decision to award a peace prize to United States president Donald Trump as he dismissed calls for a World Cup boycott. Infantino was widely criticised for giving Trump the honour on behalf of his governing body at the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington DC in December. The move drew further scrutiny after US forces seized Venezuelan president Miguel Maduro, while Trump caused more controversy with his desire to acquire Greenland for national security reasons. Also Read: Serie A | WATCH - Inter Milan fans throw flares, hit Cremonese goalkeeper However, Infantino insisted Trump was deserving of FIFA's inaugural peace prize, telling Sky News on Monday: "Objectively, he deserves it. "Whatever we can do to help peace in the world, we should be doing it, and for this reason, for some time we were thinking we should do something to reward people who do something." Infantino rejected suggestions there might be a boycott of this year's World Cup -- to be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19 -- due to policies adopted at home and abroad by the Trump administration. There has been unrest in a number of US cities, most notably Minneapolis, over the Trump administration's approach to immigration enforcement. But FIFA president Infantino said there were never calls for businesses to boycott a country, "so why football?" The 55-year-old added: "In our divided world, in our aggressive world, we need occasions where people can come, can meet around the passion (for football)." Infantino also said FIFA and UEFA -- European football's governing body -- would "have to" look at allowing Russia back into international action. Russia has been banned since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, but the International Olympic Committee has now recommended sports federations allow Russian teams to compete at youth level. "We have to (look at readmitting Russia). Definitely," Infantino said. "This ban has not achieved anything, it has just created more frustration and hatred. "Having girls and boys from Russia being able to play football games in other parts of Europe would help."

Infantino rejected suggestions there might be a boycott of this year's World Cup -- to be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19 -- due to policies adopted at home and abroad by the Trump administration.

FIFA World Cup 2026 | Infantino defends giving peace prize to US president Trump

LeBron James was selected to his 22nd consecutive NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, the 41-year-old Los Angeles Lakers forward being named among reserves from the Western Conference. James was not selected as a starter but was chosen among seven reserves from both the Eastern and Western conferences made by NBA head coaches. The 75th NBA All-Star Game will be contested on February 15 in Los Angeles with a new tournament format featuring a World team and two sets of US stars, each roster of at least eight players.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/2-year-old-england-boy-sets-two-guinness-world-records-with-amazing-snooker-trick-shots-1769771427605">2-year-old England boy sets Guinness world records with AMAZING snooker shots</a>NBA all-time scoring leader James, a four-time NBA Most Valuable Player and four-time NBA champion, is averaging 21.9 points, 6.6 assists, 5.8 rebounds and 1.1 steals a game in 30 games for the Lakers (29-18).But the veteran has been hindered by injuries and his All-Star status was questioned by many.Instead, James joined a West All-Star reserve group that also included Minnesota's Anthony Edwards, Denver's Jamal Murray of Canada, Oklahoma City's Chet Holmgren, Houston's Kevin Durant, Phoenix's Devin Booker and Portland's Deni Avdija of Israel.East reserves included Atlanta's Jalen Johnson, Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell, New York's Karl-Anthony Towns, Indiana's Pascal Siakam of Cameroon, Miami's Norman Powell, Toronto's Scottie Barnes and Detroit's Jalen Duren.NBA commissioner Adam Silver selects any All-Star injury replacements or roster additions.Starters announced last month from the West include Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Canada, Lakers star Luka Doncic of Slovenia, Denver's Nikola Jokic of Serbia, Stephen Curry of Golden State and Frenchman Victor Wembanyama of San Antonio.East All-Stars include Greek big man Giannis Antetokounmpo of Milwaukee, Boston's Jaylen Brown, Philadelphia's Tyrese Maxey, New York's Jalen Brunson and Detroit's Cade Cunningham.

NBA all-time scoring leader James, a four-time NBA Most Valuable Player and four-time NBA champion, is averaging 21.9 points, 6.6 assists, 5.8 rebounds and 1.1 steals a game in 30 games for the Lakers (29-18).

LeBron James was selected to his 22nd consecutive NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, the 41-year-old Los Angeles Lakers forward being named among reserves from the Western Conference. James was not selected as a starter but was chosen among seven reserves from both the Eastern and Western conferences made by NBA head coaches. The 75th NBA All-Star Game will be contested on February 15 in Los Angeles with a new tournament format featuring a World team and two sets of US stars, each roster of at least eight players. Also Read: 2-year-old England boy sets Guinness world records with AMAZING snooker shots NBA all-time scoring leader James, a four-time NBA Most Valuable Player and four-time NBA champion, is averaging 21.9 points, 6.6 assists, 5.8 rebounds and 1.1 steals a game in 30 games for the Lakers (29-18). But the veteran has been hindered by injuries and his All-Star status was questioned by many. Instead, James joined a West All-Star reserve group that also included Minnesota's Anthony Edwards, Denver's Jamal Murray of Canada, Oklahoma City's Chet Holmgren, Houston's Kevin Durant, Phoenix's Devin Booker and Portland's Deni Avdija of Israel. East reserves included Atlanta's Jalen Johnson, Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell, New York's Karl-Anthony Towns, Indiana's Pascal Siakam of Cameroon, Miami's Norman Powell, Toronto's Scottie Barnes and Detroit's Jalen Duren. NBA commissioner Adam Silver selects any All-Star injury replacements or roster additions. Starters announced last month from the West include Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Canada, Lakers star Luka Doncic of Slovenia, Denver's Nikola Jokic of Serbia, Stephen Curry of Golden State and Frenchman Victor Wembanyama of San Antonio. East All-Stars include Greek big man Giannis Antetokounmpo of Milwaukee, Boston's Jaylen Brown, Philadelphia's Tyrese Maxey, New York's Jalen Brunson and Detroit's Cade Cunningham.

NBA all-time scoring leader James, a four-time NBA Most Valuable Player and four-time NBA champion, is averaging 21.9 points, 6.6 assists, 5.8 rebounds and 1.1 steals a game in 30 games for the Lakers (29-18).

LeBron James, 41, named in 22nd consecutive NBA All-Star game

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Minneapolis on Friday (January 30, 2026) in the latest show of anger over President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, as a prominent U.S. journalist was charged over his coverage of protests in the northern city.People marched with signs blasting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the agency leading Mr. Trump’s mass deportation drive, in response to a call for a “national shutdown” across the United States.Minneapolis has become the epicentre of the immigration policy backlash after two protesters, both U.S. citizens, were shot dead by federal agents this month.“I don’t think our Federal Government should be terrorising our people like this,” Sushma Santhana, 24, told AFP as protesters chanted “our streets!” around her.The crowd gathered in freezing temperatures after Bruce Springsteen performed at an anti-ICE concert in the city. The U.S. rock legend recently released “Streets of Minneapolis,” a tribute to the two killed protesters.Another protester, 24-year-old Max Maffor, said he was demonstrating “to conserve what we would consider our democracy and all the liberties that we get from living in America.”Rallies were also underway across Los Angeles, where immigration raids last year sparked protests, with thousands carrying signs outside City Hall.<h2>Journalist charged</h2>Earlier on Friday (January 30), the Trump administration charged former CNN anchor Don Lemon and eight others with civil rights violations, after he and other reporters covered a protest at a church where an ICE official is a pastor.The journalist’s lawyer said he was taken into custody in Los Angeles overnight, adding that his work covering the protest “was no different to what he has always done.”He faces two charges of conspiracy to deprive rights and interfering with First Amendment rights, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson told AFP, referencing the constitutional protection for freedom of expression, including religion.Political figures and media advocates condemned Lemon’s arrest, with Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries calling for his immediate release.“This is an egregious attack on the First Amendment and on journalists’ ability to do their work,” said Committee to Protect Journalists CEO Jodie Ginsberg.Lemon was released from custody after a short court hearing in Los Angeles, U.S. media reported. His next hearing is in Minneapolis on February 9.<h2>Civil rights probe</h2>Mr. Trump meanwhile walked back his conciliatory tone to describe Alex Pretti, the 37-year-old nurse gunned down on Saturday (January 23), as an “agitator and, perhaps, insurrectionist” after new footage allegedly of Pretti emerged.AFP could not immediately verify the video, in which a man said to be Pretti is seen kicking and breaking the taillight of the agents’ car before they emerge and tackle him to the ground.Some Minneapolis residents were unstirred by the footage.“So the guy kicked a car’s light, does that mean he deserved to die?” Pedro Wolcott, a Latino sandwich shop owner, told AFP.The Justice Department has opened a civil rights investigation into Pretti’s death, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche told reporters on Friday (January 30). There is no similar probe for Renee Good, also fatally shot by agents in January.<h2>Government shutdown</h2>Mr. Trump had claimed he wanted to “de-escalate a little bit” in the fallout of the deaths and appointed a new point man in Minneapolis, top immigration adviser Tom Homan.Homan said that “certain improvements could and should be made,” a marked difference in tone from his predecessor on the ground, combative Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino.He also said his staff was “working on a drawdown plan” for some of the more than 3,000 federal agents, if there was greater cooperation from the local authorities in the Democratic-run city.Backlash over the deaths of Pretti and Good has landed in Congress, just before a government funding deadline.Democrats have drawn a red line around funding for the Department of Homeland Security, demanding it be stripped out and renegotiated to impose new constraints on immigration enforcement agencies.

Rallies were also underway across Los Angeles, where immigration raids last year sparked protests, with thousands carrying signs outside City Hall.

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Minneapolis on Friday (January 30, 2026) in the latest show of anger over President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, as a prominent U.S. journalist was charged over his coverage of protests in the northern city. People marched with signs blasting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the agency leading Mr. Trump’s mass deportation drive, in response to a call for a “national shutdown” across the United States. Minneapolis has become the epicentre of the immigration policy backlash after two protesters, both U.S. citizens, were shot dead by federal agents this month. “I don’t think our Federal Government should be terrorising our people like this,” Sushma Santhana, 24, told AFP as protesters chanted “our streets!” around her. The crowd gathered in freezing temperatures after Bruce Springsteen performed at an anti-ICE concert in the city. The U.S. rock legend recently released “Streets of Minneapolis,” a tribute to the two killed protesters. Another protester, 24-year-old Max Maffor, said he was demonstrating “to conserve what we would consider our democracy and all the liberties that we get from living in America.” Rallies were also underway across Los Angeles, where immigration raids last year sparked protests, with thousands carrying signs outside City Hall. Journalist charged Earlier on Friday (January 30), the Trump administration charged former CNN anchor Don Lemon and eight others with civil rights violations, after he and other reporters covered a protest at a church where an ICE official is a pastor. The journalist’s lawyer said he was taken into custody in Los Angeles overnight, adding that his work covering the protest “was no different to what he has always done.” He faces two charges of conspiracy to deprive rights and interfering with First Amendment rights, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson told AFP, referencing the constitutional protection for freedom of expression, including religion. Political figures and media advocates condemned Lemon’s arrest, with Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries calling for his immediate release. “This is an egregious attack on the First Amendment and on journalists’ ability to do their work,” said Committee to Protect Journalists CEO Jodie Ginsberg. Lemon was released from custody after a short court hearing in Los Angeles, U.S. media reported. His next hearing is in Minneapolis on February 9. Civil rights probe Mr. Trump meanwhile walked back his conciliatory tone to describe Alex Pretti, the 37-year-old nurse gunned down on Saturday (January 23), as an “agitator and, perhaps, insurrectionist” after new footage allegedly of Pretti emerged. AFP could not immediately verify the video, in which a man said to be Pretti is seen kicking and breaking the taillight of the agents’ car before they emerge and tackle him to the ground. Some Minneapolis residents were unstirred by the footage. “So the guy kicked a car’s light, does that mean he deserved to die?” Pedro Wolcott, a Latino sandwich shop owner, told AFP. The Justice Department has opened a civil rights investigation into Pretti’s death, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche told reporters on Friday (January 30). There is no similar probe for Renee Good, also fatally shot by agents in January. Government shutdown Mr. Trump had claimed he wanted to “de-escalate a little bit” in the fallout of the deaths and appointed a new point man in Minneapolis, top immigration adviser Tom Homan. Homan said that “certain improvements could and should be made,” a marked difference in tone from his predecessor on the ground, combative Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino. He also said his staff was “working on a drawdown plan” for some of the more than 3,000 federal agents, if there was greater cooperation from the local authorities in the Democratic-run city. Backlash over the deaths of Pretti and Good has landed in Congress, just before a government funding deadline. Democrats have drawn a red line around funding for the Department of Homeland Security, demanding it be stripped out and renegotiated to impose new constraints on immigration enforcement agencies.

Rallies were also underway across Los Angeles, where immigration raids last year sparked protests, with thousands carrying signs outside City Hall.

Thousands rally in Minneapolis amid rising anger over immigration

Liverpool, Manchester City and Barcelona booked last-16 places in the Champions League on Wednesday, as holders Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid missed out on the top eight. Premier League champions Liverpool thrashed Qarabag 6-0 in the eighth and final round of league-phase matches at Anfield to finish third in the 36-team table behind already-qualified Arsenal and Bayern Munich. They were joined in the last 16 by Tottenham, Barca, Chelsea, Sporting Lisbon and Man City.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-as-we-build-towards-2027-odi-wc-stokes-joins-england-lions-coaching-staff-1769613773362">'As we build towards 2027 ODI WC': Stokes joins England Lions coaching staff</a>But holders PSG will have to go through the knockout play-off round, as they did en route to glory last season, after a 1-1 home draw with Newcastle.Record 15-time winners Real Madrid also missed out on direct last-16 qualification in a dramatic 4-2 loss at former coach Jose Mourinho's Benfica, who snatched the final play-off spot thanks to a 98th-minute goal from goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin.Liverpool forged ahead against Qarabag with a scrappy goal from Alexis Mac Allister before Florian Wirtz slotted in a second.Mohamed Salah curled in from the edge of the box after Dominik Szoboszlai laid off a free-kick early in the second half and Hugo Ekitike raced clear to make it four.Mac Allister completed a brace and substitute Federico Chiesa rounded off the rout."Hopefully (we can reach) the final," Mac Allister told uefa.com. "We know what we're capable of."Man City, Champions League winners in 2023, saw off Galatasaray 2-0 at the Etihad to grab eighth place with goals from Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki.Barcelona, semi-finalists last season, came from behind to beat FC Copenhagen 4-1 at the Camp Nou, finishing fifth in the table.Barca were stunned by a fourth-minute goal from 17-year-old Viktor Dadason, but Robert Lewandowski levelled shortly after half-time.Lamine Yamal put Barca ahead with a shot that took a big deflection, before Raphinha's 69th-minute penalty and a late free-kick from Marcus Rashford secured the Spanish champions a last-16 berth.Tottenham beat already-eliminated Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 in Germany to take fourth, courtesy of goals from strikers Randal Kolo Muani and Dominic Solanke.Chelsea made it five English teams straight through to the last 16, knocking Serie A title holders Napoli out of the competition with a 3-2 win.Enzo Fernandez put Chelsea in front from the penalty spot but Antonio Vergara scored his first goal for Napoli to revive his team's hopes of reaching the knock-out phase.Hosts Napoli completed the first-half turnaround when Rasmus Hojlund crashed in a close-range shot.But they were knocked out of the top 24 by Joao Pedro's second-half double, a thumping strike followed by a cool finish on the counter.Sporting Lisbon were the surprise top-eight finishers as they twice fought back to win 3-2 at Athletic Bilbao.<h2>Real face play-offs after 'keeper drama</h2>Real Madrid took the lead against Benfica when Kylian Mbappe headed home his 12th Champions League goal of the season.But Benfica hit back before the break through Andreas Schjelderup and Vangelis Pavlidis's penalty.Schjelderup drilled in his second early in the second period, although Real pulled one back through Mbappe, leaving Benfica needing to score again to pip Marseille to the last play-off spot.Both Raul Asencio and Rodrygo were sent off to leave Real down to nine men in injury time, and Trubin sensationally headed home a free-kick with the last touch of the game.Real will face either a rematch with Benfica or a tie with Bodo/Glimt, who won 2-1 at Atletico Madrid, in the next round."I think we were far from the level we need to show," said new Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa.Newcastle and PSG will both go into the play-offs, against either Qarabag or Monaco, after a stalemate at the Parc des Princes.Nick Pope made an excellent save to keep out Ousmane Dembele's spot-kick, but PSG soon took the lead through Vitinha's low strike from the edge of the box.Newcastle managed to stay in the game and equalised in first-half added time, as Joe Willock arrived late in the box to head in a Dan Burn flick-on."It's always difficult when you have expectations to be in the top eight," PSG coach Luis Enrique told TNT Sports."Newcastle is a very good side... But we need to improve."<h2>Inter, Juve miss top eight</h2>Inter Milan failed to seal a top-eight berth despite a 2-0 success over Borussia Dortmund, as did Juventus after their goalless draw at Monaco.Atletico, Atalanta, Bayer Leverkusen, Dortmund, Olympiacos, Club Brugge and Galatasaray are the other sides into the play-off round.Arsenal made it eight wins from eight to wrap up top spot with a 4-1 victory over Kairat Almaty, while Bayern saw off PSV Eindhoven 2-1 with a winner from Harry Kane, knocking their Dutch opponents out of the competition.

Record 15-time winners Real Madrid also missed out on direct last-16 qualification in a dramatic 4-2 loss at former coach Jose Mourinho's Benfica, who snatched the final play-off spot thanks to a 98th-minute goal from goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin.

Liverpool, Manchester City and Barcelona booked last-16 places in the Champions League on Wednesday, as holders Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid missed out on the top eight. Premier League champions Liverpool thrashed Qarabag 6-0 in the eighth and final round of league-phase matches at Anfield to finish third in the 36-team table behind already-qualified Arsenal and Bayern Munich. They were joined in the last 16 by Tottenham, Barca, Chelsea, Sporting Lisbon and Man City. Also Read: 'As we build towards 2027 ODI WC': Stokes joins England Lions coaching staff But holders PSG will have to go through the knockout play-off round, as they did en route to glory last season, after a 1-1 home draw with Newcastle. Record 15-time winners Real Madrid also missed out on direct last-16 qualification in a dramatic 4-2 loss at former coach Jose Mourinho's Benfica, who snatched the final play-off spot thanks to a 98th-minute goal from goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin. Liverpool forged ahead against Qarabag with a scrappy goal from Alexis Mac Allister before Florian Wirtz slotted in a second. Mohamed Salah curled in from the edge of the box after Dominik Szoboszlai laid off a free-kick early in the second half and Hugo Ekitike raced clear to make it four. Mac Allister completed a brace and substitute Federico Chiesa rounded off the rout. "Hopefully (we can reach) the final," Mac Allister told uefa.com. "We know what we're capable of." Man City, Champions League winners in 2023, saw off Galatasaray 2-0 at the Etihad to grab eighth place with goals from Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki. Barcelona, semi-finalists last season, came from behind to beat FC Copenhagen 4-1 at the Camp Nou, finishing fifth in the table. Barca were stunned by a fourth-minute goal from 17-year-old Viktor Dadason, but Robert Lewandowski levelled shortly after half-time. Lamine Yamal put Barca ahead with a shot that took a big deflection, before Raphinha's 69th-minute penalty and a late free-kick from Marcus Rashford secured the Spanish champions a last-16 berth. Tottenham beat already-eliminated Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 in Germany to take fourth, courtesy of goals from strikers Randal Kolo Muani and Dominic Solanke. Chelsea made it five English teams straight through to the last 16, knocking Serie A title holders Napoli out of the competition with a 3-2 win. Enzo Fernandez put Chelsea in front from the penalty spot but Antonio Vergara scored his first goal for Napoli to revive his team's hopes of reaching the knock-out phase. Hosts Napoli completed the first-half turnaround when Rasmus Hojlund crashed in a close-range shot. But they were knocked out of the top 24 by Joao Pedro's second-half double, a thumping strike followed by a cool finish on the counter. Sporting Lisbon were the surprise top-eight finishers as they twice fought back to win 3-2 at Athletic Bilbao. Real face play-offs after 'keeper drama Real Madrid took the lead against Benfica when Kylian Mbappe headed home his 12th Champions League goal of the season. But Benfica hit back before the break through Andreas Schjelderup and Vangelis Pavlidis's penalty. Schjelderup drilled in his second early in the second period, although Real pulled one back through Mbappe, leaving Benfica needing to score again to pip Marseille to the last play-off spot. Both Raul Asencio and Rodrygo were sent off to leave Real down to nine men in injury time, and Trubin sensationally headed home a free-kick with the last touch of the game. Real will face either a rematch with Benfica or a tie with Bodo/Glimt, who won 2-1 at Atletico Madrid, in the next round. "I think we were far from the level we need to show," said new Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa. Newcastle and PSG will both go into the play-offs, against either Qarabag or Monaco, after a stalemate at the Parc des Princes. Nick Pope made an excellent save to keep out Ousmane Dembele's spot-kick, but PSG soon took the lead through Vitinha's low strike from the edge of the box. Newcastle managed to stay in the game and equalised in first-half added time, as Joe Willock arrived late in the box to head in a Dan Burn flick-on. "It's always difficult when you have expectations to be in the top eight," PSG coach Luis Enrique told TNT Sports. "Newcastle is a very good side... But we need to improve." Inter, Juve miss top eight Inter Milan failed to seal a top-eight berth despite a 2-0 success over Borussia Dortmund, as did Juventus after their goalless draw at Monaco. Atletico, Atalanta, Bayer Leverkusen, Dortmund, Olympiacos, Club Brugge and Galatasaray are the other sides into the play-off round. Arsenal made it eight wins from eight to wrap up top spot with a 4-1 victory over Kairat Almaty, while Bayern saw off PSV Eindhoven 2-1 with a winner from Harry Kane, knocking their Dutch opponents out of the competition.

Record 15-time winners Real Madrid also missed out on direct last-16 qualification in a dramatic 4-2 loss at former coach Jose Mourinho's Benfica, who snatched the final play-off spot thanks to a 98th-minute goal from goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin.

UEFA Champions League: Liverpool, Man City, Barcelona in last 16, PSG & Real Madrid miss top 8 berth

A baggy green cap worn by Donald Bradman fetched AUS $460,000 (US $319,000) at public auction in Australia on Monday (January 26), a record price for a cap worn by the Australian cricket legend. The price paid for the cap, once a 16.5% buyer’s premium of AUS $75,900 is added, totals A$535,900, beating the previous record holder, a baggy green from the same series – against India in 1947/48 – that was sold in 2024. That cap was bought for A$479,700, including the buyer’s premium, at auction.&nbsp;Bradman, who died aged 92 in 2001, had given the cap sold on Monday (January 26) to Indian all-rounder Sriranga Wasudev ‘Ranga’ Sohoni.&nbsp;Inside, it bears the inscriptions: ‘D.G. Bradman’ and ‘S.W. Sohoni’.&nbsp;Back in Bradman’s day the baggy green cap was awarded for each series they played – a contrast to the present day where only one is handed out on Test debut.&nbsp;Sohoni’s family looked after the cap until it was put up for auction – Sohoni died in 1993 aged 75.&nbsp;The buyer requested anonymity, but it will go on display at an Australian museum.&nbsp;“That’s over three generations under lock and key,” said Lee Hames, the Chief Operating Officer of Lloyds Auctioneers and Valuers, who held the auction. “If you were a family member you were only allowed to look at it when you were 16-years-old for five minutes,” he said.&nbsp;The series was notable for being India’s first as an independent country and Bradman’s last on home soil.&nbsp;Bradman made it a memorable one, scoring 715 runs – including his 100th first-class century – as the Australians romped to a 4-0 series win.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Bradman is widely regarded as cricket’s greatest-ever batter and averaged 99.94 in his 52-match Test career.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Bradman, who died aged 92 in 2001, had given the cap sold on Monday (January 26) to Indian all-rounder Sriranga Wasudev ‘Ranga’ Sohoni.

A baggy green cap worn by Donald Bradman fetched AUS $460,000 (US $319,000) at public auction in Australia on Monday (January 26), a record price for a cap worn by the Australian cricket legend. The price paid for the cap, once a 16.5% buyer’s premium of AUS $75,900 is added, totals A$535,900, beating the previous record holder, a baggy green from the same series – against India in 1947/48 – that was sold in 2024. That cap was bought for A$479,700, including the buyer’s premium, at auction. Bradman, who died aged 92 in 2001, had given the cap sold on Monday (January 26) to Indian all-rounder Sriranga Wasudev ‘Ranga’ Sohoni. Inside, it bears the inscriptions: ‘D.G. Bradman’ and ‘S.W. Sohoni’. Back in Bradman’s day the baggy green cap was awarded for each series they played – a contrast to the present day where only one is handed out on Test debut. Sohoni’s family looked after the cap until it was put up for auction – Sohoni died in 1993 aged 75. The buyer requested anonymity, but it will go on display at an Australian museum. “That’s over three generations under lock and key,” said Lee Hames, the Chief Operating Officer of Lloyds Auctioneers and Valuers, who held the auction. “If you were a family member you were only allowed to look at it when you were 16-years-old for five minutes,” he said. The series was notable for being India’s first as an independent country and Bradman’s last on home soil. Bradman made it a memorable one, scoring 715 runs – including his 100th first-class century – as the Australians romped to a 4-0 series win. Meanwhile, Bradman is widely regarded as cricket’s greatest-ever batter and averaged 99.94 in his 52-match Test career. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Bradman, who died aged 92 in 2001, had given the cap sold on Monday (January 26) to Indian all-rounder Sriranga Wasudev ‘Ranga’ Sohoni.

Donald Bradman’s baggy green fetches record price at Gold Coast auction

The death toll in a massive Indonesian landslide hit 17 on Monday as rescuers used heavy equipment to hunt for dozens still missing days after heavy rains unleashed a torrent of mud.People gathered near the site in Java's West Bandung region, desperately awaiting news of their loved ones as rescuers, who fear another landslide, scoured the unstable area.The flow of soil and debris barrelled through the village of Pasirlangu early on Saturday, burying residential areas and forcing dozens to evacuate their homes."It's impossible that they are still alive. I just want their bodies to be found," said Aep Saepudin, who has been coming to the village daily for updates about his 11 family members who are missing, including his sister."My heart aches. I feel so sad seeing my older sister like that (buried by the landslide)", he told AFP.Abdul Muhari, a spokesman for the national disaster agency, confirmed on Monday that at least 17 people were killed and local officials said 73 were still missing.More than 50 houses were severely damaged by the disaster, which also displaced more than 650 people, the local disaster agency added.Dozens of rescuers were searching the area at the foot of Mount Burangrang on Monday under dark rain clouds, an AFP reporter saw.They excavated manually and used heavy equipment, but said they had to tread carefully for fear of another landslide due to the unstable ground and bad weather."What we worry about most is the risk of subsequent (landslides). Sometimes when we're in the operation, we aren't focusing on the slopes that still have the potential for landslides," rescuer Rifaldi Ashabi, 25, told AFP.The disaster comes after the government pointed to the role forest loss played in flooding and landslides on Sumatra island late last year, which killed around 1,200 people and displaced more than 240,000.The government has filed multiple lawsuits following the Sumatra floods, seeking more than $200 million in damages against six firms.It also stripped more than two dozen permits last week from forestry, mining and hydroelectric companies in Sumatra.West Java's governor Dedi Mulyadi blamed Saturday's disaster on the sprawling plantations around Pasirlangu, mostly used to grow vegetables, and pledged to relocate affected residents."This area should be forested. Local residents should be relocated because the potential for landslide is high," Dedi said in a statement Saturday.Forests help absorb rainfall and stabilise the ground held by their roots, while their absence makes areas more prone to flash flooding and landslides, David Gaveau, founder of conservation start-up The TreeMap, told AFP in December.Floods and landslides are common across the vast archipelago during the rainy season, which typically runs from October to March.This month, torrential rains battered Indonesia's Siau island, causing a flash flood that killed at least 16 people.

Abdul Muhari, a spokesman for the national disaster agency, confirmed on Monday that at least 17 people were killed and local officials said 73 were still missing.

The death toll in a massive Indonesian landslide hit 17 on Monday as rescuers used heavy equipment to hunt for dozens still missing days after heavy rains unleashed a torrent of mud. People gathered near the site in Java's West Bandung region, desperately awaiting news of their loved ones as rescuers, who fear another landslide, scoured the unstable area. The flow of soil and debris barrelled through the village of Pasirlangu early on Saturday, burying residential areas and forcing dozens to evacuate their homes. "It's impossible that they are still alive. I just want their bodies to be found," said Aep Saepudin, who has been coming to the village daily for updates about his 11 family members who are missing, including his sister. "My heart aches. I feel so sad seeing my older sister like that (buried by the landslide)", he told AFP. Abdul Muhari, a spokesman for the national disaster agency, confirmed on Monday that at least 17 people were killed and local officials said 73 were still missing. More than 50 houses were severely damaged by the disaster, which also displaced more than 650 people, the local disaster agency added. Dozens of rescuers were searching the area at the foot of Mount Burangrang on Monday under dark rain clouds, an AFP reporter saw. They excavated manually and used heavy equipment, but said they had to tread carefully for fear of another landslide due to the unstable ground and bad weather. "What we worry about most is the risk of subsequent (landslides). Sometimes when we're in the operation, we aren't focusing on the slopes that still have the potential for landslides," rescuer Rifaldi Ashabi, 25, told AFP. The disaster comes after the government pointed to the role forest loss played in flooding and landslides on Sumatra island late last year, which killed around 1,200 people and displaced more than 240,000. The government has filed multiple lawsuits following the Sumatra floods, seeking more than $200 million in damages against six firms. It also stripped more than two dozen permits last week from forestry, mining and hydroelectric companies in Sumatra. West Java's governor Dedi Mulyadi blamed Saturday's disaster on the sprawling plantations around Pasirlangu, mostly used to grow vegetables, and pledged to relocate affected residents. "This area should be forested. Local residents should be relocated because the potential for landslide is high," Dedi said in a statement Saturday. Forests help absorb rainfall and stabilise the ground held by their roots, while their absence makes areas more prone to flash flooding and landslides, David Gaveau, founder of conservation start-up The TreeMap, told AFP in December. Floods and landslides are common across the vast archipelago during the rainy season, which typically runs from October to March. This month, torrential rains battered Indonesia's Siau island, causing a flash flood that killed at least 16 people.

Abdul Muhari, a spokesman for the national disaster agency, confirmed on Monday that at least 17 people were killed and local officials said 73 were still missing.

Indonesia landslide: Death toll rises to 17 as search for missing continues

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