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Jun 17, 2026
It wasn't entirely clear if Lionel Messi would make it to the 2026 tournament. But his hat trick in the first game showed how ready he is.
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Jun 17, 2026
On a day when Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland excelled, Lionel Messi offered a timely reminder of his greatness.
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Jun 17, 2026
World Cup group stage days rarely get better than this. Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland are all in action.
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Jun 16, 2026
Lionel Messi made history Tuesday night by tying the record for most World Cup goals at 16 with Miroslav Kolse after scoring a hat trick and staking Argentina to a 3-0 lead over Algeria before coming off late in the second half.
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Jun 16, 2026
The Broncos excused OLB Jonathon Cooper from their mandatory minicamp this week after he was arrested twice in a seven-day span on multiple domestic violence charges, including one felony.
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Jun 16, 2026
Kylian Mbappé made history with a pair of goals that sent France on their way to a Group I-opening win over Senegal.
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Jun 16, 2026
Erling Haaland took just 29 minutes to score his first ever World Cup goal on his tournament debut against Iraq on Tuesday. By the end, he had scored twice in a convincing 4-1 victory and delivered on his tag as one of this tournament's biggest stars.
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Jun 16, 2026
Alex Pereira released a statement Tuesday accusing Ciryl Gane of landing illegal blows to the back of his head -- and discrediting referee Herb Dean for not preventing them at UFC Freedom 250.
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Jun 16, 2026
The NHL said Tuesday the Stanley Cup playoffs this spring were the most-watched on record in the U.S. with an average of 1.8 million viewers.
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Jun 16, 2026
The original haircut video, released May 14 as part of the NFL's annual schedule release, caused a stir -- it has 3.8 million views as of June 16.
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Jun 16, 2026
The Knicks' 94-90 victory over the Spurs on Saturday night to capture their first NBA title in 53 years averaged 24.5 million viewers on ABC and ESPN, making it the most-watched Game 5 since 1998.
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Jun 16, 2026
The NFL, NFLPA and NBPA on Tuesday sent statements to Congress supporting the Protect College Sports Act and lauding specific provisions it includes while also encouraging further "negotiations" during the legislative process.
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Jun 16, 2026
After skipping the voluntary part of the Cowboys' offseason program, Dallas wide receiver George Pickens worked out with the team Tuesday, the first day of mandatory minicamp, telling reporters he is prepared to play the 2026 season on the franchise tag.
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Jun 16, 2026
Kylian Mbappé moved ahead of Lionel Messi in the all-time World Cup scoring charts and became France's record goalscorer with two goals in Les Bleus' 3-1 Group I win against Senegal.
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Jun 16, 2026
Vegas star Mitch Marner reflected on the struggles he had with mental health in Toronto, saying he had some "dark moments" in his nine seasons with the team.
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Jun 16, 2026
WVU's first MCWS trip means so much that in just about every corner of Omaha, there's an influx of blue and gold.
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Jun 16, 2026
Kylian Mbappé made history with a pair of goals that sent France on their way to a Group I-opening win over Senegal.
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Jun 16, 2026
Can any good come from the Brendan Sorsby saga? Dan Wetzel would like to see local judges and their temporary injunctions sidelined.
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Jun 16, 2026
ESPN's NFL Nation shares insights from every minicamp, including the latest on Titans quarterback Cam Ward.
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Jun 16, 2026
Mike Clay breaks down the Chiefs WR's outlook for the 2026 season.
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Jun 16, 2026
Cam Ward has had some accuracy issues at times during OTAs over the past couple of weeks, but the Titans' coaching staff isn't concerned.
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Jun 16, 2026
It's only one game, sure, but the USMNT's win over Paraguay has the underlying stats of a World Cup team destined for a deep run.
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Jun 16, 2026
The USMNT's base during the World Cup has everything Mauricio Pochettino thinks the team needs for success.
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Jun 16, 2026
For decades, the Knicks flailed and chased, but then they chose Jalen Brunson, and the rest is history.
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Jun 16, 2026
Matchups matter when you're looking for points, and these defenses give up the most fantasy points to guards.
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Jun 16, 2026
Floyd Mayweather is facing two felony charges alleging theft and "intent to defraud" by passing a bad check to purchase a $200,000 watch in Las Vegas, according to court records.
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Jun 16, 2026
The Saints are set to bring back star defensive end Cameron Jordan for a 16th season, sources told ESPN.
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Jun 16, 2026
John Tortorella, who was hired with eight games left in the regular season and guided the Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup Final, will not return as coach next season.
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Jun 16, 2026
Rory McIlroy expressed concern that the "Track Two" events that the PGA Tour is attempting to create in its updated format will become "glorified Korn Ferry events."
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Jun 16, 2026
Chiefs WR Rashee Rice was released from a Dallas County jail on Tuesday after serving a 30-day sentence for violating the terms of his probation.
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Jun 16, 2026
Jesse Rodriguez's successful bantamweight debut could set the stage for a massive fight next. Here are the latest ESPN divisional rankings.
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Jun 16, 2026
Alegria enters the rankings after a dominant victory that made her a three-belt champion.
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Jun 16, 2026
Olise had to wait for his call up to the France senior side, but now it's all eyes on the Bayern Munich star.
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Jun 16, 2026
Erling Haaland tells ESPN he is ready to make his World Cup debut and show his love for Norway on football's biggest stage.
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Jun 16, 2026
The mandatory hydration breaks have turned two halves into four quarters, but does it impact the players?
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Jun 16, 2026
After a hard-fought main event at the White House, when will we see Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje in the cage again?
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Jun 16, 2026
The UFC Freedom 250 fight card consisted of all knockouts, but not all stoppages equal A grades.
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Jun 16, 2026
The world's top-ranked amateur is playing the U.S. Open and then turning pro. Will he succeed at the next level?
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Jun 16, 2026
The top players you should consider claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week.
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Jun 16, 2026
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
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Jun 16, 2026
We talked to sources around the league about their favorite moves of the offseason. The answers ranged from megadeals to a surprise draft pick.
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Jun 16, 2026
Why is this Giannis trade taking so long? What are the Lakers' plans? Here are some of the biggest topics of discussion two weeks before free agency.
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Jun 16, 2026
After debuting the season at No. 1, New York rides a seven-game winning streak past Minnesota and Las Vegas.
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Jun 16, 2026
The transfer window is open in Premier League and will be soon in Europe, so who is available? It's our big board!
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Jun 16, 2026
Here's how the teams stack up looking ahead to next fall -- and what to watch this offseason.
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Jun 16, 2026
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
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Jun 16, 2026
Coach Rod Brind'Amour and GM Eric Tulsky blended the perfect recipe, creating a team that won its first Cup in 20 years -- and will be back for more.
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Jun 16, 2026
Thirty years after Chicago's historic run, the story of "Sirius" is also the story of how music helped build one of the most iconic brands in sports.
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Jun 16, 2026
Brooks Koepka plans to play in this week's U.S. Open after pulling out of last week's RBC Canadian Open because of a hand injury.
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Jun 16, 2026
The family of Aldon Smith has decided to send his brain to medical experts in Boston to see whether CTE played a role in the former NFL defensive lineman's death.
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Jun 16, 2026
FBI director Kash Patel says multiple people have been arrested for allegedly plotting attacks at Sunday's UFC White House event.
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Jun 16, 2026
Can one player be the difference between a first-round exit and Sweet 16 run? Kentucky's projections say yes.
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Jun 16, 2026
Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, PFL and beyond.
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Jun 16, 2026
Your one-stop shop as you prep for draft season, including rankings, projections and analysis.
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Jun 16, 2026
The union's primary spokesperson the last time MLB lost games to a labor fight sees signs of trouble ahead.
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Jun 16, 2026
With the deadline Aug. 3, here's which front offices could make -- or break -- their future this trade season.
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Jun 16, 2026
We talked to sources around the NFL about their favorite moves of the offseason. The answers ranged from megadeals to a surprise draft pick.
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Jun 16, 2026
Why is this Giannis trade taking so long? What are the Lakers' plans? Here are some of the biggest topics of discussion two weeks before free agency.
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Jun 16, 2026
WVU's first MCWS trip means so much that in just about every corner of Omaha, there's an influx of blue and gold.
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Jun 16, 2026
Croatia have continued to punch above their weight at consecutive World Cups, but despite some aging players -- can they surprise people yet again?
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Jun 16, 2026
World Cup group-stage days rarely get better than this. Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland are all in action. Follow live updates with ESPN.
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Jun 16, 2026
Tunisia manager Sabri Lamouchi won't be feeling too good after being sacked midway through a World Cup, but he's not the first coach to suffer that fate.
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Jun 16, 2026
Jesse Rodriguez's successful bantamweight debut could set the stage for a massive fight next. Here are the latest ESPN divisional rankings.
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Jun 16, 2026
It's only one game, sure, but the USMNT's win over Paraguay has the underlying stats of a World Cup team destined for a deep run.
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Jun 16, 2026
Venus and Serena Williams headline wild cards announced for Wimbledon. The sisters will play doubles for the first time since they played in the 2022 US Open, where they lost their opening match.
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Jun 16, 2026
With the Knicks now crowned NBA champions, which players were the most impactful across all of the 2026 postseason?
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Jun 16, 2026
Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali now has Tottenham Hotspur on his trail. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Jun 16, 2026
Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei called his team perhaps the "most repressed team in the whole World Cup," after he said Iran have been forced to leave Los Angeles and return to their base camp in Tijuana, Mexico, immediately following their opening match.
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Jun 16, 2026
How is Sorsby suddenly in the supplemental draft? How does it work, and which teams could be interested? And what is his value after his gambling violations in college?
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Jun 16, 2026
Asia's unbeaten start to the 2026 World Cup is a good reminder that football exists outside of Europe's top leagues.
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Jun 16, 2026
Iran opened its politically charged World Cup with a 2-2 draw against New Zealand on Monday night, overcoming two deficits and getting the tying goal from Mohammad Mohebbi in the 64th minute.
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Jun 16, 2026
Major League Baseball on Monday decried the use of personal writings on any team-issued Pride Night hats, after members of the San Francisco Giants, including Landen Roupp, had Bible verses etched into their caps during Friday's loss to the Chicago Cubs.
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Jun 15, 2026
How is Sorsby suddenly in the supplemental draft? How does it work, and which teams could be interested? And what is his value after his gambling violations in college?
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Jun 15, 2026
Calvin Johnson doesn't expect his single-season NFL record for receiving yards to last much longer. And if he had to guess, Rams star Puka Nacua will be the one to break it.
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Jun 15, 2026
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong became the first player in the majors to hit for the cycle this season.
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Jun 15, 2026
Amid legal wrangling over his NCAA eligibility, Texas Tech transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby plans to apply for the NFL's supplemental draft.
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Jun 15, 2026
Cape Verde GK Vozinha is a 40-year-old journeyman who is now one of the 2026 World Cup's most beloved players.
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Jun 15, 2026
Enjoy all the action from Monday's World Cup matches, with features, news, video analysis and color from around the competition.
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Jun 15, 2026
We have an updated 2026 mock draft, predicting all 60 picks as trade talks heat up a week out from draft night.
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Jun 15, 2026
Knicks owner James Dolan delivered an impassioned speech in front of his team before the playoffs, urging them to "leave nothing on the table" in the pursuit of a title.
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Jun 15, 2026
While Belgium struggled at times vs. Egypt, Lukaku's display was a reminder of how valuable experience can be.
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Jun 15, 2026
FIFA said Monday it found no evidence that VAR official Shaun Evans intentionally made a racist hand gesture ahead of Sunday's game between Germany and Curacao.
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Jun 15, 2026
Coach Luis de la Fuente insisted that tournament favorites Spain won't panic after being held to a 0-0 draw by underdogs Cape Verde.
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Jun 15, 2026
Here's where all 30 NBA teams stand ahead of the 2026-27 season, based on votes from our insiders.
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Jun 15, 2026
For decades, the Knicks flailed and chased -- for quick fixes, superstars, splashy hires. But then they chose Jalen Brunson, and the rest is history.
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Jun 15, 2026
The New York Knicks, after 53 years of waiting, are finally NBA champions again.
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Jun 15, 2026
Spain have a history of starting slowly at World Cups before finding their form, but nobody -- not even them -- expected to open 2026 with a draw against tiny Cape Verde.
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Jun 15, 2026
State prosecutors in Florida intend to subpoena Tiger Woods' medical records from a hospital where he purportedly received treatment following his DUI arrest on March 27, according to a document filed Monday in Martin County Circuit Court.
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Jun 15, 2026
United States men's national team attacker Christian Pulisic trained off to the side at Monday's practice session as he attempts to recover from a calf injury he first sustained in training last week.
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Jun 15, 2026
The NCAA said a judge overstepped in granting Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby a temporary injunction allowing him to return to college football and is asking an appeals court for an expedited resolution before the season kicks off.
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Jun 15, 2026
Spain were held to a 0-0 draw by 64th-ranked Cape Verde on Monday in the first major shock of the World Cup group stage.
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Jun 15, 2026
UFC fighter Josh Hokit targeted Michelle Obama during his post-fight comments at Sunday's UFC White House event, saying the former First Lady "is a man."
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Jun 15, 2026
Odds for all 48 teams to advance from their group through the knockout stage and to win the 2026 World Cup.
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Jun 15, 2026
As a precursor to this week's mandatory minicamp, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens took his physical Monday at The Star, according to a source.
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