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ESPN Messi: 'I was born this way because God chose me'

Lionel Messi has said he was "chosen by God" when talking about his footballing talent, adding he has tried to make the most of it.

ESPN Wave fire Stoney amid 7-game winless streak

Casey Stoney is out as head coach of San Diego Wave FC amid a seven-game winless streak, the team NWSL club announced on Monday.

ESPN 'No podcasts': Redick says goal with Lakers is title

JJ Redick acknowledged his lack of experience when introduced as the Lakers' new coach but said he still understands the expectations in L.A. -- a championship.

ESPN Sources: Wolves, Finch agree on 4-year extension

The Timberwolves and head coach Chris Finch have agreed on a four-year extension that will take him through the 2027-28 season, sources told ESPN.

ESPN MLB suspends Mets closer Díaz for 10 games

Mets closer Edwin Díaz has been suspended 10 games and fined an undisclosed amount after violating prohibitions on foreign substances, Major League Baseball announced Monday.

ESPN Bruins break up goalie duo, deal Ullmark to Sens

With the NHL Draft and free agency on the horizon, the Boston Bruins on Monday traded veteran goaltender Linus Ullmark to the Ottawa Senators for forward Mark Kastelic, goaltender Joonas Korpisalo and the No. 25 overall pick on Friday in Las Vegas.

ESPN Italy stun Croatia with late goal to reach last 16

An added-time goal from Mattia Zaccagni snatched a 1-1 draw with Croatia, which was enough to earn Italy a place in the last 16 of Euro 2024 as Group B runners-up. They will face Switzerland; meanwhile Croatia must wait to see if they progress.

ESPN Padres place Tatis (thigh) on 10-day injured list

The Padres placed right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. on the 10-day injured list Monday with a stress reaction in his right thigh bone.

ESPN Kershaw shut down for week due to shoulder 'blip'

Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw will be shut down from throwing for a week after experiencing lingering soreness in his surgically repaired left shoulder.

ESPN Hamby replaces Brink on U.S. 3x3 team for Paris

Dearica Hamby, who leads the WNBA's Sparks in points, rebounds, assists and steals, will replace Cameron Brink on the U.S. 3x3 basketball team at the Paris Olympics.

ESPN Stanley Cup Final Game 7 mega-preview: What's at stake, key players to watch, picks

Will the Oilers pull off the historic "reverse sweep"? Can the Panthers avoid ignominy? Here's everything you need to know before puck drop Monday.

ESPN Sources: Raptors' Barnes to ink max rookie deal

Raptors All-Star guard Scottie Barnes intends to sign a five-year maximum rookie extension that could be worth up to $270 million, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

ESPN Transfer Talk: Barca eye Merino but face Arsenal competition

Barcelona will look to bring in Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad but face interest from Arsenal as well. Transfer Talk is with the latest.

ESPN Euro 2024 Daily: Italy get second chance to find themselves

Italy's last-gasp equalizer kept their Euro 2024 hopes alive, while Spain stayed perfect to knock out Albania. Here's what else happened on Monday.

ESPN If this was Luka Modric's Croatia curtain call, what a show it was

We don't know if Monday was Modric's last international contest, but if you love this game, you will hope it's not.