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Freeman goal for U.S. 'full circle family moment'

U.S. defender Alex Freeman celebrated a "full circle family moment" on Friday, scoring a goal in the Americans' 2-0 win over Australia on t…

Why Keito Nakamura could be Japan's ace in the pac...

Keito Nakamura was not guaranteed to start for Japan at the World Cup. But he is now emerging as a pivotal figure.

Can UNC or Oklahoma shake off ghosts of Men's Coll...

UNC and Oklahoma have been here before. But who will leave victorious, and who will suffer another heartbreak?

Sources: Caldwell-Pope picks up option with Griz

Veteran guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is exercising his $21.6 million player option with the Grizzlies for the 2026-27 season, sources tel…

Iran to file complaint over WC travel restrictions...

Iran's soccer federation said it will lodge a complaint with FIFA after its request to travel to Los Angeles two days before Sunday's World…

Pulisic sits but U.S. finds a way vs. Australia to...

The USMNT were without Christian Pulisic on Friday, but it didn't matter: they found a way to beat Australia for their second win of this W…

Tigers' Verlander (hamstring) likely out 'weeks'

Tigers veteran right-hander Justin Verlander has a left hamstring strain and likely will be out "weeks," according to manager A.J. Hinch.

USMNT player ratings: Freeman a surprise hero with...

Strong performances from Tyler Adams and Malik Tillman also earned high USMNT ratings, but it was Alex Freeman who stood out in a win over …

VAR review: Why Alex Freeman's USMNT goal wasn't o...

Alex Freeman put the U.S. 2-0 up against Australia after a VAR review. Here's why the goal was correctly ruled.

U.S. sees off Australia, advances to WC knockouts

The U.S. shook off the absence of Christian Pulisic to beat Australia 2-0 in Seattle on Friday and clinch a spot in the World Cup knockout …

Titans, DT Simmons agree to $105M+ extension

The Titans and defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons have agreed to a 3-year, $105.8M extension, his agents told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Ne…

Spain's Yamal: Not yet ready to play full 90 mins

Spain forward Lamine Yamal said that he's "ready" to play against Saudi Arabia on Sunday but also acknowledged that now "isn't the moment t…

Clark sets 36-hole U.S. Open Shinnecock record

Wyndham Clark followed up a 6-under 64 on Thursday with a 1-under 69 Friday on his way to breaking the 36-hole scoring record for a U.S. Op…

World Cup live updates: United States takes on Aus...

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Wings rookie Fudd joins globe-trotting Project B

Azzi Fudd, the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft this past April, will play in Project B this offseason, she announced on social media Friday.

5-star CB John Meredith III commits to Texas

Five-star prospect John Meredith III, ESPN's No. 1 cornerback in the 2027 class, announced his commitment to Texas.

Pulisic (calf) out of USMNT's clash with Australia...

United States star Christian Pulisic is out of their World Cup clash with Australia due to a calf injury, with Giovanni Reyna starting in h…

Green Bay's Gottlieb extended through 2030-31

Green Bay coach Doug Gottlieb has agreed to a contract extension that takes his deal through the 2030-31 season.