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The soccer headlines discuss exceptional player comparisons, Champions League semifinal assessments, Real Madrid's issues with referees, and the NWSL's parity in comparison to European leagues.

• Inzaghi: Phenoms like Yamal 'born every 50 years' — ESPN - 23:54
• Advantage PSG vs. Arsenal, Barca-Inter thriller: UCL semifinals, assessed — ESPN - 23:13
• Real Madrid's running battle with referees: How did it start? When will it end? — ESPN - 23:13

• If parity is NWSL's 'superpower' vs. Europe competition, is expansion its kryptonite? — ESPN - 23:14

The MLB headlines report on the Reds demoting a former closer and the Yankees placing Giancarlo Stanton on the 60-day IL.

• Yanks shift Stanton to 60-day IL with tendinitis — ESPN - 23:23
• Reds demote struggling ex-closer Diaz to minors — ESPN - 23:23

The Suns have appointed a new GM and made a senior advisor appointment.

• Suns tab Gregory as GM, make Jones sr. adviser — ESPN - 23:23

The NCAA has made a deal with sportsbooks that is being analyzed for its merits.

• NCAA deal with sportsbooks looks crass but is sneaky smart — ESPN - 23:15