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UCL talking points: Man City, Madrid and PSG in crisis; Liverpool and Inter flying high
After matchday five of the newly formatted Champions League, our writers answer the burning questions, provide analysis and break down performances.
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UCL stats: Lewandowski third centurion after Messi, Ronaldo; City; Madrid make troubling records
ESPN brings you the best of the mid-week stats from the UEFA Champions League.
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FOOTBALL
WEDNESDAY'S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Liverpool remain perfect in Europe as Madrid misery continues
Liverpool will have few concerns on top of the Champions League table. Real Madrid, though, after falling 2-0 at Anfield, have reason to worry.
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Leboeuf: I don't recognise Kylian Mbappé right now
Frank Leboeuf slams the performances of Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham in Real Madrid's Champions League defeat vs. Liverpool.
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NBA
AROUND THE ASSOCIATION
Leaks, team meetings, losses: The factors driving the Sixers' dreadful start
What began with the most exciting offseason of the Joel Embiid Era in Philly has devolved into chaos -- with no easy answers in sight.
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NBA top trends: LaMelo can't stop fouling, and why Philly's goal is just 33 wins
The LaMelo Ball experience, Philly's magic number, odd struggles for a new Knick and more.
NBA SCOREBOARD
The story of Sonic and Knuckles: Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery making name for themselves
NFL
THANKSGIVING DAY FOOTBALL 🦃
Previewing all three NFL games, including picks and matchup keys
Here's everything you need to know for Bears-Lions, Giants-Cowboys and Dolphins-Packers. Who will win, and which players could have big games?
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Week 13 buzz: What we're hearing on division races, Bryce Young, Bill Belichick
Will Bryce Young stick in Carolina? Could Bill Belichick coach again in 2025? Here's the latest intel.
FOOTBALL
MANCHESTER MADNESS
Is managing Man United an impossible job? Amorim will soon find out
Ruben Amorim is the sixth permanent manager to try fixing Manchester United since Sir Alex Ferguson left in 2013. Talking to those who've tried over the past decade, it's always harder than you'd think.
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Guardiola's new Man City deal means nothing if stars don't sign extensions, too
Man City have extended Pep Guardiola's contract to 2027, but 16 players, including Erling Haaland, Phil Foden and Rodri, have deals due to expire by then.
TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool, Real Madrid to talk Trent Alexander-Arnold
Liverpool and Real Madrid will meet to discuss the future of Trent Alexander-Arnold. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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Marcotti: Liverpool would be 'stupid' to give Salah anything he wants
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens disagree over the current contract standoff between Liverpool and Mohamed Salah.
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NEW ZEALAND VS. ENGLAND 1ST TEST
LIVE: England take on New Zealand in 1st ODI at Christchurch
All the latest with ball-by-ball coverage from Christchurch
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Top Headlines
- Hawks-giving: Young dishes 22 assists, tops Cavs
- Carlo: Pen miss shows Mbappé 'lack of confidence'
- Slot glad to end Liverpool's 15-year Madrid 'pain'
- Lille say 2 fans stabbed before Bologna UCL game
- Fernandes: I'll be Amorim's on-field coach
- Report: $10M crypto purse for PGA Tour-LIV duel
- Guardiola walks back self-harm remark after draw
- Ex-England prop Marler announces retirement
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Unlapped: An ESPN F1 Podcast
Unlapped is here, ESPN's new Formula One podcast. Join our host Katie George and ESPN writers Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson to geek out on all things F1.
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League tables
Updated tables from the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, English Football League and more.
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Upcoming fixtures
Keep track of all the important upcoming fixtures for all the clubs and countries in world football here.
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Latest scores
Results and scores from the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, English Football League and more.
Boxing fight schedule
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Boxing Schedule
Want to know what fights are on the horizon? Check out the boxing schedule for 2024.
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'A gift and a curse': Assessing Rodgers, Favre eras with Jets
The former Green Bay Packers quarterbacks turned New York Jets have a lot of commonalities in their Hall of Fame careers.
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NBA early-season awards: Expert picks for MVP, ROY and more so far
Our NBA insiders break down their choices for the six major awards based on players' and coaches' performances one month into the 2024-25 NBA season.
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How clubs got their colors: soccer's historic, iconic jerseys
How did soccer's most storied clubs become synonymous with something as simple as a color? ESPN relives the kit histories of football's biggest teams.
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College football Week 13 recap: Looking ahead to Rivalry Week
With playoff and conference title implications aplenty, Bill Connelly takes a peek at the week ahead.
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2025 NFL draft QB rankings: Ward, Sanders, Milroe, Beck
Who are the best quarterbacks in next year's draft class? We ranked the top 12, from first-rounders to potentially undrafted free agents.
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Ranking most valuable MLB free agents ever: Where Soto lands
Is this offseason's top available star better than Ohtani, Bonds, Harper and A-Rod were when they hit the market? We created an all-time mega-class to find out.
