Sports News from Friday, January 9th, 2026

Two Bundesliga matches have been scrapped due to large amounts of snow and ice blanketing pitches across Germany, while a third-round FA Cup match on Saturday has also been postponed due to freezing conditions in Britain.

Dubai Basketball has defeated Turkish giants and reigning EuroLeague champions Fenerbahce with a score of 92-81 at the Coca-Cola Arena on Thursday to secure their second victory over the title holders in their debut EuroLeague campaign.

Paris St Germain have clinched their fourth consecutive French Super Cup title, beating rivals Olympique de Marseille 4-1 in a penalty shootout after a dramatic 2-2 draw in Kuwait on Thursday.

Zizou Bergs has stunned world number 18 Jakub Mensik and Elise Mertens outplayed Barbora Krejcikova as Belgium beat the Czech Republic 2-0 in the United Cup quarter-finals on Thursday to set up a last-four clash with Switzerland.

Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has announced on Friday he will not play in the singles competition at this month's Australian Open as he is not ready to play five-set matches.