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2026 World Cup playoffs: Predicting who will claim the final six places

The last six World Cup berths will be decided on Tuesday in six winner-take-all games. Which teams will complete the lineup for this summer's finals?

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TUDOR OUT AT SPURS

How do you solve a problem like Tottenham? The to-do list for Igor Tudor's replacement

What lies in the in-tray for the man who will replace Igor Tudor in the dugout at Tottenham

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Igor Tudor's 44-day tenure at Tottenham Hotspur: A timeline of failure

Tudor's time in north London was certainly eventful, ESPN looks at where and when it all went wrong.

TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: Atlético want Arsenal's Jesus, Martinelli

Could Atlético Madrid offer Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli a route out of Arsenal? Plus, Spurs continue their manager search. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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TIGER WOODS ARRESTED

Wilbon on Tiger's arrest: 'How many chances do you want at this?'

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Sheriff confirms Tiger Woods placed under arrest

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GET READY FOR THE MEN'S FINAL FOUR

Early Men's Final Four preview: Arizona-Michigan, UConn-Illinois predictions

Who will cut down the nets in Indianapolis? Here's an early look at the national semifinals.

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Men's March Madness 2026: Ranking the Final Four teams

Four teams will play for it all next weekend. Let's rank Michigan, Arizona, Illinois and UConn one final time.

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Predicting top wide receiver prospects' NFL stats: Who ranks No. 1 in the 2026 draft class?

Which receivers in the 2026 draft class will have the most success in the pros? We have projections for the top prospects.

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Why draft stocks of Rueben Bain Jr., Mansoor Delane have risen

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JAPANESE GRAND PRIX

Forget luck: Antonelli shows he's an F1 title threat in Japan

Yes, the timing of a safety car helped Kimi Antonelli to Sunday's win at the Japanese GP, but he was still the fastest car on track when it happened.

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Verstappen considering quitting F1 at end of 2026

Max Verstappen has said he is considering retiring from Formula 1 at the end of 2026, admitting he is "not enjoying the sport."

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When's the next F1 race, and why is there such a long break?

Three races into a new season and an all-new era of regulations, the Formula 1 2026 season has hit an unexpected pause.

Saunders: Verstappen retiring would be awful for Formula 1

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Will Kimi Antonelli be able to maintain F1 championship lead?

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Antonelli reflects on second straight F1 win after Japanese GP victory

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Leclerc 'still convinced' new F1 cars are good for racing

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