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

• ⚽ - Klopp to leave Liverpool at the end of the season - Full Story

• 🎾 - Djokovic defeated at Australian Open - Full Story

• ⚽ - Kalvin Phillips joins West Ham - Full Story

• 🏐 - Anthony Cunningham returns as manager of St. Brigids - Full Story

• 🏉 - Owen Farrell to join Racing 92 - 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. Gabriel Moscardo - Corinthians to Paris Saint-Germain - £17.1m

2. Jean-Mattéo Bahoya - Angers to Eintracht Frankfurt - £6.8m

3. Kelvin Amian - Spezia to Nantes - £2.6m

4. Faitout Maouassa - Club Brugge to Granada - Loan

5. Joni Montiel - Rayo Vallecano to Burgos - Loan

6. Leander Dendoncker - Aston Villa to Napoli - Loan

7. Maxime Bastian - Strasbourg to Sochaux - Undisclosed fee

8. Ademola Ola-Adebomi - Crystal Palace to Burton Albion - Loan

9. Panos Katseris - Catanzaro to Lorient - £2.6m

10. Adson - Nantes to Vasco da Gama - £4.3m

Nostalgia Files ⏪

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

Game 7, 2016 NBA Finals

LeBron James fulfilled his promise to bring a championship to Cleveland, leading the Cavaliers to a historic NBA Finals comeback victory against the Golden State Warriors. After a 52-year major sports championship drought in Cleveland, James delivered on his vow and became the Finals MVP. The Cavs became the first team to rally from a 3-1 Finals deficit, clinching the title with a hard-fought 93-89 victory in Game 7.

James, a native of Akron, Ohio, almost single-handedly carried the Cavaliers throughout the series, showcasing his dominance with a triple-double performance in the decisive Game 7. His leadership and determination were evident as he scored 27 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, and dished out 11 assists. Despite facing a formidable Warriors team, James remained calm, focused, and locked in on bringing the championship home to Cleveland.

The victory marked a triumphant moment for Cleveland sports fans and the city as a whole. With James leading the way, the Cavaliers overcame adversity, coaching changes, and a tough opponent to secure the long-awaited championship. The win not only solidified James' legacy but also brought joy and celebration to a city hungry for a major sports title, culminating in a well-deserved victory parade in Cleveland.

Stadium Spotlight 🔦

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

The Maracana (Rio de Janeiro)

The Maracanã Stadium stands as an iconic landmark in the realm of football, nestled within the vibrant cityscape of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Since its inauguration in 1950, this architectural marvel has witnessed some of the most legendary moments in the sport's history. Boasting a seating capacity of nearly 80,000, it has played host to momentous occasions such as the FIFA World Cup finals of 1950 and 2014, as well as the thrilling Olympic Games football final in 2016.

Arguably, the Maracanã truly etched its name into the annals of football folklore during the 1950 World Cup. In a showdown between Brazil and Uruguay, a staggering crowd of almost 200,000 spectators packed the stadium to witness an epic clash that still resonates in the hearts of fans worldwide. Despite Brazil's heartbreaking defeat, the sheer spectacle of the event solidified Maracanã's status as an emblem of footballing passion and fervor.

Beyond its historical significance, the Maracanã captivates with its breathtaking design and picturesque surroundings. Nestled amidst Rio's stunning landscape, the stadium offers panoramic views of the cityscape, providing a dramatic backdrop to the drama unfolding on its hallowed turf. As the home ground of the Brazilian national team, it serves as a cathedral of football, where the hopes and dreams of millions converge in a symphony of cheers and chants. In essence, the Maracanã transcends its status as a mere sports venue, embodying the essence of footballing excellence and serving as a testament to the enduring spirit of the beautiful game.

Where to Watch 📰

Friday

8am: Golf, Ras Al Khaimah Championship, DP World Tour – Sky Sports Golf

10am: Snooker Welsh Open – discovery+ (also at 1pm, 4pm, 7pm)

2pm: Cycling, Challenge Mallorca – Eurosport 2

4pm: Dutch Darts Masters – ITV4

5pm: LPGA Drive On Championship Golf – Sky Sports Mix

7.30pm: Eintracht Frankfurt v Mainz, Bundesliga – Sky Sports Football

7.45pm: Premiership Rugby, Harlequins v Leicester Tigers – TNT Sports 1

8pm: Tottenham v Man City, FA Cup fourth round – Premier Sports 1 & ITV1

8pm: Golf, Farmers Insurance Open, PGA Tour – Sky Sports Main Event

Saturday

4am: India v England, Cricket Test Match Day 3 – TNT Sports 1

4am: Australia v West Indies, Cricket Test Match Day 3 – TNT Sports 2

8.30am: Australian Open Tennis Women’s Singles Final – Eurosport 1

8.30am: Golf, Ras Al Khaimah Championship, DP World Tour – Sky Sports Main Event

10am: Snooker Welsh Open – discovery+ (also at 1pm, 4pm, 7pm)

11.15am: Australian Open Tennis Men’s Doubles Final – Eurosport 1

12.30pm: St Mirren v Rangers, Scottish Premiership – Sky Sports Main Event

1pm: Racing from Cheltenham and Doncaster – ITV1

2pm: Premiership Rugby, Northampton v Newcastle – TNT Sports Extra

2pm: Cycling, Challenge Mallorca – Eurosport 2

3pm: Sheffield United v Brighton, FA Cup fourth round – Premier Sports 1

3.05pm: Bristol Bears v Bath, Premiership Rugby – TNT Sports 1

3.15pm: Galway v Mayo, Ladies Football League Division 1 – TG4

5pm: Golf, Farmers Insurance Open, PGA Tour – Sky Sports Golf (8pm, red button)

5pm: Angola v Namibia, Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 – Sky Sports Football

5.30pm: Kerry v Derry, Division 1 Football League – RTÉ 2

5.30pm: Saracens v Exeter, Premiership Rugby – TNT Sports 1

5.30pm: Barcelona v Villarreal, La Liga – Premier Sports 2

5.30pm: Bayer Leverkusen v Borussia Monchengladbach, Bundesliga – Sky Sports Football YouTube

5.30pm: Brighton v Chelsea, FA Women’s Super League – Sky Sports Main Event

6pm: Dutch Darts Masters – ITV3

7pm: Boxing, Lewis Crocker v Jose Felix – DAZN YouTube

7pm: Fulham v Newcastle United, FA Cup fourth round – Premier Sports 1

7pm: LPGA Drive On Championship Golf – Sky Sports Mix

7.30pm: Dublin v Monaghan, Division 1 Football League – TG4

7.45pm: AC Milan v Bologna, Serie A – TNT Sports 2

8pm: Nigeria v Cameroon, Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 – Sky Sports Football & BBC Three

8pm: NBA, New York Knicks v Miami Heat – TNT Sports 1

8pm: Marseille v Monaco, Ligue 1 – TNT Sports 3

10.30pm: NBA, Denver Nuggets v Philadelphia 76ers – TNT Sports 1

Sunday

4am: Australian Open Tennis Women’s Doubles Final – Eurosport 1

4am: India v England, Cricket Test Match Day 4 – TNT Sports 1

4am: Australia v West Indies, Cricket Test Match Day 4 – TNT Sports 2

8am: Golf, Ras Al Khaimah Championship, DP World Tour – Sky Sports Main Event

8.30am: Australian Open Tennis Men’s Singles Final – Eurosport 1

11.45am: West Brom v Wolves, FA Cup fourth round – ITV1

1pm: Celta Vigo v Girona, La Liga – Premier Sports 2

1.30pm: QPR v Huddersfield Town, Championship – Sky Sports Main Event

1.45pm: Galway v Mayo, Division 1 Football League – TG4

1.45pm: Donegal v Cork, Division 2 Football League – TG4 player & app

2pm: Watford v Southampton, FA Cup fourth round – Premier Sports 1

2pm: Cycling, Grand Prix La Marseillaise – Eurosport 2

2.30pm: Liverpool v Norwich City, FA Cup fourth round – ITV1

3pm: Gloucester v Sale Sharks, Premiership Rugby – TNT Sports 1

3.45pm: Tyrone v Roscommon, Division 1 Football League – TG4

4.30pm: Newport County v Man United, FA Cup fourth round – BBC One & Premier Sports 1

4.30pm: Liverpool v Arsenal, FA Women’s Super League – Sky Sports Main Event

4.30pm: Borussia Dortmund v VFL Bochum, Bundesliga – Sky Sports Football YouTube

5pm: Lazio v Napoli, Serie A – TNT Sports 2

5pm: Equatorial Guinea v Guinea, Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 – Sky Sports Football

7pm: LPGA Drive On Championship Golf – Sky Sports Mix

7.45pm: Fiorentina v Inter Milan, Serie A – TNT Sports 1

8pm: Egypt v DR Congo, Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 – Sky Sports Football

8pm: NFL Play-Offs, Kansas City Chiefs v Baltimore Ravens – Sky Sports Main Event

8pm: Atletico Madrid v Valencia, La Liga – Premier Sports 1

8.30pm: NBA, Indiana Pacers v Memphis Grizzlies – TNT Sports 2

9.30pm: Allianz League Sunday – RTÉ 2

11.40pm: NFL Play-Offs, Detroit Lions v San Francisco 49ers – Sky Sports Main Event