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Jul 15, 2025

Arnold eyes fresh start after 'rock bottom' at OU
Jackson Arnold says he is ready for a fresh start at Auburn after hitting "rock bottom" last season at Oklahoma.

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

McLaurin frustrated by status of contract talks
Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin said he's frustrated and disappointed with the talks of a contract extension.

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

Rays, if in, get OK for playoffs in temporary home
The Rays will play potential postseason games at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, setting up the possibility of a World Series staged in a minor league stadium.

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

Smart: Most SEC coaches favor 5 11 CFP model
Georgia coach Kirby Smart said the SEC coaches haven't reached a consensus in their support for a 16-team playoff model that would include the five highest-ranked conference champions and 11 at-large teams.

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

Sources: Chiefs, guard Smith reach historic deal
Pro Bowl guard Trey Smith and the Kansas City Chiefs reached agreement ahead of Tuesday's franchise-tag deadline on a four-year, $94 million deal that includes $70 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

Sources: Jets' Gardner now NFL's highest-paid CB
Sauce Gardner and the Jets have agreed to a four-year, $120.4 extension, making him the NFL's highest-paid cornerback, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

Inside Usyk's camp: Behind the scenes with a heavyweight champion
ESPN goes behind the scenes in camp with Oleksandr Usyk ahead of his undisputed heavyweight title fight against Daniel Dubois on July 19.

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

Longhorns land Atkinson, top OLB in 2026 class
Though long favored to land with Georgia, five-star recruit Tyler Atkinson, ESPN's No. 1 OLB in the 2026 class, announced his commitment to Texas on "The Pat McAfee Show" on Tuesday.

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

Commanders to retire HOFer Art Monk's No. 81
Hall of Fame wide receiver Art Monk, a part of all three of Washington's Super Bowl-winning teams, will have his No. 81 retired by the Commanders on Nov. 2.

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

Ex-MLB pitcher Serafini found guilty of murder
Former MLB pitcher Dan Serafini was found guilty of first-degree murder in the 2021 shooting that claimed the life of his father-in-law and left his mother-in-law injured.

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

Mbappé, Yamal, and Pelé lead EA FC 25 FUTTIES Team 1
FUTTIES has joined EA FC 25's women-centered Greats of the Game program.

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

WNBA Power Rankings: Fever, Mystics rising ahead of All-Star break
Indiana's offense is heating up as more teams rise and fall in our final edition of the first half.

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

Will back-to-back-to-back promotions catch up with them?
Wrexham has vaulted to within a step shy of the Prem. Are they ready for the Championship's punishing schedule?

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

Flower Power! Wrexham unveil bright new 2025-26 away kit
Wrexham's new away kit takes its inspiration from the daffodil, the flower which serves as a national symbol of pride and optimism for Wales.

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

It takes a village? Inside the MLB ballpark model of the future
The Battery Atlanta -- site of the All-Star Game -- is an enticing blueprint. But creating a neighborhood isn't easy.

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

Ranking CFB's best coaches, from Ryan Day and Dabo Swinney to ... Rhett Lashlee?
Is Ryan Day a genius or could anyone win at Ohio State? We break down 20 years of sideline overachievers.

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

World Cup lessons from Club World Cup: Extreme weather, bad traffic, kickoff times, more
With the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup behind us, what issues emerged this summer that need to be addressed ahead of next summer's World Cup in the U.S., Mexico and Canada? Our reporters weigh in.

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

?? 2025 MLB draft tracker: See the full results
The 2025 MLB draft is complete. We have your complete pick-by-pick coverage and analysis.

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

Freeman set for Atlanta ovation: Will 'take it all in'
Freddie Freeman, who played 12 seasons with the Braves, is prepared for a warm reception from fans at the All-Star Game in Atlanta: "I think it's going to be special."

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

Portland bringing Fire name back to WNBA team
Portland's WNBA expansion team, to begin play in 2026, announced Tuesday that it's readopting the Fire name held by the city's WNBA team from 2000 to 2002.

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

Scheffler's reality: Winning 'is not a fulfilling life'
World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler said he doesn't find true fulfillment in winning: "You work your whole life to celebrate ... a few minutes. It only lasts a few minutes."

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

WNBA players, league ready for 'spicy' CBA talks
As the sides prepare to meet in-person Thursday, the WNBA players union and league officials seem to be far apart in early CBA negotiations.

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

Bam Margera on returning to Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 4, life and rehab
Bam Margera is healthy and skating again -- and he's going to be in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 4.

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

Best NFL teams of the past 25 years, ranked from 25 to 1
With 25 NFL seasons in the books since 2000, let's pick the 25 best teams. How many Patriots, Eagles and Chiefs squads make the list?

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

Is it the coach or the program? Ranking CFB coaches while factoring in expectations
Is Ryan Day a genius or could anyone win at Ohio State? We break down 20 years of sideline overachievers.

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

The best NFL teams of the past 25 years, ranked from 25 to 1
With 25 NFL seasons in the books since 2000, let's pick the 25 best teams. How many Patriots, Eagles and Chiefs squads make the list?

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

World's oldest marathoner hit by car, dies at 114
Fauja Singh, who became the oldest man to run a full marathon in 2011 at age 100, has died at age 114 after being hit by a car at his native village in Punjab.

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

The All-Stars who are halfway to history in 2025
These stars are chasing big-time milestones -- and you can watch them Tuesday night.

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

MLB All-Star Game: Predictions and more
Here are the matchups we want to see and what our experts think will happen.

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

Sources: Newcastle on verge of $93M Ekitike deal
Newcastle are on the verge of finalising an €80 million ($93.3m) deal for Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, sources have told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

Before he was the best golfer of his generation, Rory McIlroy was an East Tennessee State commit
Fred Warren was one of the first college coaches to recruit heavily from Europe. And he nearly snagged a young McIlroy.

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

Buzz: Hansen impresses, Wemby returns and storylines to watch
What are league insiders buzzing about at 2025 NBA summer league in Las Vegas?

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

How Clark, Fever dropped 100 points on Paige Bueckers' Wings
Behind 13 assists from Caitlin Clark, the Fever put five players in double figures and scored 64 first-half points.

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

Euro 2025 Power Rankings: Spain still the favorite, England a close second
Euro 2025 is down to the final eight teams who have the chance to get their hands on the trophy in Switzerland. We ranked them in order.

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

Year 2 player spotlight: Maye, Harrison, Odunze among popular breakouts
The ESPN Fantasy staff lists NFL sophomores who are undervalued in drafts and others who are under scrutiny.

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

Euro 2025 Daily: England thrash Wales and avoid Germany, Spain in bracket
Here's everything you need to know about Euro 2025 action.

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

PSG's Dembélé is the front-runner to win the Ballon d'Or -- but who actually deserves it?
Now that PSG have lost the Club World Cup, the 2024-25 season is officially over and we can pick the Ballon d'Or for the best player. Who really deserves it?

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

Euro 2025 Power Rankings: Spain still favorites, England a close second
Euro 2025 is down to the final eight teams who have the chance to get their hands on the trophy in Switzerland. We ranked them in order.

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

Tillman to Leverkusen: Can USMNT star fill void left by Wirtz?
Malik Tillman is coming off a career year and Bayer Leverkusen are in transition. Is this a perfect match?

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal battle Bayern for Palace star Eze
Bayern Munich will go head-to-head with Arsenal for Crystal Palace forward Eberechi Eze. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Man United linked with Lyon midfielder Tolisso
Lyon midfielder Corentin Tolisso has emerged as a transfer target for Manchester United. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

Who are the NFL's best off-ball linebackers? Execs, coaches and scouts help rank the top 10
Evaluators around the league ranked their top 10 off-ball linebackers in our annual summer series.

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

Nakase joins in ref criticism as Valkyries lose on FT
Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase didn't hold back after her team's game against the Mercury on Monday night was decided by a last-second free throw following a questionable foul call.

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

Arsenal target Mosquera confirms Valencia exit
Arsenal target Cristhian Mosquera has appeared to confirm his Valencia departure, claiming he is leaving "home" to begin a "new era."

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

USMNT to play Ecuador, Australia in Oct. friendlies
The United States will play Venezuela and Australia in a pair of friendlies in October as part of its preparation for the 2026 World Cup, U.S. Soccer announced on Monday.

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

Christian McCaffrey and Olivia Culpo announce birth of first child with joint post
The San Francisco 49ers star and former Miss Universe announced in March that they were expecting.

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

How Iga Swiatek defied all expectations to win her first Wimbledon title
After an early exit at her favorite Slam last month, Swiatek rebounded on her worst surface to take the Wimbledon title.

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

The Jannik Sinner-Carlos Alcaraz rivalry is one for the ages
On Sunday, Sinner defeated Alcaraz for the Wimbledon title -- the latest in a back-and-forth rivalry that will continue to entertain.

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

First impressions of the rookie class and other key notes
Cooper Flagg led the summer league headlines, but which other rookies stood out in Las Vegas? Our NBA insiders have you covered.

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

Takeaways: Rating the tournament, best moment, surprise teams, more
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is over, with Chelsea crowned champions. Time to let our reporters who covered the competition chime in with their final thoughts on the good, bad and ugly.

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

Takeaways from the Home Run Derby in Atlanta
We have your one-stop shop for the most power-packed day of the baseball year.

ESPN Sports
Jul 15, 2025

Dumper's Derby: Raleigh first C to take HR crown
Mariners star and MLB home run leader Cal Raleigh became the first catcher to win the Home Run Derby on Monday night.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

Cal Raleigh wins 2025 Home Run Derby
We have your one-stop shop for the most power-packed day of the baseball year.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

Unstoppable Lionel Messi has Miami back on top
Lionel Messi registered his fifth straight multigoal game, propelling Miami to the top of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

Live updates from the HR Derby
We have your one-stop shop for the most power-packed day of the baseball year.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

2025 MLB draft tracker: Day 2 pick-by-pick results and Day 1 analysis
The 2025 MLB draft is complete. We have your complete pick-by-pick coverage and analysis.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

76ers' George has arthroscopic knee surgery
Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee Monday to treat an injury suffered during a recent workout.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

Miz on All-Star critics: 'They're not upset with me'
Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski, whose inclusion on the National League All-Star roster has created a stir, said Monday he wasn't offended by the criticism over his selection.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

Report: Sternberg to sell Rays for $1.7 billion
Stu Sternberg has agreed in principle to a $1.7 billion deal to sell the Rays to a group led by a Florida-based developer Patrick Zalupski.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

Sirianni rips narrative that Eagles carried Hurts
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni offered a pointed response to the notion that quarterback Jalen Hurts was along for the ride during Philadelphia's Super Bowl run last season, calling it "bulls---."

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

Sources: Newcastle on verge of €80m Ekitike deal
Newcastle are on the verge of finalising an €80 million ($93.3m) deal for Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, sources have told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

Reports: Spanish agencies want Yamal party probe
Spain's Ministry for Social Rights has requested an investigation into possible breaches of disability laws at Barcelona star Lamine Yamal's 18th birthday party, according to EFE.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

Real Madrid sign left-back Carreras from Benfica
Real Madrid have agreed a deal to sign Benfica left-back Álvaro Carreras, the club has announced.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

Modric joins Milan after 13 seasons at Madrid
At age 39, Luka Modric is going to try and help restore seven-time European champion AC Milan to glory after one of the most disappointing Rossoneri seasons in recent memory.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

Chelsea's Colwill: CWC will be bigger than UCL
Chelsea's Levi Colwill has said his side is ready to win the Premier League and Champions League after they won the Club World Cup.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

Euro 2025 group games draw record crowds
The group stage of the Women's European Championship which finished on Sunday had record-breaking attendances with close to half a million fans attending games.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

Sources: Jets WR Wilson lands $130M extension
The Jets and wide receiver Garrett Wilson reached agreement on a four-year, $130 million contract extension that includes $90 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

Wembanyama cleared to return from blood clot
Victor Wembanyama announced he has recovered from the deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, telling L'Équipe, "I'm officially cleared to return."

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

Ranking Collier, Wilson, Clark and the best 25 players in the WNBA
Where do Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark and A'ja Wilson land? Our midseason rankings have a new No. 1 and seven new players.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

Shakur Stevenson showed that the fight in him is second to none
Stevenson showed he's elite with an impressive performance on Saturday, even as the co-main event.?

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

Ohtani hits leadoff for NL; Raleigh cleanup for AL
Dodgers DH Shohei Ohtani will bat leadoff for the National League in the MLB All-Star Game, while the Mariners' Cal Raleigh will bat cleanup for the AL.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

LSU's Kelly: Focus is on Clemson, not end of year
After three straight openers with a loss, LSU coach Brian Kelly has shifted his emphasis from end-of-year goals to focusing on Week 1, which is against Clemson.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

Bridgewater suspended from HS coaching job
Teddy Bridgewater has been suspended from his position as a high school football coach in Miami for allegedly providing impermissible benefits.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

Fighters grades: One A, one F, and a lot in between after a weekend full of boxing
From Shakur Stevenson to Amanda Serrano and Edgar Berlanga, Andreas Hale grades their performances.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

Scheffler, McIlroy betting favorites for Open and the next three majors
Odds for next four golf majors: 2025 Open Championship, 2026 Masters, PGA Championship and U.S. Open.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

Unstoppable Messi has Miami back on top
Lionel Messi registered his fifth straight multigoal game, propelling Miami to the top of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

Rory ditches sleep for Open practice at home
Fresh off the Scottish Open, Rory McIlroy ditched sleep for an early practice for The Open Championship.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

Sankey: SEC, Big Ten have 'different view' of CFP
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey says his league and the Big Ten have a "different view" on the College Football Playoff format, which could lead to the possibility that it remains a 12-team format in 2026.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

Favorite (and surprising) Day 1 MLB draft picks -- and Day 2's top names
Here's what stood out to our draft expert from the first three rounds -- and who could come off the board next.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

2025 MLB draft tracker: live Day 2 pick-by-pick results and Day 1 analysis
Day 2 of the MLB draft is in underway. We have your live pick-by-pick coverage and analysis.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

?? Snoop Dogg helps Swansea troll Wrexham
Not to be outdone by Wrexham's Hollywood glamour, Swansea City enlisted Snoop Dogg to unveil their new jersey and take a shot at their Welsh rivals.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

No boost for Open Championship prize purse
The Open Championship is leaving the total prize money at $17 million, the first time since 2012 the R&A has chosen not to increase the purse.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

Panthers to raise 2nd Stanley Cup banner Oct. 7
The Florida Panthers will raise their second Stanley Cup banner on Oct. 7 to kick off the 2025-26 NHL season ahead of their opener against the Chicago Blackhawks.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

Louisiana Tech returns to Sun Belt, sources say
The Sun Belt's CEOs voted to invite Louisiana Tech as the league's 14th member Monday morning, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

Sources: 49ers' Jennings wants new deal or trade
49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings, who is scheduled to make $7.5 million in the final year of his deal, wants a new contract or a trade, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

Sources: Cavs sign Altman, staff to extensions
The Cavaliers have rewarded president Koby Altman and other key members of the front office with multiyear extensions, sources said.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

Open Championship: Ranking the 25 players with the best chance to win
Can Scottie Scheffler add to his major total? Is Jon Rahm headed toward big things at Royal Portrush? We break down the top 25 players who can win the 2025 Open Championship.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

Club World Cup takeaways: Rating the tournament, best moment, surprise teams, more
So, the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is over, with Chelsea crowned champions. Time to let our reporters who covered the competition chime in with their final thoughts on the good, bad and ugly.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

Will the 'Big Dumper' make the Derby his next big moment?
Cal Raleigh has been the Northwest's secret star. Now he's hitting the big time.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

It's MLB Home Run Derby Day! Predictions and more
Ready to watch stars swing for the fences? We have your one-stop shop for the most power-packed day of the baseball year.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

Favorite (and surprising) Day 1 MLB draft picks -- and best available for Day 2
Here's what stood out to our draft expert from the first three rounds -- and who could come off the board next.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

Can Brian Kelly and LSU win it all?
In his fourth season with the program, the coach is facing pressure to win a national championship.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

2026 recruiting class rankings: Where LSU fits after landing Lamar Brown
With the No. 1 recruit headed to Baton Rouge, here's how the top classes stack up.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

Kiley McDaniel's favorite Day 1 MLB draft picks, biggest surprises and best available Day 2 prospects
Here's what stood out to our draft expert from the first three rounds -- and who could come off the board next

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

Why PSG shouldn't dwell too much on Club World Cup rout by Chelsea
PSG's lopsided defeat in the final was a bit of a shock, though it offers important lessons.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

Will the Big Dumper make the Derby his next big moment?
Cal Raleigh has been the Northwest's secret star. Now he's hitting the big time.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

It's MLB Home Run Derby Day! Predictions, live updates and takeaways
Ready to watch stars swing for the fences? We have your one-stop shop for the most power-packed day of the baseball year.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

NBA summer league: First impressions of the rookie class and other key notes
Cooper Flagg led the summer league headlines, but which other rookies stood out in Las Vegas? Our NBA insiders have you covered.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

Fantasy football beginner's guide to salary cap drafts
Eric Karabell's provides an introduction to the ins and outs of salary cap drafts for fantasy football.

ESPN Sports
Jul 14, 2025

The New Orleans football camp that's keeping the memory of Super Bowl hero Jacoby Jones alive
A year after Jones' death, former Ravens teammates Torrey Smith, Bryan Hall and Ray Rice are among those helping Emily London-Jones carry on Jones' mission.

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