Today (January 11, 2026) has been a massive day for UK sports, especially with the FA Cup third-round upsets and major developments in cricket and rugby.

1. Football: FA Cup Third-Round Shocks

The Biggest Upset Ever: In a result that has shocked the nation, Macclesfield FC (a 6th-tier non-league team) defeated the defending FA Cup champions Crystal Palace 2-1. This is being hailed as the biggest "giant-killing" in the history of the competition.

Arsenal Cruises: Gabriel Martinelli scored a stunning hat-trick to lead Arsenal to a 4-1 victory over Portsmouth, keeping their hopes for four trophies alive this season.

Man United Knocked Out: Manchester United suffered a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Brighton, ending their hunt for trophies early in January and putting interim manager Darren Fletcher’s future in doubt.

Wolves Thrash Shrewsbury: Jorgen Strand Larsen scored a hat-trick as Wolves dominated Shrewsbury with a 6-1 win.

2. Cricket: Ashes Disaster in Sydney

England's Ashes series ended in "wreckage" as they were outplayed by Australia in Sydney.

Critics are calling for a management overhaul, with former stars questioning whether Brendon McCullum and Rob Key should remain in charge after the team's muddled performance throughout the series.

3. Rugby: Champions Cup Action

Northampton Saints suffered a heavy 50-28 defeat against the holders, Bordeaux-Begles, in a repeat of last year's final.

Harlequins had a better day, hammering the South African side Stormers to secure their place in the knockout rounds.

Broadcast News: In a win for fans, Virgin Media TV has added Premier Sports Rugby to all its packages for free, giving millions access to the Investec Champions Cup.

4. Boxing & Tennis

New Boxing Hero: British boxer Dalton Smith stunned the world by stopping Subriel Matias in New York to become the new World Champion.

Tennis Title: Poland won the 2026 United Cup after defeating Switzerland 2-1 in the final, while the UK's Jack Draper narrowly missed out on a Top 10 ranking after a loss in Hong Kong.

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