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AFCON heavyweights underwhelm as World Cup qualifiers approach
It was a frantic and intense AFCON qualifying group stage, with high-profile sides like Ghana missing the finals and some of the continent's lesser lights looking forward to a shot at Africa's grandest prize.
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Super Eagles' loss to Rwanda ends AFCON qualification on sour note
Losing to Rwanda was not the result Nigeria were expecting in their final game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, despite having already sealed their place in Morocco.
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CONMEBOL WORLD CUP QUALIFYING
Is the Argentina era over? What's behind Brazil's slump? Big questions from CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying
After the latest frantic burst of games, what are the big questions hanging over South American teams in their push to reach the 2026 World Cup?
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MANCHESTER UNITED
The Football Reporters: The challenges Rúben Amorim faces at Man United
The Football Reporters, Mark Ogden, James Olley and Rob Dawson, discuss the challenges that lie ahead for new Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim.
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TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Man United move for Branthwaite
Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite is a priority for Manchester United. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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Would Pulisic risk another move to the Premier League?
Mark Ogden sifts through the reports linking AC Milan's Christian Pulisic with a move back to the Premier League.
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FOOTBALL
From Rooney to Bellingham, which most expensive U19 signings were hits?
Gab Marcotti looks at the successes, shortcomings and learnings from the most expensive transfers of under-18 players in recent years.
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From Mbappé to Pulisic, which most expensive U21 signings were hits?
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.
NBA
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NBA panic meter: Why the tough West already has these teams on alert
Yes, we're almost a month into the season, but the Pelicans, Mavericks and Wolves are three of 11 teams that are veering off their playoff paths.
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NFL
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Paye's heroics keep Colts in the running in NFL's AFC South
Week 11 was one of the most eventful for African players in the NFL this season, from Kwity Paye and Odafe Oweh's huge defensive shifts to Nick Westbrook-Ikhine's once-in-a-blue-moon touchdown.
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Week 12 NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus evaluating preseason hot seats
How high did the Eagles rise and how far did the Chiefs fall in our Week 12 Power Rankings? Plus, we evaluated our preseason hot seats.
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BOXING
After he beat Mike Tyson, everybody wants to fight Jake Paul
Plenty of fighters want to be next in line to face Jake Paul. Here's a look at everybody who called him out.
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MMA
MMA divisional rankings: Where does Jon Jones fit among the top heavyweights?
Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, Bellator, PFL and beyond.
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Top Headlines
- Genoa appoint Patrick Vieira as new coach
- Rassie Erasmus backs under-fire Warren Gatland
- Source: Pep to stay at Man City with new deal
- Alcaraz: Impossible to follow in Nadal's footsteps
- Messi sets up Martinez golazo in Argentina win
- Sources: Maxey challenged Embiid over tardiness
- Source: Amorim denied Utd Jan. transfer spree
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