Pep looks to future after 1st-ever round-of-16 miss

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has doubts about Erling Haaland's availability for the upcoming match against Liverpool due to a knock, while John Stones is expected to undergo surgery after sustaining an injury during the loss to Real Madrid. Guardiola remains uncertain about Haaland's fitness but hopes for his involvement, while confirming Stones' extended absence similar to that of Manu Akanji. Despite the defensive setbacks, Guardiola believes City can compete with any team and aims...

Dalton Del Don examines misleading statistics in player performance, highlighting Willy Adames' inflated RBI total due to high opportunities with runners in scoring position and a favorable hitting lineup. Hunter Greene's low ERA was deceptive, supported by a lucky BABIP and HR/FB rate, while Christopher Morel's underwhelming batting line was impacted by a low BABIP and a mid-season trade. Ryan Helsley's record-breaking saves were influenced by a high save percentage in a struggling team, and...

In the search for the top fantasy baseball starting pitcher of 2025, Yahoo Sports identifies seven candidates, including favorites like Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers. Other contenders include Zack Wheeler of the Philadelphia Phillies and Chris Sale of the Atlanta Braves, while dark horses like Blake Snell of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Garrett Crochet of the Boston Red Sox, and Jacob deGrom of the Texas Rangers also...

England goalkeeper Mary Earps moved to Paris Saint-Germain in 2024 and values the opportunity to develop away from the spotlight, stating that "champions are made when nobody is watching." She aims to continue improving after winning the FIFA Best goalkeeper award in 2022 and 2023, emphasizing her drive to compete with herself and be better each day. Despite challenges with communication at PSG, she remains focused on growth and will return to play for England...

Manchester United will face Real Sociedad in the Europa League last 16, with a potential quarter-final against FCSB or Lyon. Tottenham will play AZ Alkmaar, while Rangers meet Fenerbahce, with a possible clash against Roma or Athletic Bilbao. Chelsea will face FC Copenhagen in the Conference League last 16. The first leg matches will take place on 6 March, with return legs scheduled for 13 March. Full Article

Vinícius Júnior responded to Manchester City fans' Ballon d'Or banner by posting "Okay okay okay!!!!!!! 😭" on X after Real Madrid's Champions League victory. The Brazilian player played a key role in the first-leg win, setting up Jude Bellingham's winning goal. Despite the fan provocation, Vinícius remained focused and helped Madrid advance to the round of 16 with a 3-1 victory at the Bernabéu. Full Article