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George Russell has escalated his war of words with Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen, claiming the Dutchman threatened to "put me on my f--ing head in the wall" during the Qatar Grand Prix.

Lakers coach JJ Redick said there "has to be some ownership" after Wednesday's 134-93 loss to the Heat, which marked the team's sixth loss in eight games.

With an innovative coach, a powerful lineup and a hunter mindset, top-seeded Pittsburgh looks ready to win its first national title.

Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark clearly expressed his displeasure about the College Football Playoff rankings while insisting Wednesday that his conference's champion should get a first-round bye over any Group of Five champion.

All-Star guard Jewell Loyd has requested a trade from the Storm, a source confirmed to ESPN, following the conclusion of an external investigation into allegations of harassment and bullying by the team's coaching staff.

Despite his struggles this season, Aaron Rodgers said he has nothing to prove over the Jets' final five games, inferring that his career accomplishments should supersede his performance down the stretch.

Pop Isaacs helped unranked Creighton upset No. 1 Kansas 76-63, scoring a season-high 27 points and matching his career high with six 3-pointers.

QB Jackson Arnold, who started 10 games over his two seasons with the Sooners, is entering the NCAA transfer portal and will have two seasons of eligibility remaining at his next school.

The Ravens suspended wide receiver Diontae Johnson for one game for conduct detrimental to the team.

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Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove is no longer in intensive care and his recovery is progressing, the general manager of the Italian Serie A club said on Wednesday.

Girona were shocked by Logrones on Wednesday as they were knocked out 4-3 on penalties from the Copa del Rey in the second round while another LaLiga team, Villarreal, was eliminated by fourth-division side Pontevedra.

Southampton defender Jack Stephens was shown a straight red card for pulling the hair of Chelsea's Marc Cucurella in the opening half of their Premier League game on Wednesday.

The Leagues Cup is set to return in 2025 with teams from Liga MX and MLS participating in the month-long tournament during the summer, sources told ESPN.

Premier League leaders Liverpool had their advantage cut to seven points as Fabian Schar's late equaliser earned Newcastle United a thrilling 3-3 draw at St James' Park on Wednesday.

Pep Guardiola celebrated the end of Manchester City's seven-game winless run with a much needed 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.

The Jaguars are placing quarterback Trevor Lawrence on injured reserve, likely ending his season.