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From Mbappé to Pulisic, which most expensive U21 soccer signings were hits?

ESPN - Mon, 11/18/2024 - 1:06pm
ESPN looks at the 25 most expensive under-21 signings made from 1999 to 2002 to determine whether those players met or broke their ceiling, or failed to live up to the hype.
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'Phenomenal' outing by Packers' Christian Watson reminds everyone what he can do

ESPN - Mon, 11/18/2024 - 9:49am
Watson made a series of big catches Sunday, playing a key role in the Packers' victory over the Bears.
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Puka Nacua's trademark toughness can lead to worrying moments for Rams

ESPN - Mon, 11/18/2024 - 9:49am
Rams teammates know Nacua needs to be more careful. "We're working on landing softer," Cooper Kupp said.
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Fantasy football rookie watch: Brock Bowers enters rare air

ESPN - Sun, 11/17/2024 - 11:20pm
Eric Moody dives into the impressive performance and historical relevance of Bowers' big game.
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NHL Power Rankings: Panic or patience on these struggling players in fantasy hockey?

ESPN - Sun, 11/17/2024 - 10:25pm
The Jets maintain the top spot, but who follows? Plus, our fantasy experts weigh in on a critical player on every team.
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Investigation opens after Argentine YouTuber plays

ESPN - Wed, 11/13/2024 - 5:41am
The Argentine justice department launched an investigation on Tuesday into potential links to illegal sports betting after top-flight side Deportivo Riestra fielded an influencer in their 1-1 draw with leaders Velez Sarsfield.
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Webb admits to VAR error before Ten Hag sacking

ESPN - Wed, 11/13/2024 - 5:41am
Howard Webb, the chief refereeing officer of the Premier League, admitted that West Ham United were wrongly awarded a penalty through VAR which gave them a 2-1 win at home to Manchester United that led to the firing of manager Erik ten Hag.
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Canada fires coach Priestman over drone scandal

ESPN - Wed, 11/13/2024 - 5:41am
Bev Priestman will not return as head coach of the Canadian women's soccer team following an independent report into the use of drones to spy on an opponent at this year's Paris Olympics, Canada Soccer said on Tuesday.
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Ben Yedder found guilty in sexual assault case

ESPN - Wed, 11/13/2024 - 5:41am
French star Wissam Ben Yedder received a suspended sentence of two years in prison on Tuesday after his trial last month in France for sexually assaulting a woman, one of his lawyers told The Associated Press.
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MLS player Angulo, 22, dies from crash injuries

ESPN - Wed, 11/13/2024 - 5:41am
Ecuador and FC Cincinnati player Marco Angulo has died from his injuries sustained in a car crash that also killed his former youth team teammate Roberto Cabezas, the Ecuadorian Football Association said on Tuesday.
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Rodman, Marta, Chawinga up for NWSL MVP

ESPN - Wed, 11/13/2024 - 5:33am
Kansas City Current forward Temwa Chawinga, who broke the single-season NWSL scoring record with 20 goals this campaign, headlines a group of five finalists for the league's MVP award.
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Captain's hats, shimmy mark Klay's 'surreal' return

ESPN - Wed, 11/13/2024 - 4:29am
Klay Thompson's return to the Bay Area on Tuesday night included Warriors fans in boat captain's hats, a tribute video and a swipe of former teammate Stephen Curry's shoulder shimmy. Said Thompson: "It was surreal and a night I'll never forget."
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Tyson vows to bring 'devil himself' into Paul fight

ESPN - Wed, 11/13/2024 - 4:29am
As Mike Tyson prepares to compete in his first professional boxing match in nearly two decades against YouTuber-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul, the 58-year-old wants to remind the world why he was once considered "the baddest man on the planet."
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Rusty Embiid can't help Sixers (2-8) in return

ESPN - Wed, 11/13/2024 - 4:29am
Joel Embiid had a predictably up-and-down performance across 26 minutes in his season debut for the 76ers, who now stand at 2-8 after a loss Tuesday night to the Knicks.
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Scheyer: Duke's continued cramping 'concerning'

ESPN - Wed, 11/13/2024 - 4:29am
After another one of his star freshmen dealt with cramping issues, Duke Blue Devils coach Jon Scheyer said after Tuesday's 77-72 loss to the Kentucky Wildcats the recurring issue was "concerning," adding that the program has to "take a hard look at it."
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Spo takes blame for 'horrendous' TO gaffe in loss

ESPN - Wed, 11/13/2024 - 4:29am
Erik Spoelstra blamed himself for a "horrendous mistake" after calling a timeout the Heat didn't have with 1.1 seconds left in overtime, costing Miami the game.
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OU president, AD back Venables amid struggles

ESPN - Wed, 11/13/2024 - 4:29am
The University of Oklahoma's president and athletic director gave football coach Brent Venables a vote of confidence on Tuesday after the school's board of regents meeting.
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Jets set NHL history, win 15 of first 16 games

ESPN - Wed, 11/13/2024 - 4:29am
With a 6-3 victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, the Winnipeg Jets now have the NHL's most points at 30 and the most goals at 73, and became the first franchise in NHL history to win 15 of its first 16 contests.
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Oregon, Ohio St., Texas, Penn St. CFP top four

ESPN - Wed, 11/13/2024 - 4:29am
The Oregon Ducks, who cruised past Maryland 39-18 last week to improve to 10-0 this season, remained No. 1 in the second rankings released by the College Football Playoff selection committee Tuesday night, followed by Ohio State, Texas and Penn State.
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Japan's 'King Kazu' to play 40th season at age 58

ESPN - Wed, 11/13/2024 - 3:50am
Japanese soccer player Kazuyoshi Miura is several generations older than his teammates. His contemporaries retired decades ago. Lionel Messi is 37, and Cristiano Ronaldo is 39 - mere youngsters compared to Miura.
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