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Strength in numbers is back: Golden State's solution to a missing third star
At 2-1, the Warriors have relied on the depth of a 12-man rotation after failing to acquire a star player in the offseason.
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Vini Jr., Ballon d'Or drama shows it's only as important as we make it
Real Madrid and Vini Jr.'s boycott of the Ballon d'Or was a surprise, but as the event shows, it's only as important as we make it and for players who are born competitors, it definitely matters.
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Ballon d'Or should be a celebration, but for the women's game, it's a disgrace
The same issues continue to preside towards women's football by the Ballon d'Or ceremony.
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Transfer Talk: Real Madrid eyeing Tottenham's Porro
Real Madrid could see Pedro Porro as a potential alternative to Trent-Alexander Arnold. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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Volpe makes dreams a reality, sparks Yanks in G4
Anthony Volpe's performance in Game 4 -- one that included a game-changing grand slam to keep the Yankees alive in the World Series -- was something he envisioned "probably every night" growing up.
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Bulls say Ball sprained wrist in win, to miss time
Bulls guard Lonzo Ball sprained his right wrist in the first quarter Monday night at Memphis and will be reevaluated in 10 days, the team announced Tuesday.
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Sources: Colts bench Richardson, turn to Flacco
The Colts are benching 2023 first-round draft pick Anthony Richardson and turning to veteran Joe Flacco as their starting QB, sources tell ESPN.
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Is Cooper Flagg already the best player in men’s college basketball?
After a lot of number-crunching -- and debate for the No. 1 spot -- these are the names to watch this season.
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Conference realignment cheat sheet: Why the SEC is stronger than ever
Here's a rundown of the four new non-geographic superconferences.
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One big thing to watch in every Division I conference in 2024-25
From John Calipari's wardrobe to Gonzaga's impending conference change, what to know across all 31 leagues.
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Leroux in L.A. until 'end' with new Angel City deal
NWSL veteran forward Sydney Leroux agreed to a new three-year contract through 2027 with Angel City FC, the club confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday.
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Mourinho: UEFA not giving me 'honest treatment'
Jose Mourinho believes he is not getting the same treatment by UEFA as other coaches ever since the 2023 Europa League final.
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Al Nassr out of King's Cup on missed Ronaldo pen
Al Nassr are out of the Saudi King's Cup at the hands of Al Taawoun after Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty in second-half stoppage time on Tuesday.
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Source: City rule out Amorim, Utd given clear run
Manchester City are not planning on getting involved in the pursuit for Rúben Amorim, a source has told ESPN, leaving Manchester United with a clear run as they negotiate with Sporting CP for the Portuguese coach.
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Madrid players back Vini. Jr after Ballon D'Or snub
Vinícius Júnior's Real Madrid and Brazil teammates have backed the star forward after he lost out to Manchester City's Rodri in the race to win the 2024 men's Ballon d'Or.
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'A pity' - Prem coaches react to Ten Hag's sacking
Liverpool boss Arne Slot described his compatriot's dismissal as "a pity" and Manchester City's Pep Guardiola said he feels "sorry" for him.
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Why the Chiefs are the new Patriots ... and how they could dominate the next decade
This year's Kansas City team stands where the 2006 Patriots once stood. Here's why they could chart the same course -- and what could get in the way.
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Sources: Vikes, with void at LT, add Jags' Robinson
The Vikings acquired left tackle Cam Robinson in a trade with the Jaguars on Tuesday, sources told ESPN, adding a potential replacement for injured incumbent Christian Darrisaw.
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Red Wings ship Maatta, 30, to short-handed Utah
The Detroit Red Wings traded veteran defenseman Olli Maatta, 30, who had played seven games this season, to the Utah Hockey Club Tuesday night, as the NHL's newest team tries to overcome significant injuries to its blueline amid a four-game losing skid.
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Jets' Rodgers finds 'fountain of youth' in new drink
Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers said he has been drinking cayenne pepper and water as part of his rehab regimen, calling it his "fountain of youth."
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