Arteta defiant about title despite Forest draw Mikel Arteta has refused to concede the Premier League title, despite seeing Arsenal fall 13 points behind leaders Liverpool with a 0-0 draw against Nottingham Forest.

Juve boss slams ‘shameful’ attitude after cup exit Empoli knocked Juventus out of the Coppa Italia with a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout win after a 1-1 draw in regular time, leaving coach Thiago Motta ashamed by the Bianconeri’s shock exit.

Amorim ‘to talk’ with Garnacho after tunnel dash Ruben Amorim said he will speak to Alejandro Garnacho after the Manchester United forward walked straight down the tunnel following his substitution during their 3-2 win over Ipswich Town.

Real Madrid match paused over Asencio chants Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey game at Real Sociedad was briefly suspended Wednesday, following chants from the crowd aimed at Madrid defender Raúl Asencio.

GM: 49ers have begun talks on deal with Purdy 49ers general manager John Lynch said the team has begun negotiations with quarterback Brock Purdy about a long-term contract.

Sources: Ex-Pats exec Stewart to be Huskers’ GM Patrick Stewart, the Patriots’ director of pro personnel for the past two seasons, will be hired as general manager of Nebraska’s football program, sources told ESPN.

Pistons beat Celtics by 20, run win streak to 8 The Pistons beat the Celtics 117-97 on Wednesday night in a matchup of two of the NBA’s hottest teams.

Arenado says trip to face Yanks not a ‘showcase’ Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado made the three-hour, cross-state drive to play in an exhibition game Wednesday against the Yankees, among the teams that may be open to acquiring him in a trade.

MSU wins on Holloman’s half-court buzzer-beater Tre Holloman made a buzzer-beater from beyond midcourt to give No. 8 Michigan State a 58-55 win over No. 16 Maryland on Wednesday night.

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Messi nets slick goal against Sporting KC to help send Inter Miami to Champions Cup round of 16 The goal gave Inter Miami a 2-0 lead on aggregate against Sporting Kansas City in the Concacaf Champions Cup.

Women’s Power Rankings: Texas takes over the No. 1 spot, Notre Dame drops down After falling to NC State, Notre Dame drops down in the rankings as Texas rises to No. 1.

NBA Power Rankings: Most important stretch for all 30 teams Our NBA insiders break down this week’s Power Rankings and the most important games for all 30 teams for the rest of the regular season.

Basketball world gives Taurasi her flowers after retirement announcement The WNBA legend and all-time leading scorer hoisted three titles and won two Finals MVPs across her career.

MLB’s next star trio? Meet the Red Sox prospects who could change hitting forever Kristian Campbell, Marcelo Mayer and Roman Anthony could soon be fixtures in Boston’s lineup — and the test case for a groundbreaking approach at the plate.

What we heard Tuesday at the NFL combine: The best from coaches and GMs Here are the latest updates from coaches and general managers speaking at the 2025 NFL combine.

Pains, trains and high-top Jordans: Inside unique — and unusual — NFL combine memories Jets star Quinnen Williams said he felt like he was sleeping on a train, but it was just a restless night at the combine.

Dolphins, Vikings get top grades in NFLPA survey The Dolphins and Vikings earned top marks in the NFLPA’s annual survey for the second year in a row.

Sources: Packers would listen to Alexander offers The Packers have been noncommittal about Jaire Alexander’s future, but sources confirmed to ESPN that the team will listen to trade offers for the cornerback.

Carter makes case for going No. 1: ‘I’m the best’ Former Penn State pass rusher Abdul Carter made a case for a defensive player, specifically himself, to be the first player selected in the draft.