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ESPN Sports
Jun 22, 2026

Spain have Yamal back -- and they finally look lik...
After a shaky start to the World Cup, Spain beat Saudi Arabia and finally looked like a top team.

ESPN Sports
Jun 22, 2026

Watching Lamine Yamal score his first World Cup go...
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ESPN Sports
Jun 22, 2026

World Cup Daily: Crying Belgium fan saved by VAR; ...
It's another week of 2026 FIFA World Cup action, and we have some big teams playing today, including Argentina, France and Norway.

ESPN Sports
Jun 22, 2026

Iran leaves note at World Cup mentioning 'peace'
Iran left a handwritten note in their dressing room at SoFi Stadium after their 0-0 draw with Belgium on Sunday, thanking the people of Los Angeles for their hospitality.

ESPN Sports
Jun 22, 2026

NBA mock draft: What we're hearing a day before Ro...
We have a new 60-pick mock draft ahead of Round 1 of the 2026 NBA draft (Tuesday, 8 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC).

ESPN Sports
Jun 22, 2026

Bilas' 2026 NBA draft superlatives: Most talented,...
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ESPN Sports
Jun 22, 2026

Rotation depth? Clutch hitting? Biggest strengths ...
For clubs currently leading the postseason hunt, here's the one thing driving their success so far.

ESPN Sports
Jun 22, 2026

32 teams, 32 surprises: Which players stood out on...
From rookies to veterans, here are the players who have made an early impression on every NFL team ahead of training camp.

ESPN Sports
Jun 22, 2026

USMNT's World Cup success brings dilemma: Rotate t...
The USMNT has clinched a spot in the World Cup knockouts, so should the team rotate in its final Group D match or stay consistent?

ESPN Sports
Jun 22, 2026

Four years later, same debate for Portugal: Why is...
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ESPN Sports
Jun 22, 2026

World Cup 'smart' ball is a game changer. Just don...
Everything in soccer can always be improved -- even the humble game ball. The 2026 World Cup has the Trionda, filled with chips and sensors, and so far, it's been well-received.

ESPN Sports
Jun 22, 2026

Iran leave note in dressing room thanking LA
Iran left a handwritten note in their dressing room at SoFi Stadium after their 0-0 draw with Belgium on Sunday, thanking the people of Los Angeles for their hospitality.

ESPN Sports
Jun 22, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: PSG to compete with Man Uni...
Manchester United could face competition from Paris Saint-Germain as they try to sign West Ham United winger Crysencio Summerville. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Jun 22, 2026

World Cup Daily live: Egypt cruising after first-h...
Another day's worth of FIFA World Cup action is in the books, with Spain romping past Saudi Arabia, Belgium tying Iran, and Mohamed Salah's Egypt taking all three points from their clash with New Zealand.

ESPN Sports
Jun 22, 2026

Salah stepped up, but World Cup 2026 is proving to...
Mo Salah had a sublime display, but this World Cup has been a step too far for some of soccer's ageing stars.

ESPN Sports
Jun 22, 2026

Ogwumike's shot lifts Sparks on 'emotional' night
Nneka Ogwumike's 3-pointer at the buzzer sent the Sparks past the Liberty on Sunday night in a rematch of the first WNBA game in 1997.

ESPN Sports
Jun 22, 2026

?? Grading the Brady Tkachuk blockbuster
The summer trade season is heating up! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.

ESPN Sports
Jun 22, 2026

Sources: Thunder to ship Wiggins to Hawks for pick...
The Atlanta Hawks are finalizing a deal to acquire Aaron Wiggins from the Oklahoma City Thunder for two second-round draft picks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Sunday.

ESPN Sports
Jun 22, 2026

Salah leads rally as Egypt get first-ever WC win
Mohamed Salah scored the go-ahead goal, and Egypt went on to defeat New Zealand 3-1 on Sunday night and secure a first-ever World Cup win.

ESPN Sports
Jun 22, 2026

NBA trade tracker: Thunder send Aaron Wiggins to H...
We have the details, including players and draft picks, for every NBA trade made this summer.

ESPN Sports
Jun 22, 2026

Latest NBA buzz: Everything we're hearing ahead of...
We're tracking the latest news and rumors, including what we're hearing on the Warriors' pursuit of LeBron James.

ESPN Sports
Jun 21, 2026

World Cup Daily LIVE: New Zealand take on Egypt in...
With another day's worth of FIFA World Cup action almost done, Sunday's final match sees New Zealand take on Mohamed Salah's Egypt.

ESPN Sports
Jun 21, 2026

MCWS finals: UNC, Oklahoma headed to Game 3 after ...
As North Carolina forced a winner-take-all game in Omaha, it wasn't without any tears.

ESPN Sports
Jun 21, 2026

How Wyndham Clark battled the crowd and the course...
It wasn't easy for Clark on Sunday. The crowd was against him, and his game was shaky at times. But Clark made enough shots down the stretch to win at Shinnecock Hills.

ESPN Sports
Jun 21, 2026

Michael Mizrachi won it all at the 2025 WSOP. Then...
Michael Mizrachi hasn't stopped since pulling off a seemingly impossible feat at last year's WSOP. He's ready to do it all over again.

ESPN Sports
Jun 21, 2026

? How WC nations thwart opponent spy efforts
Soccer is full of people who are either (A) spying on someone; (B) actively worried that someone is spying on them; or (C) both. So how do they stop it?

ESPN Sports
Jun 21, 2026

Cape Verde cause latest WC shock, deny Uruguay
Cape Verde's magical start to its first World Cup isn't over. It might just be getting started.

ESPN Sports
Jun 21, 2026

Iran played 'beautiful game' in worst conditions
Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said his team played a "beautiful game" under the worst possible conditions in their 0-0 draw with Belgium at SoFi Stadium on Sunday.

ESPN Sports
Jun 21, 2026

NHL trade grades: Who comes out ahead in Brady Tka...
The summer trade season is heating up! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.

ESPN Sports
Jun 21, 2026

As UNC rallies past Oklahoma, the Heels' fathers r...
As North Carolina forced a winner-take-all game in Omaha, it wasn't without any tears.

ESPN Sports
Jun 21, 2026

U.S. Open 2026: Wyndham Clark wins it all and more...
Wyndham Clark is your 2026 U.S. Open champion. Here's a look back at how he pulled it off in a dramatic Sunday finish.

ESPN Sports
Jun 21, 2026

'Look at my son': How Titans' Robert Saleh is livi...
Tennessee's newest coach is making his father, Sam, proud.

ESPN Sports
Jun 21, 2026

Clark rides roller coaster to 2nd U.S. Open crown
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ESPN Sports
Jun 21, 2026

UNC cools off Arkansas to force decisive Game 3
Ryan Lynch and Caden Glauber cooled off Oklahoma's bats, Owen Hull and Cooper Nicholson homered, and North Carolina beat Oklahoma 6-2 in Game 2 of the College World Series finals Sunday.

ESPN Sports
Jun 21, 2026

Sources: B. Tkachuk to Panthers, joins brother
Brady Tkachuk, captain of the Ottawa Senators, was dealt to the Florida Panthers, sources said Sunday, for a host of draft picks, allowing the wing to join his brother, Matthew, on a two-time Stanley Cup champion team that missed the playoffs this year.

ESPN Sports
Jun 21, 2026

Iraq's plan to stop Mbappé? Ask to play 3 keepers
Iraq coach Graham Arnold -- tasked with slowing down Kylian Mbappé and the 2022 World Cup finalists France on Monday -- had an idea that might have worked.

ESPN Sports
Jun 21, 2026

Iran keeper stands tall in draw vs. 10-man Belgium...
Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves as Iran and 10-man Belgium played to a 0-0 draw at the World Cup on Sunday.

ESPN Sports
Jun 21, 2026

Russell, 17, surprises dad with caddie swap on 18
Miles Russell, 17, surprised his father on the 18th hole of the U.S. Open by having his caddie hand over his clubs and bib so he could carry his son's clubs the rest of the way.

ESPN Sports
Jun 21, 2026

Serena to play in Wimbledon singles as wild card
Serena Williams will compete in the Wimbledon ladies' singles as a wild card, the Grand Slam tournament announced Sunday.

ESPN Sports
Jun 21, 2026

Spain have Lamine Yamal back -- and they finally l...
After a shaky start to the World Cup, Spain beat Saudi Arabia and finally looked like a top team, thanks to Lamine Yamal.

ESPN Sports
Jun 21, 2026

Copy of World Cup Daily: Spain cruise past Saudi Arabia; B...
Another World Cup day, with four more exciting matchups. First up, Lamine Yamal is back in the starting XI for Spain against Saudi Arabia.

ESPN Sports
Jun 21, 2026

World Cup Daily: Spain cruise past Saudi Arabia; B...
Another World Cup day, with four more exciting matchups. First up, Lamine Yamal is back in the starting XI for Spain against Saudi Arabia.

ESPN Sports
Jun 21, 2026

U.S. Open 2026: Sights, sounds and shots from the ...
Here are the top highlights from the final round of the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.

ESPN Sports
Jun 21, 2026

Yamal nets 1st World Cup goal to fuel Spain rout
Lamine Yamal needed just 10 minutes of his first start at a World Cup to get his first goal on soccer's biggest stage.

ESPN Sports
Jun 21, 2026

Conceição: No obligation to pass ball to Ronaldo
Portugal's Francisco Conceição on Sunday rejected suggestions that the team feels compelled to constantly look for Cristiano Ronaldo on the pitch at this 2026 FIFA World Cup.

ESPN Sports
Jun 21, 2026

Oilers re-sign Dickinson to 5-year, $20M contract
The Oilers have re-signed Jason Dickinson to a five-year contract worth $20 million, preventing the defensive-minded center from testing the free agent market.

ESPN Sports
Jun 21, 2026

Kraken pick up RFA Samoskevich in Panthers deal
The Kraken have acquired 23-year-old forward Mackie Samoskevich in a trade with the Panthers that will send the No. 25 pick in Friday's NHL draft back to Florida.

ESPN Sports
Jun 21, 2026

McCollum stays with Hawks on 1-year extension
Hawks guard CJ McCollum has agreed to a one-year, $21 million contract extension with the franchise, his agent told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN Sports
Jun 21, 2026

World Cup live updates: Spain cruising vs. Saudi A...
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ESPN Sports
Jun 21, 2026

How the Knicks and hip-hop united New York
The last time the Knicks won a title, hip-hop was born. Fifty-three years later, New York's rappers took a victory lap.

ESPN Sports
Jun 21, 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 21, 2026

Sources: Goodwin joining Gillespie in Suns return
The Suns have reached a second deal this weekend, as free agent guard Jordan Goodwin intends to join Collin Gillespie in re-signing in Phoenix, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Jun 21, 2026

Tiafoe beats Fritz to win all-American Halle final...
Frances Tiafoe beat fifth-seeded Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 in an all-American final in Halle.

ESPN Sports
Jun 21, 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 21, 2026

World Cup Daily: NASA astronauts kick ball around ...
Another World Cup day, with four more exciting matchups. First up, Lamine Yamal is back in the starting XI for Spain against Saudi Arabia.

ESPN Sports
Jun 21, 2026

How Alex Freeman's Pro Bowl dad helped him live hi...
Antonio Freeman taught son Alex what it takes to be a pro. It was his mom and his stepdad, though, who taught the USMNT defender to love soccer.

ESPN Sports
Jun 21, 2026

'Every team does it': How World Cup sides thwart o...
Soccer is full of people who are either (A) spying on someone; (B) actively worried that someone is spying on them; or (C) both. So how do they stop it?

ESPN Sports
Jun 21, 2026

Messi, Haaland, Mbappé, Kane: Who will be the Worl...
We're more than a week into the 2026 World Cup, and the race for the Golden Boot -- given to the tournament's top goal scorer -- is heating up.

ESPN Sports
Jun 21, 2026

In FIFA World Cup's milestone 1,000th match, Japan...
This may still not be the year Japan become the newest world champions. But, if their most dominant of World Cup displays on Saturday is anything to go by, they are definitely on the right path at long last.

ESPN Sports
Jun 21, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: PSG to bid for Liverpool ta...
Liverpool are set to be overtaken by Paris Saint-Germain in the race to sign RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Jun 21, 2026

'Look at my son': How Titans' Robert Saleh is living his father's dream as an NFL head coach
Tennessee's newest coach is making his father, Sam, proud.

ESPN Sports
Jun 21, 2026

How close is this? Japan denied a goal by millimet...
Japan saw a goal ruled out by millimeters. But remember when their winning goal against Spain in 2022?

ESPN Sports
Jun 21, 2026

A father again, Ohtani homers in Dodgers' 3-2 loss...
Los Angeles superstar Shohei Ohtani announced on social media Saturday that he is a father again, and hours later, he hit a homer in the Dodgers' 3-2 loss to the Orioles.

ESPN Sports
Jun 21, 2026

Follow live: Ayase Ueda's powerful strike extends ...
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ESPN Sports
Jun 21, 2026

Wings catch fire in 4th, rally from 14 down vs. Sk...
The Wings exploded for a season-high 36 fourth-quarter points to rally from a 15-point deficit and stun the Sky 93-92 on Saturday night.

ESPN Sports
Jun 20, 2026

Curaçao GK ties Howard's WC save record in draw
Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves to equal the World Cup record and help earn the tiny island nation its first-ever World Cup point with a 0-0 draw against heavily favored Ecuador on Saturday.

ESPN Sports
Jun 20, 2026

Dodgers' Ohtani announces he is a father again
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani announced on social media Saturday that he is a father again, posting on his Instagram account that "we are again overjoyed to experience this wonderful day in our lives together."

ESPN Sports
Jun 20, 2026

Clark keeps hot pace, now up 6 shots at U.S. Open
Wyndham Clark shot an even-par 70 and will take a six-shot lead into the final round as he pursues his second U.S. Open title Sunday at Shinnecock Hills.

ESPN Sports
Jun 20, 2026

Ivory Coast boss slams Germany's 'lack of fair pla...
Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Faé has criticized what he said was a lack of fair play from Germany during his team's 2-1 World Cup defeat on Saturday at BMO Field.

ESPN Sports
Jun 20, 2026

Schwarber's 3 HRs, Harper's cycle propel Phillies
Kyle Schwarber launched two long home runs in the Phillies' eight-run third inning against the Mets on Saturday night and Bryce Harper became the 11th player in franchise history to hit for the cycle.

ESPN Sports
Jun 20, 2026

Gakpo, Brobbey answer Dutch call for World Cup exc...
After drawing Japan in their Group F opener, the Netherlands were under pressure vs. Sweden. Ronald Koeman pressed the right buttons in a dominant win.

ESPN Sports
Jun 20, 2026

If anyone can catch Wyndham Clark at the 2026 U.S....
Scheffler is six shots back headed into Sunday, which might seem insurmountable. But he's in the final group with Clark and has a chance to do something historic.

ESPN Sports
Jun 20, 2026

Clark finishes strong and more from the third roun...
Here's a look back at the highlights from the third round of the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.

ESPN Sports
Jun 20, 2026

In a tournament of 'super subs,' Germany's Deniz U...
Undav reprised his 'super sub' role with two priceless goals as Germany rallied for a 2-1 win that booked their spot in the round of 32.

ESPN Sports
Jun 20, 2026

U.S. Open 2026: Clark finishes strong and more fro...
Here's a look back at the top highlights from the third round of the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.

ESPN Sports
Jun 20, 2026

New UFC champ Gaethje 'planning' to fight again
Justin Gaethje, who upset Ilia Topuria last week to win the UFC's lightweight title, says he's "planning" on fighting again, tempering talk of his possible retirement, at least for the time being.

ESPN Sports
Jun 20, 2026

Career Grand Slam within reach as Scheffler surges...
World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler, who ended Saturday tied for second place, knows what's at stake in Sunday's final round of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club: a chance to overcome leader Wyndham Clark and complete the career Grand Slam.

ESPN Sports
Jun 20, 2026

Hot-hitting Oklahoma blasts UNC, on brink of title...
Deiten Lachance homered twice as the Sooners won Game 1 of the Men's College World Series finals 9-3 on Saturday to move within a victory of the national championship.

ESPN Sports
Jun 20, 2026

Will Oklahoma's win or UNC's loss carry more of an...
Instead of dwelling on a win or loss, both UNC and Oklahoma are looking forward to Game 2.

ESPN Sports
Jun 20, 2026

Germany score in stoppage time to defeat Ivory Coa...
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ESPN Sports
Jun 20, 2026

Brazil's Raphinha (thigh) WCup return uncertain
Brazil forward Raphinha will undergo treatment on a hamstring injury with the hope of him returning to the World Cup.

ESPN Sports
Jun 20, 2026

Reese fastest WNBA player to grab 1,000 rebounds
In her first season with Atlanta and third in the league, Angel Reese became the fastest in WNBA history to reach 1,000 career rebounds, reaching the milestone in her 79th game, as the Dream earned a 113-96 victory over the Fever.

ESPN Sports
Jun 20, 2026

Netherlands break WC record with Sweden thumping
Ronald Koeman has said Netherlands' 5-1 win over Sweden will send a message to their World Cup rivals that they can be "dangerous" at the tournament.

ESPN Sports
Jun 20, 2026

van Gisbergen on pole for NASCAR Coronado race
Shane van Gisbergen qualified first Saturday for NASCAR's inaugural race on Naval Base Coronado on Sunday, easily outpacing Carson Hocevar, who will join him on the front row.

ESPN Sports
Jun 20, 2026

Super sub Undav fires Germany to WC knockouts
Deniz Undav scored twice after being subbed on in the second half as Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 on Saturday and clinched a spot in the knockout phase at the World Cup for the first time since 2014.

ESPN Sports
Jun 20, 2026

Sources: Gillespie back to Suns for 4 years, $48M
Collin Gillespie, who is coming off a breakout campaign with the Suns, intends to sign a four-year, $48 million deal to remain with the team, sources told ESPN on Saturday.

ESPN Sports
Jun 20, 2026

Follow live: Ivory Coast take lead over Germany wi...
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ESPN Sports
Jun 20, 2026

Canes fans jam Raleigh for Stanley Cup parade
Thousands of Hurricanes fans crammed onto sidewalks, gathered around office building windows, even lined up on floor after floor of at least one parking deck to cheer and wave at the team's Stanley Cup championship parade Saturday.

ESPN Sports
Jun 20, 2026

Brewers' Murphy set to have hip, back surgeries
Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Saturday he plans to have hip surgery Thursday, when the team is off, and a procedure on his back during the All-Star break.

ESPN Sports
Jun 20, 2026

Netherlands thump Sweden 5-1 in statement win
Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two each as Netherlands cruised to a 5-1 World Cup victory over Sweden to go top of Group F.

ESPN Sports
Jun 20, 2026

Copy of If there was a time to dream big about the USMNT a...
There's something different about this United States team at the 2026 World Cup: The players feel it, and we can all see it. So why not believe?

ESPN Sports
Jun 20, 2026

U.S. Open 2026: Top sights, sounds and highlights ...
Here are the top highlights from the third round of the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.

ESPN Sports
Jun 20, 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 20, 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 20, 2026

If there was a time to dream big about the USMNT a...
There's something different about this United States team at the 2026 World Cup: The players feel it, and we can all see it. So why not believe?

ESPN Sports
Jun 20, 2026

?? Updated World Cup 2026 Power Rankings
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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 2026

Are Brazil back in business after World Cup win vs...
Brazil get the mental boost their World Cup campaign needed with a 3-0 win over Haiti, but coach Carlo Ancelotti is left with plenty of problems to solve.

ESPN Sports
Jun 20, 2026

If there was a time to dream big about about the U...
There's something different about this United States team at the 2026 World Cup: The players feel it, and we can all see it. So why not believe?

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