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Familiar tale for Slot after Lemina gives Galatasaray edge over Liverpool

The good news for Liverpool is that the situation is salvageable, when it really might not have been. The bad news is that they were ­distinctly ­second best for the first ­three-quarters of the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.

NBA cancels Atlanta Hawks’ theme night with strip club Magic City after backlash

The NBA has called off the Atlanta Hawks’ plans for a night celebrating the city’s famed Magic City strip club, saying it did so because of “concerns” across the league. The Hawks announced the plan last month, saying the team would pay tribute to an “iconic cultural institution” with food – including the club’s famous lemon pepper wings – along with a live music performance by Atlanta native TI and exclusive merchandise.

Galatasaray 1-0 Liverpool: Champions League last-16, first leg

Jonathan Wilson was at the Ali Sami Yen this evening. Here’s his verdict. Thanks for reading this MBM.

NBA’s bizarre ‘tanking’ problem has spewed theories but no solutions

Logical situation of losing to get a better pick has led to big fines but June’s superstar draft created a ‘perfect storm’

Atlético v Tottenham, Newcastle v Barcelona: Champions League last-16 first legs

It’s no longer subdued at St James’ Park. Harvey Barnes has given Newcastle a precious lead, shinning a close-range volley through the keeper Joan Garcia from Jacob Murphy’s terrific cross. Well well.

Havertz eager to make up for lost time for Arsenal against familiar foe

Forward says knee injury was ‘most painful’ of his life