Lionel Messi statue unveiling in India marred by fan unrest - ESPN
Lionel Messi's «GOAT Tour» of India was marred by chaotic scenes on Saturday after fans threw ripped up seats and invaded the pitch during the Argentina star's brief appearance.
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Connor Bedard injured on last-second face-off, to miss Chicago's next game
Chicago star Connor Bedard was injured on a last-second faceoff in a 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues on Friday night and will miss his team's game the following day.
Curry wows with 39 in return, but defense fails Warriors - ESPN
SAN FRANCISCO — After missing two weeks and five games because of a quad injury, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry needed only 32 minutes to score 39 points in his return Friday night.
Previewing college football's FCS playoff quarterfinals - ESPN
The 2009 FCS championship game pitted Bobby Hauck's top-ranked Montana Grizzlies, six-time finalists (and two-time champions) over the previous 15 seasons, against Andy Talley's second-seeded Villanova Wildcats. Montana took a 14-3 lead, but Villanova seized control with a 20-0 run and two touchdowns from MVP Matt Szczur. Montana scored late but couldn't recover a late onside kick, and a first-down run by Szczur sealed Villanova's first national title.
Blackhawks' Bedard hurt on last-second faceoff, out Saturday - ESPN
ST. LOUIS — Chicago star Connor Bedard was injured on a last-second faceoff in a 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues on Friday night and will miss the Blackhawks' game Saturday.
Vancouver Canucks trade captain Quinn Hughes to Minnesota Wild for 3 players, 1st-round pick
The Vancouver Canucks announced Friday that they have traded captain Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild.
NBA intel: League insiders on the new normal of superstar trades - ESPN
In June 2023, the Suns acquired Bradley Beal from the Washington Wizards, a deal that came on the heels of Phoenix landing Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets before that year's trade deadline. After the moves, new owner Mat Ishbia hailed the creation of the NBA's next superteam.
Spurs' Wembanyama ready to return Sat. on limited minutes - ESPN
LAS VEGAS — San Antonio Spurs star center Victor Wembanyama is expected to play limited minutes in his return to action Saturday for the Emirates NBA Cup semifinal matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to head coach Mitch Johnson.