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The FA has rejected proposals for Wales’ four English Football League clubs to qualify for Europe via a Welsh domestic cup.

Australia are more athletic and powerful than England – but that is not the reason for the gulf between the two teams, says head coach Jon Lewis.

Defending champion Jannik Sinner will face Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open final after beating Ben Shelton in Melbourne.

‘Me and Novak agreed we would speak after tournament’ Djokovic retired hurt from Australian Open semi-final Andy Murray will meet with Novak Djokovic to consider the future of their trial partnership following the 24-times grand slam champion’s retirement from the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Friday afternoon. Murray and Djokovic had initially agreed to

BBC Sport looks at some of the key talking points before this weekend’s EFL action.

Player been criticised for chopping and changing coaches British No 2 heading from Australian Open to Singapore Emma Raducanu is searching for another coach after Nick Cavaday ended their partnership because of health issues. Raducanu first worked with Cavaday as a child and they resumed the relationship ahead of last season, where the 22-year-old returned

Japanese star defends all four major title belts at 122lbs Inoue holds claim as world’s top pound-for-pound boxer Send Bryan a tweet at @BryanAGraham or email him It’s time for the fighter entrances at the Ariake Arena. First out of the tunnel is the challenger, Ye Joon Kim, making the long walk to the ring

Mikel Arteta has said his Arsenal players “recognise” the need for a new signing this month and he is talking to his squad about possible targets.

Newcastle United’s travel plans for their Premier League clash against Southampton could be affected by Storm Eowyn, manager Eddie Howe admitted on Friday.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has said the club “are always” looking for opportunities to sign new players with seven days until the January transfer window closes.