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Vissel's tears showed just how much they wanted to reach ACL Elite final

After their semifinal exit from the AFC Champions League Elite, Vissel Kobe's despair was undeniable at the final whistle.

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Machida Zelvia continue to aim for dream ACL Elite triumph on debut

Ahead of their semifinal against Shabab Al Ahli, Machida Zelvia continue to dream of winning the AFC Champions League Elite on debut.

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PEP PLOTS ANOTHER TITLE CHARGE

Why Guardiola's legacy could exceed the likes of Ferguson, Wenger, Klopp

Exit as a Premier League champion like Sir Alex Ferguson? Or leave behind a strong foundation like Jurgen Klopp? Pep Guardiola has the chance to do both.

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Moreno: I'd rather be in Man City's dressing room right now

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Is Liam Rosenior losing control of the dressing room?

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Ogden: Rosenior may be sacked before Sunday if Chelsea lose to Brighton

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Tim Duncan, David Robinson ... LeBron: What Victor Wembanyama's Game 1 signals for the NBA

Wembanyama will always be linked to Duncan and Robinson, but after Sunday night's dominant Game 1, it was another generational star to whom he was being compared: LeBron James.

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Why Lakers' shooting records in Game 1 could be good news for Rockets

ESPN analyst Zach Kram examines how Game 1's shotmaking gap could actually be good news for Houston.

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East playoff takeaways: MSG finds a new Hawks villain; Cavs cruise to 2-0 lead

Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.

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West playoff takeaways: Timberwolves rally past Nuggets to even series

Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.

CHANGES ON THE WAY IN F1

F1's 2026 rule tweaks: What's changed after driver criticism, and will it make a difference?

Formula 1 has delivered a set of rules tweaks to its controversial 2026 regulations -- but what do they mean and will they appease drivers ahead of the Miami GP? ESPN's Laurence Edmondson explains.

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Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye Real Madrid star as Casemiro replacement

Manchester United have added Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni to their shortlist. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.

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Barcelona have gone backwards; Real Madrid set for barren year. How can they be fixed?

The pain of early Champions League exits might actually work in Barcelona's and Real Madrid's favor: It's now clear for all to see where their deficiencies are.

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Arbeloa on LaLiga refs: Easier for Real Madrid to win the UCL

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