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Morikawa: Back improving, should be healed soon
Collin Morikawa, a surprise withdrawal during the Players Championship last week, said his back is improving and expects to be at full strength soon.

Football
Real Madrid deal latest blow to Guardiola's Champions League legacy
For the third straight year, Manchester City were knocked out of Europe by Real Madrid, underscoring the biggest blot on Pep Guardiola's record.

Cricket
Haddin named New South Wales head coach
The former wicketkeeper-batter takes over from Greg Shipperd after a messy few months for the state

Follow live: Thunder roll into Orlando chasing ninth straigh win
The Thunder continue to set the pace in the NBA, but face a potentially tricky clash on the road in Orlando against the Magic. Follow the live action here!

Bucks
NBA
Sources: Giannis (knee) to miss at least 1 week
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will be re-evaluated in one week after tests revealed he has a hyperextended left knee and bone bruise, sources told ESPN.

Vinícius Júnior
UEFA Champions League
Vinícius says crying celebration aimed at City fans
Vinícius Júnior said his "crying" celebration after scoring in Real Madrid's 2-1 win at Manchester City on Tuesday was a response to last season's "stop crying your heart out" banner from City fans.


NFL
Crosby: I was 'livid' when Ravens nixed trade
Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby said he was "livid" and "confused" by the Ravens' decision to back out of a trade that would have sent him to Baltimore in exchange for two first-round picks due to medical concerns.


Xander Bogaerts
MLB
Xander Bogaerts cracks a solo homer to center field
Padres’ Xander Bogaerts hits a home run to put them up 2-1.


NFL
NFLPA elects former OL Tretter as next director
The NFLPA has elected former union chief strategy officer and retired Cleveland Browns offensive lineman JC Tretter as their next executive director


FIBA
Sami Whitcomb catches fire as Australia top Canada
The Opals close out their World Cup Qualifying campaign with an undefeated 5-0 record as Sami Whitcomb goes a perfect 5-5 from deep in a win over Canada.


MLB
Fantasy baseball rankings for 2026 points leagues
Here are Tristan H. Cockcroft's way-too-early rankings for ESPN points leagues for the 2026 fantasy baseball season.

Football
Man City 1-2 Real Madrid: Vini Jr. hits double to seal quarterfinal spot
Vinícius Júnior scored a brace as Real Madrid beat Manchester City 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium to seal their quarterfinal spot with a 5-2 win on aggregate.


Cubs
MLB
Cubs' Suzuki has minor knee strain; IL stint TBD
The Cubs say Seiya Suzuki suffered a minor ligament strain in his right knee during the WBC and will be evaluated this week before they determine whether he will go on the injured list.

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