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Predicting how Wirtz, Gyökeres and other big Premier League transfers will perform in 2025-26
Loads of big names have arrived in the Premier League this summer, so it's time for Luis Miguel Echegaray to break down who might succeed or flop.
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Who could be the breakout U21 player on each Premier League club?
With a host of young players impressing in preseason, we look at the next breakout stars under the age of 21 from all 20 Premier League teams.
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FINAL WEEK OF PRESEASON
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NFL preseason Week 3 takeaways and 53-man roster projections: Will Giants' Tommy DeVito make the cut?
The final games of the 2025 preseason help flesh out key battles ahead of Tuesday's 53-man roster cuts.
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AUSTRALIA VS SOUTH AFRICA, ODI
Follow live: Australia face South Africa in the 2nd ODI
Australia and South Africa meet in the 2nd ODI.
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Springboks Women in high spirits but have tough World Cup path
RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
Springboks need to hit top gear early against Wallabies in Cape Town
The Springboks will look to bounce back from last weekend's shock 38-22 Rugby Championship defeat to the Wallabies when they face them again in Cape Town on Saturday.
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FUN PLOTS TO KEEP A CLOSE EYE ON
10 European storylines to follow: Liverpool and City rebuild, Barca's defense, more
Even with predictable title races, each season has its own personality and plotlines. So here are 10 fun plots we're particularly interested in following across Europe as 2025-26 kicks into gear.
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TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Man United's Højlund wants loan move
Rasmus Højlund is reportedly making it clear to the clubs linked to him that he wants a loan move. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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Will Eze's move to Arsenal force Liverpool to sign Isak?
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ESPN ORIGINAL: THE KINGDOM
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How to watch NFL's Chiefs series 'The Kingdom' on Disney+ and ESPN Africa
Get an exclusive look at the Kansas City Chiefs' 2024 season in "The Kingdom," a new ESPN Original Series directed by Kristen Lappas of Words + Pictures and produced by much of the team behind "The Last Dance."
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ESPN Trailer: 'The Kingdom'
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NIGERIA
Only a matter of time before AFC Toronto's Okoronkwo becomes Africa's MVP
Nigeria midfielder Esther Okoronkwo was overlooked for the women's Ballon d'Or, but she was the real MVP of the Super Falcons' Africa Cup of Nations triumph and the only way is up.
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Nnadozie: Historic Ballon d'Or nominations 'for Africa'
Nigeria WNT goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and head coach Justin Madugu say their historic Ballon d'Or nominations go beyond personal recognition.
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- Frustrated Palace boss all-but confirms Eze exit
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- Nigeria's Okonkwo fulfils WNBA dream with Wings
- Maguire: United have turned down enquiries for me
- Wrexham sign Man City's Doyle in $10M transfer
- LaLiga players opposed to Barça game in Miami
- Source: Eagles WR Wilson sidelined for season
- Jones: Offer to Parsons was richest for non-QB
- Alcaraz, Djokovic face early tests at US Open
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