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

RACHEL KRYSHAK

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

The latest on 32 NFL contract extension negotiatio...

NFL NATION

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

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

BILL CONNELLY

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

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

RYAN O'HANLON

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.

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

BILL BARNWELL

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 championship belt?

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

TOM HAMILTON

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 soccer's biggest tournament.

Power Rankings after two games: Who is No. 1 as U....

JAMES TYLER

All 48 teams have played twice, so what do our writers and experts think the field of favorites looks like?

USMNT's Balogun has the World Cup, Europe's bigges...

SAM BORDEN

With two goals in two games, Folarin Balogun is among the leading scorers at this World Cup, drawing interest from some of Europe's biggest clubs.

Pochettino: USMNT complacency was a 'big punch'

JEFF CARLISLE

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Olympians to get grants from IOC's $100M fund

The International Olympic Committee committed Wednesday to paying more than $100 million directly to athletes, creating a fund for $10,000 grants they can apply for after competing at a Summer Games or Winter Games.

Lakers' Reaves intends to sign a $185M extension

Lakers star Austin Reaves intends to sign a 4-year, $185 million maximum contract to return to the franchise, with a player option for the final season in 2029-30, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania.

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

BUSTER OLNEY

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

Sparks' Plum out 4 weeks with left leg injury

The Los Angeles Sparks announced that Kelsey Plum will be out for at least four weeks with a lower left leg injury.

Mets move scuffling Senga to bullpen after loss

JORGE CASTILLO

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said right-hander Kodai Senga has been demoted to the bullpen and did not rule out of the possibility of left fielder Juan Soto going on the injured list after he exited Tuesday's game with back tightness.

Shields to face unified middleweight champ Scott

ANDREAS HALE

Claressa Shields, the undisputed women's heavyweight champion, will move down three divisions to challenge unified middleweight champion Kaye Scott for her WBA and WBC titles on Aug. 15.