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ESPN Messi: Opening Copa win brings 'calmness'

Lionel Messi has stressed the importance of Argentina having started the Copa América on the right foot with a 2-0 win over Canada on Thursday in Atlanta.

ESPN Canada probes online racist abuse after Copa loss

Canada Soccer said they were in touch with the sport's governing bodies after one of their players received racist abuse online following their 2-0 loss to Argentina in the Copa América opener on Thursday.

ESPN Romeu named new Barcelona women's coach

Barcelona have appointed Pere Romeu as the team's new coach, the club has announced, following Jonatan Giráldez's move to NWSL side Washington Spirit.

ESPN Mbappé can't wear France flag mask at Euro 2024

France star Kylian Mbappé will be prevented from wearing a face mask he showcased Thursday, which features the three colours of the French flag, when he returns to action in Euro 2024.

ESPN Sources: OU, Venables agree to new 6-year deal

The Oklahoma Sooners have agreed to a new six-year contract with football coach Brent Venables, sources told ESPN on Friday.

ESPN Argentina slams Atlanta field: 'Better that we won'

The Argentina national team slammed the pitch at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the inaugural match of the 2024 Copa América, with goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez calling the newly installed grass surface a "disaster."

ESPN King gets Olympic spot, then engaged at trials

Five-time Olympic medalist Lilly King and boyfriend James Wells got engaged moments after King finished in second place in the 200m breaststroke at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials Thursday night.

ESPN Bulls trade Caruso to OKC, get Giddey in return

The Bulls are trading two-time All-Defensive Team guard Alex Caruso to the Thunder for guard Josh Giddey, sources told ESPN on Thursday.

ESPN Sources: Monk to stay with Kings on $78M deal

Malik Monk intends to sign a four-year, $78 million deal to return to the Kings, the maximum deal available to him to remain in Sacramento, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Lakers hiring Redick as new coach, sources say

The Lakers have agreed to a four-year contract with JJ Redick to make him the franchise's next coach, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Ukraine edge Slovakia to keep Euro '24 hopes alive

Ukraine revived their Euro 2024 hopes as substitute Roman Yaremchuk's late goal saw them hit back after falling a goal behind to beat Slovakia 2-1 in a lively Group E clash on Friday.

ESPN Orioles' 'incredible' hitting drives rout of Yankees

The Orioles knocked out rookie pitcher Luis Gil early in a 17-5 rout of the Yankees. It was their second-most runs in a road game against New York and tied for the third most overall.

ESPN Copa América guide: Messi's title defense and the underdogs to watch

From Messi's possible last dance to Brazil's fight to reclaim their dominance, there are plenty of intriguing storylines.

ESPN Lionel Messi and Argentina kick off Copa América title defense in style

In a match that was played in Atlanta but felt like it was in Buenos Aires, Argentina kicked off the Copa América with a 2-0 win over Canada.

ESPN Power Rankings: NL shaken up as 2 teams surge up list

As one slow-starting team rides a winning streak, another early-season contender continues to fall.