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ESPN Takeaways from a stunning Mavericks blowout

Boston had a chance to win banner No. 18 -- and lost by 38 points. So what happened?

ESPN Messi post-last Copa warmup: Nothing will be easy

Lionel Messi has warned his Argentina teammates that nothing will be easy for them after they won their final Copa América warmup fixture against Guatemala on Friday.

ESPN Brilliant Doncic answers critics, keeps Mavs alive

Amid heavy criticism for his defense and frustration with referees, Luka Doncic put together a dominant, poised performance to lead the Mavericks to a season-extending 122-84 win over the Celtics in Game 4.

ESPN Barkley says he'll retire from TV after 2024-25

Charles Barkley, part of the highly popular, award-winning "Inside the NBA" studio show, says the 2024-25 season will be his last with TNT and that he won't be joining any other network beyond that either.

ESPN Lions signing UFL kicker Bates to 2-year deal

The Lions are signing big-footed UFL kicker Jake Bates to a two-year contract this week, his agent, Marty Magid, told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN IOC gives 14 Russians neutral status for Games

The IOC approved 14 athletes from Russia and 11 Belarusians with neutral status to compete at the Paris Olympics in a first list from some sports published Saturday.

ESPN MLB ump Hoberg punished for gambling violation

MLB has disciplined umpire Pat Hoberg for violating the league's gambling rules. Hoberg is appealing.

ESPN 'Machine'-like Aberg seizes lead in 1st U.S. Open

Ludvig Aberg, playing in his first U.S. Open, fired a 1-under 69 to take a 1-shot lead over Bryson DeChambeau, Patrick Cantlay and Thomas Detry on Friday.

ESPN Vols plate 4 in 9th, stun Seminoles on walk-off hit

Dylan Dreiling's single into the left-center gap drove in the go-ahead run in the bottom of the ninth inning as Tennessee rallied to beat Florida State 12-11.

ESPN Astros release former AL MVP Abreu, owe $30.8M

The Astros have released struggling slugger Jose Abreu from their major league roster and still owe him $30.8 million from the deal he signed before last season.

ESPN Ex-Arsenal, Everton forward Campbell dies at 54

Former Arsenal and Everton striker Kevin Campbell has died at the age of 54 following a short illness, the clubs both confirmed on Saturday.

ESPN Millwall, Montenegro goalkeeper Sarkic dies at 26

Millwall and Montenegro goalkeeper Matija Sarkic died Saturday at the age of 26, the Championship club confirmed.

ESPN Messi post-last Copa warmup: Nothing will be easy

Lionel Messi has warned his Argentina teammates that nothing will be easy for them after they won their final Copa América warmup fixture against Guatemala on Friday.

ESPN Kroos pep talk calms Germany before record win

Julian Nagelsmann said Toni Kroos delivered a "really powerful" pep talk to the Germany team before the Euro 2024 hosts posted a record 5-1 victory against Scotland in the opening game of the tournament in Munich.

ESPN USMNT adds Sargent in final Copa América squad

USMNT manager Gregg Berhalter announced his 26-player roster for the upcoming Copa América on Friday, with Norwich City forward Josh Sargent having recovered sufficiently from a foot injury to be included.