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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 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 Sources: Bulls trading Caruso to OKC for Giddey

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 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 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 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 Boxer Garcia suspended 1 year after positive tests

Ryan Garcia has been suspended one year by the New York State Athletic Commission and his decision victory over Devin Haney has been overturned to a no contest following positive tests for a PED.

ESPN Mays, Negro League tributes abound at Rickwood

The legacies of Willie Mays and other Black baseball greats were honored Thursday at Rickwood Field, where reminders of history were all around.

ESPN Ex-Italy star Baggio, family robbed at gunpoint

Retired Italy star Roberto Baggio was robbed at gunpoint at his home while watching the national team's game against Spain at the European Championship on Thursday.

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 Van Gisbergen learning NASCAR ropes by 'driving a forklift'

Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen shocked NASCAR by winning on debut in 2023. Now he's learning about ovals and live axles in the Xfinity Series.

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 'No better team': Spain boss hails win vs. Italy

Luis de la Fuente says there is no team better than Spain after they beat Italy 1-0 on Thursday to make it two wins from two and book their place in the knockout rounds of Euro 2024.

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.