The new Champions League sets up a high-stakes game in football’s ‘turning point’

Fantasy analyst Dan Titus from Yahoo Sports highlights five players to drop ahead of the fantasy basketball playoffs, including Paul George of the Philadelphia 76ers, who has been underperforming and is dealing with a groin injury. Other players mentioned are Jonathan Kuminga of the Golden State Warriors, Jrue Holiday of the Boston Celtics, Jerami Grant of the Portland Trail Blazers, and P.J. Washington Jr. of the Dallas Mavericks, all facing issues such as injuries, declining...

Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich has signed a contract extension until 2029, joining teammates Musiala and Davies with long-term deals amidst speculation of interest from top European clubs. The 30-year-old, who has won multiple Bundesliga titles and other trophies, expressed his commitment to achieving success with the club, emphasizing the supportive environment and the sense of belonging he feels. Club president Herbert Hainer praised Kimmich's leadership qualities on and off the pitch, as Bayern lead the...

Fantasy analyst Dalton Del Don identifies players to fade at their current ADPs for each MLB team, including Ketel Marte of the Diamondbacks due to regression and injury history, Luis Severino of the Athletics with a risky home/away split, Ronald Acuña Jr. of the Braves facing reduced steals after ACL surgery, Zach Eflin of the Orioles struggling outside Tropicana Field, Liam Hendriks of the Red Sox in a closer competition, Seiya Suzuki of the Cubs...

Brian Windhorst, an ESPN NBA writer since 2010 who covered the Cleveland Cavs for seven years and authored two books, discusses the historic milestones reached by LeBron James and Stephen Curry in scoring. He highlights individual records in the NBA that are likely to stand the test of time, such as Wilt Chamberlain's 1961-62 season averages, Rasheed Wallace's 41 technical fouls in a season, and John Stockton's career assists record. Windhorst also mentions other notable...

Jason Day withdrew from The Players Championship due to illness, with Danny Walker replacing him; Day, ranked No. 33 in the world, has 13 PGA Tour victories and won the 2016 Players Championship. Reunited with former swing coach Colin Swatton, Day had two top-10 finishes so far this season after struggling with chronic lower back injuries that saw him drop to 175th in the rankings in 2023. Full Article

Katherine Terrell returned to ESPN in 2022 to cover the New Orleans Saints after previously covering the Cincinnati Bengals. Saints veterans Tyrann Mathieu and Cameron Jordan reworked their contracts to stay with the team, with Mathieu's deal being incentive-based and Jordan taking a pay decrease for the first time in his career. Both players have been key contributors to the team and are committed to continuing their careers in New Orleans. Full Article