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NBArank 2021: Where the final five check in, including LeBron, Giannis and KD
Does LeBron's reign continue? Does Giannis add another accolade to his list? See where the final five superstars land in NBArank 2021.
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Debating LeBron's spot and the biggest surprises of NBArank 2021
Was King James' ranking unfair? Who didn't belong in the top 50? Which young stars will rise next? Our experts break down this year's countdown.
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AUSTRALIA
LISA DE VANNA EXCLUSIVE
'Heartbroken' Lisa De Vanna walks away from football
In an exclusive interview with ESPN, Matildas legend Lisa De Vanna opens up about Alen Stajcic and why she is leaving football.
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Heartbroken De Vanna walks away from football
Matildas great Lisa De Vanna feels she's given everything she can to her football career, after 150 appearances for the national side.
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De Vanna believes she earned place in Matildas camp
Lisa De Vanna reflects on missing the Matildas squad for the Tokyo Olympics, and her final efforts to earn that spot.
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De Vanna discusses Stajcic dismissal
Lisa De Vanna shares her thoughts on the sacking of Alen Stajcic as Matildas coach in 2019.
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What I wish I knew before my first Grand Final
GF - Demons vs Bulldogs
The support cast who can swing a Grand Final
While the 2021 AFL Grand Final has more individual stars than most, here are three players whose games really could prove the biggest factor in delivering their sides a flag.
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How the Dees and Dogs can win the Grand Final
Demons or Bulldogs? With the help of Champion Data, we've analysed what needs to happen for both teams to give themselves the best chance of winning the flag.
PODCAST: Previewing the Grand Final (with Dunks)!
Bulldogs gun Josh Dunkley joins the team ahead of the Grand Final to preview the biggest game of the year.
Is Melbourne's Oliver-Petracca combo the best 1-2 punch in the AFL?
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FOOTBALL
United's Rice pursuit takes a twist; sheep not to blame for Ronaldo move
Man United's Declan Rice move has taken a twist -- ESPN's Insider Notebook has the latest. PLUS: Why sheep aren't to blame for Ronaldo moving house.
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Real Madrid's Benzema making a case to be the best in the world
Karim Benzema said he plays for those who "know" the game. Evidenced by his fine form, we've only just begun to understand it as well as he does.
Ogden: Man United feel price is too high for Rice
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Loss of Christian McCaffrey, Jaycee Horn overshadows Panthers' 3-0 start
Can Carolina sustain its success after losing two of its biggest stars in McCaffrey (hamstring) and Horn (foot) to injuries?
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Texans' Davis Mills continues trend of struggling rookie QBs
Texans fall to 1-2 as Mills makes first NFL start on Thursday Night Football against the Carolina Panthers.
Darnold hands off to Tremble for 7-yard TD
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McCaffrey suffers hamstring injury, does not return
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Blue Jays pitcher ejected after hitting Kiermaier
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Aaron Rodgers shows off Spanish fluency in postgame interview
Conor McGregor throws one of the worst first pitches you'll ever see
NFL
Barnwell ranks the 0-2 NFL teams from done to long shot: Could the Giants and Colts still make the playoffs?
Both New York teams are winless, while the AFC South and NFC North are off to a combined 4-12 start. A couple of teams have hope, though.
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Rating the NFL's 32 biggest surprises so far: Which will continue, and which are a mirage?
The Raiders' defense looks vastly improved. Teddy Bridgewater is a perfect fit in Denver. And Brandon Aiyuk has only one catch for the 49ers.
Stephen A.: Fields being thrown into the lion's den vs. Browns
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Are the Patriots in a must-win situation against the Saints?
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FORMULA ONE
RUSSIAN GP
Bottas, Hamilton set ominous pace in practice
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- Messi missing again for PSG with bone problem
- Top clubs slam FIFA's 'destructive' WC plans
- Pelinka expecting fully vaxxed Lakers by opener
- Klopp confirms yet another Thiago injury blow
- Barca prez fires warning about Koeman's future
- LaVine: Season 'crucial' for Bulls, his own future
- Thomas, Spieth to open Ryder Cup for Team USA
- Oregon Ducks star launches own cryptocurrency
- Brady's trainer: Belichick 'never evolved' with QB
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NRL Finals Challenge
Put your league knowledge to the test in ESPN's Rugby League Finals Challenge for your chance to win $1,000 in gift cards.
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Footy Finals Challenge
Put your footy knowledge to the test in ESPN's Footy Finals Challenge for your chance to win $1,000 in gift cards.
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Beyond the Lead
Joey Lynch hosts long-form versions of interviews from ESPN's stable of journalists, as they hear from some of the biggest movers and shakers in sport.
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The Far Post Podcast
Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, Samantha Lewis and Marissa Lordanic as they dissect another big week in women's football.
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Five NBA rookies most likely to outperform this season
Which players are likely to make us ask why they weren't drafted higher? Mike Schmitz identifies five who have star potential.
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'It takes a village': How Browns QB Baker Mayfield remade his body after a disastrous 2019
After a drastic re-commitment to eating smarter and exercising harder, Mayfield is in the best shape of his career -- and playing like it.
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FIFA 22 player ratings: Ronaldo bumped out of top two, Messi still No. 1
EA Sports has released its top player ratings for FIFA 22, with Cristiano Ronaldo dropping out of the top two for the first time in over a decade.
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2021 MLB playoffs: Who is in, who can clinch next and full playoff schedule through World Series
October is right around the corner. Here's the latest on which teams will be playing in the postseason.
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Pass or fail: Assessing every club's make or break for season 2021
Make finals, win the flag or avoid the bottom four? ESPN's AFL experts put their heads together to come up with every club's pass mark for the 2021 season. It's time to revisit them.
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2022 NBA draft top 100: Updated prospect list, key storylines and the return of the upperclassman
Storylines are emerging around a 2022 class that again looks strong near the top and could feature plenty of experience.
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Meet the NRL's 17th team candidates
The Firehawks, Dolphins and Jets have all submitted bids to join the NRL, read their stories.
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Top 10 sporting villains that you love to hate
Here's our list of sporting villains for Australian fans!
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The ESPN Daily podcast: How to listen, episode guide and more
Monday through Friday, host Pablo Torre brings you an inside look at the most interesting stories at ESPN, as told by the top reporters and insiders on the planet.
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