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ESPN Kelce admits challenges after 'pretty taxing' year

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce says it has been more of a challenge to prepare for the season after a "pretty taxing" year.

ESPN UFC 304: Muhammad dethrones Edwards, Aspinall makes quick work of Blaydes

Here's everything you need to know about Belal Muhammad and Tom Aspinall's big wins at UFC 304.

ESPN Canada outlasts Giannis, Greece on Day 1 in Paris

Canada was tested, then held on to get its first Olympic win in 24 years, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 21 points in an 86-79 victory over Greece in the Paris Olympics opener for both teams in Group A play on Saturday night.

ESPN Nadal hints potential Djokovic match won't be last

Rafael Nadal pushed back on the notion that a potential match vs. Novak Djokovic would be a "last dance" for the rivals.

ESPN U.S. gymnasts stumble; Malone out of all-around

The U.S. men's gymnastics team stumbled to fifth in qualifying as U.S. champion Brody Malone failed to advance to the all-around finals. China leads qualifying through two of three subdivisions.

ESPN Wemby shines in Olympic debut as France wins

Victor Wembanyama had 19 points, nine rebounds, four steals and three blocks in his Olympic debut as France opened its run at the Paris Games with a win over Brazil.

ESPN Samoan boxing coach dies at Olympic Village

Samoa boxing coach Lionel Elika Fatupaito died Friday at the Olympic Village in Paris, with the IOC saying his death was from natural causes.

ESPN Chinese swimmers testing often, seek acceptance

Zhang Yufei hopes her international rivals will believe she is competing clean after the Chinese swimming star estimates she took between 20 and 30 drug tests monthly in the lead-up to the Paris Olympics.

ESPN Hungarian fencer upset, ends shot at fourth gold

An era-defining winning streak in Olympic fencing was snapped as Hungarian fencer Aron Szilagyi lost his opening bout while chasing a fourth consecutive gold medal.

ESPN Georgian shooter first 10-time female Olympian

Georgian shooter Nino Salukvadze is now the first woman to compete at 10 Olympic Games. a career which began representing the Soviet Union.

ESPN Judge, Soto help power Yanks past Red Sox in 10

Juan Soto and Aaron Judge hit home runs Saturday night as the New York Yankees rallied past the Boston Red Sox 11-8 for a club that, earlier in the day, acquired infielder/outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. from the Miami Marlins for three minor leaguers.

ESPN Aspinall, 'best finisher in the UFC,' KOs Blaydes

Tom Aspinall (15-3) defended his interim heavyweight championship in emphatic fashion at UFC 304 on Saturday, as he knocked out Curtis Blaydes (18-5) with a left hand and punches on the ground just one minute into their title bout in Manchester, England.

ESPN Shields captures heavyweight title with TKO win

Claressa Shields scored three knockdowns to earn a second-round TKO victory over Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse and capture the heavyweight title Saturday night.

ESPN Phils land Angels closer Estevez for 2 prospects

The Phillies bolstered an already strong bullpen, acquiring closer Carlos Estevez from the Angels for top pitching prospects George Klassen and Samuel Aldegheri.

ESPN Sources: U.S. Soccer aware of past Canada spying

When news first broke of Canada's Olympic soccer team being caught using a drone to spy on an opponent's training session, there was significant shock and surprise among many athletes and officials. Just not at U.S. Soccer.