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40 storiesDream night for Bournemouth - win over Milan a sign of Premier League power
Bournemouth swept aside 10-man AC Milan in the Europa League, a result that underlines the growing dominance of Premier League clubs in Europe.
SportsBallon d’Or 2026: Can Bayern’s Harry Kane end England’s 25 years of hurt?
Harry Kane is the bookmakers' favourite for the 2026 Ballon d'Or after a 73-goal season with Bayern Munich. Can the England captain end 25 years of hurt since Michael Owen's 2001 win?
SportsUConn's Strong, USC's Watkins headline preseason AP All-American women's team
Sarah Strong and JuJu Watkins, the last two AP Player of the Year winners, headline the preseason All-America women's basketball team alongside Mikayla Blakes, Madison Booker and Hannah Hidalgo.
SportsBarring setbacks, Bucs QB Mayfield expected to start vs. Panthers
Baker Mayfield expects to return from a thumb injury, barring any setbacks, and play when the Buccaneers face the Panthers on Sunday.
SportsHow a UConn influence is helping fuel the Valkyries in WNBA Finals
Four former UConn champions — Gabby Williams, Tiffany Hayes, Kiah Stokes and Kaitlyn Chen — are fueling Golden State's bid to rally from 2-1 down in the WNBA Finals against Atlanta.
Sports'Pardon the Interruption' turns 25: A look back at what makes it work
ESPN's 'Pardon the Interruption' turns 25: how Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon's debate show became a sports television institution.
SportsMichael Carrick carrying on but senior Man Utd figures concerned by poor performances
Manchester United have begun identifying possible replacements for head coach Michael Carrick, even as he is expected to take charge for Sunday's Premier League match against Bournemouth, BBC Sport reports.
SportsSoccer's main characters after UCL Matchday 3: Kane, Van Dijk, El Clasico
Champions League Matchday 3 delivered 74 goals and five perfect records. Bill Connelly's ESPN rundown names the five main characters: Harry Kane, Vitinha, Virgil van Dijk, Sasa Kalajdzic and El Clasico itself.
SportsWho's to blame for Man United mess: Carrick, the players ... Ratcliffe?
Mark Ogden's ESPN analysis apportions blame for Manchester United's worst start in 40 years: the Glazers take 50%, Sir Jim Ratcliffe 20%, the players 15%, senior executives 10%, and head coach Michael Carrick just 5%.
SportsSteelers fan event at Bastille bar canceled amid civil unrest in Paris
The Pittsburgh Steelers and the NFL have canceled a weekend fan event at a bar in Paris's Bastille district over security concerns, though Sunday's Steelers-Saints game at Stade de France will go ahead as planned.
SportsBenzinger, member of Reds' 1990 World Series championship team, dies at 63
Todd Benzinger, who caught the final out of the Reds' 1990 World Series title, has died at 63. Cincinnati announced his death on Thursday.
SportsTwo steps too many: Refs confirm LaMelo traveled en route to 3-point make
NBA referees confirmed LaMelo Ball took four steps before a second-quarter 3-pointer in Minnesota's 131-106 win at Miami — and his brother Lonzo agreed.
SportsBills Safety Gardner-Johnson Loses Appeal as One-Game Spitting Suspension Stands
Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson's one-game suspension for spitting at Raiders players has been upheld by appeals hearing officer Jordy Nelson. He will miss the Bills' Week 8 game against the Ravens.
SportsBruno Fernandes' Home Burgled While Man Utd Captain Was in Italy for Champions League Tie
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes had his Cheshire home burgled while he was in Italy for the club's Champions League match against Como. His family were not inside at the time.
SportsMike Locksley 'at Peace' After Maryland Firing, Eyes NFL or College OC Role
Mike Locksley says he is 'at peace' after being dismissed as Maryland's head coach, telling ESPN he doesn't expect another college head-coaching job but is open to NFL work or an offensive coordinator role at a 'championship' school.
SportsBruno Fernandes Keeps Man Utd Captaincy After Carrick Row as Rooney Slams 'Selfish' Squad
Bruno Fernandes will keep the Manchester United captaincy with no punishment for his criticism of Michael Carrick after the 4-1 Champions League loss to Como, as Wayne Rooney tears into United's 'selfish' squad.
SportsFIFA announces USA to host first Women’s Club World Cup in 2028
FIFA has chosen the United States to stage the inaugural Women's Club World Cup in 2028, with 19 of the world's top clubs competing from January 5 to 30.
SportsWatt lands new deal as full-time CBS lead analyst replacement for Romo
J.J. Watt will be the full-time lead NFL game analyst for CBS Sports, filling the role previously held by Tony Romo.
SportsFIFA’s Infantino made to wait on Asian support as chief coy at AFC session
Asia's 47 votes could decide Gianni Infantino's bid for a fourth term as FIFA president, but AFC chief Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa declined to take sides at the confederation's Tokyo session.
SportsWNBA's greatest players of all time: Ranking the 30 best in 30-season history
ESPN's 23-voter panel has ranked the 30 greatest WNBA players of all time, with A'ja Wilson taking the top spot ahead of Diana Taurasi and Maya Moore.
SportsSnubs, underrated players and future greats
ESPN breaks down who missed its all-time WNBA top-30 list — from Penny Taylor to DeWanna Bonner — and which young stars could crack a future ranking.
SportsMaradona doctor was made ‘scapegoat’ for his death, Argentinian court told
Defence lawyers told an Argentinian court that Diego Maradona's doctor Leopoldo Luque is being made a 'scapegoat', as prosecutors seek a 12-year prison sentence over the football legend's 2020 death.
SportsCan Week 8 up the ante again with more upsets and drama?
After a chaotic Week 7 — Auburn stunned Georgia, Alabama fell again, Texas kept spiraling — David Hale previews a Week 8 slate that could bring even more mayhem.
SportsWetzel: It's now or never for Steve Sarkisian and Arch Manning
Weeks after Texas sat at No. 1, Arch Manning is fighting for his job and Steve Sarkisian is fighting for his season. ESPN's Dan Wetzel says it is now or never.
SportsThe untold story of a Texas judge, his fraternity brothers and Colorado's lost playbook
A Texas judge and his fraternity brothers found Colorado's playbook in a Boulder hotel bar — then watched the scripted plays come true.
SportsWhy Warriors-Lakers was the quiet end of an incredible NBA era
The Lakers thrashed the Warriors on NBA opening night as the league turned the page on the LeBron-Curry era — with Luka Doncic taking center stage in Los Angeles.
SportsHarry Brook's double century breaks record for highest-ever England one-day score
Harry Brook smashed 202 against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi — the first double century by an England batter in a one-day international.
SportsFrom Detroit to San Antonio: Results, highlights from NBA opening day tripleheader
Detroit pulled off the NBA's biggest opening-day comeback, Philadelphia spoiled the Knicks' banner night, and Oklahoma City avenged its conference finals loss in San Antonio as the 2026-27 season tipped off with a tripleheader.
SportsPanthers' Tkachuk embraces boos, scores in acrimonious return to Ottawa
Brady Tkachuk scored Florida's only goal in a 5-1 loss to Ottawa in his first game back since last spring's acrimonious trade — and smiled through a night of relentless boos.
SportsSource: Eagles' Sirianni among 3 coaches fined $250K for conduct toward refs
The NFL fined Eagles coach Nick Sirianni $250,000 for conduct toward officials, with Mike Vrabel and Aaron Glenn hit with matching fines — but the penalties are temporarily on hold pending good behavior.
SportsAngel Reese shines again as Dream down Valkyries to lead WNBA Finals
Atlanta's Reese has become the only woman in history to record consecutive double-doubles in three WNBA Finals games.
SportsKanter Freedom denied entry to Game 3 of WNBA Finals after refusing suite
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was denied entry to Game 3 of the WNBA Finals after refusing to watch from a private suite arranged for him over his personal safety concerns.
SportsGiannis says new-look Heat 'got to trust each other more' after blowout loss
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 35 points in his Miami debut, but the new-look Heat fell 131-106 to the Timberwolves on opening night — and the star says the team has to trust each other more.
SportsSelf says KU fans crossed line aiming profanity at ex-Jayhawks star Bidunga
Louisville star Flory Bidunga shrugged off profanity-laced chants from the Kansas student section in his return to Allen Fieldhouse, while Jayhawks coach Bill Self said the vitriol crossed a line.
SportsReese's latest double-double fuels Game 3 rout as Dream take 2-1 Finals lead
Angel Reese posted her second straight 20-point, 10-rebound game as the Atlanta Dream routed the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 in Game 3 to take a 2-1 WNBA Finals lead.
SportsEmotional Haliburton leads Pacers' gritty win in long-awaited return from Achilles tear
Tyrese Haliburton broke into tears of joy in his long-awaited return from a torn Achilles, scoring 23 points with 12 assists to lead the Pacers to a 123-120 season-opening win over the Pelicans.
SportsWarriors rookie Lendeborg says he 'lost all respect' for Luka after testy matchup
Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg said he 'lost all respect' for Lakers star Luka Doncic after a testy opening-night matchup in Los Angeles, criticizing the way Doncic begs for foul calls.
SportsSixers rally in LeBron's debut, spoiling Knicks' championship celebration
The Philadelphia 76ers rallied past the New York Knicks 106-100 on opening night, spoiling the champions' ring ceremony at Madison Square Garden as LeBron James began his record 24th NBA season.
Pakistan vs England: Rawalpindi Braces for a Series-Defining Second Clash
The series moves to Rawalpindi with everything to play for, as Pakistan look to make home conditions count against an England side that rarely takes a backward step.
Ronaldo Handed 30-Day Ban After Walking Out on Portugal Camp, Reports Say
The superstar's latest rift with the national team has exploded into a month-long ban — and even the federation president is now publicly urging him to patch things up with the coach.