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Why 14 Premier League teams can still dream of Champions League football next season

Newcastle United are 14th in the Premier League but, remarkably, Eddie Howe's side and every team above them can still hope to play in the Champions League next season.

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UCL talking points: Are PSG favorites? Arsenal right to be aggrieved?

What to make of a 5-4 humdinger and a nervy 1-1 draw? ESPN's Julien Laurens, Mark Ogden, Gab Marcotti and Sam Tighe weigh in on all the moments that mattered from the UCL semifinal first legs.

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PSG vs. Bayern was one of the greatest matches Champions League has ever produced

European giants PSG and Bayern Munich produced one of the greatest games you'll ever see. Yet neither will be happy at a 5-4 score that keeps the tie hanging in the balance.

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NBA PLAYOFFS

Gobert's redemption, a Cinderella story and the biggest NBA playoff trends from the first round

ESPN's Zach Kram analyzes the most important developments coming out of the postseason's first round.

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Shams: KD will not play Game 6 of Lakers-Rockets

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MILOS KERKEZ EXCLUSIVE

Inside Kerkez's debut Liverpool season: Salah bromance, media criticism

Milos Kerkez sits down with ESPN to reflect on his debut season at Liverpool, including his close friendship with departing legend Mohamed Salah.

1dBeth Lindop
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Kerkez: Liverpool will miss Salah's professionalism and experience

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NFL DRAFT REACTION

Ranking the 100 best picks of the NFL draft: What were the top values across all seven rounds?

Matt Miller picked out his 100 favorite selections, factoring in value, fit and trades. Which pick is No. 1? Which teams dominated the list?

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Kiper's grades for all 32 NFL draft classes: Why the Cowboys and Jets aced their picks

Mel Kiper Jr. evaluates the entire 2026 NFL draft, from the good (Cowboys, Jets) to the questionable (Rams).

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AROUND THE DIAMOND

MLB panic meter: Which struggling teams have the most to worry about?

The Red Sox, Mets and Phillies aren't the only clubs off to disappointing starts.

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MLB April All-Stars -- and the biggest early disappointments

Who's atop the majors one month into the 2026 season? We identify stars, players to watch and disappointments at every position.

2dDavid Schoenfield

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