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Marsch's 'Canadian heroes' deliver defining win

After Canada beat South Africa to win its first-ever FIFA World Cup knockout match and advance to the round of 16, head coach Jesse Marsch …

Schwarber sets Phils mark with MLB-best 30th HR

Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber became the first major leaguer to reach 30 homers this season and the fastest to do so in franchise history.

McFarland, ESPN's No. 3 WR commits to Texas A&M

Five-star wide receiver Eric McFarland, a 5-foot-8, 180-pound Class of 2027 player from Florida's IMG Academy who is ranked third by ESPN a…

Walsh tops Douglass' 50m freestyle world record

American swimmer Gretchen Walsh broke the world record in the women's 50-meter freestyle on Sunday, just nine days after her training partn…

Co-hosts Canada beat SA to book 1st last-16 spot

Stephen Eustáquio scored in the second minute of second-half stoppage time, and Canada beat South Africa 1-0 on Sunday for its first knocko…

Lynx's Reeve ties WNBA wins record with 379th

Cheryl Reeve tied Mike Thibault's WNBA record for career coaching wins at 379 as the Minnesota Lynx beat the Dallas Wings 85-77 on Sunday.

George Russell's breakthrough, Ferrari's setback a...

ESPN's Laurence Edmondson breaks down George Russell's breakthrough, Ferrari's setback and what Austria means for Formula 1's evolving titl…

Inside how a U.S. academy helped mold World Cup ph...

Teenager Yan Diomande is a top target for Europe's biggest clubs this summer. Before he was a star, though, he was a promising winger in Fl…

Balogun: U.S. finding 'another gear' for knockouts...

United States forward Folarin Balogun said he can "feel the difference" in the atmosphere around the World Cup now that the knockout stages…

Gab Marcotti's Best XI of World Cup group stage: M...

The 2026 World Cup group stage has given us tons to cheer about, from superstars on form to wonderful underdog stories? How do you turn tha…

South Korea coach quits after WC exit, criticism

South Korea coach Hong Myung-Bo resigned on Sunday, a day after the team's quick elimination from the World Cup and following heavy critici…

Serena chides anti-doping system: 'I hate it'

Serena Williams took aim at tennis' anti-doping system ahead of her Wimbledon return, calling it "unprofessional" and "unreasonable."

Sources: Suns land Bridges in deal with Hornets

The Hornets are trading Miles Bridges, a 2029 first-round pick and a second-round pick to the Suns for Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale and a 2…

Wimbledon experts' picks: Who will win?

Could an American take the women's Wimbledon title? Can anyone beat Sinner? Or could Djokovic pull off the improbable? Our experts make pre…

Sportsbooks sweat U.S. run entering knockouts

Star-powered France and Argentina top the odds board to win the World Cup as the tournament moves into the knockout stage, while the United…

Serena had to talk self into return to singles pla...

Serena Williams said Sunday she had to talk herself into accepting Wimbledon's offer to play singles.

Russell wins Austria GP, second victory of season

George Russell withstood Max Verstappen's challenge to end his 112-day wait for a victory by winning the Austrian Grand Prix and breathe fr…

World Cup Power Rankings after group stage: France...

And then there were 32. We're done with the group stage, but what do our writers and experts think the field of favorites looks like as we …