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Jun 26, 2026
After a yearlong saga full of public declarations and private dismay, a 13-year tenure is over -- and the ripple effects from it might be enormous.
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Jun 26, 2026
Who was the best value pick? Why were there so few trades in Round 1 of the draft? And who will win Rookie of the Year? We answered 13 questions.
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Jun 26, 2026
The New York Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza on Friday with the club toiling through a historically poor start.
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Jun 26, 2026
An investigation into Argentina's soccer system that produced the defending World Cup champions found that it is rife with exploitation.
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Jun 26, 2026
As kids living in the shadow of Fenway Park, Ben Rice and Cam Schlittler rooted very differently. Now, they both want to beat Boston.
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Jun 26, 2026
After a yearlong saga, full of public declarations and private dismay, a 13-year tenure is over -- and the ripple effects from it might be enormous.
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Jun 26, 2026
Two former champions and a boxing analyst break down the Xander Zayas-Jaron Ennis title fight and offer their predictions.
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Jun 26, 2026
Check here for the full schedule, key stats, injury notes and more for June 27-28.
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Jun 26, 2026
Mike Clay gives his annual list of players he expects to find the end zone more often this season.
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Jun 26, 2026
Mike Clay gives his annual list of players he expects to reach the end zone less often this season.
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Jun 26, 2026
An investigation into Argentina's soccer system that produced the defending World Cup champions found that it is rife with exploitation.
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Jun 26, 2026
Christian Pulisic's experience vs. Türkiye mirrored that of the U.S. team: The beginning was terrific. The ending stunk. And none of it matters nearly as much as what comes next.
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Jun 26, 2026
Here's how USA supporters created the storied fan art for a 2025 game as a World Cup sendoff.
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Jun 26, 2026
The equation for Ecuador was simple: win or go home. And just in time, they found their scoring touch vs. a heavily favored Germany.
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Jun 26, 2026
We continue with the final days of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage as we figure out who will qualify for the knockout stage.
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Jun 26, 2026
We break down some of the biggest decisions teams had to make at the No. 1 pick -- and whether they were the right choice.
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Jun 26, 2026
Who was the best value pick? Why were there so few trades in Round 1 of the draft? And who will win Rookie of the Year? We answered 13 questions.
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Jun 26, 2026
Serena Williams will play 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years.
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Jun 26, 2026
The Argentine soccer system that produced the defending World Cup champions is also rife with child exploitation and neglect, according to an ESPN investigation released Friday.
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Jun 26, 2026
Major moves have already rocked the summer, but work remains for all 30 teams. Here's how each can ace the next stage of their offseason.
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Jun 26, 2026
These schools are setting the pace as the recruiting race heats up.
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Jun 26, 2026
Williams landed in an ideal spot. Here's how she's unlocked the best offensive season of her WNBA career.
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Jun 26, 2026
With Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham starring at the World Cup, here are firsthand accounts from those who got an early glimpse of greatness.
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Jun 26, 2026
It's been 44 years in the making: Algeria have a shot at revenge on Austria for the "Disgrace of Gijón," the match that changed the World Cup forever.
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Jun 26, 2026
Which teams have the best skill position talent around their QB and offensive line? We stacked all 32 groups of pass catchers and ball carriers from worst to first.
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Jun 26, 2026
Ben Solak identifies 10 new coordinators with a lot at stake this season, including the man tasked with repairing the Cowboys' defense.
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Jun 26, 2026
Manchester City have agreed a club-record deal to sign Nottingham Forest and England midfielder Elliot Anderson. But why?
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Jun 26, 2026
Arsenal are preparing an offer to sign Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimarães. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Jun 26, 2026
Mauricio Pochettino was combative and seemingly frustrated with the news media during his postgame news conference Thursday night, telling reporters after the United States lost to Türkiye 3-2, we still won the group.
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Jun 26, 2026
A late 3-2 defeat to Türkiye will count for little in the grand scheme of things, but USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino will have learned plenty about his second-string players.
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Jun 26, 2026
The USMNT's hot start finally hit a bump with three goals conceded, with backup keeper Matt Turner bearing blame.
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Jun 26, 2026
The USMNT's hot World Cup start finally hit a bump with three goals conceded, with backup goalkeeper Matt Turner bearing blame.
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Jun 26, 2026
After starting the World Cup with two performances full of incredible verve and vibrancy, the United States finished their group stage with a showing that was erratic and inconsistent in a match that had little meaning.
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Jun 26, 2026
Michigan guard Elliot Cadeau plans to remain with the Wolverines following Dusty May's departure, his agent, Drew Gross, of WME Basketball told ESPN on Thursday.
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Jun 26, 2026
As Elena Delle Donne and Candace Parker head into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, we rank the WNBA's clutch players.
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Jun 25, 2026
Japan secured second place in Group F with a 1-1 draw against Sweden and will now face Brazil.
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Jun 25, 2026
We continue the final round of group stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as teams look to book their spots into the next round.
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Jun 25, 2026
The Tempo's Marina Mabrey had a night to remember Thursday, matching the WNBA record with 53 points and also sinking a record-tying nine 3-pointers to lead Toronto's 125-97 rout of the Sparks.
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Jun 25, 2026
The parents of former All-Pro NFL running back Doug Martin say excessive force by police and delayed medical care led to his death last year, according to a wrongful death lawsuit.
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Jun 25, 2026
The first round is Friday. Our reporters pass along the latest intel they're hearing from around the league.
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Jun 25, 2026
Narcisse Ngoy, the 57th pick in this week's NBA draft, said Thursday he still plans to play college basketball at Auburn next season.
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Jun 25, 2026
Restricted free agent Mark Williams intends to sign a three-year, $38 million, fully guaranteed contract to return to the Suns, sources said.
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Jun 25, 2026
INGLEWOOD, Calif. - United States men's national team attacker Christian Pulisic remained on the bench for the Americans' group-stage finale against Türkiye.
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Jun 25, 2026
The equation for Ecuador was simple: win or go home. And just in time, they found their scoring touch vs. a heavily favored Germany.
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Jun 25, 2026
We continue the final round of group stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the USMNT and Germany among the teams in action.
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Jun 25, 2026
Manchester City have reached an agreement with Nottingham Forest to sign Elliot Anderson, sources have told ESPN.
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Jun 25, 2026
Scotland have never made the knockout rounds of a World Cup before, and they still haven't yet in 2026. But there remains a faintest of chances, which means a lot of waiting. And a lot of stress on traveling fans.
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Jun 25, 2026
Gonzalo Plata poked the ball past Manuel Neuer in the 77th minute, and Ecuador advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup by rallying for a 2-1 win over Germany on Thursday.
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Jun 25, 2026
The Sky's Courtney Vandersloot, who has been out since tearing her ACL last June, is expected to make her 2026 debut Friday against the Fire, a source told ESPN.
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Jun 25, 2026
For the tournament, we are taking a look at the major incidents to examine and explain the process.
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Jun 25, 2026
The Single-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays faced 24 weather delays, 10 postponements and six cancellations in 2025.
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Jun 25, 2026
As we hit the official midway point of the 2026 season with teams playing their 81st games this week, our top 10 sees a bit of a shake-up.
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Jun 25, 2026
Three Rays pitchers lost their combined no-hitter against the Royals when Carter Jensen hit a two-run homer off Craig Kimbrel in the ninth inning Thursday.
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Jun 25, 2026
Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold, who is facing felony charges of armed robbery and kidnapping, appeared at a hearing Thursday in Tampa, Florida, and was ordered held without bail until a pretrial detention hearing scheduled for Monday morning.
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Jun 25, 2026
The WNBA has suspended Phoenix's Alyssa Thomas for one game after she made contact with her fist to Caitlin Clark's throat in Wednesday night's matchup against Indiana.
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Jun 25, 2026
As part of the next CBA with players, MLB wants a maximum contract length of 5 years for free agents who are switching teams, while organizations will have the ability to keep their own players for up to 6 years, calling it a Cornerstone Player Provision.
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Jun 25, 2026
The Golden State Warriors legend commented on an Instagram post celebrating his new teammate's selection in the 2026 NBA draft.
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Jun 25, 2026
Floyd Mayweather's exhibition fight against Mike Zambidis in Greece on Saturday has been called off, according to federal court records filed Thursday.
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Jun 25, 2026
Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert said Thursday that her ovarian cancer has returned and that treatment will prevent her from attending Wimbledon this year.
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Jun 25, 2026
The Hornets are trading star guard LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Timberwolves for Naz Reid and a series of draft picks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
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Jun 25, 2026
Trail Blazers governor Tom Dundon is digging in his heels that public money only should fund a $600 million makeover of the Moda Center.
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Jun 25, 2026
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has initially refused Caleb Williams' application for "Iceman" on Wednesday, according to USPTO records.
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Jun 25, 2026
Former two-division champion Conor McGregor said he "got lost" amid his rise to UFC stardom, acknowledging the "pitfalls" of his worldwide fame.
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Jun 25, 2026
Guard Coby White intends to sign a three-year, $74 million deal to return to the Hornets, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
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Jun 25, 2026
Nominees include A'ja Wilson, Jalen Brunson, Shohei Ohtani and more. Vote and help choose which athletes win an ESPY.
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Jun 25, 2026
Odds for every team to advance from its group through the knockout stage and to win the 2026 World Cup.
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Jun 25, 2026
We're grading the biggest NBA trades of the offseason, including the blockbuster deal that sent LaMelo Ball from Charlotte to Minnesota.
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Jun 25, 2026
The first round is Friday. Our reporters pass along the latest intel they're hearing from around the league.
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Jun 25, 2026
Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.
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Jun 25, 2026
The Hornets are trading star guard LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Timberwolves for Naz Reid and a series of draft picks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
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Jun 25, 2026
South Korea coach Hong Myung-Bo had jaws dropping when he chose to leave out captain Son Heung-Min from his first XI for Wednesday's Group A decider against South Africa -- the first time since 2010 that Son had not started a World Cup game.
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Jun 25, 2026
Fanatics Sportsbook will become the first U.S. bookmaker to partner with ProhiBet Bad Actors, a system that uses artificial intelligence and investigative tools to detect social media abuse and identify the people behind it.
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Jun 25, 2026
PFL women's featherweight champion Cris Cyborg, who previously was a champion in the UFC, Bellator, Strikeforce and Invicta FC, will defend her title in a retirement fight vs. former UFC contender Ketlen Vieira in the main event of PFL Tampa on Aug. 22.
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Jun 25, 2026
As we hit the official midway point of the 2026 season with teams playing their 81st games this week, our top 10 sees a bit of a shake-up.
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Jun 25, 2026
Al Horford plans to return to the Warriors next season, he told ESPN. Sources say he intends to sign a two-year, $14 million contract once free agency begins next month.
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Jun 25, 2026
Which teams have the best skill position talent around their QB and offensive line? We stacked all 32 groups of pass catchers and ball carriers from worst to first.
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Jun 25, 2026
Let's take an early look at the 2027 NBA draft, with the top prospects to keep an eye on and where they could land. Will Tyran Stokes remain No. 1?
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Jun 25, 2026
As Elena Delle Donne and Candace Parker head into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, we rank the WNBA's clutch players.
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Jun 25, 2026
Here's what coaches who have schemed against the top incoming rookies think about their future upside.
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Jun 25, 2026
Greg Wyshynski catches wrestling fans up with everything you need to know before WWE Night of Champions.
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Jun 25, 2026
Celebrities aren't hard to find at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.
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Jun 25, 2026
AJ Dybansta's unique jersey situation leads the nonstatistical and personality-based superlatives from the 2026 NBA draft.
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Jun 25, 2026
Ranking the best players who have entered the portal and where they have already committed.
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Jun 25, 2026
Gianni Infantino has been flying all across the World Cup host nations on his private jet.
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Jun 25, 2026
We continue the final round of group stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the USMNT and Germany among the teams in action.
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Jun 25, 2026
The USMNT is expected to rotate in its Group D finale against Türkiye, a side that will present a challenge similar to the World Cup's best teams.
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Jun 25, 2026
Our reporters have the latest buzz on 32 contract extension candidates and their potential new deals.
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Jun 25, 2026
Which teams have the best skill position talent around their QB and offensive line? We stacked all 32 groups of pass catchers and ball carriers from worst to first.
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Jun 25, 2026
Though the top two picks appear to be locked in, what happens after that? Here's the final projection before Friday's first round.
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Jun 25, 2026
The first round begins Friday. Which players will hear their names called? Here's our final updated rankings list.
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Jun 25, 2026
Let's take an early look at the 2027 NBA draft, with the top prospects to keep an eye on and where they could land. Will Tyran Stokes remain No. 1?
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Jun 25, 2026
Don't let the 3-0 scoreline fool you -- Mexico's win over Czechia was as pragmatic as they come, which is just how head coach Javier Aguirre had planned it.
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Jun 25, 2026
Left-handers are crushing the ball in 2026 -- and MLB's new automated ball-strike challenge system might be part of the reason why.
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Jun 25, 2026
As we hit the official midway point of the 2026 season with teams playing their 81st games this week, our top 10 sees a bit of a shake-up.
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Jun 25, 2026
Matt Bowen explains which players are poised to thrive in new schemes following coaching changes.
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Jun 25, 2026
Your one-stop shop as you prep for draft season, including rankings, projections and analysis.
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Jun 25, 2026
Eight fantasy signs to watch, including which teams are abundant with fantasy value.
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