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On the World Cup's day of stars, Messi towers over Haaland and Mbappe

June 17, 2026

On a day when Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland excelled, Lionel Messi offered a timely reminder of his greatness.

Messi ties Klose record with 16th World Cup goal

June 16, 2026

Lionel Messi made history Tuesday night by tying the record for most men's World Cup goals at 16 with Miroslav Klose after scoring a hat trick and staking Argentina to a 3-0 lead over Algeria before coming off late in the second half.

Mbappé nets stunner, breaks France record in win

June 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.

Game 5 most-watched since 1998; peaked at 33M

June 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.

Tortorella not returning as Golden Knights' coach

June 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.

Mayweather facing charges for passing bad check

June 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.

Broncos excuse Cooper from camp after arrests

June 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.

Pereira accuses Gane of illegal blows to head

June 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.

FBI stopped 'planned attacks' at WH UFC event

June 16, 2026

A mother concerned about her teenaged son helped thwart a planned terror attack against members of U.S. Congress attending Sunday's UFC event at the White House.

🤣 Jaguars to auction Trevor Lawrence's viral wig

June 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.

Messi rolls back the clock for Argentina to start ...

June 16, 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.

Copy of Mbappé rewrites France, World Cup history books as...

June 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.

Haaland shines on World Cup debut, and provides ho...

June 16, 2026

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West Virginia fans have turned Omaha into 'the Mid...

June 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.

Olney: The 12 MLB execs under the most pressure at...

June 16, 2026

With the deadline Aug. 3, here are which front offices could make -- or break -- their future this trade season.

Six big storylines that will kick-start a hectic N...

June 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.

All-NBA Playoff Awards: Which 10 stars made our first, second teams?

June 16, 2026

With the Knicks now crowned NBA champions, which players were the most impactful across all of the 2026 postseason?

New York wins! Inside the locker room of the first...

June 16, 2026

For decades, the Knicks flailed and chased, but then they chose Jalen Brunson, and the rest is history.

USMNT in World Cup quarterfinals? There's a real c...

June 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.

'It's crazy': How a three-year search delivered th...

June 16, 2026

The USMNT's base during the World Cup has everything Mauricio Pochettino thinks the team needs for success.

Wetzel: Brendan Sorsby is done with college sports...

June 16, 2026

Can any good come from the Brendan Sorsby saga? Dan Wetzel would like to see local judges and their temporary injunctions sidelined.

NFL execs pick their 8 favorite offseason moves: W...

June 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.

NFL minicamp daily updates: Strong start from seco...

June 16, 2026

ESPN's NFL Nation shares insights from every minicamp, including the latest on Titans quarterback Cam Ward.

'I feel like I can beat anyone': Is Jackson Koivun...

June 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?

WNBA Power Rankings: Liberty are back on top

June 16, 2026

After debuting the season at No. 1, New York rides a seven-game winning streak past Minnesota and Las Vegas.

'Finally': Norway star Erling Haaland on fulfillin...

June 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.

Why Michael Olise is the key to France's World Cup...

June 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.

Men's Bracketology: Kentucky jumps up big with one...

June 16, 2026

Can one player be the difference between a first-round exit and Sweet 16 run? Kentucky's projections say yes.

2026 Fantasy Football Draft Guide: Rankings, mock ...

June 16, 2026

Your one-stop shop as you prep for draft season, including rankings, projections and analysis.

Buzz: Can managers rely on Rashee Rice for the who...

June 16, 2026

Mike Clay breaks down the Chiefs WR's outlook for the 2026 season.

What's next for new and former champs after UFC Wh...

June 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?

UFC White House fight grades: How good was Justin ...

June 16, 2026

The UFC Freedom 250 fight card consisted of all knockouts, but not all stoppages equal A grades.

Runners-up in 2018, third place in 2022: Can Croat...

June 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?

Carolina's jock and nerd alliance created perfect ...

June 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.

Way-too-early NHL Power Rankings: Each team's earl...

June 16, 2026

Here's how the teams stack up looking ahead to next fall -- and what to watch this offseason.

Keys to the offseason: Free agency plans for Hurri...

June 16, 2026

We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.

MMA divisional rankings: Gaethje, Gane are second ...

June 16, 2026

Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, PFL and beyond.

Men's divisional rankings: 'Bam' Rodriguez soars a...

June 16, 2026

Jesse Rodriguez's successful bantamweight debut could set the stage for a massive fight next. Here are the latest ESPN divisional rankings.

Women's divisional rankings: Estefany Alegria's wi...

June 16, 2026

Alegria enters the rankings after a dominant victory that made her a three-belt champion.

Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid look to Man Cit...

June 16, 2026

Real Madrid are weighing up a €90 million move for Manchester City defender Rúben Dias. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Transfer Big Board: Best players in each position ...

June 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!

Spain won't panic yet about Cape Verde draw, but t...

June 16, 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.