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The Luka Dončić-Anthony Davis trade is shocking, franchise-altering and very, very odd

Two of the best players in the NBA are reportedly swapping teams. The Mavericks could benefit this year but the Lakers look winners in the long-term Every lifetime, you get to experience a few “where were you when?” moments. Finding out Michael Jackson died. The American presidency being called for Donald Trump in 2016. And

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European football: Barcelona edge Alavés, Juventus rally past Empoli

Lewandowski goal earns Barça 1-0 home victory Kolo Muani double sets up 4-1 comeback win Barcelona closed the gap on La Liga leaders Real Madrid to four points, but were reliant on Robert Lewandowski’s second-half goal to beat struggling Alavés. The hosts dominated possession with Alavés, who sit in 18th place, happy to sit back

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Spurs claim first league win in seven weeks as they battle past Brentford

Tottenham were in no position to spurn a crucial goal off somebody’s backside and, give or take a few centimetres, that is exactly what they were handed here. Their season had been in freefall but a first league victory since 15 December was well earned, particularly given the scratchy resources at Ange Postecoglou’s disposal. Another

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Manchester United punished by Mateta double in defeat by Crystal Palace

Ruben Amorim’s wish to “create some danger” flamed at the start of each half, then faded, as Manchester United were sucker-punched by Jean-Philippe Mateta’s second goal on 89 minutes that sealed a first defeat in four games. United and Crystal Palace were becalmed before goal except for when the Eagles twice took advantage of the

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