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ESPN KC Current sets NWSL record, 17 games unbeaten

The Kansas City Current set a new NWSL record Friday with a 2-0 victory over the Houston Dash at CPKC Stadium, marking the Current's 17th consecutive game without a loss.

ESPN Croatia fined, fans arrested for incidents vs. Italy

Croatia have been fined €105,000 ($112,455) by UEFA's Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body for incidents at the Euro 2024 match with Italy, the Croatian Football Association said on Friday, while police told Reuters of several arrests around the game.

ESPN Lakers' Russell to opt in, high on Redick's arrival

Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell says he intends to exercise his $18.7 million player option and sees himself "thriving" under new coach JJ Redick.

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 Cepeda, Hall of Famer and '67 NL MVP, dies at 86

Hall of Fame slugger Orlando Cepeda, an 11-time All-Star who hit 379 home runs in his 17-year career, died at age 86, the Giants announced.

ESPN Hawks dealing Murray to Pelicans, sources say

The Hawks are trading Dejounte Murray to the Pelicans for a package centered around draft picks, as well as Larry Nance Jr., Dyson Daniels and E.J. Liddell, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

ESPN Canada: Warriors blocking Wiggins from Games

Canadian Olympic basketball team general manager Rowan Barrett said Friday that Golden State is blocking Andrew Wiggins from competing in Paris, while the Warriors countered it was a mutual decision between the team and Wiggins.

ESPN Astros' Pena misplays fly during in-game interview

Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena misplayed a fly ball in Friday night's loss to the Mets while participating in an in-game interview.

ESPN Biles leads big at trials; injuries hit 2 other stars

Simone Biles shined on Day 1 of the U.S. gymnastics trials and is in position to lock up her third Olympic berth, while injuries dimmed the hopes of top contenders Kayla DiCello and Shilese Jones.

ESPN ESPN analyst Vitale announces cancer diagnosis

Hall of Famer Dick Vitale announced he will have surgery Tuesday to remove cancer in his neck. The 85-year-old has been an ESPN broadcaster since 1979.

ESPN How Macklin Celebrini’s family lifted him to being the No. 1 pick

From five-hour car rides to countless other sacrifices, family is a big reason for Celebrini's success.

ESPN Vini Jr. 'almost perfect' as Brazil get back on track

Brazil coach Dorival Júnior hailed the display of Vinícius Júnior after the forward scored twice to help the Seleção get back on track at the Copa América with a 4-1 win over Paraguay in Las Vegas Friday.

ESPN Messi, Scaloni to miss Argentina final group match

Argentina captain Lionel Messi with a leg injury and manager Lionel Scaloni, suspended for one game, will miss their final Copa América group stage match against Peru on Saturday night at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

ESPN KC Current sets NWSL record, 17 games unbeaten

The Kansas City Current set a new NWSL record Friday with a 2-0 victory over the Houston Dash at CPKC Stadium, marking the Current's 17th consecutive game without a loss.

ESPN Colombia wins 10th straight to reach Copa QFs

Colombia cruised to a 3-0 win over Costa Rica in Glendale, Arizona, on Friday and booked their spot in the Copa América quarterfinals thanks to strikes from Luis Díaz, Davinson Sánchez and Jhon Córdoba.