Wales captain Dewi Lake says Wales believe they can defy the odds and beat Ireland on Friday evening in Dublin. Lake has backed his side after a more encouraging display in the 26-23 defeat by Scotland. Lake says he has the ultimate respect for Ireland and the Dublin venue where he made his Wales international debut in 2022.
Dillon Brooks of the Phoenix Suns was arrested for DUI in Scottsdale. The incident occurred early Friday morning, and Brooks was later released from custody. He was reportedly respectful and cooperative with authorities.
Jesse Lingard has joined Corinthians as a free agent after leaving FC Seoul. The former Manchester United midfielder arrives after a call to his former United team-mate Memphis Depay. The 33-year-old is set to become the first English footballer to feature in the Brazilian top flight.
The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics will feature 79 medal events over nine days. There are six sports contested at the Winter Paralympics. The Paralympics are open to athletes with a wide variety of impairments, and a rigorous classification process determines eligibility.
WWE talent Trick Williams says he’s discovered a ‘cheat code’ since joining the main roster. Williams says that he and his fiancée, Lash Legend, travel the world every week and WWE pays for it. Williams and Legend plan to get married soon and already have a house together.
The NFL free agency window opens on Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET, with legal tampering beginning Monday. Malik Willis, Tyler Linderbaum, Mike Evans and Jaelan Phillips are among the bigger names available. Several trades have already occurred, including the Bears sending DJ Moore to the Bills, and the Chiefs trading Trent McDuffie to the Rams.
Loose Women star GK Barry is set to make her Soccer Aid debut. Her partner, footballer Ella Rutherford, has been helping her train for the charity event. GK Barry admitted Rutherford has ‘got work cut out’ for her ahead of the match.
The Chicago Bears have missed out on acquiring Tyler Biadasz, who has signed a three-year contract with the Los Angeles Chargers. Biadasz, recently released by the Washington Commanders, agreed a $30 million deal before free agency begins next week. The Bears will now need to change their plans at the centre position.
Luke Littler is aiming to retain his UK Open crown. The tournament, known as the FA Cup of Darts, will be held at Butlin’s, Minehead. Mike De Decker and Connor Scutt are also players to watch.
The Los Angeles Kings defeated the New York Islanders by a score of 5-3. Artemi Panarin, Samuel Helenius and Mikey Anderson scored for the Kings in the first and second periods. Bo Horvat scored for the Islanders at the end of the second period.
