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Jun 29, 2026

Gray no-hitter ends in 8th, Red Sox sweep Yankees
Jarren Duran singled home the winning run to cap a three-run rally in the 10th inning after Boston blew a two-run lead in the ninth, and the Red Sox finished a four-game sweep of the rival New York Yankees with a 5-4 victory Sunday night at Fenway Park.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Twenty years on, Japan are more than ready for the...
Twenty years ago -- almost to the day -- Japan fell 4-1 to a Brazil line-up laden with stars. Now, the Samurai Blue feel like the tables are starting to turn.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

World Cup Daily recap: Canada's historic win vs. S...
The knockout stage has officially begun! The round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup begins with our first match being South Africa against co-hosts Canada in Inglewood, California.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Scheffler, Hovland set for Mon. playoff at Travele...
Scottie Scheffler made an 8-foot par putt on the 18th hole Sunday, forcing a sudden-death playoff against Viktor Hovland on Monday at the rain-delayed Travelers.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Source: Fire in final stage of deal for Lewandowsk...
Chicago Fire FC and Robert Lewandowski are finalizing the details of a deal that would see the Poland striker move to MLS this summer, a source confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

??Marcotti's best World Cup XI so far
The 2026 World Cup group stage has given us tons to cheer about, from superstars on form to wonderful underdog stories. How do you turn that into a best XI? Gab Marcotti gives it a shot.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Ancelotti refuses to engage in Japan 'mind games'
Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti refused to engage in "mind games" ahead of the round-of-32 clash with Japan on Monday.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Copy of Overreacting to World Cup bracket: Which contender...
How far will the U.S. go, and who should be the favorites to win the World Cup? Let's judge some overreactions.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Inside Serena Williams' return to tennis
On Tuesday, Serena Williams plays at Wimbledon for the first time in four years. Behind the scenes, she has been preparing tirelessly for the moment.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

King of the Road: Shane van Gisbergen wins at Sono...
Shane van Gisbergen became the winningest active Cup Series driver on road and street courses with his second consecutive victory at Sonoma Raceway.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

King of the Road: Van Gisbergen wins at Sonoma
Shane van Gisbergen became the winningest active Cup Series driver on road and street courses with his second consecutive victory at Sonoma Raceway.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Mystics outlast Fire in WNBA record-tying 4 OTs
Sonia Citron scored a career-high 32 points, including the basket that put her team ahead to stay with 21.4 seconds left, and the Washington Mystics held off the Portland Fire 124-123 on Sunday in four overtimes -- tying the longest game in WNBA history.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Ryu takes Women's PGA after record-tying rally
Haeran Ryu recovered from a rough start to secure her first major title, winning the Women's PGA Championship by two strokes over Ina Yoon on a windy Sunday at Hazeltine National Golf Club.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Marsch's 'Canadian heroes' deliver defining win
After Canada beat South Africa to win their first-ever FIFA World Cup knockout match and advance to the round of 16, coach Jesse Marsch didn't hesitate to call his players "Canadian heroes."

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

McFarland, ESPN's No. 3 WR commits to Texas A&M
Five-star wide receiver Eric McFarland, a 5-foot-8, 180-pound class of 2027 player from Florida's IMG Academy who is ranked third by ESPN at his position, chose Texas A&M on Sunday, selecting the Aggies over offers from Florida, Georgia and Tennessee.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Lynx's Reeve ties WNBA wins record with 379th
Cheryl Reeve tied Mike Thibault's WNBA record for career coaching wins at 379 as the Minnesota Lynx beat the Dallas Wings 85-77 on Sunday.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Schwarber sets Phils mark with MLB-best 30th HR
Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber became the first major leaguer to reach 30 homers this season and the fastest to do so in franchise history.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Co-hosts Canada beat SA to book 1st last-16 spot
Stephen Eustáquio scored in the second minute of second-half stoppage time, and Canada beat South Africa 1-0 on Sunday for their first knockout match victory in a World Cup.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Walsh tops Douglass' 50m freestyle world record
American swimmer Gretchen Walsh broke the world record in the women's 50-meter freestyle on Sunday, just nine days after her training partner Kate Douglass had set a new mark in the sprint distance.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

World Cup VAR review: Why didn't Canada get a pena...
For the tournament, we are taking a look at the major incidents to examine and explain the process in terms of both VAR protocol and the laws of the game.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Canada use stoppage-time winner to advance to roun...
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ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Five-star analysis: Texas A&M adds to haul with sp...
There are 23 five-star players in the class, and we scout each one's game for the next level.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

George Russell's breakthrough, Ferrari's setback a...
ESPN's Laurence Edmondson breaks down George Russell's breakthrough, Ferrari's setback and what Austria means for Formula 1's evolving title race.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Follow live: Stephen Eustáquio scores in 92nd minu...
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ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Gab Marcotti's Best XI of World Cup group stage: M...
The 2026 World Cup group stage has given us tons to cheer about, from superstars on form to wonderful underdog stories? How do you turn that into a best XI? Gab Marcotti gives it a shot.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Inside how a U.S. academy helped mold World Cup ph...
Teenager Yan Diomande is a top target for Europe's biggest clubs this summer. Before he was a star, though, he was a promising winger in Florida called "Dio."

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Balogun: U.S. finding 'another gear' for knockouts...
United States forward Folarin Balogun said he can "feel the difference" in the atmosphere around the World Cup now that the knockout stage has begun.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

South Korea coach quits after WC exit, criticism
South Korea coach Hong Myung-Bo resigned Sunday, a day after the team's quick elimination from the World Cup and following heavy criticism from the country's president.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

30 teams, 7 tiers: Franchises that will dominate -...
Which front offices boast the most spending power? Which are battling to avoid the second apron? Bobby Marks examines all 30 teams.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Grading big NBA trades: Why the Suns get a D for ...
We're grading the biggest NBA trades of the offseason, including the deal that sent Miles Bridges from Charlotte to Phoenix.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

'No rules, no protocols': Inside the system that p...
An investigation into Argentina's soccer system that produced the defending World Cup champions found that it is rife with exploitation.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Sources: Suns land Bridges in deal with Hornets
The Hornets are trading Miles Bridges, a 2029 first-round pick and a second-round pick to the Suns for Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale and a 2033 first.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Serena chides anti-doping system: 'I hate it'
Serena Williams took aim at tennis' anti-doping system ahead of her Wimbledon return, calling it "unprofessional" and "unreasonable."

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Swanson vs. Bregman? A high school catcher over Re...
We break down some of the biggest decisions teams had to make at the No. 1 pick -- and whether they were the right choice.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

What's next for Mets after firing manager Carlos M...
Will the Mets unload at the trade deadline? We make sense of New York's continuing nightmare.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Wimbledon experts' picks: Who will win?
Could an American take the women's Wimbledon title? Can anyone beat Sinner? Or could Djokovic pull off the improbable? Our experts make predictions.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Serena had to talk self into return to singles pla...
Serena Williams says she had to talk herself into accepting Wimbledon's offer to play singles.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Russell wins Austria GP, second victory of season
George Russell withstood Max Verstappen's challenge to end his 112-day wait for a victory by winning the Austrian Grand Prix and breathe fresh life into his world championship bid.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

? World Cup overreactions: Sizing up USMNT
The bracket for the World Cup knockout rounds is now set! How far will the U.S. go, and who should be the favorites to win it all? Let's judge some overreactions!

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Sportsbooks sweat U.S. run entering knockouts
Star-powered France and Argentina top the odds board to win the World Cup as the tournament moves into the knockout stage, while the United States' positive momentum will have sportsbooks sweating more with each game they win.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

World Cup Power Rankings: Who's up, who's down aft...
And then there were 32. We're done with the group stage, but what do our writers and experts think the field of favorites looks like as we enter the win-or-go-home phase?

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Ryan Rolison gets the start for the Cubs and more ...
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

World Cup Power Rankings after group stage: France...
And then there were 32. We're done with the group stage, but what do our writers and experts think the field of favorites looks like as we enter the win-or-go-home phase?

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

World Cup Daily: Iran facing despair; South Africa...
The World Cup round of 32 begins with South Africa facing co-host Canada in Inglewood, California.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Overreacting to World Cup bracket: Which contender...
How far will the U.S. go, and who should be the favorites to win the World Cup? Let's judge some overreactions.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Takeaways: Zayn, Femi and Sky win big on Saturday
Sami Zayn's Undisputed WWE Championship win sets up plenty of storylines ahead of SummerSlam.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Ghana boss fears 48-team WC 'vulgar,' 'ordinary'
Ghana manager Carlos Queiroz has criticized the expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams, expressing his fear that the move risks turning it into a "vulgar, ordinary competition."

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

USMNT squad is full of leaders for World Cup knock...
A quick look at the USMNT roster reveals it is rife with leaders of different types and temperaments, which is helping the team find success.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Not laughing now: How World Cup fans vindicated Mc...
Ranch Dressing is everywhere. In myriad memes, in reels, in fans' carry-on suitcases and, apparently, in the mouths of countless international visitors to the United States who seem to be discovering its incredible finishing ability for the first time.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Behind the scenes of the Giannis trade: The bids, ...
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.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Answering 13 big questions on the NBA draft: Best ...
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.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

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

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Copy of Still uninspiring, but England avoid nightmare Wor...
England earned a 2-0 win over Panama and topped Group L, but only after an almost painful first-half bereft of clear-cut chances.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

World Cup Daily LIVE: Iran despair after late Aust...
The knockout stage has officially begun! The round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup begins with our first match being South Africa against co-hosts Canada in Inglewood, California.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Will Christian Gonzalez's extension get done befor...
There is one month before training camp begins. Will the top cornerback sit out if a deal is not reached?

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

$1M recovery: How the Jets' Demario Davis avoided ...
After nearly retiring in 2016, Davis was able to prolong his career by investing in recovery and training.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Overreacting to World Cup bracket: How far will USMNT go? Which contender has best path to final?
The bracket for the World Cup knockout rounds is now set! How far will the U.S. go, and who should be the favorites to win it all? Let's judge some overreactions!

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Manchester United to move f...
Manchester United haven't given up on landing West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

World Cup Daily: Messi scores for Argentina; Austr...
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentina's Lionel Messi played on the final day of the 2026 World Cup group stage action.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Argentina show they can win without Messi but, eve...
Argentina found success against Jordan without Lionel Messi, but the 38-year-old still make an impact off the bench to extend his goal record.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

With Zayas out of the way, 'Boots' Ennis looks to ...
Jaron "Boots" Ennis earned the titles but also got the experience needed to achieve the final goal: to be undisputed and maybe fight Vergil Ortiz Jr.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Ennis drops Zayas 3 times in dazzling title victor...
Jaron "Boots" Ennis scored an emphatic victory over Xander Zayas on Saturday night, stopping Zayas in the seventh round to become the new WBO and WBA junior middleweight champion.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Fight results: 'Boots' Ennis stops Zayas; Whittake...
Jaron "Boots" Ennis dominated Xander Zayas in a seventh-round TKO victory to earn the WBA and WBO junior middleweight titles.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Algeria and Austria's dramatic draw sends Iran out...
Austria and Algeria played to a thrilling 3-3 draw Saturday night in what amounted to a win-win result in their World Cup group-stage finale, allowing both to advance to the knockout round while eliminating Iran from the tournament.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

?? Messi-Ronaldo classic ruined by Portugal draw
Portugal's draw with Colombia on Saturday means a destined quarterfinal matchup between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi is off until at least the final.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Goodman hits 3 HRs, knocks in 5 as Rockies win
Colorado Rockies designated hitter Hunter Goodman hit three long home runs in an 8-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday, a day after he launched a two-out, two-run homer in the ninth inning of the series opener.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Messi nets again, Argentina earn third WC win
Lionel Messi came off the bench in Argentina's group stage finale against Jordan in the World Cup to score the third goal in a 3-1 victory for the reigning champions.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Messi scores another goal as Argentina take the wi...
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ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Could an overworked Ronaldo hurt Portugal's World ...
Cristiano Ronaldo has played every minute of Portugal's group stage campaign at the World Cup.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Pulisic looks ready to make his mark on World Cup ...
Christian Pulisic's performance vs. Türkiye mirrored that of his team: The beginning was terrific. The ending stunk.

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Copy of Ancelotti says Brazil are finally on the right tra...
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti insists this World Cup is looking brighter for A Seleção -- but is his optimism misplaced?

ESPN Sports
Jun 28, 2026

Copy of Grades for every team eliminated from the World Cu...
We're grading every team on how their run compared with expectations.

ESPN Sports
Jun 27, 2026

Follow live: Lautaro Martínez scores penalty to do...
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ESPN Sports
Jun 27, 2026

Colombia take top spot after Portugal stalemate
Colombia finished the World Cup's opening round as the Group K winners after playing Portugal to a scoreless draw Saturday night.

ESPN Sports
Jun 27, 2026

'Earned 100%': Jake Paul delivers Ellie Scotney pr...
The American boxer kept his promise after the British boxer made history as the youngest undisputed champion from the United Kingdom.

ESPN Sports
Jun 27, 2026

4-under 68 gives Ryu 1-shot lead at Women's PGA
Haeran Ryu shot a 4-under 68 on Saturday afternoon, a score that tied her for the lowest round of the day, and she eventually took a one-shot lead over Brooke Henderson after three rounds of the Women's PGA Championship in Chaska, Minnesota.

ESPN Sports
Jun 27, 2026

Xander Zayas-Jaron 'Boots' Ennis live updates, res...
Xander Zayas takes on Jaron "Boots" Ennis in a junior middleweight title fight. Follow live.

ESPN Sports
Jun 27, 2026

Scotland boss Clarke quits after WC elimination
Steve Clarke has stepped down as manager of Scotland men's team after their elimination from the 2026 World Cup at the group stages was confirmed on Saturday.

ESPN Sports
Jun 27, 2026

Hovland birdies 18, leaps Scheffler atop Travelers...
Viktor Hovland birdied the 18th hole at the Travelers Championship to take a one-shot lead over Scottie Scheffler, who three-putted for bogey to fall from the top of the leaderboard.

ESPN Sports
Jun 27, 2026

Kane breaks goal record as England top group
Harry Kane became England's all-time World Cup leading scorer after scoring in Saturday's 2-0 win over Panama at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

ESPN Sports
Jun 27, 2026

Report cards for every GM after the 2026 NHL draft...
Which teams added the most value this weekend? Who whiffed badly? We grade all 32 here.

ESPN Sports
Jun 27, 2026

Follow live: Portugal take on Colombia in final da...
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ESPN Sports
Jun 27, 2026

Still uninspiring, but England avoid nightmare Wor...
England earned a 2-0 win over Panama and topped Group L, but only after an almost painful first-half bereft of clear-cut chances.

ESPN Sports
Jun 27, 2026

WWE Night of Champions takeaways: Zayn, Femi and S...
Sami Zayn's Undisputed WWE Championship win sets up plenty of storylines ahead of SummerSlam.

ESPN Sports
Jun 27, 2026

Follow live: Harry Kane scores header as England t...
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ESPN Sports
Jun 27, 2026

Bills will not honor O.J. Simpson at new stadium
The Buffalo Bills will not honor former running back O.J. Simpson among the franchise's legends at their new stadium, the team announced.

ESPN Sports
Jun 27, 2026

Magic waive Jonathan Isaac, saving $6.5 million
The Magic on Saturday waived forward Jonathan Isaac, which will save Orlando $6.5 million, according to ESPN's Bobby Marks.

ESPN Sports
Jun 27, 2026

Mercury's Tibbetts rips WNBA after Thomas ruling
Phoenix Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts called out the WNBA and defended his star player, Alyssa Thomas, ahead of the team's matchup against the Toronto Tempo on Saturday, days after Thomas was suspended for a play involving Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark.

ESPN Sports
Jun 27, 2026

Sharks select 7-1 Karmanov, tallest ever in draft
The San Jose Sharks selected 7-foot-1 defenseman Alexander Karmanov, making the 18-year-old the tallest player ever drafted by an NHL team.

ESPN Sports
Jun 27, 2026

Copy of Which 2026 NHL draft picks should I have on my fan...
Which top picks from the 2026 NHL draft should you draft for next season's fantasy hockey teams?

ESPN Sports
Jun 27, 2026

Winners (Sabres!), losers (Golden Knights!) and su...
Now that all the selections have been made, what stands out the most? Here are the picks, trades and moments we'll remember -- for better or worse.

ESPN Sports
Jun 27, 2026

Penguins put family first, draft both Ruck twins
Marcus and Liam Ruck, twins from Osoyoos, British Columbia, were selected by the Penguins at the NHL draft.

ESPN Sports
Jun 27, 2026

ESPN 300 wideout Gayles chooses Crimson Tide
Alabama's thin 2027 recruiting class received a needed jolt Saturday when the Crimson Tide secured a commitment from four-star pass receiver Osani Gayles.

ESPN Sports
Jun 27, 2026

Canes acquire Carlson rights in trade with Ducks
The Hurricanes on Saturday acquired the rights to unrestricted free agent defenseman John Carlson in a trade with the Ducks.

ESPN Sports
Jun 27, 2026

NHL draft tracker: Every pick from No. 1 to 224, p...
The draft is complete. Here's a list of every selection, including detailed analysis for the top 32.

ESPN Sports
Jun 27, 2026

Night of Champions results: Sami Zayn wins Undispu...
Zayn pulled off an upset over Cody Rhodes and Gunther to win a title in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

ESPN Sports
Jun 27, 2026

From the favorites to the underdogs: Ranking the W...
Serena is back. Jannik Sinner aims to defend. And Novak Djokovic hopes to set records.

ESPN Sports
Jun 27, 2026

Everything to know about Serena Williams at Wimble...
When will Serena Williams play? What can we expect? All of your Wimbledon questions answered.

ESPN Sports
Jun 27, 2026

World Cup Daily: Ronaldo's new golden boots, Argen...
It's the final day of World Cup action from the group stages.

ESPN Sports
Jun 27, 2026

World Cup Daily: Cristiano Ronaldo's new golden bo...
It's the final day of World Cup action from the group stages.

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