As the African Cup of Nations continued at a pace, and more countries can see themselves as ‘equal’ to their peers on the continent, Burkina Faso, Namibia and Mali made their announcements with tight victories over Mauritania, Tunisia and South Africa (respectively).

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has approved an extra £600,000 of funding towards the cost of hosting the 2026 European Athletics Championships (EAC) in the West Midlands.

Whilst holders Senegal began their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with their Group C. victory over 10-man underdogs The Gambia, five-time champions Cameroon were held to a draw by, also 10-man, Guinea – and again already - another surprise results.

Hosts Ivory Coast opened their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau.

Victor Osimhen's quick-fire equaliser spared Nigeria a shock defeat against Equatorial Guinea in their opening game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

The longtime coach of record-breaking NFL team, Bill Belichick, said his final goodbyes to the New England Patriots franchise, marking the end of the most successful coaching tenure in NFL history, before making new history.