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Federico Valverde’s stellar first-half hat trick was the catalyst as Real Madrid eased past Manchester City 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League round-of-16 match on Wednesday.

Defensive tackle Javon Hargrave reached agreement Wednesday on a two-year, $23 million contract with the Packers, agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Former Michigan assistant Chris Partridge sued the university, its board and AD Warde Manual, alleging he was made a “scapegoat” when he was fired during the Wolverines’ 2023 sign-stealing scandal.

Pass rusher Bradley Chubb reached agreement on a three-year, $43.5 million deal worth up to $52.5 million that includes $29 million guaranteed with the Bills, agent Erik Burkhardt told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

The biggest controversy of the NFL offseason has become the Baltimore Ravens nixing their trade for All-Pro pass-rusher Maxx Crosby. Eric DeCosta, the team’s general manager addressed the matter on Wednesday. Speaking with reporters in Baltimore, DeCosta didn’t provide any…

Great Britain’s Cameron Norrie beats qualifier Rinky Hijikata at Indian Wells, with world number one Carlos Alcaraz a possible quarter-final opponent.

Iowa State pounded Arizona State 91-42 on Wednesday in the largest win in Big 12 tournament history.

The Golden State Warriors have ruled out star guard Stephen Curry for another 10 days with a persistent right knee issue, the team announced Wednesday.

The ongoing conflict in Iran and neighboring countries has put their participation in the 2026 World Cup in doubt, while Iraq’s ability to get to the intercontinental playoff is also in doubt. Here’s the latest we know.

The debut of F1’s new regulations at the season opener in Australia raised questions, and ESPN answers the five biggest ahead of Sunday’s Chinese GP.