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Strategic angle: Barça came from behind to draw level in stoppage time against Newcastle (1-1) in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie.
Strategic angle: Hofstra is returning to the NCAA tournament for the first time in 25 years after defeating Monmouth 75-69 for the Coastal Athletic Association tournament championship.
Strategic angle: Former Ravens fullback Patrick Ricard agreed to a two-year deal with the Giants, a source told ESPN.
Strategic angle: A player and a support staff member join five others in opting to remain in Australia after most of the team departed.
Strategic angle: Travis Kelce credits fiancée Taylor Swift for motivating him to continue his NFL career.
Strategic angle: Goalkeeper Antonín Kinsky was hauled off after just 17 minutes as Tottenham fell behind in their Champions League match.
Strategic angle: The Browns have re-signed guard Teven Jenkins as they navigate a complete overhaul of their offensive line.
Strategic angle: Kalif Raymond has agreed to sign a one-year contract with the Bears, reuniting the wide receiver with Ben Johnson.
Strategic angle: The Bills found a way to keep tight end Dawson Knox on the 2026 roster amid a difficult cap situation by signing him to a new three-year contract.
Strategic angle: The NCAA introduces ProhiBet to oversee referees in basketball, baseball, and softball tournaments amid betting concerns.
Strategic angle: The Packers signed CB Benjamin St-Juste to a two-year, $10 million contract, a source told ESPN.
Amid concerns for player welfare, the Australian Iranian Council urged the government to protect the squad members.
Strategic angle: It's early January and Bodo/Glimt are holding a team meeting in Spain to discuss their upcoming Champions League campaign.
Strategic angle: The English side will face Galatasaray in the round of 16 first leg
Strategic angle: Traditional reindeer racing delights fans despite freezing temperatures.
Strategic angle: If Michael Penix Jr. isn't ready for the season, the Falcons have a new lefty QB to start.
We're handing out report cards on big offseason moves, including the Ravens dealing two first-rounders for Maxx Crosby.
Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley will remain with the Ravens after agreeing to a two-year deal worth up to $11 million.
Strategic angle: The Seahawks are bringing back wide receiver Rashid Shaheed on a three-year, $51 million deal that includes $34.7 million guaranteed.
Strategic angle: The Patriots bolstered their offensive line Monday night, agreeing to a three-year deal with the versatile but injury-plagued Alijah Vera-Tucker.