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ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

Toews, Stanley Cup and Olympic champ, retires
Jonathan Toews, a three-time Stanley Cup champion with the Blackhawks and two-time Olympic gold medalist with Canada, has announced his retirement.

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

Wings rookie Fudd joins globe-trotting Project B
Azzi Fudd, the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft, will play in Project B this offseason, she announced on social media.

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

5-star CB John Meredith III commits to Texas
Five-star prospect John Meredith III, ESPN's No. 1 cornerback in the 2027 class, announced his commitment to Texas.

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

Green Bay's Gottlieb extended through 2030-31
Green Bay coach Doug Gottlieb has agreed to a contract extension that takes his deal through the 2030-31 season.

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

Pulisic (calf) out of USMNT's clash with Australia...
United States star Christian Pulisic is out of the team's World Cup clash with Australia with a calf injury, with Ricardo Pepi starting in his place.

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

Ranking the 100 best prospects in the NBA draft: W...
Who made big jumps in the top 25? Where do Dybantsa and Peterson land? Here's our final big board of 2026.

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

?? Which NFL breakouts and fall offs will continue...
Daniel Jones and George Pickens came out of nowhere in 2025. Brian Thomas Jr. and C.J. Stroud took steps backward. But are these abrupt performance changes real?

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

What to know about MLB's draft proposal: No more h...
The league offered up a plan that would add an international draft and shake up the domestic version.

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

Full hearts, empty kegs, can't lose: Scotland's Ta...
Scotland's Tartan Army has been one of the stories of the 2026 World Cup so far, drinking its way through Boston and bringing bonhomie, passion and national pride after nearly 30 years away from the tournament.

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

NHL trade grades: Is Raddysh worth the risk for th...
The summer trade season is heating up! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

Unpardoned French: Moutet's swears cost $40K
French tennis player Corentin Moutet has been fined $40,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct after using profane language in a postmatch interview at Queen's Club this week.

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

Tempo's Sykes, Rice likely to miss extended time
Toronto's Brittney Sykes (plantar fascia) and Kiki Rice (ankle) are expected to miss extended time, the team announced.

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

Niemann penalized for throwing club in U.S. Open
The United States Golf Association docked JoaquĆ­n Niemann two strokes for throwing a club during the opening round.

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

Can Scotland turn World Cup party into knockout ru...
As the party rolls on, Scotland are getting down to business with World Cup history in sight, writes ESPN's Tom Hamiltion, previewing the Morocco test.

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

Can Brendan Sorsby start for an NFL team? Sizing u...
What are Sorsby's strengths and weaknesses? Which NFL teams should try to land him in the supplemental draft? Let's sort out what he could bring to a pro QB room.

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

Where has Infantino been? FIFA president has alrea...
The FIFA president has been flying all across the World Cup host nations on his private jet. Here's where he went in the first week of the tournament.

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

U.S. Open 2026: The best shots, sights and sounds ...
Tracking all the top moments from the second round of the 2026 U.S. Open.

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

'Time spent with them is immensely valuable': How ...
Though focused on growing a content empire, being a good dad remains a top priority for comic Kevin Fredericks.

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

Canada's historic win over Qatar could be a waters...
Canada's first men's World Cup win was a historic moment for the sport in the country. Just don't think they're finished yet.

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

Ranking running backs: Who are the best of a stro...
Kewan Lacy, Mark Fletcher Jr. and a host of others are in the running for the top of our list.

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

2027 recruiting class rankings: Texas A&M strength...
These schools are setting the pace as the recruiting race heats up.

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

Copy of Mexico rejoice after second World Cup win in 2026....
Mexico still don't look like a finished product, but fine-tuning can wait for another day as the co-hosts punched their ticket to the round of 32.

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

PSG, Morocco's Hakimi to stand trial in rape case
A French appeals court confirmed Friday that Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco star player Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case.

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

Source: Leafs to acquire Raddysh from Lightning
The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh in a sign-and-trade deal, taking one of the top offensive defensemen off the upcoming NHL free agent market.

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

U.S. Open 2026: Wyndham Clark on top of things as ...
Here are the best sights and sounds from the first round of the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

Premier League 2026-27 fixtures: When will the top...
The fixtures for the 2026-27 Premier League season are out! Which title contenders have the toughest start, and where could the trophy be lifted?

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

World Cup Daily: Meet Scotland superfan Donny the ...
Day 9 is upon us, with the United States and Brazil among the teams playing as 2026 FIFA World Cup action continues.

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

World Cup's best viral moments: Mexico, Scotland d...
World Cup's best viral moments so far including a Mexican duck, a German cyclist, and plenty of fan fun.

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

'It really had all come to life': Leslie, Lobo and...
The WNBA's first game on June 21, 1997, was a mix of relief, exhaustion and excitement.

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

'It's a want to': How the Fever have dialed in on ...
After a 4-4 start, the Fever have settled into winning ways -- just in time for the toughest stretch of their season.

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

NBA draft rankings: Final big board for the top 10...
Who made big jumps in the top 25? Where do Dybantsa and Peterson land? Here's our final big board of 2026.

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

How Yaxel Lendeborg raised his NBA stock by delayi...
The Michigan star went from fringe first-round to projected lottery pick by spending one more season in college.

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

The Spurs are ahead of schedule, but they still ha...
The New York Knicks won the Finals, exposing several areas of weaknesses for this young San Antonio Spurs team.

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

Where are the 2016 Cavaliers now? 10 years after the greatest NBA Finals in history
From LeBron to Kyrie to Timofey Mozgov, here's where those 2016 Cavaliers are now -- a decade after the most epic comeback ever.

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

PLL/WLL Week 5 preview: What to watch for as the g...
Check here for the full schedule, key stats, injury notes and more for June 19-20.

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

Let's judge the legitimacy of five NFL players who...
Daniel Jones and George Pickens came out of nowhere in 2025. Brian Thomas Jr. and C.J. Stroud took steps backward. But are these abrupt performance changes real?

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

The to-do list for every NFL front office: What al...
The Chiefs sign Deebo Samuel? The Cardinals trade Josh Sweat? The Buccaneers extend Baker Mayfield? We have one more move for each team to make before the season.

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

Let's make a deal: Projecting six NHL summer trade...
The draft (June 26-27) and free agency (July 1) are quickly approaching. Here are a handful of logical swaps that should be made.

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

Is an MLB trade deadline overhaul ahead for strugg...
It has been a bumpy ride in San Francisco so far this season. Here's what it means for the Giants' deadline direction.

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

Transfer Big Board: Best players in each position ...
The transfer window is open in Premier League and will be soon in Europe, so who is available? It's our big board!

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid eye huge deal f...
France and Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise is the next big star in Real Madrid's sights. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

World Cup 2026 Power Rankings after one game: U.S....
All 48 teams have played one group game, so let's revisit our Power Rankings. What do our writers and experts think the field of favorites looks like after one week?

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

Opposition scouting: How the USMNT can counter Aus...
With both teams coming off wins in their World Cup openers, the United States and Australia know victory would see them qualify for the knockout stage.

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

Skubal: Tigers must rise before deadline 'or else'...
Tarik Skubal has made it clear as the Tigers continue to fall further out of contention as the clock ticks down to the trade deadline: "Play better baseball or else."

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

Korea GK gaffe helps Mexico clinch 1st in Group A
Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 on Thursday and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup.

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

Dream relish playoff-like intensity, hold off Feve...
In an early-season test between two title contenders, the Dream held off a late run by the Fever and won 108-101 Thursday night at Gainbridge Arena.

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

Mexico rejoice after second World Cup win in 2026....
Mexico still don't look like the finished product, but fine-tuning can wait for another day as the co-hosts punched their ticket to the round of 32.

ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

As it happened: Canada cruises to first-ever World...
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ESPN Sports
Jun 19, 2026

Co-hosts' historic win over Qatar could be a water...
Canada's first men's World Cup win was a historic moment for the sport in the country. Just don't think they're finished yet.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

Mexico hold on to defeat South Korea, earn Group A...
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ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

Lawyer says Mickelson resigned from country club
A lawyer for Phil Mickelson says the six-time major winner resigned from a country club near San Diego where he was accused of inappropriate contact with a female employee.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

Clark builds 4-shot lead as U.S. Open suspended
Wyndham Clark, who will finish the final two holes of his first round Friday, has a four-shot cushion in the U.S. Open as play was suspended because of darkness.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

Canada, Marsch 'shaken' by gruesome KonƩ injury
Canada midfielder Ismaƫl KonƩ was stretchered off the field in the second half of the host nation's match against Qatar on Thursday at BC Place in Vancouver.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

Jonathan David's hat trick carries Canada in domin...
The second round of matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway today! Enjoy all the features, news, video analysis and color from around the competition.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

Buxton addresses trade speculation: 'I'm a Twin'
Amid speculation that he could be dealt ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline, Minnesota center fielder Byron Buxton reiterated Thursday, "I'm a Twin."

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

Angels' Trout suffers hamstring injury, put on IL
Angels center fielder Mike Trout, who is batting .234 with 17 home runs and 36 RBIs this season, has been placed on the injured list with a hamstring injury.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

U.S. Open 2026: Wyndham Clark ahead of the pack af...
Here are the best sights and sounds from the first round of the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

How teams can qualify for knockout rounds: Clinchi...
Who can secure qualification before the group stage ends, and whose World Cup dreams could be shattered? Here's what you need to know.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

Fresher than listed: Sauce says he's 24, not 25
Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner says he's 24 years old, not 25 as he's listed in many corners of the internet.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

Time's Up! MLB nixes clock for Home Run Derby
Major League Baseball is eliminating the clock for next month's All-Star Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

ESPN: Pennel knew woman whose body found
Michael Pennel Jr. had an ongoing relationship with a young woman whose body was found on a property he owned when she went missing, an ESPN investigation found, contradicting Pennel's claim through his attorney that he did not know her.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

?? Knicks fans throng NYC for joyous parade
Knicks fans waited decades for a title -- and when it came, their celebration did not disappoint.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

Mitchell's seesaw round makes U.S. Open history
Keith Mitchell struggled mightily on his first nine holes at Shinnecock Hills on Thursday before rebounding in record fashion over the second half of his round at the U.S. Open.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

Rape charge against ex-BYU WR Kingston dismissed
A judge on Thursday dismissed a first-degree felony rape charge against former BYU wide receiver Parker Kingston, though prosecutors said they plan to refile the charge.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

Follow live: Jonathan David's brace extends Canada...
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ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

Pick up these soon-to-be breakout stars while you ...
If your lineup has been hit hard by injuries, get one of these three young stars who are showing potential.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

'Torture for our family': One last moment for Bran...
The Branch brothers have been the talk of Omaha, and while Kyle's OU ousted Kolby's UGA, it wasn't without a compelling sendoff.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

Brunson slams skeptics as Knicks revel in parade
Jalen Brunson finally hit back at his skeptics as the Knicks and millions of fans celebrated the franchise's first NBA championship in 53 years with a parade Thursday.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

Ex-Iona player ruled ineligible over point shaving...
A former Iona men's basketball player was ruled ineligible by the NCAA for his alleged role in a point-shaving scheme.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

Texas A&M adds four-star defender Henderson
Texas A&M added ESPN's No. 1 outside linebacker to the nation's top-ranked 2027 recruiting class with a commitment from four-star defender Kaden Henderson.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

Valkyries' Williams nets multiyear Unrivaled deal
Valkyries guard Gabby Williams is signing a multiyear deal with Unrivaled, the league announced Thursday.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

Sources: MLB proposes amateur-entry overhaul
MLB's proposed changes include cutting amateur signing bonuses by more than $150M, making high school players ineligible for the draft and instituting an international draft.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

Pulisic still training solo a day before U.S. game...
United States men's national team star Christian Pulisic continued to train separately from the team on Thursday ahead of the U.S.'s World Cup game against Australia.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

How teams can qualify for knockout rounds. Clinchi...
Who can secure qualification before the group stage ends, and whose World Cup dreams could be shattered? Here's what you need to know.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

Sights, sounds and shots from the first round at S...
Here are the best sights and sounds from the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

Sources: MLB again proposes international draft
Major League Baseball has once again proposed an international draft as part of its negotiations over a new collective bargaining agreement, sources told ESPN, painting it as a push to provide structure for an increasingly unruly and corrupt system.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

Capitals ink coach Carbery to multiyear extension
The Washington Capitals have signed head coach Spencer Carbery to a multiyear contract extension, the team announced Thursday.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

College sports bill headed to Senate for full vote...
The Senate Commerce Committee voted 19-9 on Thursday morning to move the Protect College Sports Act forward to a full Senate vote.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

Brewers' Priester to have thoracic outlet surgery
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester will undergo season-ending surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome and is expected to be sidelined for eight to 10 months.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

NHL clears Babcock to coach amid Oilers' interest
Following an investigation into his brief tenure with the Blue Jackets in 2023, the NHL has cleared Mike Babcock to coach again amid the Oilers' interest in hiring him.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

All 48 teams in the World Cup have played once: It...
Every team in the World Cup has played one game, so let's react -- or, because it's such a small sample size -- overreact.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

2026 MLB mock draft: Who every team SHOULD take wi...
Which shortstop goes No. 1 overall to the White Sox? Where do top college stars land? Kiley McDaniel plays GM for all 30 teams.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

Ivory Coast's Wahi denied Canada WCup visa
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, who is being investigated into suspected spot-fixing, has not been authorized to travel to Canada for his team's next World Cup match against Germany, the Ivorian soccer federation said Thursday.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

Sights, sounds and shots from the first round
Here are the best sights and sounds from the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

Top sights and sounds from the Knicks' championshi...
All of the sights and sounds as the New York Knicks celebrate their NBA championship in Manhattan.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

The last-minute to-do list for every NFL front off...
The Chiefs sign Deebo Samuel? The Cardinals trade Josh Sweat? The Buccaneers extend Baker Mayfield? We have one more move for each team to make before the season.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

? MLB mock draft: Who every team should pick
Which shortstop goes No. 1 overall to the White Sox? Where do top college stars land? Kiley McDaniel plays GM for all 30 teams.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

Ronaldo: Portugal's World Cup 'far from over'
Cristiano Ronaldo defended Portugal's performance against Congo DR in their World Cup opener but said he is already looking ahead to the next game.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

Ranking Europe's top clubs by player performance a...
Bayern, Real Madrid and Liverpool players have impressed, but which clubs around the world have had the best players in the tournament after one game?

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

World Cup overreactions: Takeaways now that all 48...
All 48 teams in the World Cup have played exactly one game, so let's react -- or, because it's such a small sample size -- overreact.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

Ranking the top 100 MLB trade deadline candidates ...
Skubal to the ...? All-Star outfielders and shortstops available? Here are the big names your team could be targeting.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

Olney: The 12 MLB execs under the most pressure at...
With the deadline Aug. 3, here are which front offices could make -- or break -- their future this trade season.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

MLB Power Rankings: Dodgers end Braves' No. 1 run
After Atlanta reigned for five weeks, the two-time defending World Series champs are back on top.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

One last offseason move for all 32 NFL teams: We p...
The Chiefs sign Deebo Samuel? The Cardinals trade Josh Sweat? The Buccaneers extend Baker Mayfield? We have one more move for each team to make before the season.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

Shedeur Sanders is making strides in Browns' QB co...
After a roller-coaster rookie season, Sanders looks improved after a successful offseason.?

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

My favorite under-the-radar NBA free agents: Six u...
Which under-the-radar free agents can aid in changing the trajectory of an NBA franchise?

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

The five biggest questions the Lakers need to answ...
Will LeBron return? How can they build around Luka? Here's what Lakers insiders are discussing as the draft and free agency approach.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

Who's up next in the Big Ten? Oregon? USC? Project...
The Ducks look to continue an amazing trend, but Ohio State, Indiana, USC and others stand in the way.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

Copy of Ranking CFB's top running backs: Who are the best ...
Kewan Lacy, Mark Fletcher Jr. and a host of others are in the running for the top of our list.

ESPN Sports
Jun 18, 2026

The lifelong education of USMNT goalkeeper (and Ha...
The starting USMNT goalkeeper has an economics degree from Harvard. In his remarkable family, that makes him the underachiever.

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