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WC2 - Bulldogs vs Magpies
What we learned: AFL might have 'got lucky' with the wildcard success
Everyone's suddenly wild about the wildcard, but did the AFL get 'lucky'? Plus, the Bulldogs' turnaround and the Magpies' list concerns. Here's three things we learned from the Dogs' classic win over Collingwood.
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PRESEASON SCOREBOARD
2026-27 English Premier League
With Cherki and Haaland, Man City have the firepower to challenge Arsenal
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Leboeuf: Cherki can be 'unstoppable if consistent' at Man City
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Will Bouaddi handle the pressure at Man City?
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Should Chris Richards join other top players in leaving Crystal Palace?
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Hutchison: 'Impossible' for Bouaddi to instantly replace Rodri
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Will Chelsea accept a late move for Fernández from Man City?
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AROUND THE LEAGUE
Our preseason report cards for every single 2026 NFL draft pick: Updates on 257 rookies
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Solak: How all 32 NFL teams rank in watchability this season, from the Bears to the Browns
QUARTERBACKS IN FOCUS
Could this really be Lamar's last season in Baltimore?
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Harry Douglas and Donte Whitner break down Mendoza's INT in Raiders loss
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NBA LATEST
'You're overthinking it': NBA insiders react to ESPN's 2026-27 season forecast
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Kings' offseason and season preview: Can Sabonis and LaVine recharge Sacramento?
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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE DRAW
Champions League draw reaction: Good for Liverpool, bad for Barcelona, must-see games
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UEFA flexes its muscles at Champions League draw in battle with FIFA, Infantino
'Two good XVs': Why rotation isn't a dirty word for Les Kiss' Wallabies
Top Headlines
- Haaland, Cherki doubles keep Man City perfect
- Sidebottom bluntly sums up cruel end to career
- Wrexham remain winless after loss to Birmingham
- Ronaldo's winner extends Al Nassr perfect start
- Returning Alcaraz giving full effort to US defense
- Perth Glory's Adam Taggart set to make shock exit
- 'He's fine': Crows dismiss concern over Tex
- Roosters address potential Manu return
- Lynx replace Aussie star with young gun Amoore
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NFL Melbourne: How to watch, when is it, who is playing, and more
Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the NFL Melbourne game, to be broadcast live in Australia on ESPN and Disney+, plus key details about the event including the halftime entertainment and more.
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Kobe Bryant's two legendary NBA careers as No. 8 and No. 24
The late Lakers legend had two Hall of Fame-worthy careers in his 20 years, one wearing No. 8 and the other wearing No. 24.
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Liverpool face long road back to top, Mourinho's Real Madrid win ugly
The new European season is here, and with it, the triumphant return of Gab Marcotti's Monday Musings. This week, Liverpool and Man United still look half-baked, and Mourinho gets a vintage kind of win with Real Madrid.
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2026 NFL 53-man roster projections for all 32 teams
Our NFL Nation team reporters are forecasting who will make all 32 teams' rosters, one week from the cut-down deadline at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday.
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Footy in Sydney was never cleaner, it was just less scrutinised
The Swans' clean image and 'Bloods culture' has always been a point of pride for the club. But a lack of scrutiny in Sydney may have hid the same old worries about professional sportsmen.
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Australia have batting problems, and they are linked to their calendar
The system is no longer giving the country's best batters what they need to express that talent consistently at the highest level
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Cheika not a 'sugar hit' as NSW target long-term success with 'Waratahs way'
Waratahs officials have rejected suggestions Michael Cheika's return to Daceyville will be merely a sugar hit, insisting the veteran coach will also work to build stability within the organization and help refine the "Waratahs way".
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Socceroos transfer tracker: Where Australia's stars will play in 2026-27
There's nothing like a World Cup to put young stars in the shop window! With that in mind, ESPN has assembled a list of all the Socceroos' post-tournament transfers, all in one place.
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2026 NFL offseason trade tracker: Updates on preseason deals
We're following trades right through the kickoff of the 2026 NFL season, including deals for Tutu Atwell and Kayshon Boutte.
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NBA Summer Forecast 2026-27: Projecting rookie MVPs, future impact
NBA insiders predict which top rookies will make the biggest long-term impact in their careers and who can reach stardom.
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ESPN NFL Afters
Laurie Horesh and Jimmy Smith catch their breath and re-hash all the biggest moments, stories, giggles and tears from 10 hours of football.
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Listen to our AFL podcast - the ESPN Footy Podcast with Champion Data
Join ESPN's footy team for some of the best AFL analysis and insight on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
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The Far Post Podcast
Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, Sam Lewis, and Marissa Lordanic as they dissect all the latest news in women's football.
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The ESPN Daily podcast: How to listen, episode guide and more
Wake up to the best sports story you'll hear all day. Monday to Friday, we bring you an inside look at the most interesting stories at ESPN, as told by the top reporters and insiders on the planet.
