Football/Soccer 3h Briefing
×European Football
Milan's big derby win espn.com has opened the Serie A title race again, at least for now. Meanwhile, Rodri skysports.com escaped a ban after his outburst at officials following Manchester City's draw at Tottenham. In Spain, Lamine Yamal starred again for Barcelona as they continued their strong form.
Domestic Competitions
Arsenal nearly paid for their complacency in the FA Cup, needing a late rally to avoid an upset. Across the English Channel, Aberdeen's "atrocious" performance bbc.com has left the Scottish Cup holders reeling after their shock elimination by second-tier Dunfermline Athletic.
International Football
Michael McArdle bbc.com has been appointed Northern Ireland manager, bringing his experience from Scottish women's football to the men's international setup. The former Scotland interim head coach will be tasked with rebuilding the Green and White Army.
MLS Action
Three games in espn.com and the Vancouver Whitecaps are already making waves in MLS, sitting atop the early-season power rankings. Their strong start has them positioned as the team to beat as the season develops.
South American Football
A mass brawl in Brazil espn.com overshadowed Cruzeiro's 1-0 victory over Atlético-MG in the Mineiro Championship final, with 23 players sent off in the chaotic scenes that erupted seconds before the final whistle. Former Chelsea striker Hulk was among those shown red cards in the melee.