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Champions League playoff picks: Can Mourinho shock Real Madrid again?

The Champions League playoff draw has given us an instant rematch between José Mourinho's Benfica and Real Madrid. Here are our picks to advance.

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The Groundhog Day Derby: How 2 teams will meet 5 times in Europe this season

Groundhog Day doesn't come around until Monday, Feb. 2. But for two soccer teams with a serious case of déjà vu, it will feel like it's come early.

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Can José Mourinho beat Real Madrid again?

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Laurens: Newcastle have a favourable tie vs. Qarabağ

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What will happen in the all French tie between PSG and Monaco?

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AUSTRALIAN OPEN

Follow live: Djokovic, Sinner locked in battle; Alcaraz prevails in five-hour marathon

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz has reached his first Australian Open final after overcoming Alexander Zverev in a five-set epic. Who will he play on Sunday evening?

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TRANSFER TALK

Transfer window weekly: Benzema to Europe, MLS? Palmer to Man United?

The winter transfer window closes Monday, but what are our reporters hearing about deals that could still be done?

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Transfer rumors, news: Tottenham eye ex-Arsenal star Gnabry

Tottenham Hotspur are in the market for a new winger and have made contact over Bayern Munich's Serge Gnabry. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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WEEKEND PREVIEW

Laurens' weekend preview: Will Spurs haunt title-chasing Man City again?

Julien Laurens is here with his weekend recommendations: Can Man City beat Tottenham, their bogey side? Will Arbeloa step up as Real Madrid coach?

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SUPER BOWL LX

Stephen A. questions Patriots' offense ahead of Super Bowl LX

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Four offseason lessons from two unlikely Super Bowl teams

It's easy to be skeptical about big free agency spending, midtier QB contracts and defensive-minded coaches.

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UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Champions League talking points: Mourinho's master class, biggest disappointments, best moments, more

With all 36 Champions League teams in action simultaneously, Matchday 8 of the league phase delivered plenty of drama to cap a fun competition so far. ESPN FC's writers pick out their highs and lows of the tournament to this point.

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Five PL sides in UCL top 8 as Madrid miss out courtesy of stoppage-time goalkeeper goal

Real Madrid was stunningly dumped into the qualifying playoffs of the Champions League by its former coach Jose Mourinho on Wednesday and will be joined there by Paris Saint-Germain.

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NBA

Why the LA Clippers are suddenly the hottest team in the NBA

It took two years of convincing, but Kawhi Leonard's new game is supercharging the Clippers -- and making them an unexpected threat in the loaded Western Conference.

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NBA trade deadline intel: League insiders on Bucks' Giannis timeline, plans for East contenders

Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst examine eight East contenders, and how a Giannis trade could alter the conference hierarchy.

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