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Prescott, 16, could debut amid Bayern injury crisis
Ahead of a knockout Champions League fixture, Bayern Munich find themselves embroiled in an extraordinary injury crisis.
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NBA
'Glass in my hand': Inside Marcus Smart's incredible return from The Punch
After a devastating, self-inflicted wound nearly cost him his right hand, the Lakers guard is fueling the team's rise through the West.
MLB
Who will face the U.S. in the WBC final? Keys, X factors for Italy-Venezuela
We've got you covered with predictions, live updates and takeaways from the second semifinal in Miami.
MLB
Ohtani sets another record? A 40/40 season for Soto? Handing out preseason Real or Not verdicts
We determine whether these eight MLB stars can actually reach new heights in 2026.
NHL
NHL playoff watch: Who is this year's bracket buster?
Will any of the projected wild cards make a run? Plus, full playoff projections, draft lottery standings, more.
United States
FIFA World Cup
AFC chief: Iran still set to play at World Cup
A leading football official in Asia said Iran are still set to play at the FIFA World Cup, which kicks off in June in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
England
Six Nations
England's worst-ever Six Nations ends with blueprint, but frustration - and a search for answers
After England suffered their worst-ever Six Nation's campaign, ESPN's Tom Hamilton looks at where it all unravelled -- and if there's any hope for the future.
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World Baseball Classic odds: USA heads to finals, awaits winner of Italy-Venezuela
Odds for all non-eliminated teams to win the World Baseball Classic, which now enters semifinal play.
NFL
Overreacting to NFL free agency: Has Kyler Murray put J.J. McCarthy on the sideline ... for good?
Are J.J. McCarthy and Michael Penix Jr. officially QB2s? Will Maxx Crosby and A.J. Brown actually leave their current teams? We sized up five free agency takes.
Golf
After Players slump, McIlroy ponders Masters prep
Rory McIlroy will weigh up whether to play another event prior to his Masters title defence next month after an underwhelming outing at the Players Championship.
Bengals
NFL
Boye Mafe to help fill void in Bengals' post-Trey Hendrickson era
In 2023 and 2024, Mafe combined for 15 sacks, and the Bengals are hoping he can reach the next level in Cincinnati.
Titans
NFL
Titans spend more than $265M in free agency in attempt to turn franchise around
Tennessee has spent the second-most money one week into the 2026 free agency period.
India
Cricket
Dravid: Indian cricket a powerhouse - both on and off the field
Dravid was one of the recipients of the BCCI's Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award
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Real Madrid
Spanish LALIGA
Bellingham, Mbappé back in Madrid's CL squad
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Cricket
Chinnaswamy stadium receives government clearance to host IPL 2026 final
The venue is set to host five RCB games in the league phase and two knockout games, including the final
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