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'Crying long before the anthems': A week in the life of a 2026 World Cup player

What is it like to be one of the 1,200 players at this World Cup? Curacao forward Gervane Kastaneer reveals what life is really like during…

Olney: How ABS has helped propel a left-handed-hit...

Left-handers are crushing the ball in 2026 -- and MLB's new automated ball-strike challenge system might be part of the reason why.

Barnwell picks 'best male soccer player' Champions...

Let's look back through history and name the top men's soccer player in the world for every year since 1979. Which 17 players have held the…

World Cup Daily: Messi turns 39 with midnight work...

We are now down to the final round of group stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where all teams from the same group will be playing a…

The World Cup's biggest winners and losers: From t...

All 48 teams in the World Cup have played exactly two games, so we look at the players and nations who were winners and losers.

2026 college baseball wrap-up: Favorite MCWS momen...

We recap the 2026 postseason and look ahead to next year's tournament.

Can Georgia (or another SEC team) get its national...

Three seasons have passed without a championship from the SEC, but as always, there are plenty of contenders.

The latest on 32 NFL contract extension negotiatio...

Our reporters have the latest buzz on 32 contract extension candidates -- one from every team -- and their potential new deals.

Final 2026 NHL draft big board: McKenna, Stenberg ...

The first round begins Friday. Which players will hear their names called? Here's our final updated rankings list.

Dubs' Lendeborg 'used to hate Steph' as Kyrie fan

A decade after watching the evolution of the rivalry between the Warriors and Cavs, Michigan wing Yaxel Lendeborg was drafted by Golden Sta…

Bucks GM mum on Giannis, emphasizes 'building'

With the trade of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Heat not yet official, Bucks GM Jon Horst declined to talk specifics -- but repeat…

Round 2 NBA mock draft: Stacking the best availabl...

Who are the best players still on the board -- and where could they go? We project round 2 picks.

Celtics' Stevens: Brown remains 'big part of us'

Amid reported trade talks for Jaylen Brown, Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens said Tuesday night that the star forwar…

Which teams crushed 2026 NBA Round 1? Best picks, ...

Our ESPN draft insiders break down twists, turns and trades of Tuesday's first round of NBA draft

Athletics' Gelof exits after hand spiked by cleat

Athletics infielder Zack Gelof left Tuesday night's game in the second inning with a gruesome injury after the Giants' Matt Chapman stepped…

Ghana: 'VAR went for coffee' to aid 'lucky' Englan...

Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz joked that the video assistant referee must have gone for a coffee after saying England escaped a penalty and red…

Johnson reunites with May, goes No. 9 to Mavs

The Mavericks picked Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. with the No. 9 pick, reuniting him with Dusty May less than six hours after he was …

'The City is Ready': Trae Young welcomes AJ Dybant...

The Washington star welcomed the No. 1 pick to the nation's capital and appeared to tease a future conversation about jersey numbers.