The Swiss Cup has delivered a stunning upset, as third-division side FC Biel eliminated top-flight champions Young Boys (YB) after extra time on April 26, 2025, securing their place in the Cup final. The match, described as turbulent, saw the decisive goal scored in the 99th minute from a penalty kick.
Loic Socka drew the penalty after being brought down in the box by YB goalkeeper David von Ballmoos. Malko Sartoretti converted the spot-kick, giving Biel a lead they would ultimately hold onto despite a late push from the Bernese side, who even hit the crossbar before the final whistle.
YB were reduced to ten men in the 77th minute, adding to the drama of the semi-final clash. The victory marks a remarkable run for FC Biel, who will now compete for the Swiss Cup title.
Elsewhere in the world of sport, Freddy Schott claimed his first DP World Tour title on February 2, 2026, after a thrilling playoff victory over Calum Hill and Patrick Reed at the Bapco Energies Bahrain Championship.
Turning to golf in the United States, Rose won the Farmers Insurance Open with a record score. Rose’s performance has been described as validating his decision to decline offers from LIV Golf.
The TGL, a new golf league, is gearing up for its second season. The season began on Sunday, December 28, with a rematch of last season’s final between Atlanta Drive GC and New York Golf Club. Tiger Woods’ Jupiter Links will make their debut on Tuesday, January 13, against New York. The postseason is scheduled to begin on March 17, culminating in a best-of-three Finals Series for the SoFi Cup on March 23 and 24.
Atlanta Drive GC are currently favored to repeat as champions, according to FanDuel, with odds of +260 to win the SoFi Cup. Last season’s final between Atlanta Drive and New York Golf Club was incredibly close, with both matches decided by a single point, including a dramatic putt from Billy Horschel to secure victory for Atlanta Drive.
In women’s football, Arsenal have secured their first Women’s Champions Cup title with a thrilling win.
The TGL season schedule is as follows: Match 1 – New York Golf Club vs. Atlanta Drive GC; Match 2 – Boston Common Golf vs. LAGC; Match 3 – Jupiter Links Golf Club vs. New York Golf Club.
Recent developments in the TGL include a partnership with HypGames. The league is also seeing challenges as players like Koepka return to the PGA Tour, potentially benefiting from a new rule loophole, which is exacerbating the divide between rival tours.
Sky Sports is currently covering both the European and PGA tours, as well as major championships including the Masters, Open, US Open, PGA Championships, and Ryder Cup. Recent headlines from Sky Sports Golf include criticism of LIV Golf regarding world ranking points, information on when golf is live on Sky Sports, and analysis of Rose’s PGA Tour form.
Other notable events covered by Sky Sports include a stunning 200-yard bunker shot by Bhatia, a dominant win for Korda at the LPGA season opener (shortened due to cold weather), and an impressive performance by England in the Reignwood Icons of Football series. Dwight Yorke also provided a memorable moment, reacting angrily and volleying his putter across the green.
