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Cesar Hernandez is a staff soccer writer for ESPN.com who covered the U.S. women's national soccer team's 2-1 defeat to Japan in the SheBelieves Cup at Snapdragon Stadium. Despite the loss snapping their five consecutive titles, coach Emma Hayes remained focused on the team's development and progress, particularly with younger players gaining valuable experience. Hayes emphasized the importance of building a strong team for the future and refining their game model to compete at the...

a history of giving young players opportunities late in the season, and they could see increased minutes if Markkanen is shut down. In conclusion, as the fantasy basketball season heads into the "silly season," it's important for managers to be prepared for the potential shutdown of high-risk players. By having contingency plans in place and being proactive in making trades or pickups, fantasy managers can navigate through this challenging period and still have a competitive...

Hall of Fame coach Gregg Popovich had an emotional meeting with San Antonio Spurs players in person for the first time since his stroke in November, announcing that he will not return as coach this season but hopes to come back in the future. Popovich, the NBA's winningest coach, praised the team's resolve and professionalism while expressing gratitude for the support. The 76-year-old coach's visit came after the Spurs announced that All-Star center Victor Wembanyama...

On Thursday, the popular NBA parody account NBA Centel made a triumphant return to X after being suspended, much to the delight of fans and teams. Known for its satirical posts about the league, the account gained widespread attention for its viral pranks, leading to the creation of the term "centel'd." Despite the initial mourning, NBA Centel's comeback was met with joy and support from NBA players, teams, and fans alike. Full Article

In the article by Yahoo Sports Fantasy Baseball analyst Scott Pianowski, he discusses players that he believes fantasy baseball managers should consider fading in the 2025 drafts. The players mentioned include Jacob deGrom, Ronald Acuña Jr., Mike Trout, Willy Adames, and Xander Bogaerts. Pianowski expresses concern about deGrom's injury history and age, Acuña's recent ACL tear and reduced baserunning, Trout's injury risk and declining performance, Adames' change in team and park factors, and Bogaerts' potential...

Real Madrid's Copa del Rey game against Real Sociedad was briefly suspended due to chants from the crowd directed at defender Raúl Asencio, prompting the activation of Spain's anti-hate protocol. Asencio, who was substituted at halftime, has been involved in a legal investigation regarding the distribution of a sexually explicit video involving a minor. Real Sociedad players and coach condemned the chants, while Asencio has recently become an important player for Madrid, featuring in the...