Welcome back to SportsDraft this Friday! In today’s edition:

• Weeks Headlines 🗞️

• January Transfers so far

• Nostalgia files

• Stadium Spotlight

• Where to Watch

This week’s SD Talking Points

• 🏉 - Joe Schmidt has been officially named as Wallabies coach. - Full Story

• 🏈 - 4 Irish players including Rory Beggan and Mark Jackson have been selected for the NFL’s IPP. - Full Story

• ⚽ - Jordan Henderson signs for Ajax on 2-and-a-half-year deal. - Full Story

• 🏉- Connacht have announced a new 12-year sponsorship deal that will see The Sportsground renamed as Dexcom Stadium with immediate effect. - Full Story

• 🏐 - Dublin GAA's County Board has been asked to revise its plans for a major new state-of-the-art training facility at the Spawell over concerns about its impact on the environment and traffic. - Full Story

January Transfers So Far! 💰

Here is a list of 8 of the biggest transfers of the January window in the last week!

1. Renan Lodi - Marseille to Al-Hilal - £19m

2. Gift Orban - Gent to Lyon, £11.1m

3. Chris Bedia - Servette to Union Berlin - £1.7m

4. Filippo Ranocchia - Juventus to Palermo - £3m

5. Sheraldo Becker - Union Berlin to Real Sociedad - £2.6m

6. Ulisses Garcia -Young Boys to Marseille - £2.6m

7. Tom Holmes - Reading to Luton Town, Not specified

8. Álvaro Fernández - Man Utd to Benfica - Loan (with €6m purchase option and buy-back clause)

Nostalgia Files ⏪

In this series, we will look back at some memorable moments in sporting history!

Tiger Woods and the 2019 Masters

In 2019, Tiger Woods made an incredible comeback by winning his 15th major at the Masters, overcoming personal setbacks and back surgeries. At 43, he rallied from behind, starting the final day two strokes down, to clinch his fifth green jacket in a stunning display of skill and resilience.

Woods shot a 2-under-par 70 on the final Sunday, winning at 13-under (275), his first major victory since 2008. This triumph, just one shy of Jack Nicklaus' record, was remarkable considering Woods' journey through four back surgeries and career uncertainties.

On the final round, under threat of bad weather, Woods' precision saw him hit 58 out of 72 greens and make 22 birdies. This victory, more than just a win, marked one of the greatest comebacks in sports, showcasing Woods' ability to overcome adversity and triumph against the odds.

Stadium Spotlight 🔦

A new series, where we look at some of the coolest and best stadiums around the world!

Hard Rock Stadium, Miami

Originally opened in 1987 as the Joe Robbie Stadium, the Hard Rock Stadium has served as the home stadium for the Miami Dolphins and the Miami Hurricanes football teams since the 80s.

Over the years, the stadium underwent significant renovations and ownership changes, eventually adopting the name Hard Rock Stadium in 2016 following a naming rights deal with the Hard Rock Cafe franchise.

The stadium has been a versatile host, showcasing events including five Super Bowls and numerous college football championships.

The Miami Dolphins have ingeniously turned the heat, quite literally, in their favour at the Hard Rock Stadium.

The stadium's strategic design, revamped between 2015 and 2016, ensures that the sun beats relentlessly on the opponent's sideline, subjecting them to temperatures notably higher than those on the Dolphins' shaded side.

This architectural advantage has become a noteworthy factor in some of the Dolphins' home victories, with temperature differences during games sometimes reaching 30 degrees or more.

The design, coupled with the Dolphins' choice of wearing white uniforms that reflect sunlight, puts the opposing teams at a further disadvantage as their darker team colours absorb solar energy, intensifying the already scorching conditions.

Throughout the season, television commentators have highlighted this clever design, and while the Vikings managed to overcome the temperature challenge and hand the Dolphins their only home loss of the season last year, the weather advantage has been a significant talking point.

Some opposing fans may express discontent on social media, deeming the strategy as "illegal," but the truth is that utilizing weather and stadium designs to gain a competitive edge is well within the rules of the game.

The Dolphins' innovative approach adds a unique twist to home-field advantage, making Hard Rock Stadium a challenging environment for visiting teams.

Friday

• 4am: Golf, Hero Dubai Desert Classic, DP World Tour – Sky Sports Main Event.

• 6.10am: New Zealand v Pakistan, Cricket Twenty20 International – TNT Sports 4.

• 7.45am: Australian Open Tennis (Round 3 Singles) – Eurosport 1 & 2.

• 1pm: World Grand Prix Snooker (later at 7pm) – ITV4.

• 2pm: Cape Verde v Mozambique, Africa Cup of Nations Group Stage – Sky Sports Main Event.

• 5pm: Senegal v Cameroon, Africa Cup of Nations Group Stage – Sky Sports Main Event.

• 6pm: Golf, LPGA Tournament of Champions – Sky Sports Golf.

• 7.30pm: Galway v Roscommon, FBD League final – TG4.

• 8pm: Connacht v Bristol Bears, Champions Cup Rugby – TNT Sports 2.

• 8pm: Glasgow Warriors v Toulon, Champions Cup Rugby – TNT Sports 1.

• 8pm: Gloucester v Castres, Challenge Cup Rugby – Premier Sports 1.

• 8pm: Guinea v Gambia, Africa Cup of Nations Group Stage – Sky Sports Premier League.

• 8pm: Sunderland v Hull City, Championship – Sky Sports Main Event.

• 9pm: Golf, The American Express, PGA Tour – Sky Sports Golf.

• 11.30pm: Australia v West Indies, Cricket Test Match Day 4 – TNT Sports 3.

Saturday

• 4am: Golf, Hero Dubai Desert Classic, DP World Tour – Sky Sports Main Event.

• 12am: Australian Open Tennis (Round 3 Singles) – Eurosport 1 & 2.

• 12.30am: Cycling UCI Santos Tour Down Under, Stage 5 – discovery+

• 12.30am: NBA, Boston Celtics v Denver Nuggets – TNT Sports 3.

• 3am: NBA, Golden State Warriors v Dallas Mavericks – TNT Sports 3.

• 7.45am: Australian Open Tennis (Round 3 Singles) – Eurosport 1.

• 12.30pm: Arsenal v Crystal Palace, Premier League – TNT Sports 1.

• 12.30pm: Swansea City v Southampton, Championship – Sky Sports Main Event.

• 1pm: Bulls v Bordeaux Begles, Champions Cup Rugby – TNT Sports Extra.

• 1pm: Harlequins v Ulster, Champions Cup Rugby – TNT Sports 2.

• 1pm: World Grand Prix Snooker (later at 7pm) – ITV4.

• 1.30pm: Racing from Lingfield Park, Ascot and Haydock Park – Virgin Media One and ITV4.

• 2pm: Algeria v Burkina Faso, Africa Cup of Nations Group Stage – Sky Sports Premier League.

• 3pm: Dublin v Longford, O’Byrne Cup final – TG4.

• 3.15pm: Leicester Tigers v Leinster, Champions Cup Rugby – TNT Sports 1.

• 3.15pm: Racing 92 v Cardiff, Champions Cup Rugby – TNT Sports 2.

• 5pm: Mauritania v Angola, Africa Cup of Nations Group Stage – Sky Sports Mix.

• 5pm: Roma v Verona, Serie A – TNT Sports 1.

• 5.15pm: Dublin v Kerry, Division 1 Ladies Football League – TG4.

• 5.30pm: Munster v Northampton, Champions Cup Rugby – RTÉ 2 and TNT Sports 1.

• 5.30pm: Stade Francais v Stormers, Champions Cup Rugby – TNT Sports 2.

• 5.30pm: Brentford v Nottingham Forest, Premier League – Sky Sports Main Event.

• 5.30pm: RB Leipzig v Bayer Leverkusen, Bundesliga – Sky Sports Football.

• 7pm: Boxing, Natasha Jonas v Mikaela Mayer – Sky Sports Main Event.

• 7pm: Golf, The American Express, PGA Tour – Sky Sports Golf.

• 7.45pm: Udinese v AC Milan, Serie A – TNT Sports 2.

• 8pm: Saracens v Lyon, Champions Cup Rugby – TNT Sports 1.

• 8pm: Men’s National Cup Basketball final (Pat Duffy Cup), Irish Guide Dogs Ballincollig v UCC Demons – TG4.

• 8pm: NBA, Detroit Pistons v Milwaukee Bucks – TNT Sports 3.

• 8pm: Tunisia v Mali, Africa Cup of Nations Group Stage – Sky Sports Football.

• 9.30pm: NFL Play-Offs, Baltimore Ravens v Houston Texans – Sky Sports Main Event.

• 11.30pm: Australia v West Indies, Cricket Test Match Day 5 – TNT Sports 2.

Sunday

• 12am: Australian Open Tennis (Round 4 Singles) – Eurosport 1 & 2.

• 12am: New Zealand v Pakistan, Cricket Twenty20 International – TNT Sports 3.

• 1am: UFC Fight Night, Strickland v du Plessis – TNT Sports 1.

• 1.15am: NFL Play-Offs, San Francisco 49ers v Green Bay Packers – Sky Sports Main Event.

• 4am: Golf, Hero Dubai Desert Classic, DP World Tour – Sky Sports Main Event.

• 6am: Australian Open Tennis (Round 4 Singles) – Eurosport 2.

• 12pm: Leeds United v Preston, Championship – Sky Sports Main Event.

• 12.30pm: Chelsea v Manchester United, FA Women’s Super League – BBC Two.

• 1pm: Sale Sharks v La Rochelle, Champions Cup Rugby – TNT Sports 2 and ITV1.

• 1pm: Lions v Ospreys, Challenge Cup Rugby – Premier Sports 1.

• 1pm: Perpignan v Newcastle Falcons, Challenge Cup Rugby – Premier Sports 2.

• 1pm: World Grand Prix Snooker (later at 7pm) – ITV4.

• 1.30pm: All-Ireland senior club hurl('') v St Thomas (Galway) – TG4.

• 1.30pm: Racing from Lingfield Park and Fakenham – ITV3.

• 2pm: Sheffield United v West Ham, Premier League – TNT Sports 1.

• 2pm: Morocco v DR Congo, Africa Cup of Nations Group Stage – Sky Sports Mix.

• 2.30pm: Bayern Munich v Werder Bremen, Bundesliga – Sky Sports Football.

• 2.30pm: Manchester City v Liverpool, FA Women’s Super League – Sky Sports Main Event.

• 3.15pm: Toulouse v Bath, Champions Cup Rugby – TNT Sports 2.

• 3.30pm: All-Ireland senior club football final, Glen (Derry) v St Brigid’s (Roscommon) – TG4.

• 4.30pm: Bournemouth v Liverpool, Premier League – Sky Sports Main Event.

• 5pm: Zambia v Tanzania, Africa Cup of Nations Group Stage – Sky Sports Mix.

• 5.30pm: Bayonne v Exeter, Champions Cup Rugby – TNT Sports 2.

• 5.30pm: Dragons v Sharks, Challenge Cup Rugby – Premier Sports 1.

• 5.30pm: Women’s National Cup Basketball final (Paudie O’Connor Cup), Catalyst Fr Mathews v Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell – TG4.

• 6.45pm: West Ham v Tottenham, FA Women’s Super League – Sky Sports Premier League.

• 7pm: Golf, The American Express, PGA Tour – Sky Sports Golf.

• 7.45pm: Lecce v Juventus, Serie A – TNT Sports 1.

• 8pm: NFL Play-Offs, Detroit Lions v Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Sky Sports Main Event.

• 8pm: Girona v Sevilla, La Liga – Premier Sports 1.

• 8pm: South Africa v Namibia, Africa Cup of Nations Group Stage – Sky Sports Mix.

• 8.30pm: NBA, Los Angeles Clippers v Brooklyn Nets – TNT Sports 3.

• 11.30pm: NFL Play-Offs, Buffalo Bills v Kansas City Chiefs – Sky Sports Main Event.

• 12am: (Monday): Australian Open Tennis (Round 4 Singles) – Eurosport 1 & 2.

• 1.30am: (Monday): NBA, Dallas Mavericks v Boston Celtics – TNT Sports 2.