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ESPN France manager defends Mbappé amid criticism

France manager Didier Deschamps has come to the defence of his captain and star player Kylian Mbappé amid criticism of the striker's Euro 2024 performances.

ESPN Sources: Kings land DeRozan for 3 years, $74M

The Kings are acquiring DeMar DeRozan in a three-year, $74 million sign-and-trade that includes moving Harrison Barnes to San Antonio, sources said.

ESPN Uruguay beat Brazil as Bielsa's high-stakes bet pays off in Vegas

Amid the glitz and glamour of a Saturday in Vegas, one of the hottest acts in town was a brave Uruguay, which beat Brazil to reach the Copa América semis.

ESPN Will Copa América's controversy over poor pitch conditions affect 2026 World Cup?

Can playing surfaces improve in time for the 2026 World Cup?

ESPN Power Rankings: Spain still top ahead of semifinals

We're down to four teams, so it's time to update our Euro 2024 rankings. Who exits with pride intact? And which two teams look set to reach the final?

ESPN Talking points: Predicting the final; should extra time be scrapped?

Euro 2024 has been full of surprises. We asked our writers some big questions heading into the semifinals.

ESPN Bellingham hails advice as England beat pen woe

Jude Bellingham has revealed how advice from Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink guided him through England's penalty shootout win against Switzerland and banished "awful memories" of the nation's past failures.

ESPN Turkey captain regrets defensive tactics in collapse

Turkey captain Hakan Çalhanoglu was left with a bitter aftertaste despite a tenacious display as his side let a one-goal lead against Netherlands slip in their Euro 2024 quarterfinal on Saturday, sending them home from the tournament.

ESPN Cincy tops MLS table after 5-goal rout of Miami

Yuya Kubo scored twice, while Luciano Acosta had a goal with two credited assists, as FC Cincinnati used their four-goal first half to rout visiting Inter Miami 6-1 on Saturday and vault them into first place in the Supporters' Shield standings.

ESPN Sources: Kings land DeRozan for 3 years, $74M

The Kings are acquiring DeMar DeRozan in a three-year, $74 million sign-and-trade that includes moving Harrison Barnes to San Antonio, sources said.

ESPN Sources: LeBron deal below max, aids Lakers' cap

LeBron James' two-year deal came in approximately $2.7 million below the $104 million max, sources told ESPN, helping the Lakers avoid salary cap restrictions that could affect their team building in the future.

ESPN Diaz gets revenge over Masvidal with boxing win

Nate Diaz beat fellow former UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal by majority decision in a 10-round boxing match,

ESPN Bronny feels 'atmosphere' in 4-pt. Lakers debut

Wearing jersey No. 9, Bronny James took his place in the Lakers' starting lineup and finished 2-of-9 for four points in his NBA summer league debut Saturday.

ESPN Brazil boss takes 'full responsibility' for Copa exit

Brazil coach Dorival Junior said he takes "full responsibility" for his team's underwhelming Copa América quarterfinal exit after losing to 10-man Uruguay 4-2 in a penalty shootout on Saturday.