Zavala 1st ever to hit 1st 3 MLB HRs in one game

In his 18th game in the majors -- a loss to the Indians -- unheralded White Sox rookie Seby Zavala, 27, had a night to remember Saturday in Chicago, becoming the first player in MLB history to hit his first three career home runs in the same game.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31931540/white-sox-rookie-seby-zavala-first-mlb-history-hit-first-three-career-home-runs-same-game

Strickland overwhelms Hall in unanimous decision

Sean Strickland won his fifth fight in a row Saturday night in Las Vegas as he dominated Uriah Hall from the start.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/31931576/sean-strickland-dominates-uriah-hall-unanimous-decision-5th-straight-win

Biles pulls out of individual floor exercise

Biles pulled out of the individual floor exercise at the Tokyo Olympics but is still to decide on the balance beam.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31931207/simone-biles-pulls-individual-floor-exercise-decide-balance-beam

Korey Stringer's death, 20 years later: The lasting impact and how the NFL changed

During 2001 training camp, Vikings lineman Korey Stringer died at age 27 from exertional heatstroke. In the aftermath, new protocols and a psychological pivot changed football.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31850139/korey-stringer-death-20-years-later-lasting-impact-how-nfl-changed

Sources: Ravens, Houston agree to 1-year deal

The Baltimore Ravens signed outside linebacker Justin Houston to a one-year deal worth up to $4 million, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31927794/baltimore-ravens-shore-pass-rush-agree-1-year-4-million-deal-justin-houston-sources-say

NFL training camp updates: Super Bowl champ Buccaneers on field, Lions Olympic watch party, more

All 32 NFL teams are on the field Saturday and we are covering it live. Tom Brady and Tampa Bay start their quest to win back-to-back titles.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31927477/nfl-training-camp-updates-super-bowl-champ-buccaneers-field-lions-olympic-watch-party-more

Durant powers Team USA's rout of Czech Republic

On a night when he became the all-time leading American scorer in the Olympics, Kevin Durant added another tremendous performance to his Team USA resume in a 119-84 victory over the Czech Republic.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31927303/kevin-durant-powers-team-usa-rout-czech-republic-record-night

Lions cheer on QB's wife at Olympics watch party

The Detroit Lions held a local watch party on Friday to cheer on Melissa Gonzalez -- the wife of quarterback David Blough -- as she qualified for the Olympic semifinal round of the 400-meter hurdles in Tokyo.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31927332/detroit-lions-hold-watch-party-support-olympic-hurdler-melissa-gonzalez-wife-qb-david-blough

Bears' Nagy 'absolutely' gets Foles' trade value

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy said he 'absolutely' understands why teams would be interested in third-string quarterback Nick Foles.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31927542/chicago-bears-coach-matt-nagy-absolutely-understands-other-teams-interest-qb-nick-foles

Durant becomes top scorer in U.S. men's history

Kevin Durant is now the leading men's scorer in U.S. Olympic basketball history, surpassing Carmelo Anthony.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31926915/kevin-durant-becomes-top-scorer-us-men-olympic-basketball-history

Thompson-Herah breaks FloJo's 100m record

Elaine Thompson-Herah broke Florence Griffith Joyner's 33-year-old Olympic record in the women's 100 meters, crossing the line in 10.61 seconds Saturday to defend her title and lead a Jamaican sweep of the medals.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31927128/elaine-thompson-herah-breaks-florence-griffith-joyner-33-year-old-olympic-record-women-100m

USA Baseball, a team of has-beens and not-yets, aiming for gold

Baseball has been absent from the Olympic Games since 2008, and Team USA, comprised of "24 ballplayers with 24 different stories," is eager to win it all.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31922257/olympics-2021-usa-baseball-team-beens-not-yets-aiming-gold

Casas homers to lead U.S. over South Korea

Red Sox prospect Triston Casas hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the fourth inning, Nick Allen also went deep and the United States rallied past defending champion South Korea 4-2 Saturday night to finish the group stage of Olympic baseball at 2-0.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31926984/triston-casas-homers-lead-us-baseball-south-korea

Schauffele clings to 1-shot lead in men's golf

Just over three weeks ago, Hideki Matsuyama was in isolation for COVID-19 and desperate to record a negative test to have any chance of competing in his home Olympics.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31926032/xander-schauffele-clings-1-shot-lead-3-medals-grabs-golf

Follow live: Team USA looks to close out group play with win vs. Czech Republic

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Kurkjian: July brings revenge homers, dueling grand slams and a Zack (or Zach or Zac) attack

This month's Quirkjians prove deadline deals can come back to bite you -- sometimes much sooner than you'd think.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31904641/mlb-july-brings-revenge-homers-dueling-grand-slams-zack-zach-zac-attack

Lyu becomes oldest Olympic weightlifting champ

Age isn't weighing Lyu Xiaojun down. The 37-year-old Chinese weightlifter became the oldest man to win an Olympic gold medal in the sport on Saturday after a tense finish in the men's 81-kilogram category

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31926474/lyu-xiaojun-becomes-oldest-olympic-weightlifting-champ-37

Kenyan sprinter suspended over positive test

The International Testing Agency says it has provisionally suspended Kenyan sprinter Mark Odhiambo after he tested positive for an anabolic steroid.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31926191/kenyan-sprinter-mark-odhiambo-suspended-positive-test-steroid

Tokyo daily COVID-19 infections hit record high

COVID-19 cases in Olympic host city Tokyo surged to a record high of 4,058 on Saturday, overshadowing the Olympic Games.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31925966/tokyo-daily-covid-19-infections-hit-record-high-cases-exceed-4000

Jade Carey's wild path to the Olympic Games -- and possibly a gymnastics medal

Jade Carey never expected to be at the Olympics. She wasn't even an elite gymnast a few years ago. However, with Simone Biles' withdrawal, Carey has stepped into the spotlight.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31923551/olympics-2021-jade-carey-wild-path-olympic-games-possibly-gymnastics-medal

Flora Duffy on the 'surreal' feeling of winning Bermuda's first gold medal

Duffy "always knew this was bigger than just me."

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31923329/olympics-2021-flora-duffy-surreal-feeling-winning-bermuda-first-gold-medal

Former Jets' Joe Namath and Winston Hill: A rose, a scotch and a Hall of Fame friendship

The quarterback cried tears of joy when he heard the left tackle he played with for 12 years would be inducted into the HOF's Centennial Class of 2020. Here's their story.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31913168/former-jets-joe-namath-winston-hill-rose-scotch-hall-fame-friendship

After Sancho, Varane signings, Man United have to win titles. Can Solskjaer deliver?

Man United's summer business has naturally sparked high expectations for trophies this coming season. No pressure, then.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/manchester-united-engman_utd/story/4442614/after-sanchovarane-signingsman-united-have-to-win-titles-can-solskjaer-deliver

Djokovic denied Olympic bronze, throws racquet

Novak Djokovic lost the bronze-medal match in the Tokyo 2020 men's singles event to Pablo Carreno Busta on Saturday before withdrawing from the mixed-doubles competition.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31925929/olympics-2020-novak-djokovic-denied-bronze-vs-spain-pablo-carreno-busta-throws-racquet

Tatis exits game after hurting left shoulder again

Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. suffered a partially dislocated left shoulder when he slid into third base in Friday's 9-4 loss to the Rockies.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31925142/san-diego-padres-fernando-tatis-exits-game-hurting-left-shoulder-again

BMX racer Fields out of critical care after crash

Fields sustained a brain hemorrhage due to the crash but after a night in the ICU doctors said there has been no additional bleeding and no new injuries found.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31924769/team-usa-connor-fields-critical-care-bmx-racing-crash-summer-olympics

Nigerian athletes in Olympic Village protest

Nigeria's track and field athletes staged a protest at the Olympic Village in Tokyo on Friday after administrative lapses by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria led to their being declared ineligible to compete.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31920928/nigerian-athletes-launch-olympic-village-protest-admin-error-leads-games-ineligibility

Nationals' Castro suspended 30 games by MLB

Washington Nationals infielder Starlin Castro was suspended 30 games without pay by Major League Baseball on Friday for violating its domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31921064/washington-nationals-starlin-castro-suspended-30-games-violating-major-league-baseball-domestic-violence-policy

Dolphins' disgruntled Howard sits out with injury

Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard, who has requested a trade via Instagram, did not practice Friday because of an undisclosed injury.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31921053/miami-dolphins-cb-xavien-howard-undisclosed-injury-does-not-practice

Trade deadline tracker: The latest buzz we're hearing as 4 p.m. ET nears

Here's the freshest intel we're hearing, reaction to completed deals and what to know for every team.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31849339/2021-mlb-trade-deadline-tracker-rumors-news-analysis-latest-buzz

Why the women's 400-meter hurdles is a 1-2 battle between Team USA stars

Sydney McLaughlin and Dalilah Muhammad are known for setting world records.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31914796/olympics-2021-why-400-meter-hurdles-1-2-battle-team-usa-stars

Texas regents unanimously approve Horns to SEC

The University of Texas System Board of Regents unanimously voted to approve the SEC's invitation to the Longhorns to join the conference after their current contract with the Big 12 ends.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/31920686/texas-longhorns-unanimously-approve-invitation-sec

Manuel returns, advances in 50-meter freestyle

Simone Manuel competed for the first time since anchoring the United States to a relay bronze medal, shaking off a five-day layoff to post the 11th-fastest time in the preliminaries of the 50-meter freestyle at 24.65 seconds.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31919169/simone-manuel-returns-pool-long-layoff-advances-50-meter-freestyle

Selemon Barega wins men's 10,000 metres in all-Africa podium

Selemon Barega of Ethiopia won the men's 10,000 metres gold medal, the first of the Olympic Games athletics programme, on Friday.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31919298/ethiopian-selemon-barega-wins-men-10000-metres-all-africa-podium

U.S. baseball routs Israel in opener; D.R. wins

Joe Ryan struck out five over six innings and Tyler Austin added a two-run homer as the United States routed Israel 8-1 in its first game at the Tokyo Olympics.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31919931/united-states-routs-israel-open-olympic-baseball-tournament-tokyo

U.S. out of mixed 4x400 relay; could cost Felix

The U.S. men have a long history of faulty baton exchanges in the Olympic relays. So do the U.S. women. And now, they've flubbed one together.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31919734/bad-baton-exchange-keeps-us-mixed-4x400-relay-final-cost-allyson-felix-olympic-medal-record

Sources: OKC gets first-rounder, Favors from Jazz

The Thunder, who already have 12 first-round picks above and beyond their own over the next five drafts, picked up another future No. 1 and center Derrick Favors from Utah for a future second-rounder, sources told ESPN.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31919563/oklahoma-city-thunder-get-future-first-round-nba-draft-pick-derrick-favors-utah-jazz-sources

The biggest free-agency and trade storylines -- including the peculiar Westbrook-Lakers fit

The Lakers made the blockbuster move, but was it the right move? Our NBA insiders are answering the biggest questions surrounding free agency and trade season.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/page/5on5-31913568/nba-free-agency-2021-players-teams-decisions-matter-most-offseason

Mexico overcome heartache, chant delay to reach Gold Cup final

Mexico could have been distracted by off-pitch events, but it reached another Gold Cup final with the U.S.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/mexico-mex/story/4441327/mexico-to-face-us-in-gold-cup-final-after-overcoming-heartachechant-delay-to-beat-canada

Korey Stringer's death, 20 years later: The lasting impact and how the NFL changed

During 2001 training camp, Vikings lineman Korey Stringer died at age 27 from exertional heatstroke. In the aftermath, new protocols and a psychological pivot changed football.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31850139/korey-stringer-death-20-years-later-lasting-impact-how-nfl-changed

Follow live: USWNT rare underdogs against favorite Netherlands in quarterfinals matchup

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A UConn pitcher's survival, unexpected bravery and composure in a remarkable moment

The Huskies reliever and his family helped rescue an 88-year-old woman after the tower collapsed. Helping save her life has forever changed theirs.

source https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/31904911/for-uconn-pitcher-justin-willis-escape-surfside-condo-put-life-different-perspective-me

Djokovic falls to Zverev, ending Golden Slam bid

There will be no Golden Slam for Novak Djokovic. The top-ranked Serb lost to Alexander Zverev of Germany 1-6, 3-6, 6-1 in the semifinals of the Tokyo Olympics tennis tournament.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31918220/novak-djokovic-loses-alexander-zverev-olympics-ending-golden-slam-bid

Who impressed, underwhelmed and earned an 'A' grade in the draft?

From blockbuster trades to shocking lottery picks, our experts break down everything from a wild draft night.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31915713/2021-nba-draft-winners-losers-surprises-bold-predictions

Every pick from the 2021 NBA draft

Detroit selected Cade Cunningham with the first pick of the NBA draft. Check out all the selections from Thursday night.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/draft/rounds

Biles plagued by 'twisties,' says she's not in sync

Biles says her mind and body are 'simply not in sync' as she's been suffering from a phenomenon that causes injuries to gymnasts who do airborne routines.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31916771/simone-biles-plagued-twisties-says-mind-body-not-sync

Follow live: U.S. women's hoops back in action vs. host Japan

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Red Sox get All-Star Schwarber from Nationals

The Red Sox acquired outfielder Kyle Schwarber from the Nationals on Thursday, it was announced.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31916161/boston-red-sox-acquiring-outfielder-kyle-schwarber-washington-nationals-source-says

Zardes rewards Berhalter's faith, wins Gold Cup semi for USMNT

No matter how many times The Next Big Striker comes around ready to supplant him, Gyasi Zardes keeps coming back to score goals for the USMNT.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/united-states-usa/story/4441367/gyasi-zardes-rewards-gregg-berhalters-faithwins-gold-cup-semifinal-for-usmnt

Nunes tests positive; title defense vs. Pena off

UFC women's bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes has tested positive for COVID-19, and her Aug. 7 title defense against Julianna Pena has been canceled, UFC chief business officer Hunter Campbell told ESPN on Thursday.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/31912707/bantamweight-champion-amanda-nunes-tests-positive-covid-19-august-title-bout-off

Jays address bullpen, get closer Hand from Nats

The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired three-time All-Star closer Brad Hand from the Washington Nationals for catcher Riley Adams, the teams announced Thursday.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31912438/toronto-blue-jays-address-bullpen-issues-acquiring-closer-brad-hand-washington-nationals

Sponsors laud Biles for prioritizing mental health

Simone Biles' sponsors, including Athleta and Visa, are lauding her decision to put her mental health first and withdraw from the gymnastics team competition.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31912437/sponsors-laud-simone-biles-prioritizing-mental-health

Suni Lee on her Olympic gold medal -- 'It doesn't feel like real life'

Lee said she never thought she could win gold in the Olympic all-around. But on Thursday, she did exactly that.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31911577/suni-lee-olympic-gold-medal-feel-real-life

Sources: ChiSox finalizing deal for 2B Hernandez

The Chicago White Sox are finalizing a deal to acquire second baseman Cesar Hernandez from the Cleveland Indians, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31912203/sources-chicago-white-sox-finalizing-deal-cleveland-indians-2b-cesar-hernandez

Boone says Yankees 'a lot better' with Gallo

Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters Thursday that he has already 'welcomed' Joey Gallo to the team.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31912373/aaron-boone-says-joey-gallo-new-york-yankees-friday

Griner supports Biles, says 'it hit close to home'

Brittney Griner and other members of the U.S. women's basketball team expressed their support for American gymnast Simone Biles on Thursday.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31912197/brittney-griner-supports-simone-biles-says-hit-close-home

Sources: Young signed over $800K in NIL deals

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young, who has yet to start a game in his young career, has already signed deals using his name, image and likeness that are worth more than $800,000, according to sources.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/31911674/sources-alabama-crimson-tide-qb-bryce-young-already-signed-800k-nil-deals

GM on Cobb trade: 'Very important' for Rodgers

Packers GM Brian Gutekunst said Aaron Rodgers' input was one of the main reasons for the team's acquisition of Randall Cobb, saying "this was a very important thing for Aaron."

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31911767/green-bay-packers-gm-says-randall-cobb-trade-was-very-important-thing-aaron-rodgers

Filipowski picks Duke; first recruit for Scheyer

Top-20 rising senior Kyle Filipowski committed to Duke on Thursday, giving Jon Scheyer his first recruit since being named the Blue Devils' coach-in-waiting.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31911768/top-20-senior-kyle-filipowski-commits-duke-blue-devils-first-recruit-coach-waiting-jon-scheyer

American Sunisa Lee wins all-around gold

Lee has won the women's all-around gymnastics competition in Tokyo, edging out Brazil's Rebeca Andrade to become the fifth straight American woman to claim Olympic gold in the event.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31911389/sunisa-lee-wins-gold-us-gymnastics-all-tokyo-olympics

Trade deadline tracker: Possible destinations for Max Scherzer, plus our latest buzz

Here's the freshest intel we're hearing, reaction to completed deals and what to know for every team.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31849339/2021-mlb-trade-deadline-tracker-rumors-news-analysis-latest-buzz

Not just Nneka: 12 WNBA standouts who never suited up for Team USA

Competing for USA Basketball in the Summer Games is an honor even some of the best players in WNBA history haven't been able to achieve.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31899420/olympics-2021-12-best-american-wnba-players-never-played-team-usa-olympics

'Eat or be eaten': Athing Mu primed to star in 800 meters

Athing Mu was clipped during the Olympic trials and still won the 800 meters in 1:56.07. What does she have in store for Tokyo?

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31907438/olympics-2021-eat-eaten-athing-mu-primed-star-800-meters

Benjamin rips Judge, accuses HC of 'sabotage'

Kelvin Benjamin, who was released Wednesday before the first practice of Giants training camp, said he thought coach Joe Judge was doing everything to "kind of sabotage the situation."

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31909133/receiver-kelvin-benjamin-critical-new-york-giants-coach-joe-judge-release

Sources: USMNT's Dest rejects Bayern, Arsenal

United States international Sergino Dest has turned down approaches from Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Arsenal, sources have told ESPN.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4441047/sergino-dest-rejects-bayern-municharsenal-for-barcelona-stay-sources

Gymnastics all-around live updates: With Simone Biles out, Suni Lee and Jade Carey compete

The stage is set for a new Olympic champion. We have all the live updates you need.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31906779/olympic-women-gymnastics-all-live-updates-simone-biles-suni-lee-jade-carey-compete

No prep time for these Olympics didn't seem to bother Patrick Reed

He was a late add to Team USA and the field. Still, he started solidly in the first round and has himself in the mix.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31910624/no-prep-olympics-seem-bother-patrick-reed-men-golf-event

MLB Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stand as clock ticks on trade deadline

Who is rising and falling on our list ahead of Friday's 4 p.m. ET trade deadline?

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31904647/mlb-power-rankings-week-16-where-all-30-teams-stand-clock-ticks-trade-deadline

How QBs are bringing their own 'spice' with off-platform passes

Off-platform passes are already becoming mainstream in the pros, but how are these passes influencing the next generation of quarterbacks?

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/31898887/how-platform-throws-became-en-vogue-quarterbacks

Everything you need to know about college basketball's place in the SEC, Big 12 shake-up

Is Texas' and OU's planned move to the SEC the first domino that will topple college basketball as we know it?

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31903838/what-sec-big-12-shakeup-mean-college-basketball

Caeleb Dressel's time is now in post-Michael Phelps era

Americans were spoiled with Michael Phelps' greatness. After his second gold medal so far this Olympics, Dressel is ready to start a new era.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31907918/olympics-2021-caeleb-dressel-now-post-michael-phelps-era

U.S. pole vaulter Kendricks out after positive test

American world-champion pole vaulter Sam Kendricks will miss the Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/trackandfield/story/_/id/31909057/us-pole-vaulter-sam-kendricks-olympics-testing-positive-covid-19

Expectations for Matthew Hoppe keep rising, and he keeps exceeding them

Hoppe wasn't a household name this time last year, but after breaking out with Schalke and now the USMNT, that's all changed.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/united-states-usa/story/4440146/expectations-on-usmntschalke-forward-hoppe-continue-to-riseand-he-continues-to-exceed-them

Japan's Hashimoto takes gold in men's all-around

Daiki Hashimoto gave Japan its third straight Olympic title in the men's all-around on Wednesday night, using a thrilling high-bar routine during the final rotation to slip past China's Xiao Ruoteng and ROC's Nikita Nagornyy for gold.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31905139/japan-daiki-hashimoto-takes-gold-men-all-tokyo-games

Source: Colts extend RT Smith with $72.4M deal

The Colts signed right tackle Braiden Smith to a four-year, $72.4 million extension that includes $42 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31904760/indianapolis-colts-extend-rt-braden-smith-724-million-contract

U.S. women win first gold medal in 3-on-3 hoops

The U.S. team of Stefanie Dolson, Allisha Gray, Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young won the first women's gold medal in the new Olympic sport of 3-on-3 basketball.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31904532/us-women-win-first-3-3-basketball-gold-medal

At Olympics, Matheus Cunha emerges as Brazil's potential future up front

Brazil are making progress at Tokyo 2020, and perhaps most intriguing is the emergence of Matheus Cunha, who's playing his way into the senior side.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/mens-olympic-tournament/story/4440595/at-olympicscunha-emerges-as-brazils-potential-future-up-front-argentina-knocked-out-but-unearth-potential-in-the-heart-of-defence

Sources: Ravens' Jackson out with COVID issue

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is not practicing Wednesday because of issues related to COVID-19, sources told ESPN's Jamison Hensley and Adam Schefter.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31904360/sources-lamar-jackson-dealing-issue-related-covid-19-miss-baltimore-ravens-practice

Mahomes autographed card sells for record $4.3M

A Patrick Mahomes 2017 Panini National Treasures 1-of-1, NFL shield, autographed card has sold for $4.3 million, the most ever paid for a football card and the fourth-largest sum fetched by a sports card all time.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31904371/patrick-mahomes-autographed-card-sells-43-million-most-ever-football-card

Ranking the stability of all 130 FBS college football programs for the 2021 season

The future of the sport may be unknown, but with the first college football games just a month away, we rank the stability of each college football program for the 2021 season based on coaching, roster and on-field performance.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/31871083/college-football-2021-stability-rankings-rating-all-130-fbs-teams-coaches-roster-performance

Tokyo registers record 3,177 new virus cases

Olympic host city Tokyo registered a record 3,177 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, authorities announced, as rising infections put pressure on hospitals.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31903782/tokyo-registers-record-3177-new-coronavirus-cases

Analysis and intel: Everything to know for the draft

From projections to expert analysis, we'll get you prepared for Thursday's draft.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31889309/nba-draft-2021-how-watch-trade-talks-latest-mock-draft-all-insider-intel

2021 NFL training camp: Biggest questions, roster projections for all 32 teams

The Cowboys and Steelers, who play in the Hall of Fame game, opened camp July 21. The other 30 teams followed suit this week. We address pressing questions and 53-man roster projections for every team.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31849337/2021-nfl-training-camp-biggest-questions-roster-projections-all-32-teams

From Kimbo to Cyborg to Pitbull: Looking back at the biggest fights in Bellator history

Saturday's fight between "Pitbull" Freire and A.J. McKee at Bellator 263 could be the promotion's biggest ever. Here's the best -- and worst -- of what came before.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/31899600/from-kimbo-cyborg-pitbull-looking-back-biggest-fights-bellator-history

Where things stand for the four Cubs stars who could be dealt at the MLB trade deadline

Is this the last week of Bryzzo in Chicago? Which contender is most likely to land Craig Kimbrel? Here's what we know about the team that could be the talk of this deadline.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31898338/mlb-trade-deadline-where-things-stand-four-chicago-cubs-stars-dealt-week

NHL free agency live updates: Signings, analysis, grades and buzz

Our updated tracker featuring a list of every player signed, along with analysis on the biggest deals and buzz on what could happen next.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/31900132/nhl-free-agency-live-tracker-signings-analysis-grades-buzz

Lane Johnson's 'Bro Barn' has it all: Profanity, puking, lifting, laughter and QB Jalen Hurts

The Philadelphia offensive tackle, whose horse barn has been turned into a home gym, is "soaking it all in" with a trainer and fellow NFL players.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31897133/lane-johnson-bro-barn-all-profanity-puking-lifting-laughter-qb-jalen-hurts

Rory McIlroy isn't hiding his Olympics reluctance

Rory McIlroy is just being honest. He doesn't really want to be at the Olympics. He's there for the good of the sport -- and hoping maybe for the good of his own game.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31888244/rory-mcilroy-hiding-2021-olympics-reluctance

Who can win the men's gold, who can medal and who should just be happy to be there

It's a small field, one reduced by the late forced withdrawals of Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31884710/2021-olympics-win-men-golf-gold-medal-just-happy-here

Mahomes follows LeBron, Durant, Reynolds and Ferrell into club ownership

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has invested in Sporting KC, becoming the latest celebrity to enter the world of soccer ownership.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog-the-toe-poke/story/4112007/patrick-mahomes-joins-lebron-durant-reynolds-mcelhenney-and-ferrell-as-celebrity-football-owners

U.S. men beat Iran by 54, bounce back from loss

The U.S. men's basketball team beat Iran 120-66 for its first win of the Tokyo Olympics.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31902328/us-men-basketball-team-bounces-back-loss-defeats-iran-120-66

'I can die': Extreme heat plagues Medvedev in win

Daniil Medvedev was struggling so much with the suffocating heat and humidity on Wednesday that at one point the chair umpire asked him if he could continue playing. "I can finish the match but I can die," Medvedev replied, before advancing in three sets.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/summer/tennis/story/_/id/31902170/i-finish-match-die-daniil-medvedev-struggles-extreme-heat-advancing-olympic-men-tennis-quarters

Biles withdraws from individual all-around final

Gymnastics superstar and defending Olympic champion Simone Biles withdrew from Thursday's individual all-around competition to focus on her mental well-being.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/gymnastics/story/_/id/31902290/simone-biles-withdraws-individual-all-competition-tokyo-olympics-focus-mental-health

Follow Live: USA men's hoops look to bounce back vs. Iran

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Olympics 2021 live updates: Katie Ledecky takes gold in 1,500 free, U.S. men's hoops looks to bounce back, plus more from Tokyo

Katie Ledecky got her gold in the 1,500 free, part of a 1-2 American performance. Then the U.S. men's basketball team strives to get back on track. We've got you covered with updates from all the Tokyo Olympics action.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31897726/olympics-2021-live-updates-katie-ledecky-wins-gold-1500-freestyle-team-usa-men-basketball-looks-bounce-back-plus-more-tokyo

Japan shuts out U.S. in softball gold medal game

Japan tops the United States 2-0 to win the gold medal in softball in the first appearance for the sport at the Olympics since 2008.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/softball/story/_/id/31896773/japan-blanks-united-states-2-0-win-gold-softball-tokyo-olympics

Source: Breakout TE Thomas extended by WFT

The Washington Football Team and tight end Logan Thomas have agreed to a three-year extension, one year after his breakout season, a source confirmed.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31896887/source-breakout-te-logan-thomas-agrees-3-year-extension-washington-football-team

New group aims to rep college football players

A new players' association launched Tuesday with a goal to organize and represent college football players as they push for more rights.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/31896889/new-players-association-aims-represent-college-football-players-amid-changing-ncaa-landscape

Biles out of team final; USAG cites 'medical issue'

U.S. gymnastics superstar Simone Biles is out of the team finals at the Tokyo Olympics. USA Gymnastics said in a statement that Biles withdrew because of a "medical issue" and will be assessed daily.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31895953/simone-biles-tokyo-olympics-team-final-usa-gymnastics-cites-medical-issue

Source: SEC to meet, discuss adding OU, Texas

SEC presidents and chancellors have scheduled a meeting for Thursday in which they will discuss expansion and whether to add Oklahoma and Texas to what would be college football's first super-conference of 16 teams, a source confirmed to ESPN.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/31896278/source-sec-meet-thursday-discuss-adding-oklahoma-sooners-texas-longhorns

Morgan after U.S. draw: 'Tournament starts' now

United States Women's National Team forward Alex Morgan has said the quarterfinals is when the Olympic tournament really starts.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/united-states-usaw/story/4439859/uswnts-alex-morgan-olympic-tournament-starts-at-knockout-stage

USWNT progress but fresh approach needed to be gold medal contenders

USWNT coach Vlatko Andonovski's conservative approach has got the team to the Olympic quarterfinals, but they are not playing like winners yet.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/womens-olympic-tournament/story/4439750/uswnt-progress-at-olympics-but-fresh-approach-needed-to-be-gold-medal-contenders-in-tokyo

Let's be real about a likely Texas-OU move to SEC: It's all about being No. 1

Growing and changing any sport isn't new and, at most times, is necessary. But the rumblings of Texas and Oklahoma likely moving to the SEC remind us that the power brokers pulling the strings don't factor in the greater good.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/31891294/a-texas-ou-move-sec-greater-good-college-sports-rather-gets-best

Olympic gymnastics live updates: Simone Biles and U.S. women compete in team finals

Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee, Grace McCallum and Jordan Chiles go for gold in Tuesday's gymnastics team finals. We've got you covered with live updates here.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31890675/olympic-women-gymnastics-live-updates-simone-biles-team-usa-compete-team-finals

Follow live: U.S. softball goes for gold vs. Japan

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6,000 meters to immortality: Win or lose, Katie Ledecky has her Olympic legacy

By the end of these Olympics, Ledecky could be one of America's most historic Olympians.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31890708/olympics-2021-katie-ledecky-olympic-legacy-3-miles-racing-tokyo

USWNT through after goalless draw

The USWNT claimed second place in Group G to seal progress to the knockout stages of the Olympics, while Australia could also go through as a top third-ranked side.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/report?gameId=601554

Follow live: USWNT faces Australia in Group G finale

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U.S. women get 50th straight Olympic hoops win

A'ja Wilson had 19 points and 13 rebounds in her Olympic debut to help the U.S. beat Nigeria 81-72 on Tuesday in the opener for both teams.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31894142/us-women-basketball-team-beats-nigeria-81-72-win-50th-straight-game-olympics

Despite Olympics loss, Naomi Osaka's legacy still one of hope

Naomi Osaka lit the Olympic torch to start the Tokyo Games. Though she won't end it with a medal, it doesn't take away what she has accomplished.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31893632/olympics-2021-naomi-osaka-legacy-filled-hope-loss

Coe for review of marijuana's status on doping list

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe says he supports a review of marijuana's status as a doping substance after American sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson was banned ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/trackandfield/story/_/id/31894105/world-athletics-leader-sebastian-coe-supports-review-marijuana-status-prohibited-list-shacarri-richardson-ban

Canada takes bronze for first-ever softball medal

Canada won its first-ever Olympic medal in softball, earning the bronze with a 3-2 victory over Mexico on Tuesday. Former Washington star Danielle Lawrie, now a 34-year-old mother of two, pitched the final 2⅓ innings and got the win.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/softball/story/_/id/31894202/canada-wins-first-ever-olympic-medal-softball-taking-bronze-victory-mexico

Maddon on Shohei MVP talk: 'It's not even close'

"To me, it's not even close," Angels manager Joe Maddon said about whether or not Shohei Ohtani will win the AL MVP award.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31893997/los-angeles-angels-manager-joe-maddon-says-star-shohei-ohtani-win-al-mvp-award-not-even-close

Osaka ousted from Tokyo Games by Vondrousova

Japan's Naomi Osaka lost to former French Open finalist Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic 6-1, 6-4 in the third round of the Olympic tennis tournament on Tuesday.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/summer/tennis/story/_/id/31893589/naomi-osaka-ousted-olympic-tennis-tournament-3rd-round-marketa-vondrousova

Follow live: Team USA faces Nigeria in Olympics opener

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Jacoby, 17, the 1st Alaskan swimmer to win gold

Lydia Jacoby, 17, became the first Alaskan swimmer to win Olympic gold, securing the medal in the 100-meter breaststroke at 1:04.95 in a major upset on Monday in Tokyo.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31893217/lydia-jacoby-17-becomes-first-alaskan-swimmer-win-olympic-gold-capturing-medal-major-upset-100-meter-breaststroke

Athletics near deal for Cubs' Chafin, sources say

The Cubs are finalizing a deal that will send left-hander Andrew Chafin to the Oakland Athletics for two prospects, sources confirmed to ESPN.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31893113/chicago-cubs-poised-send-andrew-chafin-oakland-athletics-prospects-sources-say

Vlad Guerrero Jr. rocks custom-made Toronto Blue Jays Jordan 1's

Vladdy Jr. rocks custom-made Toronto Blue Jays Jordan 1 sneakers during Blue Jays and Red Sox game.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31892305/vlad-guerrero-jr-rocks-custom-made-toronto-blue-jays-jordan-1s

Colts coach Reich has COVID despite vaccination

Colts coach Frank Reich has tested positive for COVID-19 even though he has been vaccinated against the virus.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31889367/indianapolis-colts-coach-frank-reich-tests-positive-covid-19-being-vaccinated

Ex-USC coach McNair settles lawsuit with NCAA

The NCAA has settled a defamation suit filed by former USC football assistant coach Todd McNair, whom the NCAA accused of violating ethical conduct rules during its investigation into whether Reggie Bush received improper benefits.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/31889336/former-usc-trojans-assistant-todd-mcnair-ncaa-settle-defamation-lawsuit

Chung not satisfied with NFL investigation

Asian American coach Eugene Chung says the NFL is being "a little misleading" in describing its investigation of his discrimination claim.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31889275/coach-eugene-chung-alleged-discrimination-says-nfl-being-little-misleading-case

Pink backs handball team, rips 'sexist' uniforms

Pop singer Pink has tweeted her support for the Norwegian women's beach handball team, which protested a fine last week for wearing "improper clothing."

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31889339/pop-singer-pink-supports-norwegian-women-beach-handball-team-protest-fines-very-sexist-uniform-rules

Texas, OU not renewing Big 12 media rights

Texas and Oklahoma notified the Big 12 on Monday that they will not be renewing their grants of media rights following expiration in 2025.

source https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/31889044/texas-longhorns-oklahoma-sooners-tell-big-12-not-renew-grant-media-rights

Philippines wins gold, ends 97-year drought

After nearly a century of trying, the Philippines finally struck gold. 55kg weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz set an Olympics record with an overall lift of 224 kg to earn a gold medal.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31888893/weightlifter-hidilyn-diaz-wins-gold-ends-philippines-century-drought

Madden NFL 22 ratings and rankings: Debuting the top 10 wide receivers

We're debuting Madden NFL 22 ratings every day this week, starting Monday with the wide receivers. Who's No. 1?

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31863004/madden-nfl-22-ratings-rankings-best-players-2021-season-99-club

How the 2012 U.S. Olympic boxers rebounded after a mostly disappointing Games

The 2012 Olympic boxing team won only two medals in London, but 11 of the 12 members went on to win or challenge for world titles as pros.

source https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/31870135/how-2012-us-olympic-boxers-rebounded-mostly-disappointing-games

Sources: Texans now willing to trade QB Watson

The Texans are willing to trade quarterback Deshaun Watson, sources confirmed to ESPN's Sarah Barshop. Houston has spoken with other teams, but don't feel they have received a serious offer, sources said.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31888473/sources-houston-texans-now-willing-trade-qb-deshaun-watson

Tokyo fencing loss eased by marriage proposal

After suffering an Olympic defeat Argentine fencer Maria Belen Perez Maurice got a happy surprise: a marriage proposal from her long-time coach and partner Lucas Guillermo Saucedo.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31888460/surprise-marriage-proposal-takes-sting-olympic-fencer-defeat

Meet the Diana Taurasi you didn't know existed

Taurasi is a different woman as she goes for an unprecedented fifth basketball gold medal.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31868732/different-diana-taurasi-arrives-tokyo-olympics

MMA Real or Not: Cory Sandhagen was robbed; Pitbull or AJ McKee will be No. 1 featherweight

Did the judges make the right call in Sandhagen vs. TJ Dillashaw? And how big are the stakes for Bellator's superfight on Saturday?

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/31884052/real-not-cory-sandhagen-was-robbed-tj-dillashaw-pitbull-mckee-no-1-featherweight

Pogba key to Man United transfer plans after Sancho, Varane deals

Allowing Pogba to leave could be the difference between Man United making a couple of signings or having the resources to move for other targets.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4439494/paul-pogba-key-to-man-united-transfer-plans-after-jadon-sanchoraphael-varane-deals

Snakes on a plain white shirt: Inter Milan drop new away kit

Inter Milan have released their new away kit and, following on from their snakeskin home kit, it's an unusual look.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog-the-toe-poke/story/4439521/inter-milans-new-away-kit-for-2021-22-season-snakes-on-a-plain-white-shirt

Lavelle: Loss to Sweden a blessing in disguise

USWNT's Rose Lavelle has said that the loss they experienced against Sweden was a blessing in disguise for the team.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/united-states-usaw/story/4439498/uswnts-rose-lavelle-loss-to-sweden-a-blessing-in-disguise

Caeleb Dressel is ready to become the next big name in men's swimming

As Team USA looks for its next face of men's swimming, it might just want to look over at Dressel.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31868532/olympics-2021-caeleb-dressel-ready-become-next-big-name-men-swimming-tokyo-olympics

Who really won these recent NFL trades? Barnwell reevaluates 18, from OBJ to Mack

Let's take a step back and evaluate the biggest player and pick swaps from the 2018 and 2019 seasons.

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Will NFL training camps be 'normal' this year? What we know about COVID-19 protocols, rules for unvaccinated players

What will NFL training camps look like this year? What happens if there is a positive COVID-19 test? How are protocols different for vaccinated and unvaccinated players?

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31884363/how-nfl-training-camps-work-2021-answering-big-questions-new-covid-19-protocols-rules-unvaccinated-players

Luka nears record with 48 points in Olympic debut

Luka Doncic made a spectacular Olympic debut with 48 points, tied for the second-highest total in men's basketball history, to lead Slovenia to a 118-100 victory.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/basketball/story/_/id/31887222/luka-doncic-scores-48-points-olympic-debut-slovenia-wins-opener-argentina

Costa Rica gymnast caps routine by taking a knee

Costa Rican gymnast Luciana Alvarado concluded her floor routine during Olympic qualifying on Sunday by incorporating a tribute to the Black Lives Matter movement.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/gymnastics/story/_/id/31886758/costa-rican-gymnast-luciana-alvarado-takes-knee-conclude-floor-routine-qualifying-nod-black-lives-matter-movement

Hoppe rises to the occasion as U.S. withstands Jamaica test

Matthew Hoppe's brilliant display was exactly the type of performance Gregg Berhalter was hoping to see.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/united-states-usa/story/4439423/matthew-hoppe-rises-to-the-occasion-as-usmnt-withstands-jamaica-test

13-year-olds Nishiya, Leal go 1-2 in street finals

Thirteen-year-old Momiji Nishiya of Japan won the first Olympic skateboard competition for women on Monday, while Rayssa Leal, a Brazilian who is also 13, won the silver.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31886278/momiji-nishiya-13-gives-japan-sweep-street-skateboarding-brazil-rayssa-leal-13-takes-silver

U.S. softball 5-0, will bat last in gold-medal game

Kelsey Stewart homered leading off the seventh inning, capping a late rally that gave the United States a 2-1 victory over Japan to win the group stage at the Olympics and the right to bat last in the gold medal game.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31885837/kelsey-stewart-homers-cap-rally-team-usa-heads-softball-gold-medal-game-unbeaten-5-0

Source: Texans get WR Miller in trade with Bears

The Texans acquired wide receiver Anthony Miller in a trade with the Bears, a source confirmed to ESPN, adding to their already deep receiving corps.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31881994/source-houston-texans-acquire-wr-anthony-miller-trade-chicago-bears

Chusovitina, 46, bids farewell after 8th Games

The career of Oksana Chusovitina ended after a record-setting eighth Olympic appearance Sunday after the 46-year-old gymnast failed to qualify in the vault event.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31881295/gymnast-oksana-chusovitina-46-bids-farewell-record-setting-eighth-appearance-olympics

Here's who joins Simone Biles in gymnastics finals after U.S. women compete against themselves

Simone Biles locked up spots in the all-around and three event finals on Sunday. Which of her teammates will join her?

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31880222/here-joins-simone-biles-finals-us-women-gymnastics-competes

Ledecky is top qualifier in 400-meter freestyle

Katie Ledecky opened her Olympic program as the top qualifier in the 400-meter freestyle Sunday night, advancing with a time of 4:00:45.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31881489/katie-ledecky-top-qualifier-400-meter-freestyle

Zolotic wins historic gold for USA in taekwondo

Anastasija Zolotic won the United States' first gold medal in women's taekwondo by beating Russian athlete Tatiana Minina 25-17 to claim the featherweight division title.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31881848/anastasija-zolotic-wins-united-states-first-gold-medal-women-taekwondo

USA's Kiefer earns gold medal in women's foil

Lee Kiefer earned the third gold medal for the United States at the Tokyo Olympics by beating defending champion Inna Deriglazova of Russia 15-13 in the women's foil final.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31881631/usa-lee-kiefer-earns-gold-medal-women-foil

Follow live: Team USA opens quest for gold medal vs. France

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Cicadas, candy and an old English bulldog: Rose Lavelle's unusual path to USWNT stardom

Lavelle doesn't particularly care for the spotlight, but her fast footwork and knack for navigating the midfield are garnering lots of attention in her first Olympics.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31828833/uswnt-rose-lavelle-emerges-reluctant-star

Why Lake Tahoe's celebrity golf tournament is a last respite for NFL players

Weather, scenery, competition, family and making unlikely friends are among the draws to Tahoe, one of the last stops before NFL training camp.

source https://www.espn.com/blog/san-francisco-49ers/post/_/id/39380/why-lake-tahoes-celebrity-golf-tournament-is-a-last-respite-for-nfl-players

'She's truly doing it for herself': Jessica Pegula's long climb to tennis' main stage

Facing injuries and the ever-present shadow of her family name, it would have been easy for Jessica Pegula to put away her racket. Instead, she went to work and is now on the precipice of tennis' elite.

source https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/31714771/truly-doing-jessica-pegula-rise-tennis-obscurity-olympics

Biles-led gymnastics team in surprising 2nd place

After a less-than-perfect performance by Simone Biles and the rest of the team, the U.S. gymnastics squad is in second place for the first time in more than a decade.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31880478/us-women-gymnastics-team-2nd-place-qualifying-first-decade

Osaka after Tokyo win: 'Refreshed, happy again'

Naomi Osaka breezed to victory in her opening match at the Tokyo Olympics and told reporters afterward that she's feeling "refreshed" and "happy again."

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31879688/naomi-osaka-wins-opening-match-tokyo-olympics-no-1-ashleigh-barty-out

Japan's Horigome wins first skateboarding gold

Japan's Yuto Horigome won the first-ever skateboarding competition at the Olympic Games. Silver went to Brazilian Kelvin Hoefler, while American skater Jagger Eaton took bronze.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31879464/japan-yuto-horigome-wins-first-ever-olympic-skateboarding-gold

Davis' rout caps 3-0 start for U.S. men's boxing

Keyshawn Davis cruised into the Round of 16 with a 5-0 win over the Netherlands' Enrico Lacruz on Saturday night to cap a 3-0 start for the U.S. men's boxing team.

source https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/31879397/keyshawn-davis-rout-caps-3-0-day-us-men-boxing-tokyo

IOC reminds Olympians: No hugging on podium

The IOC sent a reminder to athletes that hugging and going mask-less on the medal podium breaches guidelines for the Tokyo Olympics.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31879582/no-hugging-wear-masks

Takeaways: TJ Dillashaw's next fight should be for the bantamweight title

After an impressive win, Dillashaw earned the right to jump to the head of the line of bantamweight contenders.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/31878666/ufc-fight-night-takeaways-tj-dillashaw-next-fight-the-bantamweight-title

U.S. softball set to play for gold after 2-1 victory

Amanda Chidester was swarmed by her teammates after she hit a winning, two-run single in the eighth inning Saturday, leading Team USA past Australia and into the Olympic softball gold-medal game.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31878916/amanda-chidester-leads-team-usa-australia-olympic-softball-gold-medal-game

Iranian refugee shocks 2-time taekwondo champ

Alizadeh won twice for the Refugee Olympic Team on Sunday to advance to the Tokyo quarterfinals in the women's 57-kilogram division.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31879110/iranian-refugee-kimia-alizadeh-upsets-2-olympic-taekwondo-gold-medalist-jade-jones

DeChambeau tests positive, won't play Olympics

Bryson DeChambeau, who tested positive for COVID-19 as part of Team USA's final protocols before leaving for Japan, will not participate in the Olympics, and will be replaced by Patrick Reed, according to the International Golf Federation and USA Golf.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31878404/bryson-dechambeau-tests-positive-covid-19-not-play-olympics-team-usa

Murray withdraws from Tokyo singles tournament

Two-time defending champion Andy Murray has withdrawn from the singles tennis tournament in Tokyo.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31878689/andy-murray-withdraws-tokyo-olympics-singles-tournament-remains-doubles

Moncada triggers 2 challenges after missing home

Moncada was eventually ruled out after a lengthy review, but not before both the Brewers and White Sox asked for a challenge.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31878690/yoan-moncada-initially-ruled-safe-missing-home-plate-call-triggers-two-challenge-requests

Tokyo Live: Pool party for Team USA with six medals, plus other Olympic updates

After going without a medal on the first full day of Olympic competition, Team USA already has six medals in the pool.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31875709/olympics-2021-pool-party-team-usa-six-medals-plus-other-tokyo-updates

Ross, Klineman cruise in beach volleyball opener

Americans April Ross and Alix Klineman won in straight sets over China in their Olympic beach volleyball opener on Sunday.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31877757/americans-april-ross-alix-klineman-cruise-straight-set-win-olympic-beach-volleyball-opener

Flyers trade Voracek back to Jackets for Atkinson

For the second straight day the Flyers and Blue Jackets have made a trade, this time with each other. Philadelphia is sending Jakub Voracek back to the team that drafted him for Columbus forward Cam Atkinson.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/31875542/philadelphia-flyers-trade-jakub-voracek-back-columbus-blue-jackets-cam-atkinson

NFL to fine unvaxxed players $15K for any lapses

Every violation of COVID-19 procedures by an unvaccinated player will lead to a $14,650 fine by the league this season. The rule was brought to light after Bucs coach Bruce Arians made mention of it in a report.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31875274/nfl-fine-unvaccinated-players-14650-violation-covid-19-protocol

USWNT thump New Zealand, but this team's still lacking something

You wouldn't normally be concerned after a 6-1 win, but the U.S. women's emphatic victory doesn't mean they're certain of Olympic gold.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/womens-olympic-tournament/story/4437867/uswnt-thump-new-zealand-to-get-back-on-track-at-olympicsbut-this-teams-still-lacking-something

Olympics 2021: The sights and (no) sounds of the Games so far

Despite the protests, eerily quiet stadiums and heavy restrictions, the Olympic Games themselves provide a sense of normalcy, D'Arcy Maine writes from Tokyo.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31874672/olympics-2021-sights-no-sounds-games-far

Olympics 2021: Today's event schedule, medal tracker and what to watch in Tokyo

Katie Ledecky's pursuit of history coincides with the debut of new events in Saturday's action.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31858143/olympics-2021-today-event-schedule-medal-tracker-watch-tokyo

Avs re-sign Makar to six-year, $54M contract

The Avalanche have re-signed restricted free agent Cale Makar to a six-year, $54 million contract. Makar was the NHL's top rookie in 2019-20 and a finalist for top defenseman last season.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/31875002/colorado-avalanche-re-sign-cale-makar-six-year-54m-contract

USWNT cruises past New Zealand to earn first win of Tokyo Olympics

The U.S. bounced back from its opening defeat in the Olympics to earn an emphatic win on Saturday.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/report?gameId=601556

Draymond: 'Respect' to Finals players in Tokyo

With Devin Booker, Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday in Tokyo just days after the NBA Finals, they have won the extreme respect of their American teammates at the Olympics.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31874415/draymond-green-feeling-lot-respect-nba-finals-players-sticking-tokyo-commitment

Follow live: New Zealand vs. United States

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Olympian Emily Infeld started receiving strange messages online. Then, her life changed forever

For three years, elite distance runner Emily Infeld lived in fear of a stalker. This is the story of how the prime years of her career were interrupted -- and what happened to the man who threatened her life.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31817769/olympic-runner-emily-infeld-harrowing-three-year-ordeal-stalker

From Chile to the NFL: Sammis Reyes' past prepares him for new challenge with Washington

After moving by himself to the United States at age 14, the 6-foot-7 tight end welcomes the transition from college basketball to the NFL.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31828911/from-chile-nfl-sammis-reyes-prepares-new-challenge-washington

'Jackass Forever' features cameo from Team Mexico softball pitcher Danielle O'Toole

The Team Mexico pitcher is having a big week. She has made two appearances in the circle in Tokyo and she showed off her pin-point accuracy in the trailer for the upcoming "Jackass Forever" movie.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31873296/olympics-2021-jackass-forever-features-cameo-team-mexico-softball-pitcher-danielle-otoole

Solskjaer signs new three-year Man United deal

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has signed a new contract, keeping him at Old Trafford until 2024, the club announced on Saturday.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/manchester-united-engman_utd/story/4437761/manchester-united-boss-ole-gunnar-solskjaer-signs-new-three-year-deal

What to watch as Olympic swimming begins

Rio Olympics star Katie Ledecky is looking to cement her legacy, while Caeleb Dressel is hoping to live up to the hype as the "next Michael Phelps". Then there's Katie Grimes, who, at 15 could be the next big star in Olympic swimming.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31869970/katie-ledecky-caeleb-dressel-other-storylines-watch-olympic-swimming-begins

U.S. Water Polo blow out Japan to make history

The U.S women's water polo team made Olympics history with their comfortable 25-4 win over hosts Japan in their opening match of the Tokyo 2020 Games.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31872751/tokyo-2020-us-water-polo-makes-history-25-4-win-hosts-japan

Rowing dates moved as Tokyo braces for typhoon

Tokyo Olympic organizers have rescheduled several rowing events as the city prepares for a typhoon to hit the Olympics early next week.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31872572/tokyo-braces-typhoon-reschedules-olympic-rowing-events

TV network sorry over Tokyo ceremony images

A South Korean TV network has apologised after using "inappropriate" images and captions to describe countries during the Tokyo 2020 opening ceremony on Friday.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31872491/south-korean-tv-network-apologises-inappropriate-opening-ceremony-images

Habs draft player who asked teams to avoid him

A source close to Logan Mailloux told ESPN he was unaware the Canadiens were selecting him until the 31st pick was announced, although the team had shown interest in him during multiple interviews.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/31872117/montreal-canadiens-select-logan-mailloux-nhl-draft-teen-2020-trouble-sweden

Olympics 2021: First gold given, plus updates from all the action in Tokyo

The Olympic Games have begun. Here is what is happening during a busy opening 24 hours in Tokyo.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31870272/olympics-2021-first-gold-given-plus-updates-all-action-tokyo

Unvaccinated U.S. swimmer sparks team debate

Michael Andrew, a top U.S. swimmer who recently revealed he isn't vaccinated, has received support from his Olympic teammates after former gold medalist Maya DiRado said she's "disappointed" in his decision.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31870834/us-swimmer-michael-andrew-called-being-unvaccinated-defended-teammates

Paperwork snafu keeps tennis tandem from Tokyo

Doubles players Oksana Kalashnikova and Ekaterine Gorgodze were barred from the Tokyo Olympics after officials in their home country of Georgia told them they were entered for the Games but never actually sent the paperwork.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31871499/georgia-error-costs-tennis-players-oksana-kalashnikova-ekaterine-gorgodze-trip-summer-olympics

Algerian judoka refuses Olympic bout with Israeli

An Algerian judo athlete will be sent home from the Tokyo Olympics after he withdrew from the competition to avoid potentially facing an Israeli opponent.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31871596/algerian-judoka-sent-home-refusing-potential-tokyo-olympics-bout-israeli

German cyclist out of men's road race with virus

German cyclist Simon Geschke has been ruled out of the men's road race after testing positive for the coronavirus.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/cycling/story/_/id/31871233/german-cyclist-simon-geschke-men-road-race-testing-positive-covid

Olympics 2021: Team USA sings happy birthday to Kevin Durant

Fellow Olympians and members of Team USA trolled Durant with a public rendition of "Happy Birthday."

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31868852/olympics-2021-team-usa-sings-happy-birthday-kevin-durant

How Naomi Osaka carved her own path to land on world's biggest stage

Since winning her first Grand Slam title in 2018, Naomi Osaka has tried to balance her on-court success -- and the spotlight that comes with it. As she gets set to play for her home country at the Olympics, we look back at the tennis star's path to Tokyo.

source https://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/31751952/tokyo-olympics-2021-how-naomi-osaka-carved-own-path-world-biggest-stage

Naomi Osaka shines in closing the opening ceremonies

The tennis superstar took the honors of lighting the Olympic cauldron in Tokyo.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31869145/olympics-2021-naomi-osaka-shines-closing-opening-ceremonies

Osaka lights cauldron at Tokyo opening ceremony

Tennis star Naomi Osaka has lit the cauldron at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Games, ending the flame's long journey from Greece to these delayed Olympics.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31868896/naomi-osaka-lights-cauldron-tokyo-olympics-opening-ceremony

Lee6 matches major record with 61 at Evian

South Korean golfer Jeongeun Lee6 tied the men's and women's major record for the lowest round when she carded a 10-under-par 61 at the Evian Championship on Friday.

source https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/31869179/jeongeun-lee6-ties-major-record-sets-36-hole-mark-take-evian-championship-lead

Cleveland announces name change to Guardians

Cleveland is changing its name from the Indians to the Guardians, announcing the new moniker in a tweet Friday.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31868331/cleveland-changing-name-indians-guardians

Source: OU, Texas could move to SEC in weeks

Texas and Oklahoma could make their move to the SEC official in a matter of weeks, ESPN has confirmed.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/31868545/source-oklahoma-sooners-texas-longhorns-verge-making-sec-move

Source: Saints' Thomas could miss season start

Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas could miss the start of the 2021 regular season after undergoing ankle surgery in June, a source told ESPN, confirming multiple reports.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31868729/new-orleans-saints-wr-michael-thomas-miss-games-ankle-surgery-source-confirms

IOC VP: Podiums no place for athlete protest

As the Tokyo Olympics begin, the highest-ranking American on the IOC cautioned athletes that the medal podium is no place for political statements, and suggested the IOC itself has no business in politics.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31864165/ioc-vp-anita-defrantz-cautions-olympic-athletes-not-protest-podium

Tokyo Olympics open with muted ceremony

Belated and beleaguered, the virus-delayed Tokyo Summer Olympics finally opened Friday night with a dazzling display of fireworks and soaring, made-for-TV choreography that unfolded in a near-empty stadium, a strangely subdued ceremony.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31867687/tokyo-olympics-open-muted-ceremony-empty-stadium

USWNT's Horan: Right mentality lacking in los

United States women's national team midfielder Lindsey Horan has said their 3-0 loss to Sweden left them "pissed off."

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/united-states-usaw/story/4437517/uswnts-lindsey-horan-mentality-wasnt-there-to-beat-sweden

Opening ceremonies: All the top moments

The Olympic Games have begun. Here are some top moments at the Opening ceremonies.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31867305/olympics-2021-top-moments-opening-ceremonies-tokyo

Potential Texas, Oklahoma move to SEC: The hurdles, domino effects and what we know so far

Texas and Oklahoma expressing interest in joining the SEC shook the foundation of the Big 12 and caught many high-ranking college athletics officials off guard. Can a move really happen? What would it mean for other conferences? We break down the latest.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/31864932/potential-texas-oklahoma-move-sec-hurdles-domino-effects-know-far

No Messi until January? Barcelona face brick wall in registering new deal

Barcelona have hit a brick wall in their attempt to register Lionel Messi's new contract -- ESPN's Insider Notebook has the latest.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4436842/no-messi-until-january-barcelona-face-brick-wall-in-registering-new-deal

Man United completes Sancho deal from Dortmund

Manchester United have completed the signing of Jadon Sancho, the club have confirmed on Friday.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4421917/manchester-united-sign-jadon-sancho-from-borussia-dortmund

U.S. women's team appeals equal pay ruling

More than a year since a judge dismissed their equal pay suit against the U.S. Soccer Federation, the U.S. women's team has appealed.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/united-states-usaw/story/4437227/uswnt-to-fight-us-soccer-in-equal-pay-row-appeal-judges-decision-as-it-defies-reality

Viewers guide: Cory Sandhagen vs. TJ Dillashaw has everything you could want in a main event

Rising bantamweight contender Cory Sandhagen welcomes former champ TJ Dillashaw back from suspension on Saturday.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/31844009/cory-sandhagen-vs-tj-dillashaw-everything-want-main-event

Four reasons why everyone loves Tottenham's Son Heung-Min

Tottenham forward Son Heung-Min has signed a new four-year deal. He's known as the nicest man in football, here's why.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog-the-toe-poke/story/4437420/tottenhams-son-heung-min-signs-new-deal-four-reasons-why-everyone-loves-him

Why many Olympians don't want to carry the flag in the opening ceremony

Being chosen as an Olympic flag-bearer is an enormous honor -- yet athletes routinely turn it down. We talked to Michael Phelps, Dawn Staley and other former flag-bearers to find out exactly how grueling it can be.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31813623/tokyo-olympics-opening-ceremony-why-many-olympians-want-named-flag-bearer

What you need to know about Team USA

This is the second-largest American Olympic team ever. Here are a few more facts to know.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31863705/olympics-2021-need-know-team-usa

What it's like to coach Simone Biles, 'a once-in-a-lifetime talent'

In advance of all that is to come at the Tokyo Olympics, Simone Biles' coach Cecile Landi tells us what to expect over the next two weeks -- and what it's like to coach one of the most unique gymnasts in the history of the sport.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31857250/simone-biles-extraordinary-coach-once-life-talent

Mane, Salah, Sterling and the players providing contract conundrums

The biggest clubs across Europe have decisions to make about players who have two years left on their contracts.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4436866/manesalahsterling-and-lewandowski-among-players-providing-contract-conundrums

How to use Nelson Cruz, Barry Bonds and Hank Aaron in the same sentence

Tampa Bay is trusting its 41-year old trade deadline acquisition to turn around the team's season

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31865501/how-use-nelson-cruz-barry-bonds-hank-aaron-same-sentence

Smith, Carlos, Berry demand protest rule change

Tommie Smith, John Carlos and Gwen Berry are among the more than 150 athletes, educators and activists who signed a letter Thursday urging the IOC not to punish participants who demonstrate at the Tokyo Games.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31862153/tommie-smith-john-carlos-gwen-berry-athletes-sign-letter-demanding-ioc-change-olympic-protest-rule

Sources: Texas, OU talked to SEC about joining

Texas and Oklahoma reached out to the SEC about joining the conference, sources told ESPN.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/31862221/texas-ad-ross-bjork-speaks-report-texas-oklahoma-want-join-sec

Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi and USA Basketball seek seventh consecutive gold medal

Can Team USA win a seventh consecutive gold medal in Tokyo?

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31856403/olympics-2021-sue-bird-diana-taurasi-team-usa-women-basketball-seek-history-tokyo-games

Barcelona's efforts to push Griezmann back to Atletico show how dire their finances are

It's wild that Barcelona would push Griezmann back to Atletico Madrid, last season's title winners, just to save money. And yet, they're trying.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/barcelona-espbarcelona/story/4437012/barcelonas-efforts-to-push-griezmann-out-show-how-bad-things-are-financially-as-they-try-to-keep-messi

Miami suspends Williams after battery charges

Miami safety Avantae Williams has been suspended by the team after he was arrested Wednesday on domestic violence charges, a university spokesperson told multiple outlets.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/31862078/miami-s-avantae-williams-suspended-domestic-violence-arrest

HS hoops star inks historic NIL deal with Excel

High school guard Mikey Williams has signed a NIL deal with Excel Sports management that is expected to generate millions of dollars for the scoring phenom.

source https://www.espn.com/high-school/story/_/id/31861613/mikey-williams-signs-excel-sports-nil-deal-expected-generate-millions-high-school-basketball-star

Tokyo 2020 the most inclusive Olympic Games

More than 160 openly lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer athletes are due to participate in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, making this year's Games the most inclusive ever.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31861679/tokyo-2020-most-inclusive-olympic-games-160-lgbtq-athletes

'A big moment for all of us': Star U.S. gymnast Sunisa Lee reps her family and community in Tokyo

Lee became the first Hmong American to make the U.S. Olympic team with the support of her tight-knit family. In Tokyo, she will compete while they are half a world away.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31849287/us-gymnastics-star-sunisa-lee-long-winding-journey-olympics-2021

How Naomi Osaka carved her own path onto world's biggest stage

As Osaka gets set to play for her home country, we look back at the tennis star's path to Tokyo.

source https://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/31751952/tokyo-olympics-2021-how-naomi-osaka-carved-own-path-world-biggest-stage

Saints' Wil Lutz talks golf, kicking and the quest for that perfect swing

Golf may be more therapeutic for Lutz than his job as Saints kicker, but how he savors pressure situations helps explain his success at both.

source https://www.espn.com/blog/new-orleans-saints/post/_/id/34335/saints-wil-lutz-talks-golf-kicking-and-the-quest-for-that-perfect-swing

Inside the Miami Dolphins' $135M practice facility: Players' lounge, palm trees and a slide

Coming off a 10-6 season, the Dolphins are no longer viewed as a rebuilding team.

source https://www.espn.com/blog/miami-dolphins/post/_/id/32826/inside-the-miami-dolphins-135m-practice-facility-players-lounge-palm-trees-and-a-slide

Tokyo 2020: After 10 years GB's Frazer Clarke can finally seize his chance at the Olympics

Team GB's Frazer Clarke has been in the boxing development squad since 2010 and after being overlooked for the Rio 2016 Olympics in favour of Joe Joyce, Clarke finally has his chance to aim for an Olympic medal before turning professional.

source https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/31856538/after-10-years-gb-frazer-clarke-seize-chance-olympics

New Tokyo virus cases near 2K before Games

Tokyo hit another six-month high in new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, one day before the Olympics begin, as worries grow of a worsening of infections during the Games.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31860773/new-tokyo-virus-cases-2000-day-olympics-open

Rapinoe: 'Do or die' for USWNT after loss

The U.S. women's soccer team's Olympics hopes have reached "do or die mode" following their 3-0 loss to Sweden, Megan Rapinoe has said.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/womens-olympic-tournament/story/4436843/megan-rapinoe-on-uswnts-olympics-hopes-its-do-or-die

MLB Power Rankings: Who is No. 1 with the trade deadline approaching?

The trade deadline presents a conundrum for teams on the playoff bubble. Here's how our experts ranked them after Week 15.

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'He had to say yes': The historic challenge facing Duke's Jon Scheyer

Replacing a legendary coach rarely goes well. Can Jon Scheyer succeed where so many before him have failed?

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31848411/why-duke-basketball-insiders-think-jon-scheyer-avoid-following-legend-curse

Out of this world! Tottenham's wild new away kit splits opinion

Tottenham have released their new away kit and it's fair to say that while the jersey has split opinion sharply, everyone has an opinion on it.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog-the-toe-poke/story/4436694/tottenhams-new-away-kit-for-2021-22-season-is-out-of-this-world!

Follow live: Mexico-France

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Transfer Talk: Man Utd may beat Arsenal for Wolves' Neves

Manchester United have leapfrogged Arsenal in a move for Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Ruben Neves. Transfer Talk has the latest.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog-transfer-talk/story/4436269/transfer-talk-manchester-united-may-beat-arsenal-for-wolves-ruben-neves

Sources: Hawks' Okongwu has shoulder surgery

Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder on Wednesday, and he will miss approximately six months, sources said.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31859473/atlanta-hawks-onyeka-okongwu-6-months-shoulder-surgery-sources-say

Seattle gets Kraken, drafts 30, including Driedger

Focusing largely on a collection of budget-friendly players who want "to go out and play hard together, and win together," Seattle GM Ron Francis, coach Dave Hakstol and the expansion Kraken selected 30 players on Wednesday night in the expansion draft.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/31858944/seattle-kraken-skip-superstars-expansion-draft-focus-group-looking-win-together

ChiSox's Mercedes 'stepping aside' from baseball

Yermin Mercedes, an April sensation for the Chicago White Sox who was recently demoted to Triple-A, announced Wednesday night that he was "stepping aside" indefinitely from baseball.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31859170/chicago-white-sox-yermin-mercedes-recently-demoted-triple-stepping-aside-baseball

Opening ceremony leader fired for Holocaust joke

The Tokyo Olympic organizing committee fired opening ceremony director Kentaro Kobayashi on Thursday because of a Holocaust joke he made during a comedy show in 1998.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31859251/olympic-opening-ceremony-director-kentaro-kobayashi-fired-holocaust-joke-made-1998-comedy-act

ACC's Phillips: Vaccines give 'best chance' to play

The ACC has not made a decision on whether games affected by COVID-19 will be rescheduled or forfeited, commissioner Jim Phillips says.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/31856138/acc-deciding-how-handle-possible-covid-19-cancellations-commissioner-says

Source: Kraken not selecting Canadiens' Price

The Kraken will not select Canadiens goalie Carey Price in the expansion draft, sources tell ESPN.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/31856081/source-seattle-kraken-not-selecting-montreal-canadiens-carey-price

USWNT looked lost, confused as Sweden ends unbeaten run

The U.S. women's shocking defeat to Sweden was notable because the team hadn't lost in 44 games and because of just how bad it was.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/womens-olympic-tournament/story/4435919/united-states-looked-lost-and-confused-in-olympics-opener-as-sweden-end-their-unbeaten-run

The collisions that defined some of F1's iconic rivalries

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen's collision at the British Grand Prix adds to a long list of F1's drivers whose rivalry culminated in an on-track collision. Here's a look at some of the more memorable from F1 history.

source https://www.espn.com/f1/story/_/id/31855567/the-track-collisions-defined-some-f1-iconic-rivalries

PFL news and notes: Pay-per-views in 2022, new finals date and location

PFL CEO Peter Murray digs into what's coming up in the current season of the Professional Fighters League, and beyond.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/31852395/pfl-news-notes-pay-per-views-2022-new-finals-date-location