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.

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