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Laurens' weekend preview: Will Liverpool beat Man City? Can Carrick keep Man Utd run going?

Can Man United nab their fourth straight win under Michael Carrick? Will Liverpool or Man City emerge on top in a clash of superclubs? Julien Laurens is here with his weekly recommendations.

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Carrick has restored hope to Man United, but it's what comes next that matters

Michael Carrick's three-game winning streak has certainly lifted the mood at Old Trafford. But building on this early form will truly test Man United's mettle.

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Who has the edge in Seahawks-Patriots? Barnwell previews every possible angle of Super Bowl LX

Can Drake Maye hit enough big plays? Which Sam Darnold will show up? And will defense define this Super Bowl matchup? Let's go deep on Seahawks-Patriots.

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Who makes Mike Macdonald's defense so good? Three Seahawks to watch in Super Bowl LX

Devon Witherspoon, DeMarcus Lawrence and Nick Emmanwori are crucial players on Mike Macdonald's defense.

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What James Harden and the Clippers realized before the shocking trade

The Harden trade was a mutual recognition as much as an admission from the Clippers that the 11-time All-Star had a better chance to win elsewhere -- and a tumultuous, disappointing era in Los Angeles was effectively over.

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What NBA insiders are watching amid trade deadline aftermath

Tim Bontemps canvasses the league after the trade deadline's grand finale, which now sets up a fascinating summer.

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Sundowns coach Cardoso under pressure for Lupopo clash in CAF CL

Mamelodi Sundowns seek to bounce back from a disappointing CAF Champions League double-header against Al-Hilal when they visit DR Congo's Saint-Éloi Lupopo in Lubumbashi on Sunday.

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Amakhosi must move past Stellies loss to see off Al Masry in Confed Cup

After a disappointing performance in their 2-1 Nedbank Cup round of 32 loss to Stellenbosch, Kaizer Chiefs need to bounce back quickly in a vital CAF Confederation Cup fixture at home to Egypt's Al Masry in Polokwane.

TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea keen on Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers

Chelsea are eyeing Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, while Barcelona have decided to sign Marcus Rashford. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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Slot: Liverpool are planning for life post Van Dijk

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T20 World Cup 2026 - Aiden Markram on batters intent revolution

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Tatenda Taibu's eyes are on the road ahead

Whether it's spotting young players with talent - from Zimbabwe or elsewhere - or mentoring his 16-year-old son, he's looking to the future

SOUTH AFRICAN FOOTBALL

TRANSFER WINDOW REVIEW

Sundowns did A LOT of business in January, but was all of it good?

Mamelodi Sundowns' solid work in this past transfer window may have come too late to immediately compensate for questionable decisions made in the previous two windows.

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The South African PSL transfer window is closed! - Which Big Three team did the best deals?

The Betway Premiership mid-season transfer window has closed. There were big movements among some of South Africa's biggest clubs, so which of Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates, or Kaizer Chiefs did the best business in January?

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