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City win over Real puts more pressure on Alonso

Manchester City came from behind to heap the pressure on Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso with a stunning 2-1 win at the Bernabeu on Wednesday.

NFL memo outlines priorities for new referee CBA

KALYN KAHLER

NFL teams were informed in a memo Wednesday that the collective bargaining agreement between the league and NFL Referees Association expires at the end of May, making this current season the final one of the existing agreement.

Joe Buck joins father, wins HOF's Frick Award

Broadcaster Joe Buck becomes the 50th recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award, joining his father as the only father-son duo honored by the Hall of Fame.

Madrid players back Xabi '100%' amid pressure

ALEX KIRKLAND

Xabi Alonso said he understood whistles from the Bernabéu crowd after Real Madrid's 2-1 Champions League defeat to Manchester City on Wednesday, while insisting there was "nothing to criticise" in his team's performance.

Live updates, results, takeaways from Suns-Thunder, Spurs-Lakers

ESPN STAFF

The NBA Cup quarterfinals continue Wednesday night, when the Oklahoma City Thunder square off with the Phoenix Suns and the San Antonio Spurs take on Los Angeles Lakers. Follow along for live updates.

Wilbon: Scott changed the language of sports

MICHAEL WILBON

ESPN's Stuart Scott changed the way we talked about sports, and in doing so put himself on ESPN's Mount Rushmore, writes Michael Wilbon.

Ex-UM coach Moore detained by police after firing

PETE THAMEL AND DAN WETZEL

Sherrone Moore, who was fired as Michigan's head football coach Wednesday, was detained by police and then turned over for investigation into potential charges.

Herbert: Hand sore but X-rays were mostly clean

KRIS RHIM

Chargers QB Justin Herbert said postgame X-rays on his fractured left hand came back "clean for the most part," calling the tests after Monday night's win over the Eagles precautionary.

Jimmy V Men's Classic guide: Breaking down BYU, UConn wins

JEFF BORZELLO AND MYRON MEDCALF

BYU and UConn pulled off close victories against Clemson and Florida in the 2025 Jimmy V Men's Classic.

Curry (thigh) expected to return Fri. vs. Wolves

ANTHONY SLATER

Warriors star Stephen Curry, who has missed the past five games because of a bruised thigh, is expected to return Friday against the Wolves.

Suns' Allen ejected after shoving OKC's Holmgren

Suns guard Grayson Allen was ejected from an NBA Cup quarterfinal game against Oklahoma City on Wednesday night after he shoved Thunder center Chet Holmgren and knocked him to the floor.

Sources: NWSL voting on extra funds to pay stars

JEFF KASSOUF

The NWSL's Board of Governors is in advanced discussions about implementing a new roster mechanism that would allow each team to pay star players significant salaries beyond the current salary cap, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN.

OKC rolls again, ties 73-win Dubs with 24-1 start

TIM MACMAHON

The Thunder punched their ticket to Las Vegas with a 49-point blowout of the Suns in Wednesday's NBA Cup quarterfinals, matching the 2015-16 Warriors for the best 25-game start in NBA history at 24-1.

Crooks: 11-0 ISU 'battle-tested' after win vs. Iowa

MICHAEL VOEPEL

Audi Crooks had another huge game in leading No. 10 Iowa State past in-state rival and No. 11 Iowa on Wednesday. After the win, which kept the Cyclones undefeated at 11-0, Crooks said, "I feel like now we're officially battle-tested."

Lakers swat away playoff talk, focus on reeling D

DAVE MCMENAMIN

LeBron James and the Lakers agreed it's too early to discuss how far the Lakers can go in the postseason, especially after the Spurs exposed their already suspect perimeter defense Wednesday to eliminate L.A. from the NBA Cup.