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Why 14 Premier League teams can still dream of Champions League football next season

Newcastle United are 14th in the Premier League but, remarkably, Eddie Howe's side and every team above them can still hope to play in the Champions League next season.

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Inside Kerkez's debut Liverpool season: Salah bromance, media criticism

Milos Kerkez sits down with ESPN to reflect on his debut season at Liverpool, including his close friendship with departing legend Mohamed Salah.

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FIFA WORLD CUP

SOUTH AFRICA

Who is Bafana and Al-Ettifaq winger Mohau Nkota, and how to watch him play

Mohau Nkota, the diamond from Kimberley, is playing in one of the world's most star-studded leagues. Here's everything you need to know to follow his campaign.

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Everything you need to know about Bafana's World Cup base in Mexico

Pachuca is the capital of the state of Hidalgo, located in central Mexico, about 90 kilometers north of Mexico City, and will be the base for South Africa's team at the FIFA World Cup in June.

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NEDBANK CUP

Nedbank Cup final - Durban City vs. TS Galaxy - Rockets target repeat of 2019 success

Bernard Parker will aim to lead the Rockets to their second major trophy.

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UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Atlético, Arsenal still have all to play for after hard-fought first leg

Arsenal and Atlético Madrid couldn't match Bayern and PSG's attacking firepower, though their UCL semifinal tie remains finely poised.

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UCL talking points: Are PSG favorites? Arsenal right to be aggrieved?

What to make of a 5-4 humdinger and a nervy 1-1 draw? ESPN's Julien Laurens, Mark Ogden, Gab Marcotti and Sam Tighe weigh in on all the moments that mattered from the UCL semifinal first legs.

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TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: AC Milan's Rafael Leão could join Man United in player swap

AC Milan forward Rafael Leão could move to Manchester United in a deal that sees a player move in the other direction. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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An eight-city, yearlong conversation with LeBron James

In a series of interviews with ESPN, James discusses the GOAT debate, which of his records he thinks is unbreakable and what he's going to do after basketball.

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Kawhi Leonard trade guide: Four deals that could land the six-time All-Star

The Clippers have massive questions coming into the 2026 offseason -- and none bigger than the future of their superstar wing.

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NFL DRAFT

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Ranking the 100 best picks of the NFL draft: What were the top values across all seven rounds?

Matt Miller picked out his 100 favorite selections, factoring in value, fit and trades. Which pick is No. 1? Which teams dominated the list?

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32 NFL draft-day trades that will always be remembered: One for every team

NFL Nation looks back at the draft deals that produced memorable outcomes -- good or bad -- for their teams.

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