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Balogun living WC 'dream' as U.S. choice pays off

USMNT striker Folarin Balogun, who could have played for England or Nigeria, said his two goals in Friday's 4-1 World Cup victory over Para…

Gigi Buffon, Italy and the making of Socceroos sta...

Alessandro Circati's journey to the World Cup has featured setbacks, sacrifice, and a defining choice. Now the Socceroos' defensive star is…

Four goals and an electric display: USMNT's World ...

World Cup co-hosts the United States banished any doubts hanging over the team with a decisive 4-1 victory over Paraguay on Friday.

UFC to award record-high bonuses at WH event

The UFC will award $400,000 bonuses for fight of the night and $425,000 bonuses for top individual performances at Sunday's UFC Freedom 250…

VAR review: What was the 'mistaken identity' check...

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Pulisic subbed off at halftime, 'hoping it's nothi...

United States winger Christian Pulisic was substituted at halftime of his team's World Cup opener against Paraguay on Friday, with the Amer…

USMNT player ratings: Balogun, Pulisic team-best p...

In the USMNT's World Cup-opening win, Folarin Balogun and Christian Pulisic share the spotlight as the team's best players.

U.S. starts in style with largest WC win since 193...

Folarin Balogun scored twice and Gio Reyna struck a sensational goal late on as the U.S. beat Paraguay 4-1 to start the World Cup.

Misiorowski Ks 15 in complete-game, 1-hit gem

Jacob Misiorowski struck out a career-high 15 and pitched a complete-game one-hitter to lead the Brewers to a 6-0 win over the Phillies on …

Astros' Alvarez hits grand slam, 2-run HR in 1st

Yordan Alvarez hit a grand slam and two-run homer in the first inning for the Astros against the Royals on Friday night.

2026 World Cup updates: United States begin tourna...

Join ESPN for all the live updates as the United States begins its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign vs. Paraguay in Los Angeles.

Boone says Yanks don't owe Chapman an apology

- One day after Boston's Aroldis Chapman repeated his belief that he's owed an apology from the Yankees for the way he was treated by the t…

Dempsey slams Marsch over anthem: Stay in lane

United States legend Clint Dempsey had some choice words for former national team assistant Jesse Marsch, who suggested Thursday that some …

Ohtani not in Dodgers' lineup Friday, but avoids I...

Two-way star Shohei Ohtani was not in the Dodgers' lineup for their series opener against the White Sox on Friday, one day after he was rem…

Larin goal helps Canada earn first WC point ever

Substitute Cyle Larin scored in the 78th minute and co-host Canada earned a first point in its third World Cup appearance -- and first on h…

Retired Ragnow: Body told me to stop playing

One year after announcing his abrupt retirement on social media, former Lions center Frank Ragnow broke his silence on the process and the …

Oklahoma AG calls on Big 12 to suspend Sorsby

Oklahoma attorney general Gentner Drummond is calling on the Big 12 conference to suspend Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby,

Spurs' Johnson believes in Fox ahead of Game 5

Spurs coach Mitch Johnson emphasized his belief in De'Aaron Fox on the heels of his rough showing in Game 4.