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Paula Badosa defeated Coco Gauff at the Australian Open quarterfinals, ending Gauff's 13-match winning streak. Badosa, who faced potential retirement due to a back injury last year, advanced to her first grand slam semi-final. Gauff acknowledged Badosa's strong performance and expressed optimism for her future, despite the loss. Full Article

Texans coach DeMeco Ryans defended cornerback Kris Boyd's actions after nearly shoving special teams coach Frank Ross during a playoff game against the Chiefs, stating it was not done in a disrespectful manner but out of excitement. Boyd stripped the ball from a Chiefs returner, celebrated by removing his helmet, and then pushed Ross on the sideline, resulting in an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. Ryans emphasized the need for Boyd to maintain composure and adhere to...

On The Kevin O'Connor Show, ESPN's Bobby Marks and college basketball expert John Fanta discuss potential NBA trades, including the Memphis Grizzlies' interest in Jimmy Butler, possible destinations for Draymond Green, and trade scenarios for Cam Johnson. Fanta also provides insights on top NBA draft prospects, highlighting Duke's Cooper Flagg and other standout players. The episode introduces a new segment, PikTok, focusing on 2025 NBA draft prospects. Watch the full episode on YouTube and explore...

In the Yahoo Sports Divisional round recap, Matt Harmon and Andy Behrens discuss the Baltimore Ravens and Detroit Lions' disappointing playoff exits and speculate on their future. They also analyze the potential Super Bowl matchups among the final four teams and reveal their dream matchup in New Orleans. The podcast covers key moments from the Ravens vs Bills, Commanders vs Lions, Rams vs Eagles, and Texans vs Chiefs games, providing insights on player performances and...

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Mark Ogden, a senior soccer writer for ESPN FC, reports that AC Milan is considering loan moves for Chelsea's João Félix and Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Højlund after failing to sign Marcus Rashford. Milan also targets Feyenoord's Santiago Giménez for a permanent transfer if Fikayo Tomori leaves. Despite missing out on Rashford, Milan is set to sign Kyle Walker, while exploring the possibility of signing Félix, Zirkzee, or Højlund as a forward option....