Hansi Flick has praised the Premier League’s quality and financial strength as Barcelona prepare for their Champions League round-of-16 first leg against Newcastle United. Flick acknowledged the challenge Newcastle will pose, highlighting the team’s passionate home support. Barcelona will be without several key players for the match.
Tottenham Hotspur will prioritise earning Premier League survival over Champions League progress, according to interim manager Igor Tudor. Spurs are preparing for their Champions League last 16 first leg away against Atletico Madrid. Tudor sees the game as a chance to change the mood and try a different approach for vital battles ahead.
Hull City will have forward Mohamed Belloumi in their squad for Tuesday’s Championship match at promotion rivals Wrexham. The 23-year-old has not played since sustaining a hamstring injury in the Tigers Boxing Day draw at Sheffield Wednesday. Hull are now only three points above Wrexham.
Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka will face each other in the Round of 16 at Indian Wells. This is a rematch eight years after their US Open meeting. Sabalenka has won her first two matches in straight sets.
The Jets are acquiring Geno Smith from the Raiders. Smith was set to be released by Las Vegas, but instead heads back to the team that drafted him in 2013. In other moves, the Falcons plan to sign Tua Tagovailoa, and Isiah Pacheco has signed with the Detroit Lions.
There are four Champions League games. BBC Sport will provide coverage of every moment. Highlights of each Champions League game will be available on Wednesday.
Linebacker Micah McFadden has agreed to a one-year deal with the New York Giants. McFadden, 26, just completed his rookie contract with the Giants. He appeared in 47 games from 2022-2024.
The National Hunt Challenge Cup brings Tuesday’s card to a demanding close. This year’s race looks like a deep, open handicap. The 3m6f trip on the Old Course should expose any chinks in stamina or jumping.
The Miami Dolphins have a new kicker. Zane Gonzalez has agreed to a one-year deal with Miami. He spent the latter half of last season kicking for the Falcons.
The Detroit Lions have agreed to a deal with Isiah Pacheco. Pacheco will pair with Jahmyr Gibbs and fill the void left when the Lions agreed to trade David Montgomery to the Houston Texans last week. Pacheco, 27, was the Kansas City Chiefs’ starting running back for much of his time in the past four seasons.