It’s time for Steve Borthwick to deliver and this England decision will decide Six Nations fate

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In the Champions League playoff round draw, Manchester City will face Real Madrid for the fourth consecutive season, with Bayern Munich taking on Celtic and Paris Saint-Germain playing Brest. City and Madrid have a history of close encounters in the knockout stages, with City winning the title two seasons ago. Both teams have had a mixed season so far, with the first legs of the playoff round scheduled for Feb. 11-12 and the return legs...

The 2025 Leagues Cup will feature 18 Liga MX teams and 18 MLS representatives in a revamped format, including a Phase One group stage with inter-league matchups and a single-elimination quarterfinal stage. The top four teams from each league will advance to the quarterfinals, guaranteeing a minimum of 58 inter-league matches. The championship game will take place on Aug. 31, with the finalists and third-place winner earning a spot in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup....

De'Aaron Fox responded with amusement to a fan's criticism over the Sacramento Kings' handling of Tyrese Haliburton's trade and head coach Mike Brown's firing, as the guard is now a hot trade target. Despite rumors of his desire for a trade, Fox denied initiating talks and stated it was the Kings' decision. The San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets are reportedly interested in acquiring the $163M guard who is averaging 25.1 points and 6.2 assists...

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Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade revealed on his podcast that he underwent kidney surgery in 2023, where doctors removed a cancerous tumor from his right kidney. Wade shared that the surgery was a low point in his life, but he found strength in his family's support. The retired NBA star praised his family for being there for him during his health scare, reflecting on his successful 16-year career with the Miami Heat that included three...