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Barca, Liverpool, Spurs, Ajax: Why they will, or won't, win the Champions League

There are four teams left in the 2018-19 UEFA Champions League. Here's the argument for and against Barca, Liverpool, Spurs and Ajax.

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Are Liverpool good enough to stop Lionel Messi?

The ESPN FC panel say Lionel Messi alone makes Barcelona favourites over Liverpool. Are the Reds good enough to stop him?

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Seven goals. VAR drama. The greatest UCL game ever?

With five goals in the first 21 minutes, two more decided by VAR and a wild ending, Spurs' away-goals win over Man City was unforgettable.

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Liverpool's ability to win 'ugly' makes them true contenders

No longer just one-trick ponies, Liverpool are as adept at grinding out results as they are at winning thrillers. Next up: Barcelona.

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South Africa

Amla in World Cup squad; Hendricks, Morris miss out

Quinton de Kock is the only specialist wicketkeeper in the squad, with David Miller available for back-up should de Kock be injured during a game

We have match-winners down to No. 11 - Steyn

The fast bowler also says ODI rankings go out the window in a tournament like the World Cup

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Bunce: Can anyone save the heavyweight division from its own sorry mess?

Anthony Joshua's big U.S. debut is under threat. after Jarrell 'Big Baby' Miller failed a routine doping test. Who will step in, where does it leave the world heavyweight champion, and what next for the division?

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NBA Playoffs

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Depth, defense and Super Beard: Houston is scary good right now

Most teams don't go from 65 to 53 wins and say they're better. The Rockets are the exception, and they've saved their best basketball for the playoffs.

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Kyrie Irving finally has his playoff moment for Celtics

Injuries prevented Kyrie Irving from making his Celtics playoff debut last year, and Game 1 against the Pacers was forgettable. But Irving was spectacular in Game 2.

Super Rugby

Super Rugby mid-season report: Your team's progress analysed

We've reached the halfway point of the 2019 Super Rugby season. The Crusaders are clear at the top, but the chasing pack is not small in size. We review your team's progress here!

Super Rugby Round 10 preview: Can Whiteley give Lions renewed direction

The Lions feel they have claims against undermanned Chiefs, Meanwhile, what toll has the Folau firestorm taken on his Waratahs teammates?

2019 schedule release

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NFL experts on the schedule: Picking best matchups and biggest winners

Baker Mayfield gets four prime-time games. The Patriots have an easy schedule -- again. Here's what you need to know from the schedule.

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2019 NFL schedule: Record predictions, analysis for all 32 teams

The full regular-season schedule is out. Who's ready for Tom Brady vs. Ben Roethlisberger -- again? We have predictions for all 256 games.

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