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Liverpool stuns PSG with late winner in Champions League and 10-man Barcelona beats Benfica MANCHESTER, England (AP) Harvey Elliott scored less than a minute after coming on as a late substitute to fire Liverpool to a stunning 1-0 win against Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16.

Runaway Premier League leader Liverpool survived a barrage of attacks in Paris to keep the score at 0-0 going into the final stages.

Elliott was sent on to replace Mohamed Salah in the 86th minute and became an unlikely hero when sweeping home a low shot with his first touch of the match.

Bayern Munich took a big step toward the last eight with a 3-0 win against German rival Bayer Leverkusen.

Ten-man Barcelona beat Benfica 1-0 and Inter Milan won 2-0 at Feyenoord.

The Mets have spent more in Steve Cohen's 4 years than Marlins, Pirates and Rays over the past 21 NEW YORK (AP) The New York Mets led the major leagues in spending for the third straight season in 2024 and have totaled $1.36 billion in payroll and luxury tax over four years under owner Steve Cohen, exceeding what the Marlins, Pirates and Rays each have spent on players in the past 21 seasons.

The Mets established a $333.3 million regular payroll record, according to figures finalized by Major League Baseball this week and obtained by The Associated Press.

That topped the previous mark of $319.5 million set by the Mets in 2023, when they became the first team to exceed $300 million.

New York totaled $430.4 million last year in payroll and luxury tax to set a cost record.

The Mets paid $420 million the year before, including a $100.8 million tax.

Raiders give pass rusher Maxx Crosby record-breaking extension HENDERSON, Nev.

(AP) The Las Vegas Raiders not only extended the contract of star defensive end Maxx Crosby.

They also made him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.

Crosby received a three-year extension worth $106.5 million, with $91.5 million guaranteed, a person with knowledge of the contract said.

That deal keeps him in Las Vegas through the 2029 season.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the financial details were not announced.

Crosby has been one of the NFLs elite pass rushers with 59 1/2 sacks since being selected in the fourth round of the 2019 draft.

Jai Lucas, Miami finalize agreement to make him Hurricanes' coach, AP source says Jai Lucas and Miami have finalized the contract that makes him the schools new mens basketball coach, nearly two weeks after they struck preliminary agreement on a deal, a person with knowledge of the talks said Wednesday.

Lucas will be introduced to the Miami community on Monday, said the person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither side revealed any details publicly.

The university was planning to formally announce the hiring on Thursday, the person said.

Lightning acquire Gourde and Bjorkstrand and Panthers get Vanecek as NHL trade action heats up The Tampa Bay Lightning have answered the cross-state-rival and defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers first couple of additions ahead of the NHL trade deadline with a big move of their own.

The Lightning on Wednesday acquired forwards Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand from Seattle in a three-team trade that also involved Detroit facilitating by retaining salary.

They sent 2026 and 27 first-round picks, a second-rounder this year and winger Mikey Eyssimont to the Kraken.

Florida earlier in the day got goaltender Vitek Vanecek from San Jose.

New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes is done for the season after having shoulder surgery NEWARK, N.J.

(AP) New Jersey Devils leading scorer Jack Hughes had shoulder surgery and is out for the season.

The team said Hughes had surgery on his right shoulder on Wednesday with the expectation that he will be ready for training camp.

Hughes missing the remainder of the regular season and potentially the playoffs is a blow to the Devils as they look to qualify after missing last year.

Hughes was injured when he slammed into the boards after getting tangled up with Golden Knights center Jack Eichel late in New Jersey's loss at Vegas on Sunday night.

Eagles retain All-Pro linebacker Zack Baun before he tests free agency All-Pro linebacker Zack Baun is staying with the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Super Bowl champions announced Wednesday theyve agreed on a three-year deal with Baun through the 2027 season.

A person familiar with the details told The Associated Press that Bauns contract is worth $51 million, including $34 million guaranteed.

The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the terms werent released.

Baun, who mostly played on special teams for the New Orleans Saints, was a key part of defensive coordinator Vic Fangios unit last season in his first year in Philadelphia.

Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari is having a cultural impact far beyond Formula 1 Lewis Hamiltons impact stretches far beyond Formula 1 and his quest to win a record-breaking eighth world title with his new team.

The partnership of F1s cultural icon and its only Black driver with its biggest brand reaches people who dont consider themselves F1 fans.

Hamiltons move is already a marketing triumph in some respects.

His first race for Ferrari is set for next week in Australia.

That follows 13 months of hype since he announced his decision to join the team from Mercedes before 2024 even began.

Chiefs trading All-Pro offensive guard Joe Thuney to Bears for 2026 4th-round pick, AP source says KANSAS CITY, Mo.

(AP) The Kansas City Chiefs are trading two-time All-Pro guard Joe Thuney to the Chicago Bears for a fourth-round pick in the 2026 draft.

That's according to a person familiar with the deal who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the trade had not been finalized.

The 32-year-old Thuney would have carried a salary cap number of nearly $27 million next season.

Now, the Bears are likely to give him a contract extension as they try to better protect Caleb Williams next season.

Chicago traded a sixth-round pick to the Rams a day earlier for offensive guard Jonah Jackson.

Crosby and MacKinnon bring out the best in each other as teammates internationally or rivals in NHL DENVER (AP) Nathan MacKinnons childhood idol and role model has turned into a training partner and one of his closest friends.

MacKinnon and Sidney Crosby have developed a tight bond, which made winning the 4 Nations Face-Off title together with Canada even more special.

They just bring out the best in each other, whether its as teammates internationally or as rivals in the NHL.

Crosby showed MacKinnon he still has some tricks up his sleeves by getting the better of the Colorado center on several faceoffs Tuesday.

Now, they go their separate ways as MacKinnon helps the Avalanche chase a playoff spot, while Crosby and the Penguins are likely missing the playoffs for a third consecutive season..

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