Real Madrid's 'bad game,' Amorim is least of Man United's issues and more

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  La Liga's title race is swinging toward Barcelona — or at least away from Real Madrid

  Barca has been the best team in Spain this season, and has now taken a deserved lead in a three-horse La Liga title race.
  
  Yahoo Sports - 1d

• Amorim, Man United's big week opens with FA Cup humbling for the holders vs. Fulham

  A pivotal week for Manchester United is off to a disastrous start, with Sunday's FA Cup exit.
  
  ESPN - 18h
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  Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior victim of racist taunts vs. Real Sociedad, game briefly paused by refs

  The Brazilian superstar was once again targeted with racist taunts, this time at Real Sociedad
  
  CBS Sports - 5d
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  Ruthless Amorim says United’s slump has made him a more complete manager

  ‘Sometimes you need to lose to grow,’ says manager Manchester United face Fulham in FA Cup on Sunday Ruben Amorim has said the challenges faced in his turbulent first three months in charge of ...
  
  The Guardian - 2d
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  Dortmund eases past Sporting Lisbon as Champions League focus turns to Real Madrid and Man City

  Borussia Dortmund’s routine elimination of Sporting Lisbon was a tame warmup for the Real Madrid-Manchester City showdown in the Champions League playoffs round Wednesday
  
  ABC News - Feb. 19

• Amorim criticizes United players for slow starts

  Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has criticised his players for allowing games to drift after they recovered from a 2-0 half-time deficit at Goodison Park to earn a point against Everton.
  
  ESPN - Feb. 23
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  Arsenal drops more points, Haaland makes scoring return and Man United survives Ipswich scare

  Arsenal’s Premier League title challenge is fading by the day
  
  ABC News - 5d

• Real Madrid match paused over Asencio chants

  Real Madrid's Copa del Rey game at Real Sociedad was briefly suspended Wednesday, following chants from the crowd aimed at Madrid defender Raúl Asencio.
  
  ESPN - 4d

• Ancelotti rues 'costly' Real Madrid defeat at Betis

  Carlo Ancelotti admitted that Real Madrid's 2-1 defeat at Real Betis on Saturday could prove "costly" in the LaLiga title race.
  
  ESPN - 1d

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• SGA powers OKC to 50th win with latest 50-piece

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• Kerr: Call more travels 'for the good of the game'

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• Sources: Vikes likely won't franchise-tag Darnold

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• SGA powers OKC to 50th win with latest 50-piece

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• Pegula flies Austin finalists to Indian Wells on jet

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