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Premier League giants can't afford to miss Champions League riches for even a season
The Champions League is back, but for the biggest clubs it's ever-more important that it never goes away as the price of failure to qualify increases.


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SOUTH AFRICAN PSL
FOOTBALL
Orbit College vs. Mamelodi Sundowns - Brazilians grumpy over fixture congestion
Controversy already surrounds Mamelodi Sundowns' Betway Premiership visit to Orbit College in Rustenburg on Tuesday before a ball has been kicked, after Miguel Cardoso criticised the scheduling of the fixture.

Orlando Pirates vs. Richards Bay - Crunch time for Bucs in PSL title race
Orlando Pirates will host Richards Bay at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Wednesday as they enter a crucial stage in the Betway Premiership title race.


MARCOTTI'S MUSINGS
FOOTBALL
Milan's big derby win; Arsenal's FA Cup scare; Yamal stars again for Barcelona
Milan's derby win over Inter has opened a little bit of a title race again in Italy ... at least for now. PLUS: Arsenal messed around in the FA Cup and nearly found out, while Lamine Yamal showed just how great he is for Barcelona.


NFL
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Ranking the NFL's top 100 free agents: Which players should land big contracts?
Could Kenneth Walker III, Trey Hendrickson, Jauan Jennings and Malik Willis get a lot of interest from teams? Let's stack the best NFL free agents.


NBA
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NBA stars reflect on Wilt Chamberlain's 'mythical' legacy
As Gilgeous-Alexander closes in on breaking the longest 20-point scoring streak, NBA stars reflect on Chamberlin's legacy.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL
WATCH MARCH MADNESS ON ESPN AFRICA
Your guide to men's basketball this March: Contenders, stars, storylines to watch
The five teams at the top. The players to watch. The narratives likely to shape the conference and NCAA tournaments.


WOMEN'S AFCON DELAYED
FOOTBALL
'It's actually embarrassing' - CAF have failed women's football with WAFCON debacle
On Thursday, the Confederation of African Football confirmed the rumours that the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations would not take place in Morocco as planned on March 17. Criticism has swiftly followed.


MLB
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When will Cole return? Is Dominguez a trade candidate? What to expect from six make-or-break Yankees
Reinforcements? Trade bait? Some key players won't be on the field in the Bronx on Opening Day. Here's what that means.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL
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'The rules are a suggestion:' The ins and outs of tampering in college football
Tampering 101, 201 and 301: What is considered OK, and what crosses the line in college football?

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