January 2006 in Sports - 20 January 2006 (Friday)

20 January 2006 (Friday)

• Football:
  • 2006 African Cup of Nations opening match:
    • Group A: Egypt 3–0 Libya
  • English football:
    • The Premiership formally charges Portsmouth with "tapping up" current manager Harry Redknapp. They accuse Pompey of making an improper approach to Redknapp while he was under contract to archrivals Southampton.
• NFL Non-Postseason News: The St. Louis Rams have named Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Scott Linehan to be their new coach.