VAR took just seven seconds to determine Brighton's controversial penalty against Arsenal was correct to be given, with PGMOL chief Howard Webb arguing it was a valid decision.

Graham Potter is closing in on a return to football to replace Julen Lopetegui at West Ham after further positive talks with club officials.

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy says the six-game suspension handed to prop Tom O'Toole "is what it is".

Women's football returns this weekend after the winter break with the FA Cup fourth round - here's how you can follow it all on the BBC.

Dragons and Wales prop Leon Brown announces his immediate retirement because of a neck injury.

Everton's goals-per-game ratio this season is the worst it has been in 13 years - could it mark the end for Sean Dyche's time as manager?

Gunners get timely double fitness boost for semi-final first-leg showdown

Sean M Higgins shuns offer of 35 years in prisonPolice say 44-year-old hit brothers while over the limitThe driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, as they cycled on a rural New Jersey road pleaded not guilty to the indictment on Tuesday after turning down a prosecution offer of 35 years in prison.Sean M …

Potter wants two-and-a-half-year contract with HammersSpaniard’s camp unhappy over conduct of SteidtenJulen Lopetegui is in limbo after West Ham’s move to replace their manager stalled over Graham Potter’s demand for a two-and-a-half-year contract.The club’s preference is for Potter to take over until the end of the season, only for uncertainty to …

As one of the first to witness the two legendary rivals as player and coach, our correspondent gives his take from their grand slam practice sessionDuring his short time as one of the leading tennis players of his generation, Carlos Alcaraz has methodically built a reputation for his fearlessness and nerve. Even in the face of some of the most accomplished …

Carabao Cup semi-final first leg news, 8pm GMT kick-offRosicky leads contenders for Arsenal role | Email ScottNewcastle get the ball rolling. The Emirates in fine voice. Roar!The teams are out! Arsenal in red and white, Newcastle black and white, just as little John Lennon had it. A banging atmosphere at the Emirates, as befits the first leg of a major …

RICHARD GIBSON: Ben Stokes dubbed himself 'Bionic Man' after undergoing another operation on his left hamstring.

MIKE KEEGAN: In a bombshell admission the tech billionaire's father recently claimed his son would be interested in buying the Merseyside giants from Fenway Sports Group.

Musk's father Errol was quizzed about his son - who is the richest man in the world with an estimated wealth of worth an estimated £334billion - reportedly having interest in purchasing the club.

SAMI MOKBEL: Potter has held talks with owner David Sullivan over replacing Julen Lopetegui, who took training on Tuesday despite the club actively working towards appointing his successor.

EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: Man United's ticket row with Arsenal has escalated - with the visitors now asking for the missing part of their allocation for Sunday's FA Cup tie to go to neutrals.

Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Arsenal host Newcastle in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg.

Barcelona star Raphinha has claimed the saga surrounding Dani Olmo's re-registration could impact the club's transfer business in the future.