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United's Rice pursuit takes a twist; sheep not to blame for Ronaldo move

Man United's Declan Rice move has taken a twist -- ESPN's Insider Notebook has the latest. PLUS: Why sheep aren't to blame for Ronaldo moving house.

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Chelsea vs. Man City: Tuchel vs. Guardiola, title questions, key players

Tuchel and Chelsea have beaten Guardiola and Man City in three straight games since April 17: what will Saturday's game hold? We break it down.

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Tuchel: No miracle needed to beat Man City

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel believes "it does not take a miracle" to beat Manchester City but rejected the idea he has Pep Guardiola's number.

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    What's happening on the first day of the Ryder Cup at Whislting Straits between the United States and Europe? We have you covered from first tee shot to final putt.

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    De Jong sent off in 5/10 showing as Barca bereft of ideas

    Frenkie de Jong was unlucky to be sent off, but Barcelona can have few complaints about a 0-0 draw at Cadiz that piles pressure on Ronald Koeman.

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    Embattled Koeman irked by refs in stalemate

    Under fire Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman blasted the officiating after he and Frenkie de Jong were both sent off against Cadiz.

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      FC Groningen goalkeeper Peter Leeuwenburgh told ESPN that Saturday's Eredivisie clash against boyhood club Ajax will be more special than most.

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      LIVE Transfer Talk: Barca want Man City's Torres to improve attacking options

      Goals are hard to come by for Barca this season, which has the Catalans plotting a move for Man City's Ferran Torres. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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      No no-huddle? Ben Roethlisberger and Steelers offense adapting to Matt Canada's play calls

      The Steelers insist they're 'no-huddle capable,' but so far, the offense has been lacking one of Roethlisberger's key weapons.

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