Spurs produced a nervy display but a Rafael Van der Vaart strike just before half-time was enough to see off a spirited Watford side in this FA Cup fourth-round clash at Vicarage Road.
Everton came from behind as headers from Denis Stracqualursi and Marouane Fellaini saw them deservedly beat Fulham at Goodison Park and book their place in the fifth round of the FA Cup.
A two-shot penalty for brushing sand away from his line on the ninth hole cost Rory McIlroy a share of the lead at the halfway point in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.
Novak Djokovic is through to the final of the Australian Open but the world number one was made to work hard for his 6-3 3-6 6-7 6-1 6-5 victory by Andy Murray.
Sean O'Brien is not interesting in gaining revenge on Wales when the two sides meet in the RBS Six Nations on Sunday week.
Hurricane Fly tops the small but select field declared for Sunday's Grade One BHP Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown.
Heyneke Meyer has been confirmed as the new Springbok coach after his appointment was ratified at a Special General Meeting of the South African Rugby Union (SARU).