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Before the Champions League round of 16 second leg last night, a journalist asked the Manchester City boss about the former Lyon striker for his impressive form this term. Image: PA But the Catalans refused to put Benzema and the sixth time Ballon d’Or winner Messi in the same bracket …

The Philadelphia 76ers announced on Saturday that point guard Ben Simmons needed surgery to remove a loose body from his injured left knee. Simmons will leave the bubble for the procedure. A timetable for his return is not clear. “After consulting with the 76ers medical staff and several specialists, Ben …

Bayern Munich have advanced to the quarter-finals of the Champions League after beating Chelsea on Saturday. Bayern Munich won the second leg, 4-1, with Robert Lewandowski scoring twice. The Bundesliga winners entered the second leg with a 3-0 advantage, ending up with a 7-1 aggregate edge over their Premier League …

The Cup Series is set to hold its second doubleheader weekend of the year as it journies to Michigan International Speedway. A few weeks after holding back-to-back races at Pocono, the series does this on the 2-mile highway. Saturday sees the first race of the doubleheader, with Joey Logano off …

Major League Soccer revealed the schedule for the first phase of the return of the 25th season in home markets. As was the case during the MLS’s Back Tournament, the continuation of the season will include extensive protests of health and safety, including regular testing of players, coaches and essential …