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ESPN Russian wrestlers reject invites to Paris Olympics

Russian wrestlers invited to compete at the Paris Olympics as neutral athletes will not take part after some of the leading wrestlers were left off the invitation list, the Russian Wrestling Federation said.

ESPN Costly smooch: TdF cyclist fined for in-race kiss

French rider Julien Bernard was fined 200 Swiss francs ($223) by the International Cycling Union after he stopped to kiss his wife during the time-trial seventh stage of the Tour de France.

ESPN Pirates hit club-record 7 HRs, run out of fireworks

The Pirates tied a franchise record by smashing seven home runs in a 14-2 demolition of the Mets on Friday night -- so many that the team said it ran out of fireworks.

ESPN Tired Mbappé forced off, missed PKs in France win

France captain Kylian Mbappé was subbed out during the Euro 2024 quarterfinal win over Portugal due to fatigue, but his team prevailed 5-3 on penalties.

ESPN Klay posts heartfelt goodbye to Warriors, fans

Klay Thompson thanked the Warriors and their fans for "the best times of my life" in an emotional post to his Instagram account on Friday.

ESPN Reese's record double-double run hits 12; Sky win

Angel Reese had a career-high 27 points and 10 rebounds for her 12th straight double-double, extending her WNBA single-season record, as the Sky beat the Storm 88-84.

ESPN Suarez enjoying final moments with Uruguay

Uruguay striker Luis Suárez said he knows he is inching closer to retirement but is hoping to enjoy the final stretch of a stellar career.

ESPN Sources: USSF to decide Berhalter fate next week

The U.S. Soccer Federation will make a decision on the future of United States men's national team manager Gregg Berhalter by the middle of the next week, sources confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN 'Insatiable' Spain make history to defeat Germany

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says his players are "insatiable" for more success at Euro 2024 after creating history by knocking out hosts Germany at the Stuttgart Arena on Friday.

ESPN Nagelsmann fumes at handball rule, wants AI help

Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann has railed against the decision not to award his side a handball in Friday's Euro 2024 quarterfinal defeat to Spain that saw the hosts exit the competition.

ESPN Brazil: Endrick to start for suspended Vinícius Jr.

Brazil coach Dorival Júnior has announced that 17-year-old prodigy Endrick will replace Vinicius Jr. in the starting lineup for the Copa América quarterfinal clash against Uruguay/.

ESPN Martínez: Ronaldo yet to decide Portugal future

Portugal coach Roberto Martínez said it was "too soon" to say if Cristiano Ronaldo had played his last game for his country following the team's Euro 2024 exit at the hands of France on Friday.

ESPN Kroos retires as Germany Euro dream 'shattered'

Toni Kroos said Spain "shattered" Germany's dream of a home Euro 2024 triumph after Mikel Merino's 119th minute goal eliminated the hosts and ended the former Real Madrid midfielder's career.

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

Players and coaches have slammed the pitch conditions in the U.S. for the Copa América. Can playing surfaces improve in time for the 2026 World Cup?

ESPN Jesse Marsch finds coaching redemption in Canada's Copa América run

Marsch has been able to find his feet after his European odyssey.