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ESPN Vinícius slams Copa organisers over pitches, refs

Vinícius Júnior criticised the Copa America's pitches, referees and organisers CONMEBOL after putting in a player-of-the-match performance in Brazil's 4-1 win over Paraguay on Friday.

ESPN Sources: Mainoo set for England start vs. Slovakia

Gareth Southgate is giving serious consideration to starting Kobbie Mainoo in England's round-of-16 clash with Slovakia on Sunday, sources have told ESPN.

ESPN Belgium say sorry after Mbappé video backfires

Belgium's football association apologised for a video on their social media in which Amadou Onana said he will kick France captain Mbappé at Euro 2024.

ESPN Source: Liverpool decline chance to sign Gordon

Liverpool have rejected the chance to sign Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon, a source has told ESPN.

ESPN Germany ride luck vs. Denmark but eventually it will run out

The decisions went Germany's way in their last-16 win over Denmark, but the hosts will need more than good fortune to make a deep run at Euro 2024.

ESPN Sources: PG opts out; Clips, Magic, Sixers on list

Paul George is declining his $48.7M option and will begin taking free agent meetings with the Clippers, Sixers and Magic, sources tell ESPN.

ESPN Agent: LeBron could accept pay cut to help L.A.

LeBron James could accept a pay cut on his new deal with the Lakers if it allows them to use the full MLE to sign an "impact player," according to Rich Paul.

ESPN Ex-No. 1 pick Russell fired as coach, faces lawsuit

Former No. 1 NFL draft pick JaMarcus Russell was fired as a volunteer assistant coach at his alma mater, Williamson High School in Mobile, Alabama, and is facing a lawsuit accusing him of taking a $74,000 check meant as a donation to the school.

ESPN Denmark blast VAR for deciding Germany game

Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand hit out at "ridiculous handball rules" and said "this is not how football should be" after two VAR decisions in the space of two minutes against his team helped Euro 2024 hosts Germany seal a 2-0 round of 16 victory.

ESPN Spurs rookie Castle 'excited' to team with Wemby

New Spurs guard Stephon Castle says he's already looking forward to throwing lobs to Victor Wembanyama and can't wait to get to play for coach Gregg Popovich.

ESPN Sources: Heat's Love declining $4M player option

Heat vetran forward/center Kevin Love is declining his $4M player option, but the two sides are enthusiastic about negotiating a new deal in free agency, sources tell ESPN.

ESPN Spalletti: Italy Euro '24 failure my 'responsibility'

Italy coach Luciano Spalletti said he took full responsibility for his team's exit from the European Championship in the first knockout round after a 2-0 loss against Switzerland.

ESPN Maple Leafs acquire negotiation rights to Tanev

With less than two days before the NHL free agency signing period opens, the Toronto Maple Leafs got a jump on the open market, acquiring the signing rights to coveted defenseman Chris Tanev, 34, in a trade with the Dallas Stars on Saturday afternoon.

ESPN Winners, losers and surprises of the 2024 NHL draft

Now that all 225 selections have been made, what stands out the most? Here are the picks, trades and moments we'll remember -- for better or worse.

ESPN NHL draft tracker: All 225 picks, plus scouting notes and team fits for the first round

The draft is now complete. Here's a list of every selection, including detailed analysis for the top 32.