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Gabriele Marcotti Mark Ogden Sep 9, 2024, 11:19 AM ET The Premier League summer transfer window closed on Aug. 30, and it ended with England’s top division posting its lowest net spend for a decade and a drop of almost £400 million in spending from the previous year. The business climate has changed, with clubs

Associated Press Sep 8, 2024, 07:25 PM ET HAMPTON, Ga. — One of the first things Joey Logano said after winning NASCAR’s playoff opener was that the postseason is his time of the year. In 10 initial playoff appearances, he typically slid his way through the rounds, winning two Cup titles and never finishing lower

Jeff Kassouf Sep 7, 2024, 10:57 AM ET United States women’s national team forward Alex Morgan’s incredible career will end Sunday when she plays her final match for San Diego Wave FC after announcing her retirement (and pregnancy) to the world Thursday. Morgan’s career will go down among the most legendary in a long lineage

Angel Reese drops a double-double in victory over Sparks (2:15) Angel Reese leads the Sky with 24 points and 12 rebounds in a dominant 92-78 victory over the Sparks. (2:15) Alexa Philippou, ESPNSep 7, 2024, 09:26 PM ET Close Covers women’s college basketball and the WNBA Previously covered UConn and the WNBA Connecticut Sun for

Luis Gil shuts down Cubs in return outing for Yankees (0:27) Luis Gil punches out seven batters while allowing just one hit over six innings in his first start for the Yankees off the injured list. (0:27) Associated Press Sep 6, 2024, 06:43 PM ET CHICAGO — The New York Yankees have some work to

McAfee: Sign stealing can be a ‘weapon’ for coaches (2:33) Pat McAfee and Darius Butler weigh in on the Connor Stalions drama and how teams use sign stealing to their advantage. (2:33) Jake Trotter, ESPN Senior WriterSep 6, 2024, 06:06 PM ET Close Jake Trotter covers college football for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2011.

Chiefs prevail in wild ending as Ravens TD waved off on final play (1:13) Isaiah Likely comes down with what he thinks is a touchdown, but after review, his toe lands out of bounds to end the game. (1:13) Jamison Hensley, ESPN Staff WriterSep 6, 2024, 02:31 AM ET Close Jamison Hensley is a reporter

ESPN News Services Sep 5, 2024, 11:29 PM ET Jessica Pegula could do no right at the outset of her first Grand Slam semifinal. Her opponent at the US Open on Thursday night, Karolina Muchova, could do no wrong. “I came out flat, but she was playing unbelievable,” Pegula said. “She made me look like

Caitlin Clark makes WNBA rookie history with her 2nd triple-double (1:52) Caitlin Clark becomes the only rookie in WNBA history with two triple-doubles in a season, putting up 24 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists vs. the Sparks. (1:52) Michael Voepel, ESPN Senior WriterSep 4, 2024, 10:45 PM ET Close Michael Voepel is a senior

ESPN staffSep 2, 2024, 10:00 PM ET After five straight days of college football, Week 1 is in the books. There was a school-record-breaking performance from Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava in his freshman debut, showing the preseason hype around him was warranted. Other programs didn’t have as ideal a weekend, but it’s only Week 1.

play The best of Leon Draisaitl’s 2023-24 season (2:10) Take a look at some of Leon Draisaitl’s best goals as he signs an 8-year extension with the Oilers. (2:10) Greg Wyshynski, ESPNSep 3, 2024, 10:54 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Leon Draisaitl signed a blockbuster eight-year extension with the Edmonton

Emma Navarro beats Paula Badosa to reach US Open semis (0:34) Emma Navarro wins six games in a row to reach her first-ever major semifinal. (0:34) ESPN News Services Sep 3, 2024, 01:35 PM ET NEW YORK — Emma Navarro rode a stunning turnaround right into her first Grand Slam semifinal, beating Paula Badosa 6-2

Associated Press Sep 3, 2024, 02:20 PM ET Florida State fell out of the Associated Press college football poll on Tuesday after starting the season 0-2, becoming just the third team to go from preseason top-10 to unranked in the first regular-season poll since the rankings expanded to 25 in 1989. Georgia remained No. 1

J.J. Post, ESPNSep 1, 2024, 12:16 PM ET After dominating the Furman Paladins in a 76-0 victory, the Ole Miss Rebels’ much-awaited 2024 campaign has started without a hitch. As long as you’re not counting the opening kickoff. One of college football’s most recently established traditions is Ole Miss’ routine for kickoffs. Starting last fall

Nicol: You couldn’t tell which team had spent big in Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace (1:28) Steve Nicol reacts to Chelsea’s 1-1 draw at home to Crystal Palace in the Premier League. (1:28) Anthony Gharib, ESPNSep 1, 2024, 04:24 PM ET Yusuf Dikec is still influencing athletes around the world a month after his viral pose

Kris Rhim, ESPNSep 2, 2024, 06:00 AM ET LOS ANGELES — Nearly 30 years ago, the San Diego Chargers faced the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XXIX. The Chargers were outmatched that day — a 49-26 drubbing by one of the best teams in league history. Still, the future looked bright for the Chargers.

‘Unstoppable’ Erling Haaland makes record Premier League start play How Haaland made Premier League history with hat trick vs. West Ham (0:57) Take a look at the numbers behind Erling Haaland’s hat trick in Man City’s 3-1 win vs. West Ham. (0:57) ESPN News Services Aug 31, 2024, 04:43 PM ET Manchester City manager Pep

Reuters Aug 31, 2024, 08:04 PM ET Former Ivory Coast defender Sol Bamba has died aged 39, Turkish club Adanaspor, where he was technical director, announced on Saturday. Bamba played for Cardiff City, Leeds United and Leicester City. He also had spells with Italian side Palermo, Scottish clubs Dunfermline Athletic and Hibernian, and Turkish side

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterAug 30, 2024, 08:03 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011 • Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours • Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Crystal Palace have signed United States men’s international goalkeeper Matt Turner on a season-long loan from

Arsenal sign Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling on season-long loan play Is Arsenal’s Sterling move essential depth or desperation? (2:01) Craig Burley and Shaka Hislop disagree over Arsenal’s move for Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling. (2:01) James Olley, Senior Writer, ESPN FCAug 30, 2024, 03:36 PM ET Arsenal have signed Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling on loan for the

Transfer Deadline Day stories: Arshavin deal done with 4 seconds to go (1:50) James Olley explains how Andrey Arshavin’s move to Arsenal in 2009 shaped the official deal sheet for player transfers in the Premier League. (1:50) James Olley, Senior Writer, ESPN FCAug 30, 2024, 09:05 AM ET Arsenal’s new €32.5 million ($36m) signing Mikel

ESPN staffAug 29, 2024, 07:00 AM ET After his team’s shocking 24-21 loss to unranked Georgia Tech in the season opener, Florida State coach Mike Norvell said the Seminoles “can’t let this one game define what the outcome of our season will be.” FSU can still reach the 12-team College Football Playoff if it wins

Ryan HockensmithAug 28, 2024, 09:00 AM ET Close Ryan Hockensmith is a Penn State graduate who joined ESPN in 2001. He is a survivor of bacterial meningitis, which caused him to have multiple amputation surgeries on his feet. He is a proud advocate for those with disabilities and addiction issues. He covers everything from the

NFL Nation, ESPNAug 27, 2024, 07:04 AM ET The Kansas City Chiefs can make history this season with the NFL’s first three-peat, an achievement that would thrust quarterback Patrick Mahomes into the conversation of the greatest of all time. ESPN asked over 100 NFL players to rank quarterbacks according to a variety of criteria, including

Liz Loza, ESPNAug 26, 2024, 04:02 PM ET Fantasy football is a passion for many. Sometimes that passion pushes fantasy managers to make emotional decisions even when the data suggest otherwise. Each week during the 2024 NFL season, Liz Loza will attempt to strike a balance between what the data states and what the heart

NFL roster cut tracker 2024: Live updates for all 32 teams play What is the level of concern for Browns with Watson, Chubb injuries? (1:28) Mina Kimes and Tim Cowlishaw break down their level of concern over the injury statuses of QB Deshaun Watson and RB Nick Chubb. (1:28) NFL Nation, ESPNAug 27, 2024, 06:38

NASCAR officer upholds decision to revoke Austin Dillon’s playoff berth Associated Press Aug 26, 2024, 04:14 PM ET CONCORD, N.C. — Austin Dillon’s overly aggressive victory at Richmond Raceway won’t land him a spot in the Cup Series playoffs. A NASCAR appeal officer Monday upheld the sanctioning body’s decision to revoke Dillon’s automatic postseason berth

Jake Trotter, ESPN Senior WriterAug 26, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Jake Trotter covers college football for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2011. Before that, he worked at The Oklahoman, Austin American-Statesman and Middletown (Ohio) Journal newspapers. You can follow him @Jake_Trotter. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two days after the Michigan Wolverines paraded through Ann Arbor

Bill Connelly, ESPN Staff WriterAug 25, 2024, 07:48 AM ET Close Bill Connelly is a staff writer for ESPN.com. The Big Three of men’s tennis — Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic — owned the sport for most of the 2000s. No one had won more than 14 men’s Grand Slam titles before they

Nate Saunders, General Editor, F1Aug 25, 2024, 03:52 PM ET ZANDVOORT, Netherlands — Lando Norris’ comfortable Dutch Grand Prix win was a clear sign that Max Verstappen does not have the 2024 Formula One world championship in the bag, regardless of what the standings might look like. Norris’ second F1 win reduced Verstappen’s title lead

Jorge Castillo, ESPN Staff WriterAug 23, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the Washington Wizards from 2014 to 2016 and the Washington Nationals from 2016 to 2018 for The Washington Post before covering the Los Angeles Dodgers and MLB for the Los Angeles Times from 2018 to 2024. Soon after reporting for

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterAug 24, 2024, 01:00 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011 • Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours • Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Jürgen Klopp said he believes Arne Slot’s imprint on Liverpool is already “obvious,” adding that he

Luis Garcia points to ‘lack of intensity’ from Real Madrid in 2nd half (1:46) Luis Garcia explains why Real Madrid had to settle for a draw against Mallorca in Kylian Mbappé’s LaLiga debut. (1:46) Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Aug 23, 2024, 07:39 AM ET Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham suffered a muscular injury in his

David Purdum Close David Purdum ESPN Staff Writer Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008 Doug Greenberg Aug 19, 2024, 10:30 AM ET The betting public has been increasingly risky ahead of the first season with a 12-team College Football Playoff. For months, it has been firing on long shots to not

Joe Klingele Aug 22, 2024, 09:29 AM ET The Baltimore Ravens and back-to-back champion Kansas City Chiefs get the NFL season started Thursday, Sept. 5 from Arrowhead, and Week 1 concludes with the New York Jets visiting the Super Bowl runner-up San Francisco 49ers on “Monday Night Football” (8:20 p.m. ET on ABC/ESPN/ESPN+). It also

Andrea Adelson, ESPN Senior WriterAug 22, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida. In the lead-up to Saturday’s kickoff between Florida State and Georgia Tech, both schools spent 17 months making spreadsheets, filling out documents and triple-checking customs regulations to make sure they packed all

Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Aug 21, 2024, 03:38 PM ET Sergi Roberto has agreed to join former teammate Cesc Fabregas at Como on a free transfer after leaving Barcelona, a source has confirmed to ESPN. Roberto, 32, announced earlier this month he would not be extending his contract at Barça after his previous deal expired

Borussia Dortmund cruise past Phönix Lübeck in DFB-Pokal (1:55) Borussia Dortmund defeat Phönix Lübeck 4-1 in the first round of the DFB-Pokal. (1:55) Associated Press Aug 21, 2024, 01:01 PM ET DORTMUND, Germany — Borussia Dortmund supporters are planning to start the Bundesliga season with major protests against the club’s sponsorship deal with German arms

Why Landon Donovan is a ‘good solution’ for SD Wave (1:40) Ali Krieger discusses why she thinks Landon Donovan could do a great job at San Diego Wave as he’s been appointed the club’s interim head coach. (1:40) Cesar Hernandez, Staff Writer, ESPN FCAug 19, 2024, 04:30 PM ET San Diego Wave interim coach Landon

Jamie Vardy taunts Tottenham fans on Premier League return Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterAug 20, 2024, 03:29 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011 • Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours • Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Jamie Vardy completed his return to the

Dale Johnson, General Editor, ESPN FCAug 19, 2024, 09:48 AM ET Video Assistant Referee causes controversy every week in the Premier League, but how are decisions made, and are they correct? After each weekend, we take a look at the major incidents to examine and explain the process in terms of VAR protocol and the

play Mourinho urges Fenerbahce to embrace gamesmanship (1:13) Jose Mourinho wants his Fenerbahce side to mimic the feigning injury and time wasting he claims their Turkish league opponents employ. (1:13) Adriana Garcia Aug 19, 2024, 05:14 AM ET Fenerbahce coach José Mourinho labelled himself as “the foreign one” on Saturday when addressing his need to

Antonio Conte: Napoli ‘melted like snow’ in opening defeat play Frank Leboeuf: It’s over for Raheem Sterling at Chelsea (1:34) Frank Leboeuf says Raheem Sterling’s best days are behind him and believes his days at Chelsea are over after being omitted in the squad vs. Manchester City. (1:34) Adriana Garcia Aug 19, 2024, 06:15 AM

Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterAug 15, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. GOING INTO THE 2023 season, Major League Baseball implemented the most extreme set of rule changes in the history of the game. The league instituted a pitch clock, eliminated the shift, enlarged

ESPN staffAug 16, 2024, 11:32 AM ET MLB Players’ Weekend is here, and Jackson Merrill already looks like he’s the clear winner. The rookie center fielder for the San Diego Padres will be debuting a Star Wars-themed lightsaber bat this weekend. The Victus bat features a handle reminiscent of the iconic sci-fi weapon, with everything

play ‘Drop mic, sit down!’ Stephen A. and Mad Dog get into epic Yankees debate (2:33) Stephen A. Smith and Chris “Mad Dog” Russo engage in a must-see debate over who is the greatest Yankees player of all time. (2:33) ESPN staffAug 17, 2024, 03:22 PM ET MLB Players’ Weekend is underway, and baseball’s stars

Associated Press Aug 16, 2024, 12:49 PM ET BASEL, Switzerland — Swiss playmaker Xherdan Shaqiri returned to FC Basel on Friday, 12 years after leaving the club where he began his career. Basel announced in a statement titled “Welcome home, Shaq” that Shaqiri had penned a three-year deal. The Swiss club also posted a video

McAfee eager to see Tom Brady as a broadcaster (1:06) Pat McAfee and Boston Connor voice their excitement for Tom Brady in the broadcast booth. (1:06) Jordan Raanan, ESPN Staff WriterAug 16, 2024, 06:50 PM ET Close Jordan Raanan is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Raanan covers the New York Giants. You can

ESPN News Services Aug 15, 2024, 07:57 PM ET MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Hideki Matsuyama lost his wallet, his caddie and his coach for the start of the FedEx Cup playoffs when thieves in London snatched their bag containing passports, but none of that seemed to bother the Japanese star Thursday at the start of the

Associated Press Aug 15, 2024, 06:15 PM ET IRVINE, Scotland — Two-time major champion Minjee Lee of Australia managed a strong wind and caught a break with rare sunshine in a wet Scottish summer with a 5-under 67 on Thursday for a one-shot lead in the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open before play was stopped

Stafford leaves Rams practice with hamstring injury (0:20) Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford leaves practice early on Wednesday with hamstring tightness. (0:20) Sarah Barshop, ESPN Staff WriterAug 14, 2024, 04:40 PM ET Close Sarah Barshop covers the Los Angeles Rams for ESPN. She joined ESPN in 2016 to cover the Green Bay Packers for ESPN Milwaukee.

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterAug 14, 2024, 02:55 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler arrived at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee, this week with a newly won Olympic gold medal around his neck. But as

Hideki Matsuyama won’t have caddie, coach after passports stolen Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterAug 14, 2024, 01:34 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Hideki Matsuyama won’t have his regular caddie and swing coach at this week’s FedEx St. Jude Championship after

Fiorentina want USA’s Weston McKennie from Juventus – source play Ancelotti vs. Guardiola! Who would you rather manage the USMNT? (1:25) Herculez Gomez explains why he would pick Carlo Ancelotti over Pep Guardiola if he had to pick between the two managers. (1:25) Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterAug 13, 2024, 06:02 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN

Mexico’s Julián Araujo joins Bournemouth from Barcelona play Robson not sure Dani Olmo has the consistency to succeed at Barcelona (1:17) Stewart Robson explains where he sees weaknesses in Dani Olmo’s game, after years of watching him at RB Leipzig. (1:17) Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Aug 13, 2024, 09:23 AM ET U.S.-born Mexico international Julián

Chelsea in Joao Felix talks; Omorodion transfer off – sources play The transfer saga behind Chelsea’s surprise move for João Félix (2:36) Rodrigo Fáez explains the transfer saga between Chelsea and Atletico Madrid involving João Félix, Samu Omorodion and Conor Gallagher. (2:36) Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Aug 12, 2024, 04:56 AM ET Samu Omorodion’s move

Associated Press Aug 11, 2024, 03:58 PM ET CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Anson Dorrance, whose 21 NCAA championships are the most by a head coach in any Division I sport in college history, is retiring after 45 seasons directing the women’s soccer program at North Carolina. The Tar Heels said Dorrance informed athletic director Bubba

Associated Press Aug 11, 2024, 12:03 AM ET PARIS — Three German swimmers became ill after competing in the open water races at the Paris Games, though it was not immediately clear if the long-polluted Seine River was responsible for their sickness. The swimmers were not identified in a statement released Saturday by the German

Alexa Philippou Close Alexa Philippou ESPN Covers women’s college basketball and the WNBA Previously covered UConn and the WNBA Connecticut Sun for the Hartford Courant Stanford graduate and Baltimore native with further experience at the Dallas Morning News, Seattle Times and Cincinnati Enquirer Michael Voepel Close Michael Voepel ESPN.com Michael Voepel is a senior writer

ESPN Aug 8, 2024, 03:26 PM ET IBF featherweight champion Luis Alberto Lopez defends his belt against Angelo Leo in the main event of a Top Rank on ESPN card at Tingley Col iseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Saturday (ESPN/ESPN+, 10 p.m. ET). Lopez’s last loss was in May 2019 and he has won

Trinity Rodman and Sophia Smith ready for ‘special’ final vs. Marta (1:19) Trinity Rodman and Sophia Smith praise Marta ahead of her final match for Brazil in the gold medal match vs. USWNT. (1:19) Jeff Kassouf Aug 9, 2024, 05:04 PM ET The National Women’s Soccer League and the NWSL Players Association have agreed to

Ten Hag: Man United won’t take risks with players in Community Shield (0:57) Erik ten Hag speaks about Man United’s injuries ahead of their clash with Man City in the Community Shield. (0:57) Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 9, 2024, 05:30 PM ET Erik ten Hag has warned Manchester United fans to prepare for a slow start

ESPN Aug 8, 2024, 05:07 PM ET LeBron James, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Noah Lyles were some of the most recognizable names who competed Thursday at the Paris Games. Lyles, the men’s 100-meter gold medalist, earned a bronze medal in the 200-meter dash with a time of 19.70 seconds. Kenny Bednarek captured silver with 19.62 seconds.

Emily Kaplan and Connor O’Halloran Aug 8, 2024, 08:37 PM ET PARIS — As rain hammered down at the Olympic opening ceremony, Paris deputy mayor Pierre Rabadan stood soaking wet in the bleachers. For a brief moment, he felt a sense of worry. The city had spent €1.5 billion ($1.4 billion) on a project to

Brooke Pryor, ESPN Staff WriterAug 7, 2024, 10:10 AM ET Close Previously covered the Kansas City Chiefs for the Kansas City Star and Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman. LATROBE, Pa. — Despite being very limited with a calf injury during the first half of training camp, quarterback Russell Wilson is ahead of Justin Fields for

Colts WR Josh Downs tackled in practice, injures ankle play Shane Steichen laments injury to Josh Downs: We have to stay off the ground (1:07) Colts coach Shane Steichen shares an update on the ankle injury Josh Downs suffered after a tackle in practice. (1:07) Stephen Holder, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ET Close Stephen

ESPN Aug 7, 2024, 02:00 PM ET Finally, Francis Ngannou and Cris Cyborg will make their PFL debuts. On Oct. 19, two of the best fighters in MMA history will have their first matches in the promotion. Ngannou, a former UFC heavyweight champion, will face 2023 PFL heavyweight champion Renan Ferreira in the main event.

Chris Wright, Toe Poke writerAug 7, 2024, 05:00 AM ET After a summer brimming with international action, club football is set to return this month, with the 2024-25 Premier League season kicking off on Aug. 16. As ever, clubs in England’s top flight have been whetting their fans’ appetites by releasing a slate of new

David Hale, ESPN Staff WriterAug 6, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN in 2012. Graduate of the University of Delaware. For Michigan fans, the moment when the Wolverines clinched a national championship in January will echo through generations. For everyone else, the most indelible image of the 2023-24 bowl season involves

Dave Wilson Close Dave Wilson ESPN Staff Writer Dave Wilson is a college football reporter. He previously worked at The Dallas Morning News, San Diego Union-Tribune and Las Vegas Sun. Kyle Bonagura Close Kyle Bonagura ESPN Staff Writer Covers college football. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. Aug 6, 2024, 10:00 AM ET

Updated: Aug 3, 2024, 09:48 pm COLUMBIA, South Carolina — Liverpool handed Manchester United an early warning ahead of the new season with a 3-0 win at Williams-Brice Stadium. Arne Slot enjoyed a comfortable victory in his first meeting with United as Liverpool manager thanks to goals from Fábio Carvalho, Curtis Jones and KostasTsimikas. United

Kassouf: Hayes gets the patient USWNT performance she’s been looking for (1:05) Jeff Kassouf reacts to the USWNT’s extra-time win over Japan in the quaterfinals of the Olympic tournament. (1:05) Sam Borden, ESPN Senior WriterAug 3, 2024, 01:48 PM ET Close Sam Borden is a senior writer for ESPN.com. PARIS — Trinity Rodman doesn’t remember

Brian Windhorst, ESPN Senior WriterAug 3, 2024, 01:11 PM ET Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books LILLE, France — For three years, Team USA has been planning, recruiting and refining to reach this upcoming week in Paris. And they’ve aligned things in excellent position to

Courtney Cronin, ESPN Staff WriterAug 3, 2024, 07:05 PM ET Close Courtney Cronin joined ESPN in 2017, originally covering the Minnesota Vikings before switching to the Chicago Bears in 2022. Courtney is a frequent panelist on Around the Horn and host of Best Week Ever on ESPN Radio. She also co-hosts The Chicago Bears Podcast

ESPN Aug 3, 2024, 07:43 PM ET Two of Team USA’s biggest names competed again in Paris on Saturday — Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky — while the U.S. women’s soccer team survived in a key quarterfinal match. Biles — who already won the individual all-around and team all-around final — earned her record-extending seventh

ESPN Aug 2, 2024, 05:45 PM ET The first week of the 2024 Paris Games closed out with Sha’Carri Richardson on the track and an American making history in the 10,000m. Richardson’s long-awaited Olympic debut came during the women’s 100m preliminary round. Richardson dashed to a 10.94-second time, qualifying for the semifinals. After becoming the

Courtney Cronin, ESPN Staff WriterAug 1, 2024, 06:00 AM ET Close Courtney Cronin joined ESPN in 2017, originally covering the Minnesota Vikings before switching to the Chicago Bears in 2022. Courtney is a frequent panelist on Around the Horn and host of Best Week Ever on ESPN Radio. She also co-hosts The Chicago Bears Podcast

Team USA rowers win gold medal in men’s four (0:41) The United States takes home the gold in the men’s four for the first time since the Rome Games in 1960. (0:41) ESPN News Services Aug 1, 2024, 07:35 AM ET American rower Justin Best has always had his sights set on the top step

Katie Ledecky takes gold, sets Olympic record in 1500m freestyle (0:49) Katie Ledecky makes more history with her first gold medal of the Paris Games (0:49) ESPN News Services Jul 31, 2024, 04:01 PM ET NANTERRE, France — On a night when Léon Marchand was attempting an audacious double, Katie Ledecky proved again she’s a

ESPN Jul 31, 2024, 05:39 PM ET Two of Team USA’s top squads continued with group play Wednesday at the 2024 Paris Games. The U.S. men’s basketball team defeated South Sudan, a team it narrowly defeated July 20, 103-86 to qualify for the quarterfinals. After sitting out the win against Serbia on Sunday, Jayson Tatum

Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterJul 30, 2024, 06:04 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. SAN DIEGO — The Los Angeles Dodgers approached this year’s trade deadline with a desire to add a frontline starting pitcher

What Isiah Kiner-Falefa brings to the Pirates (0:57) Jeff Passan analyzes the Pirates’ acquisition of Isiah Kiner-Falefa before the trade deadline. (0:57) ESPN News Services Jul 30, 2024, 06:03 PM ET With an eye on a playoff push, the Pittsburgh Pirates added two new bats ahead of Tuesday’s MLB trade deadline. The Pirates acquired outfielder

ESPN Jul 29, 2024, 05:53 PM ET The first Monday of the 2024 Paris Olympics saw plenty of medals awarded and familiar names competing. Roland Garros featured some of the biggest names in tennis, with Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic meeting for the 60th time — a record for head-to-head matches between two men in

Paris deputy mayor confident Olympic triathlon will take place in Seine river (0:54) Pierre Rabadan says that he’s confident the swimming part of the Olympic triathlon will take part in the Seine river, after training was cancelled due to pollution levels. (0:54) Connor O’Halloran Jul 29, 2024, 04:35 PM ET PARIS — Each night, as

Why everyone wants to sign Xavi Simons (1:03) Watch the best of Xavi Simons on-loan at RB Leipzig in 23/24, with the eyes of Europe’s elite clubs on PSG’s young star. (1:03) Rajan Hothi Jul 29, 2024, 07:39 PM ET The summer transfer window is open! Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on

ESPN staffJul 28, 2024, 05:29 PM ET Big names closed out the first weekend at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey and Hezly Rivera made their Paris debuts on the U.S. gymnastics team in qualifications Sunday. Team USA men’s basketball opened group play with a convincing 110-84 win over

Updated: Jul 28, 2024, 05:42 pm The United States women rolled to a 4-1 win over Germany in Olympic soccer on Sunday in Group B, assuring they will have a spot in the quarterfinals after two wins from two games. The U.S. attack was dominant in the first half in Marseille, with Sophia Smith scoring

Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Jul 27, 2024, 07:12 AM ET Brazil teenager Endrick has been unveiled as Real Madrid’s latest transfer at the Bernabéu, days after he signed his contract with the Champions League holders. Madrid agreed a deal to sign forward Endrick from Palmeiras in December 2022, but the prospect could not formally join

Jeff Kassouf Jul 25, 2024, 06:00 PM ET As fans questioned whether the U.S. women’s national team was ready for the 2024 Olympics after a disastrous World Cup campaign last year, head coach Emma Hayes asked for patience as the team worked through growing pains. The answers came quickly in the USWNT’s opener of the

Red Sox acquire James Paxton, planning other moves (0:27) Buster Olney reacts to the Red Sox’s deal for pitcher James Paxton and discusses other potential moves. (0:27) Jeff Passan, ESPNJul 26, 2024, 11:54 AM ET Close ESPN MLB insider Author of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” The

Associated Press Jul 26, 2024, 11:51 AM ET TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs has been convicted on two counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty charges. Tuscaloosa County District Judge Joanne Jannik sentenced Buggs on July 19 to a year of hard labor, ordering him to serve 60 days. The rest

ESPN Fantasy Jul 25, 2024, 06:54 AM ET One of fantasy football’s little pleasures is conducting mock drafts in different league styles and seeing how the players shake out differently. In superflex leagues, where you are able to start a quarterback at your flex position. It’s a small roster tweak — simply select “OP” as

Tristan H. Cockcroft Jul 24, 2024, 06:47 AM ET It’s hard to believe it has been a quarter-century since the Y2K bug, “Brennifer” and “The Greatest Show on Turf,” but here we are. The past 25 years have been significant from a fantasy football perspective as well, most notably our game’s explosion into the mainstream.

Stephen Holder, ESPNJul 25, 2024, 06:00 AM ET Close Stephen joined ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts and NFL at large. Stephen finished first place in column writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competition, and he is a previous top-10 winner in explanatory journalism in the Associated Press Sports Editors national

Vikings, OT Christian Darrisaw agree to 4-year extension play Vikings agree to extension with Christian Darrisaw (0:53) Take a look at the key numbers after the Vikings agree to a four-year extension with offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw. (0:53) Kevin Seifert, ESPN Staff WriterJul 23, 2024, 06:11 PM ET Close Kevin Seifert is a staff writer

IOC awards Salt Lake City the 2034 Winter Olympics (0:26) Salt Lake City is set to host the 2034 Winter Games after the IOC formally awarded the United States the bid. (0:26) Associated Press Jul 24, 2024, 06:37 AM ET PARIS — Salt Lake City was formally awarded the 2034 Winter Olympics following a Wednesday

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What teams are interested in trading for Garrett Crochet? (2:16) Jeff Passan joins “SportsCenter” to discuss the teams interested in Garrett Crochet and what the overall trade market looks like. (2:16) ESPN Jul 23, 2024, 06:00 AM ET The 2024 MLB trade deadline is just around the corner, with contending teams deciding what they need

ESPN Jul 22, 2024, 01:00 AM ET Almost 30 years ago, Arsenal’s appointment of then-Nagoya Grampus boss Arsène Wenger raised eyebrows across the football world. Few outside of France had heard of the manager, and even fewer had heard of the club he had left to join the Gunners. It was controversial; a coach was

Gabriel Tan Jul 22, 2024, 01:00 AM ET At the end of last season, the stellar playing career of Japan international Makoto Hasebe finally came to an end. While he might not have stolen the headlines in the way more attack-minded teammates of his generation — such as Shinji Kagawa and Keisuke Honda — did

Si Woo Kim on record-breaking hole-in-one: ‘It was amazing’ (0:41) Si Woo Kim reacts to making the longest hole-in-one in Open history by acing the 238-yard par-3 17th in the third round at Royal Troon. (0:41) Reuters Jul 20, 2024, 11:23 AM ET TROON, Scotland — South Korea’s Si Woo Kim made the longest hole-in-one

Jeremiah Fears commits to Oklahoma, will reclassify play OU’s Baranczyk, Moser discuss new expectations in the SEC (2:58) Oklahoma’s Porter Moser and Jennie Baranczyk reveal new expectations for the upcoming season and discuss things they’d like to see from their athletes on an SEC level. (2:58) Jeff Borzello Close Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer Basketball

What makes Charlie Condon a top MLB prospect (0:50) Kiley McDaniel describes what makes Georgia’s Charlie Condon a top prospect in the 2024 MLB draft. (0:50) Jeff Passan, ESPNJul 19, 2024, 04:23 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insider Author of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” The Colorado

Steve Ballmer likes ‘very different’ Clippers team (1:18) Steve Ballmer acknowledges it will be different without Paul George and Russell Westbrook on the Clippers but likes where the team is at. (1:18) Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN Staff WriterJul 19, 2024, 09:04 PM ET Close Ohm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006.

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Kylian Mbappe’s first speech as Real Madrid player in full (5:25) Kylian Mbappe addresses a full Santiago Bernabéu as he is unveiled as a new Real Madrid player. (5:25) Adriana Garcia Jul 18, 2024, 06:15 AM ET Kylian Mbappé is prepared to sue former club Paris Saint-Germain if the French giants refuse to pay him

Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Jul 17, 2024, 07:30 AM ET Lamine Yamal is set to miss Barcelona’s preseason tour of the United States after helping Spain win the European Championship this summer. Yamal, 17, set up the first goal in the final as Spain beat England 2-1 in Berlin and was named as the Young

‘Hala Madrid’ – Kylian Mbappe leads chant at Real Madrid unveiling (0:31) Kylian Mbappe lead a full Santiago Bernabéu in Real Madrid’s famous chant. (0:31) ESPN Jul 17, 2024, 10:09 AM ET Jude Bellingham has been announced as the cover athlete for EA SPORTS FC™ 25, ahead of the worldwide release in September later this

Bucks land guard Gary Trent Jr. on one-year deal play The best of Gary Trent Jr. as he reaches a deal with the Bucks (2:04) Check out some highlights from Gary Trent Jr. as he agrees to a contract with the Bucks. (2:04) Jamal Collier, ESPNJul 16, 2024, 05:01 PM ET The Milwaukee Bucks and

Former NBA player Joe ‘Jellybean’ Bryant dies at 69 (1:11) Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, former NBA player and father of Kobe Bryant, dies at age 69. (1:11) ESPN News Services Jul 16, 2024, 11:27 AM ET Former NBA player Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, the father of Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69. An

Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterJul 16, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. This has been the year of high velocity in Major League Baseball. Pitchers such as Pittsburgh Pirates rookie starter Paul Skenes (who will start the All-Star Game on Tuesday night for the

Updated: Jul 15, 2024, 02:42 am Defending champions Argentina overcame the loss of Lionel Messi to win a record 16th Copa América title by beating Colombia 1-0, thanks to a late extra-time goal from substitute Lautaro Martínez at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday. Inter Milan striker Martínez, the tournament’s leading goal scorer, latched onto a precise

Gomez: Copa América pregame was an embarrassment (1:30) Herculez Gomez reacts to the pregame scenes of fans rushing into the stadium before the final between Colombia and Argentina. (1:30) Lizzy Becherano Jul 15, 2024, 04:01 AM ET Colombia national team head coach Nestor Lorenzo said Hard Rock Stadium’s security breach impacted his players ahead of

Rose Namajunas dominates main event of UFC Fight Night (1:17) Rose Namajunas cruises to a dominant victory over Tracy Cortez in the main event of UFC Fight Night. (1:17) Andreas Hale, ESPNJul 14, 2024, 01:48 AM ET Rose Namajunas used superior striking and grappling to shut down a spirited effort from Tracy Cortez and earn

Can Colombia stun Argentina in the Copa América final? (2:19) Herculez Gomez and Shaka Hislop preview the Copa América final between Colombia and Argentina. (2:19) Lizzy Becherano Jul 13, 2024, 07:11 PM ET MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Colombia head coach Nestor Lorenzo criticized CONMEBOL’s decision to extend the 2024 Copa América final half-time from a

Brian Windhorst, ESPN Senior WriterJul 14, 2024, 05:38 AM ET Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Calling it a “terrible” and “demoralizing day for our country,” Team USA coach Steve Kerr tried to summarize the emotions of his team

Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterJul 12, 2024, 11:47 PM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. LAS VEGAS — Bronny James says he will welcome any assignment in his first season as

Yankees, Orioles benches clear after pitch to the head (2:24) The Yankees’ and Orioles’ benches clear after Heston Kjerstad is hit in the head with a pitch. (2:24) ESPN News Services Jul 12, 2024, 10:36 PM ET For over three weeks, the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees have been in sort of a joint

10h Sam Marsden and Moises Llorens 8h Sam Marsden and Moises Llorens 16h James Olley and Sam Marsden 2d Sophie Lawson and Emily Keogh Euro 2024: Virgil van Dijk unsure on Liverpool, Dutch future play Koeman says football ‘broken’ by VAR as Van Dijk calls for ref accountability (1:23) Ronald Koeman and Virgil van Dijk

ESPN Jul 11, 2024, 07:00 AM ET The All-Star break is almost upon us, when the baseball world will pause to watch some of the biggest names in baseball participate in the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game in Arlington, Texas. The break might be a welcome reset for a number of clubs such as

Man United agree Yoro deal, Real Madrid confident – sources play Is Ten Hag’s extension a ‘way to pay him less’ at Man United? (1:35) Gab & Juls explain what could be the reason behind Manchester United extending Erik ten Hag’s contract for another year. (1:35) Julien Laurens Rodrigo Faez Jul 10, 2024, 05:29 AM

Moreno: Messi looked healthier in Argentina’s win vs. Canada (2:07) Alejandro Moreno breaks down what he liked from Lionel Messi in Argentina’s win over Canada. (2:07) Reuters Jul 10, 2024, 04:47 AM ET Argentina took a shot at music artist Drake after the Canadian lost $300,000 on a bet that his country would beat the

ESPN Jul 9, 2024, 05:41 PM ET Can you believe it? After over three weeks of scintillating action, gripping drama and unfathomable tension, we’re heading into the semifinal stage of Euro 2024. The first game didn’t disappoint, either, as Spain defeated France 2-1 in Munich. Les Bleus took the lead early via Randal Kolo Muani

Jorge Castillo, ESPN Staff WriterJul 9, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the Washington Wizards from 2014 to 2016 and the Washington Nationals from 2016 to 2018 for The Washington Post before covering the Los Angeles Dodgers and MLB for the Los Angeles Times from 2018 to 2024. Few players know more

Michael Voepel, ESPN.comJul 8, 2024, 09:00 AM ET Close Michael Voepel covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball, and other college sports for espnW. Voepel began covering women’s basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996. Rookies Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark rewrote record books. MVP front-runner A’ja Wilson hit another milestone. Upsets landed

Laurens: Ronaldo is no longer good enough for the international stage (1:08) Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss Cristiano Ronaldo’s future with Portugal. (1:08) Adriana Garcia Jul 8, 2024, 04:51 AM ET Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted he will continue playing for Portugal following the team’s painful Euro 2024 exit. Ronaldo started in all of Portugal’s

Herc Gomez: USMNT fan base demanding change at head coach (1:11) Herculez Gomez says the new generation of USMNT supporters wants to move on from Gregg Berhalter. (1:11) Danny Lewis Jul 8, 2024, 06:39 PM ET The summer transfer window is open across Europe, and there is plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings

ESPN Jul 6, 2024, 11:49 AM ET Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson and two former college football players were killed in a car crash overnight, according to Maryland State Police. Jackson was 24. Jackson died after a three-car crash that occurred at 3:14 a.m. Saturday in Prince George’s County, according to police. Isaiah Hazel

Yaroslava Mahuchikh sets women’s high jump world record play Notable Track & Field world records to know ahead of Paris Olympics (1:14) Dive into the numbers of the track and field world-record holders as we prepare for the 2024 Paris Olympics. (1:14) Associated Press Jul 7, 2024, 11:42 AM ET PARIS — Ukraine’s best high

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJul 5, 2024, 09:20 AM ET Manchester City are facing a battle to keep hold of Ederson with Al Nassr prepared to offer a contract worth nearly three times what he earns at City, a source has told ESPN. Ederson is on a list of potential targets for the Saudi Pro League side

Bill Connelly, ESPN Staff WriterJul 6, 2024, 01:25 AM ET Close Bill Connelly is a staff writer for ESPN.com. It’s good to be Jesse Marsch right now. Earlier this week, he got to drop some quotes about the performance of the United States, a year or so after he was denied an opportunity to manage

Gab Marcotti, Senior Writer, ESPN FCJul 5, 2024, 07:59 PM ET HAMBURG, Germany — Cristiano Ronaldo stood amongst his teammates, hands on hips, lips pursed, eyes looking out into the Portuguese crowd behind the goal. Rúben Dias and Nuno Mendes, the warriors who had blunted France star Kylian Mbappé, co-led the applause. Ronaldo joined in

Is Ten Hag’s extension a ‘way to pay him less’ at Man United? (1:35) Gab & Juls explain what could be the reason behind Manchester United extending Erik ten Hag’s contract for another year. (1:35) Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJul 4, 2024, 05:58 AM ET Erik ten Hag has extended his contract with Manchester United, the club

Michael Voepel, ESPN.comJul 4, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Close Michael Voepel covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball, and other college sports for espnW. Voepel began covering women’s basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996. The WNBA team in the Big Apple is at the top of the class. The two-time defending champion

Alec Bohm being All-Star starter ‘shows how far I’ve come’ (1:42) Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm expresses his emotions after being announced as an All-Star starter for the National League. (1:42) Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterJul 3, 2024, 07:52 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. The

Ramona Shelburne Close Ramona Shelburne ESPN Senior Writer Senior writer for ESPN.com Spent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily News Kendra Andrews Jul 3, 2024, 08:00 AM ET RIVIERA COUNTRY CLUB in Pacific Palisades is one of those places in Los Angeles where every room — every tree, even — has a famous Hollywood

James Wiseman’s best plays of the season (1:51) Check out some of James Wiseman’s best moments this past season after he signed a two-year deal with the Pacers. (1:51) ESPN Jul 2, 2024, 01:31 PM ET Free agent center James Wiseman has agreed on a two-year contract with the Indiana Pacers, sources told ESPN’s Adrian

ESPN Jul 2, 2024, 05:00 PM ET Free agent safety Tashaun Gipson Sr., who spent the past two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, has been suspended six games by the NFL. The penalty is for a violation of the league’s performance-enhancing substances policy, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Signed for extra depth just before

ESPN Jul 2, 2024, 05:14 PM ET Euro 2024 is into the knockout stages! Our daily files give you the latest reporting from around the tournament as well as betting lines, what to watch for and best reads. Check in with ESPN throughout the tournament as we bring you the latest from Germany all the

D’Arcy Maine, ESPN.com Jul 1, 2024, 09:16 AM ET CHRIS EUBANKS WASN’T feeling optimistic about the state of his game when the grass season began in 2023. He found himself unable to escape his negative thoughts about the surface, from his movement to the slower speed of the ball. After losing in the second round

Patrick Williams flushes poster jam over Jaime Jaquez Jr. (0:23) Patrick Williams glides into the lane and throws down an emphatic poster dunk for the Bulls. (0:23) Jamal Collier, ESPNJun 30, 2024, 01:44 AM ET The Chicago Bulls and forward Patrick Williams have agreed to a five-year contract worth $90 million, sources confirmed to ESPN

Teofimo Lopez cruises to unanimous-decision victory (1:01) Teofimo Lopez wins via unanimous decision over Steve Claggett in Miami. (1:01) Mike Coppinger, ESPN Boxing InsiderJun 30, 2024, 02:41 AM ET Close Mike Coppinger has covered boxing since 2010 with roles at USA Today, Ring Magazine and The Athletic before he joined ESPN in 2021. You can

ESPN Jun 30, 2024, 01:44 AM ET A 13-fight card at UFC 303 in Las Vegas was headlined by a dominant title fight performance from Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Procházka. In the co-main event, Dan Ige stepped in on short notice, but Diego Lopes put the promotion on notice that he’s ready for the center

Associated Press Jun 28, 2024, 08:31 PM ET MINNEAPOLIS — Olympic gymnastics hopefuls Kayla DiCello and Shilese Jones scratched from the first night of the U.S. Olympic trials on Friday due to injury. The 20-year-old DiCello, an alternate on the 2020 Olympic team, failed to complete her vault, instead opting to flip over once and

Dejounte Murray’s top highlights from the 2023-24 season (2:07) Check out some of Dejounte Murray’s best moments with the Hawks as he gets set to join the Pelicans. (2:07) Andrew Lopez, ESPNJun 28, 2024, 06:50 PM ET The New Orleans Pelicans are adding Dejounte Murray to their backcourt via a trade with the Atlanta Hawks

Baxter Holmes, ESPN Senior WriterJun 27, 2024, 01:36 PM ET Close Baxter Holmes (@Baxter) is a senior writer for ESPN Digital and Print, focusing on the NBA. He has covered the Lakers, the Celtics and previously worked for The Boston Globe and Los Angeles Times. A former Minnesota Timberwolves employee pled guilty Wednesday to a

Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterJun 27, 2024, 06:11 PM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. Before Thursday, there never had been a father-son duo playing in the NBA at the same

Dave Wilson, ESPN Staff WriterJun 25, 2024, 06:40 PM ET Close Dave Wilson is an editor for ESPN.com since 2010. He previously worked at The Dallas Morning News, San Diego Union-Tribune and Las Vegas Sun. Jim Schlossnagle, who just led Texas A&M to its first Men’s College World Series championship series, is leaving to become

Mexico captain Edson Álvarez to miss rest of Copa América play How will Mexico cope without Edson Alvarez vs. Venezuela? (1:52) Alejandro Moreno and Sebastian Salazar discuss the midfield battle between Mexico and Venezuela at the Copa America. (1:52) Cesar Hernandez, Staff Writer, ESPN FCJun 26, 2024, 03:25 AM ET Mexico captain Edson Álvarez will

Lizzy Becherano Jun 26, 2024, 07:00 AM ET EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Argentina triumphed 1-0 over Chile at MetLife Stadium in the Copa América on Tuesday, with Lautaro Martínez’s lone goal in the 88th minute sending spectators into a frenzy and helping the Albiceleste to banish the ghosts of the 2015 and 2016 finals. Argentina

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 24, 2024, 11:01 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. SUNRISE, Fla. — The Florida Panthers captured their first Stanley Cup in franchise history with a 2-1 Game 7 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night in a thrilling conclusion to a classic playoff series. Winger Sam Reinhart’s

Associated Press Jun 24, 2024, 10:19 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers are staying in Charlotte for the foreseeable future. The Charlotte City Council voted Monday night to approve a joint $800 million stadium renovation plan with the Panthers that ties the NFL team to the city for the next 20 years. Under

Moreno disappointed with Vinícius Júnior vs. Costa Rica (2:27) Alejandro Moreno breaks down Vini Jr.’s disappointing display against Costa Rica in the Copa América. (2:27) Tim Vickery, South America correspondentJun 25, 2024, 12:00 AM ET Brazil’s young forward line went into this Copa América facing a big question: How would they cope against cautious opponents

Burley: Scotland simply not good enough (1:33) Craig Burley reacts to Scotland’s 1-0 defeat to Hungary as they become the first team to be eliminated from Euro 2024. (1:33) James Olley, Senior Writer, ESPN FCJun 23, 2024, 04:57 PM ET STUTTGART, Germany — Hungary striker Barnabás Varga is in stable condition in the hospital after

Updated: Jun 23, 2024, 06:13 pm Striker Niclas Füllkrug scored a stoppage time equaliser as hosts Germany rescued a point after a 1-1 draw with Switzerland on Sunday to seal top spot in Group A and maintain their momentum going into the round of 16 of Euro 2024. Swiss forward Dan Ndoye had threatened to

Tulane football’s ‘cheapest beer’ ad fires up social media Tulane football took to X on Thursday to promote 2024 ticket sales, with their claim of the cheapest beer in college football setting off a frenzy of copycat claims across the sport. Tulane Football/X J.J. Post, ESPNJun 22, 2024, 05:54 PM ET It started with a simple

Were the ESPN FC team surprised to see Ronaldo square it to Fernandes? (1:06) Nedum Onuoha and Don Hutchison react to Cristiano Ronaldo’s selfless assist for Bruno Fernandes in Portugal’s 3-0 win over Turkey. (1:06) Adam Brown Jun 22, 2024, 07:21 PM ET The summer transfer window is open for the Premier League and is

Julien Laurens, CorrespondentJun 20, 2024, 08:05 PM ET France star Kylian Mbappé is set to be prevented from wearing a face mask he showcased Thursday, which features the three colours of the French flag, when he returns to action in Euro 2024. Mbappé broke his nose in France’s opening 1-0 win over Austria on Monday

play ESPN FC crew react to Canada missing great chance vs. Argentina (0:32) The ESPN FC Live crew react to Emiliano Martinez’s point-blank save from Jonathan David’s header. (0:32) ESPN News Services Jun 21, 2024, 07:12 PM ET Concacaf says it will investigate racist messages directed at Canada’s Moïse Bombito on social media after he

Luis Miguel Echegaray, ESPNJun 21, 2024, 10:51 AM ET Copa América, South America’s continental competition, has kicked off in the United States for the second time after it hosted in 2016. There are plenty of storylines, from World Cup champions Lionel Messi and Argentina defending their title, the USMNT using this as a warmup for

Chelsea Gray receives standing ovation in season debut for Aces (0:43) Chelsea Gray returns from injury and receives a warm welcome from the Las Vegas crowd as she checks in for the first time. (0:43) Katie Barnes, ESPN.comJun 20, 2024, 01:33 AM ET Close Katie Barnes is a writer/reporter for ESPN.com. Follow them on Twitter

Associated Press Jun 19, 2024, 11:05 PM ET INDIANAPOLIS — Coming back from lengthy layoffs, American swimming stars Caeleb Dressel and Simone Manuel were eager to claim their first individual events of the Paris Olympics. Instead, they had to settle for supporting roles. Dressel finished third in the men’s 100-meter freestyle at the U.S. Olympic

Associated Press Jun 19, 2024, 06:25 PM ET CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. — Charlie Woods, the 15-year-old son of Tiger Woods, earned his way into his first USGA championship on Wednesday when he had the leading score among qualifiers for the U.S. Junior Amateur next month at Oakland Hills. Charlie Woods recovered from a bogey, double

Associated Press Jun 18, 2024, 07:45 PM ET TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas is making a serious run at becoming the new home for the reigning Super Bowl champions with legislators approving a plan Tuesday for luring both the Chiefs and Major League Baseball’s Kansas City Royals away from Missouri. Bipartisan legislative supermajorities OK’d the measure

ESPN News Services Jun 18, 2024, 09:03 PM ET Willie Mays, whose unmatched collection of skills made him the greatest center fielder who ever lived, died Tuesday afternoon in the Bay Area. He was 93. “My father has passed away peacefully and among loved ones,” Michael Mays said in a statement released by the San

How Rickwood Field is significant to baseball history (4:36) Clinton Yates explains Rickwood Field’s significance to the game of baseball ahead of Thursday’s game there between the Giants and Cardinals. (4:36) Associated Press Jun 17, 2024, 12:06 PM ET BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Willie Mays will not be in attendance when the San Francisco Giants face

Why VAR’s ‘harsh’ call to disallow Belgium’s equaliser was correct (1:16) Dale Johnson explains why, according to UEFA’s handball interpretation, VAR correctly intervened to disallow Belgium’s late goal vs. Slovakia. (1:16) Dale Johnson, General Editor, ESPN FCJun 17, 2024, 02:41 PM ET We’re analysing every VAR decision made throughout all 51 games at Euro 2024.

Aschenbeck helps Aggies hold off Gators in all-SEC MCWS showdown (1:40) Reliever Evan Aschenbeck slams the door for Texas A&M in a 3-2 victory over Florida in a Men’s College World Series affair delayed by more than four hours by bad weather. (1:40) Associated Press Jun 16, 2024, 02:43 AM ET OMAHA, Neb. — Jace

Williams hopes Clark will ‘continue to do what she’s doing’ play Serena Williams applauds Caitlin Clark for staying ‘grounded’ (0:38) Serena Williams empathizes with Caitlin Clark on staying off social media after the Fever star faced recent criticism. (0:38) Michael Voepel, ESPN.comJun 15, 2024, 05:07 PM ET Close Michael Voepel covers the WNBA, women’s college

Paolo Uggetti, ESPNJun 15, 2024, 11:00 PM ET PINEHURST, N.C. — Rory McIlroy doesn’t mind admitting it: If there’s a leaderboard within his periphery out on the golf course, he’s going to look at it. So as he made his way through Pinehurst No. 2’s back nine Saturday during the third round, he couldn’t help

ESPN News Services Jun 14, 2024, 08:43 PM ET The U.S. Open is a new experience for Ludvig Aberg, not that anyone would notice the way his machine-like game gave him the 36-hole lead Friday. Pinehurst No. 2 is not. Aberg was a 19-year-old from Sweden about to start his college career at Texas Tech

Mark Schlabach Close Mark Schlabach ESPN Senior Writer Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Paolo Uggetti Jun 14, 2024, 10:19 PM ET PINEHURST, N.C. — Fifteen-time major champion Tiger Woods won’t be around for the weekend at the 124th U.S. Open at Pinehurst No.

Ryan S. Clark Close Ryan S. Clark NHL reporter Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Kristen Shilton Close Kristen Shilton ESPN NHL reporter Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Jun 13, 2024, 11:35 PM ET The scene changed for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, but the end

Craig Burley can’t believe Man United stuck with Erik ten Hag (1:32) After reports emerged that Manchester United are sticking with Erik ten Hag as their manager, Craig Burley lets rip at the club’s hierarchy and fans alike. (1:32) Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJun 13, 2024, 03:25 AM ET Manchester United’s contract negotiations with Erik ten Hag

Is Alphonso Davies next on Real Madrid’s transfer list? (1:16) Gab Marcotti and Alex Kirkland discuss whether or not Real Madrid will make a move for Bayern Munich fullback Alphonso Davies this summer. (1:16) Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Jun 13, 2024, 07:42 AM ET After securing the signing of Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid’s next target

Hamilton: Unhappy Terzic leaves Dortmund as new era begins (1:20) Tom Hamilton gives the latest on Edin Terzic’s decision to step down as the manager of Borussia Dortmund. (1:20) ESPN Jun 13, 2024, 06:59 AM ET Edin Terzić has left his role as Borussia Dortmund head coach despite leading the team on an improbable run

Mystics end 12-game losing streak behind season-high 17 3s (2:04) The Mystics sink 17 3-pointers, one shy of the WNBA single-game record, to defeat the Dream and end their season-opening 12-game losing streak. (2:04) ESPN News Services Jun 11, 2024, 10:30 PM ET COLLEGE PARK, Ga. — Brittney Sykes scored 18 points in her first

Major League Eating co-founder explains Joey Chestnut’s sponsor conflict (1:05) Rich Shea, co-founder of Major League Eating, discusses how Joey Chestnut being barred from Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest is a “brand issue.” (1:05) David Purdum, ESPN Staff WriterJun 11, 2024, 04:39 PM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008

Dustin Poirier: Would have retired had I won title at UFC 302 play Islam Makhachev taps Dustin Poirier to retain lightweight championship (1:20) Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier face off in a relentless battle for the lightweight championship, before Poirier taps in the fifth round. (1:20) Andreas Hale, ESPNJun 10, 2024, 08:26 PM ET Dustin

Caitlin Clark held to 10 points in Fever’s loss to Sun (0:25) Caitlin Clark scores just 10 points and tallies more turnovers than assists as the Fever fall to the Sun. (0:25) Alexa Philippou, ESPNJun 10, 2024, 09:35 PM ET Close Covers women’s college basketball and the WNBA Previously covered UConn and the WNBA Connecticut

1983 NC State title team members sue NCAA over NIL compensation play NC State wins title on Charles’ last-second slam (0:31) On April 4, 1983, North Carolina State and coach Jim Valvano upset Houston to capture the national championship on Lorenzo Charles’ last-second dunk. (0:31) Associated Press Jun 10, 2024, 04:28 PM ET Ten players

Reuters Jun 9, 2024, 05:24 AM ET Pedri is rediscovering his best form and will have an important role to play in Spain’s European Championship campaign, head coach Luis de la Fuente said after the Barcelona midfielder scored twice in a 5-1 win over Northern Ireland. The 21-year-old, who struggled with injury last season and

Southgate on England omissions: Other players have had stronger seasons (1:05) Gareth Southgate details the “tough” calls he had to make when trimming his England squad from 33 to 26 ahead of Euro 2024. (1:05) Reuters Jun 9, 2024, 04:20 AM ET Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has said he should not have played in

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJun 9, 2024, 01:39 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011 • Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours • Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 PARIS — There will be a new name on the men’s singles trophy as Carlos Alcaraz

OTL presents the banning of prop bets (6:38) Jontay Porter’s prop bet scandal and student-athlete harassment have raised awareness to ban prop betting nationwide. (6:38) ESPN News Services Jun 7, 2024, 08:01 PM ET Jontay Porter, the former Toronto Raptors forward who was given a ban by the NBA because of a sports betting scandal

Tim Bontemps, ESPNJun 7, 2024, 08:00 AM ET BOSTON — As Jayson Tatum sat on the podium early Friday morning, a little more than an hour after the Boston Celtics’ defense had suffocated the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, he was asked about Boston’s ability to throw several elite individual defenders

NBA Insiders Jun 7, 2024, 12:00 AM ET The 2024 NBA Finals tipped off with a dominant Game 1 win by the Boston Celtics over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. The series couldn’t have started any better for the Celtics, who used a 23-5 run over the final six minutes of the first quarter to

Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPNJun 6, 2024, 06:50 AM ET The Los Angeles Lakers are targeting UConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley as the franchise’s next coach and are preparing a massive, long-term contract offer to bring the back-to-back NCAA national champion to the NBA, sources told ESPN. The Lakers have had preliminary contact with Hurley and

ESPN staffJun 5, 2024, 09:07 PM ET The NFL’s 2024 mandatory minicamps have kicked into full gear. ESPN’s NFL reporters for the 10 teams that started this week are on the ground to provide information on position battles, notable appearances from new faces, compelling quotes from coaches and players and give updates on injuries and

Hayes ‘delighted’ with USWNT youngster Lily Yohannes (1:01) Emma Hayes praises Lily Yohannes after the 16-year-old scored on her USWNT debut against South Korea. (1:01) Jeff Kassouf Jun 5, 2024, 12:16 AM ET ST. PAUL, Minn. — Sixteen-year-old Lily Yohannes scored 10 minutes into her international debut on Tuesday at Allianz Field in the United

Bo Jackson joins Ohio State’s 2025 football recruiting class play Ryan Day: Ohio State’s recruitment is about building relationships (2:23) Ohio State coach Ryan Day breaks down how his program approaches recruitment and the transfer portal. (2:23) Eli Lederman Jun 4, 2024, 07:58 PM ET Ohio State’s loaded 2025 recruiting class gained another cornerstone Tuesday

Source: Novak Djokovic to have surgery; Wimbledon doubtful play Alcaraz ‘surprised’ by Djokovic’s withdrawal (0:37) Carlos Alcaraz talks about Novak Djokovic’s withdrawal from the French Open as he’s due to undergo knee surgery. (0:37) Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJun 5, 2024, 05:56 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011 • Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby

Jeff Kassouf Jun 3, 2024, 06:49 PM ET ST. PAUL, Minnesota — New United States women’s coach Emma Hayes continues to stress the need for external patience in her first weeks on the job, but on Monday at Allianz Field, she was definitive about one benchmark reached in that process: the failure of the 2023

Laurens: Enzo Maresca is an exciting coach for Chelsea (1:19) Julien Laurens explains why he thinks Enzo Maresca’s appointment at Chelsea is an exciting option. (1:19) James Olley, Senior Writer, ESPN FCMay 31, 2024, 02:25 AM ET Chelsea have confirmed the appointment of Enzo Maresca as their new head coach on a five-year contract. Maresca

Chucky Lozano to join San Diego from PSV Eindhoven – sources Lizzy Becherano Cohen and Jeff Carlisle Jun 3, 2024, 02:17 PM ET Major League Soccer expansion team San Diego is set to sign PSV Eindhoven and Mexico national team winger Hirving “Chucky” Lozano as a Designated Player, sources confirm to ESPN. Lozano will remain

Ale Moreno: Real Madrid ‘is invincible’ in Champions League finals (1:27) Ale Moreno and the “ESPN FC” crew discuss how Borussia Dortmund allowed the Champions League final to pass by them vs. Real Madrid. (1:27) Lizzy Becherano Jun 2, 2024, 03:34 AM ET St. Louis City goalkeeper Roman Bürki has said he expects to see

Associated Press Jun 2, 2024, 05:57 AM ET Former Real Madrid boss José Mourinho will be unveiled as the new coach of Turkish Super Lig team Fenerbahce later on Sunday, the club said. Following days of strong indications that Mourinho was to take charge, the Istanbul club said in a post on X early on

Real Madrid want Toni Kroos U-turn on retirement – Ancelotti play Ale Moreno: Real Madrid ‘is invincible’ in Champions League finals (1:27) Ale Moreno and the “ESPN FC” crew discuss how Borussia Dortmund allowed the Champions League final to pass by them vs. Real Madrid. (1:27) Mark Ogden, Senior Writer, ESPN FCJun 2, 2024, 05:25

Associated Press May 31, 2024, 09:56 PM ET EASTLAKE, Ohio — And the baseball team played on. Birmingham-Southern rallied before losing its opening game in the Division III World Series 7-5 on Friday, the same day the private liberal arts school’s doors officially closed after more than 160 years. The Panthers fell behind 7-0 in

Associated Press May 31, 2024, 09:32 PM ET LANCASTER, Pa. — Wichanee Meechai became the latest surprise in a U.S. Women’s Open filled with them. She started Friday with four straight birdies and matched the low score of the week with a 3-under 67 for a two-shot lead going into a weekend that won’t include