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ESPN Ex-Liverpool, Barça midfielder Thiago retires

Thiago Alcântara has announced his retirement from professional football following the expiration of his contract with Liverpool.

ESPN Deschamps: Mask could affect Mbappé Madrid bow

France coach Didier Deschamps has said Kylian Mbappé will "have to get used to" playing with a mask, suggesting the Real Madrid forward might have to do so "for a couple more weeks, or maybe months."

ESPN England-Netherlands ref served match-fixing ban

UEFA has appointed a referee who previously confessed to match-fixing, and whose integrity was publicly questioned by Jude Bellingham, for England's Euro 2024 semifinal against the Netherlands.

ESPN Marsch: 'Privilege' for Canada to play vs. Messi

Canada men's national team head coach Jesse Marsch labeled the 2024 Copa América semifinal match against Lionel Messi a 'privilege' before confirming the defensive plan to limit the Argentine forward when they meet on Tuesday.

ESPN Flagg's 'no fear' approach draws Team USA raves

The story of practice for the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team on Monday was incoming Duke freshman Cooper Flagg, who hasn't even played his first college game yet.

ESPN Vini Jr. on Brazil Copa exit: 'It was my fault'

Vinícius Júnior apologised for letting Brazil down after missing his team's Copa América quarterfinal defeat on penalties to Uruguay.

ESPN Dak says 'absolutely nothing' wrong with ankle

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott said Tuesday there's nothing wrong with his right ankle and he was in a walking boot only for precautionary reasons.

ESPN Favre looks to revive defamation suit vs. Sharpe

Lawyers for Brett Favre asked a federal appeals court Tuesday to revive a defamation lawsuit Favre filed against Shannon Sharpe.

ESPN Jags star pass rusher Allen changing last name

Jaguars Pro Bowl defensive end Josh Allen is changing his last name to Hines-Allen to pay "tribute to Joshua's maternal side of the family and the other relatives who have worn 'Hines' and 'Hines-Allen' on their jerseys."

ESPN Djokovic rips 'disrespect' of crowd in post-win rant

Maybe the Centre Court crowd was hailing Novak Djokovic's foe by saying his name. Maybe the fans were booing Djokovic, trying to rattle him. The 24-time Slam champion was sure it was the latter -- and he let everyone know he was not happy about it.

ESPN Fritz's girlfriend clarifies posts on Zverev match

Morgan Riddle, the girlfriend of Taylor Fritz, issued a statement Tuesday after her Instagram posts went viral Monday following Fritz's five-set comeback victory over Alexander Zverev at Wimbledon.

ESPN Source: U-M flips CB Taylor from Notre Dame

Michigan flipped the commitment of four-star cornerback Ivan Taylor from Notre Dame on Monday afternoon, a source confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN Will IndyCar's new hybrids attract more manufacturers?

Five years after they were announced, IndyCar's hybrid powertrains debuted on Sunday. Will the tech help the series bring in another engine supplier?

ESPN Add Ben Rice, Shane Baz for immediate lineup boost

Tristan H. Cockcroft notes the players you should claim off the waiver wire and the ones you should drop.

ESPN Players to pick up and drop in Week 8

Liz Loza breaks down the risers and fallers for Week 8 of the fantasy women's basketball season.