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Weekend predictions: Man City or Liverpool in FA Cup? Can Atlético play spoiler vs. Barça?

From a big-club clash in England to a potentially decisive LaLiga matchup, another wild weekend of action awaits as Julien Laurens picks out the best games to watch in Europe.

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Man City have three games to restore their crown -- and potentially send Pep out on a high

Beating Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final reinvigorated Man City's season. Now, with rumors swirling over Pep Guardiola's future, they have the chance to do something special.

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NBA playoff watch: Wolves, Sixers look to solidify spots

Only one game Friday features a pair of playoff teams. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Thursday.

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NBA 2025-26 postseason tracker: Who's in, who's out?

The 2025-26 NBA postseason is fast approaching. Stay up to date with which teams have clinched.

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FOOTBALL

Who are the 39 best men's U21 players in the world?

For the eighth straight year, ESPN brings you our list of the game's next young stars aged 21 or under. Who is good enough to make it?

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Who are the best 21 women's players aged 21 or under in the world?

Welcome to the next generation of women's stars aged 21 or under, with representatives from the NWSL, WSL and across Europe.

TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: Juve eye move for Arsenal's Calafiori

Juventus are interested in Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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AFRICAN FOOTBALL

World Cup-bound DRC can finally banish the ghosts of 52 years ago

The Congolese defeated Jamaica in a playoff that was about more than just qualification, it was an opportunity for this nation -- the fallen giants of the African game -- to reopen history and ultimately, hopefully, rewrite it.

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Mbokazi screamer can't hide that Bafana have plenty to fix in two months

South Africa controlled the tempo for the lion's share of both games, but their dominance did not always translate to goals and lapses at the back meant they drew 1-1 in Durban and lost 2-1 in Cape Town.

SPANISH FOOTBALL

We bought a soccer team! What NBA greats Kerr, Nash & Co. learned owning LaLiga's Mallorca

Steve Kerr and Steve Nash own Mallorca with a former USMNT international and an ex-tennis pro. What has it taught them about sport, leadership and life?

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LaLiga Confidential: Who's your first signing? Most annoying coach? Best city? ESPN's player survey

LaLiga players answered ESPN's questions on everything from which one star they would sign for their team to those all-important EA FC player ratings.

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