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Bayern are special and a force to be reckoned with

There may be no team better prepared to win the Champions League than the Bundesliga leaders.

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal look to raise £100m from double exit

Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri are among five players who could be allowed to leave Arsenal. Transfer Talk has the latest.

FIFA adds new, more expensive, WC ticket tiers

FIFA added new, even more expensive tiers of tickets for this year's World Cup, asking up to $4,105 for a front category 1 seat at the U.S. opener against Paraguay in Inglewood,…

Stojsavljevic, 17, wins as GB take charge in BJK Cup

Teenager Mika Stojsavljevic stuns Talia Gibson, ranked more than 200 places above her, in straight sets as Great Britain take a 2-0 lead over Australia in the Billie Jean King Cup.

KKR's Raghuvanshi, Rahane in top five of Orange Cap race

Their side lost a thriller to LSG at Eden Gardens, but both batters continued to be among the runs

Sources: Aces agree to $1.19M deal with Young

The Aces are finalizing an agreement for four-time All-Star guard Jackie Young to return to Las Vegas, sources told ESPN on Thursday.

Minnesota Viking: Wild ink D with fitting name

The Wild signed a defenseman named Viking Gustafsson Nyberg, a former UConn standout who signed a two-year, entry-level contract that begins with the current season.

FA investigating non-league chief over alleged abusive email

The FA is investigating after Northern Premier League chairman Mark Harris allegedly sent an abusive email to an FC United of Manchester fan.

Back to the future: Repicking the 2016 NHL draft

With the benefit of hindsight, we make new selections for each spot in the first round.

Scotland confirm final World Cup warm-up against Bolivia - live on BBC

Scotland confirm a friendly against Bolivia in Harrison, New Jersey on 6 June as their final warm-up game before this summer's World Cup finals.

Pochettino's to-do list: What the USMNT must figure out before World Cup

What does coach Mauricio Pochettino need to do before the tournament begins in June?

'50 wins in a gap year': How Jaylen Brown turbocharged the Celtics back to title contention

Between memorizing the astrological signs of his teammates and undergoing extreme underwater training, Brown didn't need to be a hero in Boston. He simply needed to lead. "I'm not…

Maiden ton for Warwickshire meant a lot - Mousley

Warwickshire and England white-ball all-rounder Dan Mousley says scoring his maiden century for the Bears meant "a hell of a lot".

Re-picking the 2016 NHL draft: Who goes in the top 3?

With the benefit of hindsight, we make new selections for each spot in the first round.

Croke Park could stage Fury v Joshua in September

Talks are under way for Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua's long-awaited heavyweight fight to be staged in Dublin in September.

Champions League recap: Atleti go past 10-man Barça, PSG defeat Liverpool

Both Atlético Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain get 2-0 first-leg wins on a day of quarterfinals action in the UEFA Champions League.

Why 'outstanding' Raya is key to Arsenal's Champions League hopes

Match of the Day pundit Stephen Warnock looks at the importance of David Raya to Arsenal's hopes of winning the Champions League.

'We were in survival mode' - Slot on Liverpool defeat to PSG

Liverpool manager Arne Slot explains why striker Mohamed Salah did not play in his sides 2-0 defeat to PSG in the first-leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, and describes…

Late Havertz goal gives Arsenal first-leg win over Sporting

Arsenal's Kai Havertz scores in stoppage-time to secure a 1-0 victory for the Gunners against Sporting CP, in their Champions League quarter-final first-leg.

Dodgers speedster Davey Lopes dies at age 80

Davey Lopes, a speedy four-time All-Star who won the World Series with the Dodgers in 1981, died Wednesday at the age of 80 after a battle with Parkinson's disease.

2026 Masters: Experts' picks and betting tips

Who do our experts think will win? Where does our betting expert believe there's value? We break it all down.

Gill reveals tactics for last ball: 'We knew a slower one will be difficult to hit'

"We always thought 210 on this [pitch] we are 10-15 runs above par," says GT captain

Buttler hits fifty then seals win with final-ball run-out in thriller

Jos Buttler finds form at the IPL before winning the match for Gujarat Titans with a final-ball run-out in a remarkable one-run victory over Delhi Capitals.

WNBA mock draft: UConn's Fudd drops to No. 3 pick

Lauren Betts and three teammates on UCLA's NCAA championship team are projected first-round picks.

Prospect watch: Konnor Griffin's here, who's next?

All the prospects fantasy managers should be keeping an eye on as the season moves through its first month.

Michigan's championship punctuated Dusty May's homecoming in a full family affair

Just two seasons after arriving in Ann Arbor, May returned to his home state of Indiana to cut down the nets.

Colorado QB's BAC twice legal limit in fatal crash

Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder had a blood alcohol level twice the legal limit for driving under the influence when he died in a single-car crash near Boulder on March 1.

'I'm 67 and they've finally given me a cap'

Former Gloucester flanker John Gadd says it is "surreal" to be given England cap 44 years after he played for his country.

I felt really alone after World Cup win - Kildunne

England full-back Ellie Kildunne admits feeling "really alone" after experiencing an emotional dip following their Rugby World Cup win.

Geno apologizes to Staley, says 'I lost myself'

UConn Huskies coach Geno Auriemma said in a statement Tuesday night that he lost himself with his behavior toward South Carolina coach Dawn Staley during his team's Final Four…

Ainsworth, Hamilton earn Australia central contracts

Allrounder Nicola Carey returns to the list while Grace Harris retains her deal

U-M toasts title with fans: 'This trophy is yours'

Michigan's men's basketball team returned to campus as national champions Tuesday, and coach Dusty May told dozens of fans who greeted them at the Crisler Center that "this trophy…

Inside the Bucks' lost season, and the looming 'nasty breakup' with Giannis Antetokounmpo

A difficult season exacerbated a 13-year relationship that was already on the rocks, leading to more questions than answers in Milwaukee.

Bears HOFer McMichael, who died at 67, had CTE

Steve "Mongo" McMichael died in 2025 at age 67 after a five-year battle with ALS, and his wife Misty donated his brain to research.

Slot's Liverpool 'quite experienced in negativity'

Arne Slot says Liverpool have no chance against Paris St-Germain unless his side turns up for 90 minutes - after disagreeing with Virgil Van Dijk's comments about the team giving…

🏀 Men's Pain Index: Ranking every tourney loss

Some losses are understandable in the NCAA tournament. Others will haunt us forever (see: Duke). We rank them all.

USMNT's Agyemang (Achilles tendon) out of WC

United States international Patrick Agyemang will miss his home World Cup after suffering a serious Achilles tendon injury.

Maguire signs one-year contract at Man Utd

Former captain Harry Maguire signs a new one-year contract with Manchester United.

Barry gets first England call-up as Godfrey injured

Bay FC forward Keira Barry receives her first call-up to the England squad for the upcoming Women's World Cup qualifiers against Spain and Iceland.

Transfer rumors, news: Man United, Liverpool fight for Monaco forward

Manchester United and Liverpool are stepping up interest in AS Monaco star Maghnes Akliouche. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Lawes 'out of England retirement' and joining Sale

Former England captain Courtney Lawes says he is "officially un-retiring from international duty" after signing for Sale for 2026-27.

⚾ MLB Watchability Index: Baseball's fun teams

Young talent, diving catches, home runs and ... bobbleheads? Here are baseball's most exciting squads for 2026.

Sources: UNC to hire Malone as new hoops coach

North Carolina intends to hire former longtime NBA coach Michael Malone as the school's next basketball coach, sources told ESPN.

Trade grades: Dream get Reese, Sky get picks -- who gets the better mark?

On the first day of WNBA free agency, Angel Reese is headed to Atlanta after two seasons in Chicago.

Lady Vols lose recruit Edwards, see roster cut to 1

On the same day that Tennessee guard Jaida Civil announced she's entering the transfer portal, Oliviyah Edwards, the No. 2 recruit in the SC Next 100 class of 2026, requested a…

Sky trade Reese to Dream for two 1st-rounders

The Sky have traded two-time WNBA All-Star and two-time rebounding champ Angel Reese to the Dream for first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028.

Pickups: Jeremiah Fears, Will Riley among top adds for final week

Here are the players who can help fill holes on your roster during the final week of the fantasy basketball season.

Bartlett heroics thwart Lancashire in thriller

George Bartlett defies a vintage bowling performance from Lancashire captain Jimmy Anderson to carry Northants to an unlikely County Championship draw.

Waite holds up Derbyshire as Pears cling on

Matthew Waite bats out a tense finale to help Worcestershire escape with a draw at Derbyshire in County Championship Division Two.

Scotland thwarted by rain against Namibia

Scotland are left disappointed by the rain for a second game running in their ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 Tri-Series in Namibia.