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ESPN Sports
Jul 09, 2026

England's Quansah gets 2-game ban for red card
England full-back Jarell Quansah has been suspended for two matches after receiving a red card in his side's World Cup round-of-16 win over Mexico.

ESPN Sports
Jul 09, 2026

Judge to have rib imaged as Yanks stay cautious
Aaron Judge will have his injured rib tested during the All-Star break, and the Yankees are hopeful the results show the three-time AL MVP is healing.

ESPN Sports
Jul 09, 2026

Source: MLB reduces Contreras ban to 5 games
Red Sox slugger Willson Contreras had his suspension reduced from seven games to five, a source told ESPN, and he will be able to participate in the All-Star Game.

ESPN Sports
Jul 09, 2026

Sources: Pulisic has microfracture, bone bruise
USMNT and AC Milan attacker Christian Pulisic sustained a bone bruise and microfracture in his lower leg and will be sidelined for several weeks, U.S. Soccer confirmed on Thursday.

ESPN Sports
Jul 09, 2026

Sources: UCLA lands possible top NBA draft pick
Nikola Kusturica has reached a multiyear agreement to play for UCLA, sources told ESPN, giving the Bruins an early contender for the No. 1 pick in the 2028 NBA draft.

ESPN Sports
Jul 09, 2026

Muchova ends Gauff's run at Wimbledon in semis
Karolina Muchova ended Coco Gauff's run at Wimbledon with a 6-2, 2-6, 7-6 (10) victory Thursday that ended with a drama-filled tiebreaker, to become the fourth Czech woman in the past six years to reach the final of the grass-court Grand Slam.

ESPN Sports
Jul 09, 2026

Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool case...
Former Olympic canoe racer David Hearn pleaded not guilty to deliberately damaging the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

ESPN Sports
Jul 09, 2026

Ducks match Flyers' $90M offer to Carlsson
The Ducks have matched the Flyers' five-year offer sheet for star 21-year-old center Leo Carlsson that is worth an NHL-high $18 million per season.

ESPN Sports
Jul 09, 2026

Commanders to retire No. 44 of HOF RB Riggins
The Commanders are retiring the No. 44 worn by Hall of Famer and franchise rushing leader John Riggins -- more than 40 years after one of the most famous runs in Super Bowl history.

ESPN Sports
Jul 09, 2026

?? Ranking the top coaches in college football
Our reporters make -- and defend -- their picks for the coaches they'd want to lead their team.

ESPN Sports
Jul 09, 2026

Why McGregor's impact goes far beyond his title re...
Conor McGregor's UFC title runs were brief. These six charts show why his impact wasn't.

ESPN Sports
Jul 09, 2026

Picks for Conor McGregor's return vs. Max Holloway...
Benoit Saint Denis, Paddy Pimblett and other UFC 329 competitors give their takes on Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway.

ESPN Sports
Jul 09, 2026

Nathan MacKinnon, Connor McDavid lead 2026 ranking...
After a busy NHL offseason, get ready for the 2026-27 fantasy hockey season with the top 250 rankings.

ESPN Sports
Jul 09, 2026

Grading the USMNT's World Cup: Did Pochettino, Pul...
At this summer's World Cup, the U.S. did its homework, aced the quizzes, and then failed the final exam. How should we grade its World Cup?

ESPN Sports
Jul 09, 2026

Live NHL free agency tracker: Contract details for...
Get up to speed on all the latest veteran additions teams are making beginning on June 30.

ESPN Sports
Jul 09, 2026

'I got the coaches on curfew': Deion Sanders tops ...
Big 12 media days brought plenty of interesting quotes, including musings from Deion Sanders, Joey McGuire and more.

ESPN Sports
Jul 09, 2026

'I can hurt you with either one': Meet King Kendri...
The North Carolina rising senior high school guard has been an emerging force, leaving defenders flustered.

ESPN Sports
Jul 09, 2026

How are Super Bowl rosters built? Barnwell went po...
Do teams need first-round QBs to reach the Super Bowl? Is it crucial to spend big on No. 1 receivers and top-tier edge rushers? Let's sort through rosters from the past 15 Super Bowls.

ESPN Sports
Jul 09, 2026

Why Year 2 of Ben Johnson has a different vibe wit...
Johnson established himself in Year 1, but success established expectations. What can the Bears do for an encore?

ESPN Sports
Jul 09, 2026

Volpe denies 'BS' report that he refused SS move
Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe strongly denied a report that he refused to play second base earlier this season, saying he was caught "off guard" by the since-retracted report, which he called "B.S."

ESPN Sports
Jul 09, 2026

NFL execs, coaches and scouts rank the best defens...
Who are the best DTs in the NFL? Evaluators around the league ranked the top 10, starting with an impact interior defender from the Super Bowl champion Seahawks.

ESPN Sports
Jul 09, 2026

Barnwell's guide to building a Super Bowl team: Wh...
Do teams need first-round QBs to reach the Super Bowl? Is it crucial to spend big on No. 1 receivers and top-tier edge rushers? Let's sort through rosters from the past 15 Super Bowls.

ESPN Sports
Jul 09, 2026

Remembering the NWSL's viral tiny baseball field f...
NWSL games at baseball stadiums are setting attendance records now, but the league's most infamous viral "disaster" had to happen first.

ESPN Sports
Jul 09, 2026

'Ready for the moment': Breaking down Olivia Miles...
The Lynx rookie can distribute and score at a high level, and she can shoulder the pressure with her unshakeable confidence.

ESPN Sports
Jul 09, 2026

Copy of World Cup Daily live: Mexico star Mora's high scho...
Enjoy all the features, news, video analysis and color from around the competition as the first day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals begin.

ESPN Sports
Jul 09, 2026

Copy of Marcotti's Mini World Cup Musings: Messi is supern...
After 28 days of games, Wednesday is the first rest day of the 2026 World Cup: the perfect opportunity to reflect on four weeks of fabulous football.

ESPN Sports
Jul 09, 2026

Darryn Peterson, Keyonte George offer Jazz a glimp...
Rookie Peterson's instant chemistry with George gives Utah its backcourt of the future.

ESPN Sports
Jul 09, 2026

Why Year 2 of Ben Johnson has a different vibe with the Bears
Ben Johnson established himself in Year 1, but success established expectations. What can the Bears do for an encore?

ESPN Sports
Jul 09, 2026

The perfect trade deadline addition for every MLB ...
Skubal to which elite team? An All-Star traded within the NL East!? We make dream moves for every World Series hopeful.

ESPN Sports
Jul 09, 2026

MLB Power Rankings: Where every team stands headin...
The Marlins debut at their highest ranking of 2026 while the Padres' fall continues. Here's who's hot -- and who's not -- ahead of baseball's midseason break.

ESPN Sports
Jul 09, 2026

McGonigle a top-10 hitter? Cy Young for Wheeler? D...
Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.

ESPN Sports
Jul 09, 2026

$15 million? $20 million?!? How Hughes, Makar will...
Some observers scoffed at the $12.5 million per year contract that Bowen Byram signed. Just wait.

ESPN Sports
Jul 09, 2026

Ranking college football's top coaches: Can Curt Cignetti win this title too?
Our reporters make -- and defend -- their picks for the coaches they'd want to lead their team.

ESPN Sports
Jul 09, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal, Spurs to battle ov...
Norway's RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa is a target for North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Jul 09, 2026

Clark not in flow with minutes cap, nets 9 in retu...
Fever star Caitlin Clark was limited to 16 minutes in her return Wednesday night, playing in shifts of about three minutes and finishing with nine points in a 106-92 loss to the Sparks.

ESPN Sports
Jul 09, 2026

Lynx's Reeve sets record for regular-season wins
The Lynx gave Cheryl Reeve, who already boasted the most total wins including postseason play of any coach in WNBA history, her 380th regular-season victory Wednesday night.

ESPN Sports
Jul 09, 2026

Why Conor McGregor's impact goes far beyond his ti...
Conor McGregor's UFC title runs were brief. These six charts show why his impact wasn't.

ESPN Sports
Jul 09, 2026

Is the Carlsson blunder a fireable offense? Did th...
The hockey world is dishing out hot takes aplenty this month. We sort out which ones have merit.

ESPN Sports
Jul 09, 2026

Pay-to-play youth soccer explains America's World ...
Focus is more on parents' ability to pay for travel matches than on young player development.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

'Fair all around': 4th-year QBs praise 5-for-5 rul...
Utah quarterback Devon Dampier led the praise during Big 12 media days Wednesday for the NCAA's new five-year, aged-based eligibility model.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

Blue Jays' Cease loses no-hit bid vs. Giants in 9t...
The Blue Jays' Dylan Cease took a no-hitter into the ninth inning Wednesday before the Giants' Heliot Ramos broke it up a line-drive single to center field.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

Cuban accuses Mavs owner of freezing him out
The Dallas Morning News reported Wednesday that Mark Cuban alleges Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices" in a proposed move of the club out of downtown.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

White Sox call No. 1 draft pick a three-man race
The White Sox have homed in on three candidates for the No. 1 pick in the MLB amateur draft: UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky, Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey and Texas high school shortstop Grady Emerson.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

France unfazed by Argentinian refs vs. Morocco
France head coach Didier Deschamps has played down the appointment of Argentinian officials for their World Cup quarterfinal against Morocco on Thursday.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

Lawmakers seek answers from WNBA on Clark
A group of 11 Republican lawmakers, led by U.S. Rep. August Pfluger of Texas, sent a letter to WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert on Wednesday demanding the league take "accountability" for "multiple attacks" against Fever star Caitlin Clark.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

?? Reaves' response to LeBron after Lakers news
The Los Angeles Lakers guard and LeBron James shared a close relationship while teammates for five seasons.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

Hardaway Jr. given dad's No. 10 in Miami return
The Heat formally introduced part of the family Wednesday, with Tim Hardaway Jr. getting his welcome-back-to-Miami news conference -- and getting handed a No. 10 Heat jersey, only this one with "Jr." after the family surname on the back.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

Can Novak Djokovic pull off an epic upset over Jan...
Jannik Sinner is the defending Wimbledon champ and No. 1 seed. But Novak Djokovic already has seven titles -- and just had a monumental win.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

WNBA Power Rankings: Valkyries ride five-game winn...
Golden State's defense and depth are paying dividends as the top spot once again changes hands.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

PGA Genesis Scottish Open: How to watch, ESPN sche...
It's time for the 2026 PGA Genesis Scottish Open! Here's how to catch the coverage on the ESPN App.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

Justin Bieber joins World Cup final halftime show
Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup's star-studded, Super Bowl-style halftime show, joining fellow headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS, FIFA announced Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

NIL clearinghouse has rejected $90M in deals
The clearinghouse charged with analyzing NIL deals has rejected $90 million worth of those submitted.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

Blackhawks star Bedard to miss start of season
Blackhawks star center Connor Bedard is expected to miss the start of the season after undergoing surgery on his left shoulder.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

Bucks' GM Horst: Trading Giannis 'very difficult'
Bucks general manager Jon Horst called the move to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo a "very difficult decision."

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

Ukraine's Kostyuk slams IOC decision on Russia
After advancing to her first Wimbledon semifinal Wednesday, Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk slammed the IOC's decision to provisionally lift its ban on Russia and recommend that individual sports drop the neutral status for athletes.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

Vote for the 2026 ESPYS Winners
Nominees include A'ja Wilson, Jalen Brunson, Shohei Ohtani and more. Vote and help choose which athletes win an ESPY.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

We won't see a pitcher like Justin Verlander again...
With the future first-ballot Hall of Famer set to retire, his departure helps mark the end of an era for MLB's aces.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

Notre Dame pays homage to 1920s Packers with alter...
With the Fighting Irish at Lambeau Field in Week 1, the school is paying homage to a Green Bay Packers storied tradition -- the 1920s "Acme Packers" look.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

NCAA opens probe of Sorsby's time at Cincinnati
The NCAA has sent a letter of inquiry to Cincinnati centered on former quarterback Brendan Sorsby's time with the program, sources told ESPN Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

'Time has come': Verlander to retire after season
Three-time Cy Young winner and 2011 American League MVP Justin Verlander, the oldest active player in the major leagues at 43, will retire after the 2026 season.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

Regan, ex-MLB pitcher and coach, dies at age 89
Phil Regan, a former major league pitcher and longtime pitching coach, has died at age 89.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

Marcotti's Mini World Cup Musings: Messi is supern...
After 28 days of games, Wednesday is the first rest day of the 2026 World Cup: the perfect opportunity to reflect on four weeks of fabulous football.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

Meet your quarterfinalists! How they got here, top...
And then there were eight. Four weeks after the World Cup began, the quarterfinals start on Thursday with each team three wins away from lifting the trophy.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

?? Broncos' playoff run: 15 days with Sean Payton
Senior writer Seth Wickersham spent two weeks with NFL football coach Sean Payton ahead of the Denver Broncos-New England Patriots AFC Championship Game.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

British wild card Fery shocks 9-seed at Wimbledon
British wild card Arthur Fery, a two-time All-American at Stanford who grew up about a mile away from the All England Club, shocked No. 9 seed Flavio Cobolli 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-0 to reach the Wimbledon semifinals on Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

Egypt FA: Can't be silent on Argentina ref calls
The Egyptian FA has said it "cannot remain silent regarding the refereeing decisions" following the team's round-of-16 loss to Argentina at the World Cup.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

NBA offseason buzz: Latest signings, trades, exten...
We're tracking deals, trades and buzz across the NBA, including Donovan Mitchell agreeing to an extension with the Cavs.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

Ohtani, Witt and ... Pete Alonso! First-half MVPs ...
We name each club's top performer so far -- and how many All-Stars they'd have in a perfect world.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

$60 million and not much to show for it: Can Kyle ...
The Dodgers' right fielder is making $60 million this year -- but he hasn't played like it. At least not yet.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

ACC officiating supervisor Riveron steps down
ACC supervisor of officials Al Riveron announced Wednesday he is stepping down after four years in the role.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

Ex-ESPN writer Bontemps joins Hawks front office
Former ESPN senior NBA writer Tim Bontemps has been hired for a front office role with the Atlanta Hawks.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

McGregor says he's the UFC's featherweight GOAT
Conor McGregor is fighting Max Holloway as a welterweight in UFC 329, but he believes a win would firmly cement him as the greatest featherweight of all time.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

Over 9K players in WSOP chasing $10M top prize
Over 9,000 players are entered in the World Series of Poker, chasing a top prize of $10 million.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

July recruiting storylines: Marcus Spears Jr. chal...
As coaches descend on circuits to watch the next crop of college stars, we're watching these storylines.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

Stats behind Best Athlete - Women's Sports nominee...
A'ja Wilson, Hilary Knight and more. The numbers behind this year's ESPYS Best Athlete - Women's Sports nominees.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

Stats behind Best Athlete - Men's Sports nominees
Jalen Brunson, Lionel Messi and more. The numbers behind this year's ESPYS Best Athlete - Men's Sports nominees.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

WNBA All-Star roster breakdown: Snubs, MVP predict...
Who should have been named a WNBA All-Star? Who might be the first pick? Will there be a Bueckers-Malonga alley-oop?

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

Six charts that explain Conor McGregor's impact beyond his title reigns
Conor McGregor's UFC title runs were brief. These six charts show why his impact wasn't.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

Blame Pochettino if you want, but these USMNT play...
U.S. fans expected more out of the USMNT's expensive, famous coach at the World Cup, but there was one problem: the players.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

Coco Gauff vs. Karolina Muchova: Who will win?
It's a clash of firepower in this Wimbledon semifinal. Is it finally Muchova's time -- or will Gauff's experience pay off?

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

The 30 players you need to watch at Vegas summer l...
These are the rookies and veteran players to keep an eye on as the NBA descends on Las Vegas for summer league.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

Dump Dansby? Get some Guardians? Second-half moves...
Let's take a closer look at the second-half schedule to see if some teams have players to grab -- or to be avoided.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

Meet your World Cup quarterfinalists! How they got...
And then there were eight. Four weeks after the World Cup began, the quarterfinals start on Thursday with each team three wins away from lifting the trophy.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

The 8 most important players of the World Cup quar...
The World Cup field has been whittled down to eight teams, and individual superstars are more influential at this point in the tournament.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

Final 2026 MLB draft rankings: Top 250 prospects
The MLB draft is Saturday! Here's how this year's best players stack up.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

'I'm sure we broke some rules': MLB stars' draft-d...
From first-rounders to a player taken in a round that no longer exists, major leaguers recall the moment they got picked.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

Can Kyle Tucker turn his season around?
The Dodgers' right fielder is making $60 million this year -- but he hasn't played like it. At least not yet.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

First-half MVPs for all 30 MLB teams
We name each club's top performer so far -- and how many All-Stars they'd have in a perfect world.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

Copy of 2026 Fantasy Football Draft Guide: Rankings, mock ...
Your one-stop shop as you prep for draft season, including rankings, projections and analysis.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

Rankings for 2026 season: PPR, IDP and dynasty lea...
Fantasy football rankings for the upcoming season, for PPR leagues, as well as IDP and dynasty setups.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

Let's face it: The USMNT's coach doesn't matter --...
U.S. fans expected more out of the USMNT's expensive, famous coach at the World Cup, but there was one problem: the players.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

What we're hearing after the first week of NBA fre...
The latest updates on the NBA biggest free agents, and what next for Lakers, Bucks and others after major moves.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

Which NFL players could break out in 2026? One ear...
Big year for Luther Burden III? Step forward for Calen Bullock? Opportunity for Nic Scourton to step up? And Ashton Jeanty delivering on expectations in Year 2?

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

Ranking the NFL's top edge rushers: Execs, coaches...
Who are the best edge rushers in the NFL right now? Evaluators around the league ranked the top 10 in our annual position-by-position series.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

WSOP main event: Sunday entries nearly doubles fie...
MIchael Mizrachi was among several notable players to avoid elimination on Day 2ABC of the 2026 WSOP main event.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

World Cup Daily live: Tournament's 3,000th goal on...
Enjoy all the features, news, video analysis and color from around the competition as we have our final eight teams of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: PSG, Spurs, Chelsea eye USM...
Paris Saint-Germain, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea are vying for the signature of USMNT and Monaco striker Folarin Balogun. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

Irked Wheeler lets All-Star snub fuel Phils' win
On a day when Major League Baseball unveiled a list of All-Star replacements that did not include Zack Wheeler, the annoyed 36-year-old righty tied a career high with 14 strikeouts, as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Cincinnati Reds 4-1 on Tuesday.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

Sources: Grizz land Post after Dubs don't match
The Warriors will not match the three-year, $30 million offer sheet for reserve center Quinten Post, allowing the restricted free agent to join the Grizzlies.

ESPN Sports
Jul 08, 2026

Tatum: 'Tough' to see Brown go but proud of era
Jayson Tatum reflected on the "abrupt ending" of his longtime partnership with Jaylen Brown while appreciating what the pair accomplished together.

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