Marco Angulo, FC Cincinnati and Ecuador midfielder, dies aged 22

Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone and Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti continued their feud after Simeone suggested refereeing decisions have favored Madrid for "100 years." Ancelotti responded, referencing Simeone's past comments about Madrid, prompting Simeone to remind him of remarks made while coaching Bayern Munich. The exchange followed Real Madrid's 4-1 win over Las Palmas, which saw them overtake Atlético at the top of LaLiga, while Atlético's 15-game winning streak ended with a 1-0 loss to...

DePaul Blue Demons broke a 39-game Big East losing streak by defeating Georgetown 73-68, with CJ Gunn leading the team with 17 points. Now, they aim to win back-to-back league games for the first time in three seasons as they face Creighton. Creighton, on a three-game winning streak, is led by Jamiya Neal and Ryan Kalkbrenner, who helped end No. 14 UConn's 28-game home winning streak with a 68-63 victory. Full Article

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Tim McManus covers the Philadelphia Eagles for ESPN, showcasing their NFC Championship Game victory over the Los Angeles Rams led by Saquon Barkley's record-breaking rushing performance. Jalen Hurts faced injury concerns but the Eagles' defense and running game secured the win. The Rams, with Matthew Stafford's strong passing, fell short due to turnovers, ending their postseason run. Full Article

The 2025 Yahoo Sports Fantasy Baseball First Base Rankings feature Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as the top option, following a standout season where he hit .323 with 30 home runs. Despite high expectations early in his career, Guerrero is now poised to reach his full potential entering his seventh MLB season. Fantasy managers are eager to draft him for his rare combination of power and batting average, making him a top target at the position for...

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