* France striker Antoine Griezmann scored to secure Atletico Madrid a 1-1 draw away to Girona in a chaotic and entertaining Copa del Rey last 16 first-leg match on Wednesday. * Paris St Germain were knocked out of the French League Cup after unfancied Guingamp scored two of the three penalties they were awarded to book their place in the semi-finals with a 2-1 away victory on Wednesday. * Holders Manchester City can look forward to defending the League Cup in next month's final at Wembley as Gabriel Jesus struck four goals in a 9-0 thrashing of Burton Albion in their semi-final, first leg on Wednesday (Jan 9). * More tennis players were disciplined for violations of anti-corruption rules in 2018 than in any other year since the creation of the Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU) 10 years ago, the body said on Wednesday. A total of 21 individuals broke anti-corruption rules with the majority sanctioned for match-fixing or betting offences. * Top seed John Isner suffered a 7-6(3) 7-6(5) defeat … [Read more...] about Madrid earn Copa del Rey win over Leganes to lift mood