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ESPN Source: City OK without signings for title defense

Manchester City are prepared to head into next season with the same squad which won a record fourth consecutive Premier League title and may not make a major summer signing unless a player asks to leave, a source has told ESPN.

ESPN Van Dijk: Dutch must stop Mbappé as a team

Virgil van Dijk has said the Netherlands must stop Kylian Mbappé as a team rather than rely on individuals to nullify the France forward.

ESPN Sergio Ramos to leave Sevilla amid MLS links

Sergio Ramos is to leave Sevilla for the second time at the end of his contract, the LaLiga club announced on Monday.

ESPN Mbappé rules out Olympics after Madrid transfer

Kylian Mbappé confirmed on Sunday he will not play for France's Olympic team at the Paris Games as his new club Real Madrid are against the idea.

ESPN Souness: Hansen 'on the way back' from illness

Graeme Souness said on Monday that his former Liverpool and Scotland teammate Alan Hansen is recovering well after the Merseyside club said he was "seriously ill in hospital" last week.

ESPN 'We're all there for each other': Liberty strengthen hold atop WNBA Power Rankings

After losing back-to-back WNBA games in the first couple weeks of the season, the Liberty have won eight straight.

ESPN WNBA rookie tracker: Clark, Fever win back-to-back games for first time this season

We're tracking every game for one of the most anticipated rookie classes in WNBA history.

ESPN 32 first-round picks, 32 first impressions: Early observations of the 2024 class

Which first-round picks are thriving in early offseason workouts? NFL Nation reporters give their insights.

ESPN Trial date of 2025 set for ex-RFEF prez Rubiales

Former Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales will stand trial on Feb. 3, 2025, for his unsolicited kiss of national team player Jenni Hermoso.

ESPN Sounders group completes Seattle Reign purchase

The $58 million sale of Seattle Reign FC to a new ownership group that includes MLS' Seattle Sounders FC is finally complete.

ESPN Ten Hag: New Man Utd contract not 'easily done'

Erik ten Hag said he has yet to agree a new contract at Manchester United and admitted that it won't be "easily done" after being told by the club's new football regime that his job is safe at the Premier League team.

ESPN 32 first-round picks, 32 first impressions: Early observations of the 2024 class

Which first-round picks are thriving in early offseason workouts? NFL Nation reporters give their insights.

ESPN NBA Finals roundtable: Can the Celtics close it out? The biggest X-factor for the Mavs?

The Mavs staved off elimination, but the Celtics now can clinch an 18th title at home. The top questions ahead of Game 5.

ESPN Baseball's next superstar? Bobby Witt Jr.'s rise to MLB's top tier

Like Patrick Mahomes across the parking lot, Witt is a potential face of his sport with one goal: Bringing championships to Kansas City.

ESPN 'He's further along than you probably should be': First impressions of Jayden Daniels in Washington

Though steps remain, the No. 2 overall pick in 2024 has left a favorable early imprint on teammates and coaches.