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Norway's Round of 16 win over Brazil, sealed by an Erling Haaland brace, hands the five-time champions their earliest World Cup elimination in 36 years and puts Carlo Ancelotti's reign under scrutiny.
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are locked together on seven goals apiece as the World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race turns into the tournament's defining storyline.
Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi are tied on seven goals apiece for the World Cup 2026 Golden Boot, with Mbappe holding the tiebreaker edge as Erling Haaland and Harry Kane push from two behind.
The USA's 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina became the most-watched English-language soccer telecast ever, and now Folarin Balogun will miss the Round of 16 test against Belgium after his red card.
Kylian Mbappe surpasses Lionel Messi's record, Cristiano Ronaldo scores his first knockout goal at 39, and Switzerland's Johan Manzambi becomes the youngest player with five goal involvements since Pele.
Folarin Balogun scored then received a contentious red card in USA's 2-0 World Cup win over Bosnia. The USMNT cannot appeal and will face Belgium without their most in-form striker.
The Houston Rockets are central to NBA offseason talk as a young roster with upside and flexibility enters a crowded Western Conference arms race.
Three games in and England have lost all three named right-backs to injury. Harry Kane's goals are carrying the campaign, but the knockouts just got harder.
Tobias Harris has re-entered NBA offseason chatter as the 76ers weigh flexibility, fit, and whether to move a versatile veteran forward.
Jaylen Brown remains one of the NBA's most searched names as Boston's offseason plans, roster math, and championship expectations collide.
Florida Gators recruiting momentum is back in the conversation as the SEC arms race heats up ahead of the next college football cycle.
Nigeria's Super Eagles carry continental expectations into their next fixtures as fans demand results that match the talent in the squad.
Maxx Crosby remains the cornerstone of the Las Vegas Raiders defense as extension talks and roster moves shape the franchise's win-now posture.
Rui Hachimura's future with the Los Angeles Lakers is under scrutiny as the franchise reshapes its roster around a new competitive timeline.
Luke Kennard's shooting skill has put him back on the NBA rumor wire as cap teams and contenders hunt efficient offense off the bench.
Quentin Grimes has entered trade and free agency chatter as contenders look for a young guard who can space the floor and defend multiple positions.
The NBA free agency period has opened with stars still unsigned and contenders holding their breath as the market sorts winners from pretenders.
Walker Kessler's defensive impact has put Utah Jazz trade chatter on the front burner as playoff teams hunt a low-cost anchor at center.
Paraguay eliminated Germany on penalties in the biggest World Cup 2026 upset. Now they face France and Kylian Mbappe. Here is why this matchup is more dangerous for Les Bleus than the bracket suggests.
Kawhi Leonard's contract and health situation have the league on alert, with contenders calculating whether the two-time Finals MVP is worth the risk.
France remain the team to beat at the 2026 World Cup according to ESPN's post-Round-of-32 panel, with Argentina, Spain and Brazil close behind as the bracket narrows.
Kylian Mbappe has matched Lionel Messi's tournament-leading goal tally at the 2026 World Cup while breaking Ronaldo's all-time record and Haaland hunts from behind.
Mexico's schedule is under the microscope after their latest result. Here is what comes next for El Tri and what the camp must fix before kickoff.
England top Group L and a new all-time scorer to face a DR Congo side chasing more World Cup history in the 2026 Round of 32 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Germany are out, Morocco dumped the Netherlands, and a fixed bracket means Brazil vs Norway and Paraguay vs France are locked into the road to the MetLife final on July 19.
ESPN's post-group-stage panel rank France No. 1 with 16 of 20 first-place votes after a perfect group and a 3-0 win over Sweden, with Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise driving the favourites.
LeBron James has reportedly told the Lakers he plans to play elsewhere in 2026-27, igniting trade and free agency talk around the Warriors, Cavaliers and a possible Curry partnership.
The dream Champions League semi-final never happened - Real Madrid dismantled Manchester City 5-1 in the last 16, then both fell short as Paris Saint-Germain retained the crown.
A league-low 27 goals conceded and 19 clean sheets: inside the system, the personnel and the numbers behind the meanest defence in Europe's top five leagues.
Mikel Arteta's Arsenal turned three years of near-misses into a first league title since 2004, finishing seven points clear of Manchester City - here is how the 2025-26 race was decided.