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Mbappe, Rodrygo and World Cup injury drama. Plus: What do Nancy, Ramsay sackings tell us?
Today in TAFC: Real Madrid hit by injury problems, Trump speaks out on Iran’s World Cup participation.
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In final game before trade deadline, Canadiens defensive deficiencies provide food for thought
How will allowing seven goals in a loss to San Jose impact Canadiens management as they head toward the trade deadline?
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Real Madrid’s Rodrygo played with partial ACL tear since 2023
Rodrygo sustained a torn ACL and meniscus in his right knee during Monday’s defeat against Getafe and will now miss the World Cup.
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The year’s best baseball might happen in the WBC, plus Kyler Murray’s future
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Strike out someone great today. Coming up: ⚾ Hello, WBC 🏈 A QB conundrum 🏀 Pondering Tatum’s return Do you feel an Olympic hole in your heart? Miss the spectacle…
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Twenty years in, Sloan Sports Analytics Conference co-founder looks ahead
Co-founder Jessica Gelman previews some highlights of the 2026 conference and reflects on its 20-year anniversary.
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Brad Keselowski broke his leg 10 weeks ago. Then he delivered one of NASCAR’s gutsiest races
Ten weeks ago, Brad Keselowski broke his femur and faced agonizing rehab. Last weekend, he raced in Austin.
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Tage Thompson’s big night, Jack Eichel’s reception and a ‘playoff atmosphere’ in Buffalo
The Sabres honored Thompson and fellow Team USA gold medalists Jack Eichel and Noah Hanifin before Tuesday’s game, which Buffalo won 3-2.
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No. 1 pick Travis Bazzana enters WBC with the weight of Australia’s hopes on his shoulders
Bazzana, simply by his status as a No. 1 pick, represents the face of baseball on the continent.
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Galatasaray banned from selling away tickets for Champions League tie at Liverpool
In a statement, the Turkish club said it would appeal against UEFA’s decision.
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Maxx Crosby is ready to leave Las Vegas. The sooner the Raiders accept that, the better
The Raiders are starting over — and they should start by trading their star edge rusher, no matter how much that might hurt.
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