The UEFA Champions League has reached the halfway stage, with all eight groups starting to take shape.
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Mbappe’s stellar showing vs. Milan a reminder for PSG: Make his brilliance count before he leaves
In what could be Kylian Mbappe’s swan song season at PSG, there’s desperation to make this one count, but Mbappe is doing his part.
Transfer Talk: Real Madrid, Barcelona eyeing Gabriel Jesus
LaLiga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid are reportedly set to go head-to-head in the race for Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Gaethje ok waiting on UFC clash with Makhachev
Justin Gaethje, the UFC’s current BMF champion, told ESPN on Wednesday that he has “no issues waiting” for his crack at current titleholder Islam Makhachev.
MSU: Tucker violated sexual misconduct rules
A spokesperson at Michigan State says a hearing officer has concluded that former football coach Mel Tucker violated the school’s sexual misconduct policy, adding the investigative process is not yet complete because Tucker can still appeal the decision.
NBA All-Star Game back to East vs. West format
The NBA All-Star Game is going back to its original format — pitting an Eastern Conference team against a Western Conference squad — this season in Indianapolis. There will be no draft and no target score in the fourth quarter.
Dolphins WR Hill misses practice with hip injury
The injury has cast doubt on whether Tyreek Hill, the NFL’s leader in receiving yards, will be available for Sunday’s game against the Patriots.
Astros manager Dusty Baker says he’s retiring
After a four-year stint with the Astros that included a World Series ring, Dusty Baker is retiring after 26 seasons as a manager, he told USA Today.
Barca apologize over deleted Vinicius ‘clown’ post
Barcelona have apologized to VinÃcius Junior after a club director posted on social media that the treatment he receives is “not racism” and that he deserves a “slap for being a clown.”
Purdy in concussion protocol, uncertain vs. Cincy
49ers QB Brock Purdy is in the concussion protocol, jeopardizing his status for Sunday’s game against the Bengals.
