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Champions League round of 16 scenarios: What Liverpool, Real Madrid, Barca, Arsenal and more need to advance

The round of 16 is officially underway in the UEFA Champions League with several teams halfway to a spot in the quarterfinals after first-leg action. Arsenal, Aston Villa and Real Madrid all carry advantages heading into next week’s second leg, though some leads are bigger than others. The Gunners beat PSV 7-1 on Tuesday and all but have a spot …

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China doubles down on AI and tech as Trump ratchets up trade pressure

A security guard watches during the opening session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2025.  Wang Zhao | Afp | Getty Images BEIJING — The undercurrent of China’s annual parliamentary meetings this week is U.S. trade tensions — and how Chinese technology is offsetting that pressure. The largely …

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Bayer Leverkusen waste an opportunity in loss to Bayern Munich in UEFA Champions League round of 16

A few minutes into the second half, it was clear that Bayer Leverkusen were being outplayed by Bayern Munich. Most meaningful statistics tilted in Bayern’s favor, especially in attack – they had outshot Leverkusen nine to three by that time and were already up a goal. Longtime Bayern midfielder Joshua Kimmich was enjoying a standout night, while star striker Harry …

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