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Champions League lessons: Is the Premier League overrated? What is PSG without Mbappé?

With the Champions League semifinals this week, let's review what we learned from the last round. Is the Premier League overrated? How does Real Madrid keep doing it? What is PSG without Mbappé?

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Kane vs. Bellingham: A new chapter in epic Bayern-Madrid rivalry

England teammates Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham will clash in a new instalment of one of Europe's greatest rivalries: Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid.

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Yates' five favorite NFL draft picks of every round: Which teams got great value?

Field Yates picked out 35 selections -- five per round -- that just made too much sense, including Laiatu Latu to the Colts.

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What surprised NFL execs about the draft's 14-pick offensive flurry ... and what didn't

The unprecedented run at the top of the first round had a lot to do with quarterback value, but NFL insiders see an anomaly more than a trend.

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From De Boer to Van Gaal: Ranking all the Dutch managers in Premier League history

With Arne Slot close to being appointed as Liverpool's new manager, ESPN ranks the nine of his fellow Dutchmen who have also coached in the Premier League.

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Rúben Amorim is one of the best young coaches around. So why didn't Liverpool or Barça hire him?

A week ago, Sporting CP coach Rúben Amorim was the leading candidate to replace Jürgen Klopp at Liverpool. Now, his future is increasingly uncertain.

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Jalen Brunson and the ruthless old-man game driving the New York Knicks' playoff run

Brunson's ground-bound game exasperates opponents across the NBA -- and is fueling the most exciting Knicks season in decades.

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Jokic a Cavalier? Embiid a Buck?! Redrafting the memorable 2014 NBA draft

Jeremy Woo redrafts the 2014 NBA draft lottery, featuring the two best big men in the NBA in Nikola Jokic (No. 41 overall) and Joel Embiid (No. 3).

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Who were the best U23 players in Europe throughout April?

We highlight the most in-form, under-the-radar talent aged 23 or younger across Europe's top leagues each month.

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European Team of the Week: Lewandowski, Isak and Madueke star

ESPN and WhoScored bring you the best players from Europe's top five leagues from the latest round of action.

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LIVE Transfer Talk: Liverpool planning Salah contract talks to cool Saudi interest

Liverpool are preparing to offer Mohamed Salah a new contact to repel interest from clubs in the Saudi Pro League. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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EARLY-SEASON RANKINGS

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From just three A's to one very unlikely F: First-month grades for all 30 MLB teams

We break down whether your team is acing -- or flunking -- the early part of the 2024 season.

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Why the Astros believe they're about to start playing like the Astros again

Did a trip to Mexico City turn the season around? Houston thinks so.

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