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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.

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 Wigs, memes and songs: Welcome to Spain's summer of Cucurella

Spain defender Marc Cucurella has become a key player at Euro 2024 after struggling for Chelsea.

ESPN What's behind Bellingham's struggles with England at Euro 2024?

Jude Bellingham was expected to take Euro 2024 by storm, but has been a shadow of his former self so far. How do England fix the situation?

ESPN Inside Teofimo's big plans, including why Steve Claggett had to be next

Teofimo Lopez discusses his plans for the rest of 2024, why he believes he's not able to secure big fights and what he must do to return to the marquee.

ESPN Vinícius Jr. puts in best-ever Brazil performance in crucial win over Paraguay

Brazil are still a work in progress, but Vinícius Jr. stepped up in a way he hasn't for Seleção before, and a Copa América title feels possible.

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 Will the brutal heat at Copa America help decide the USMNT-Uruguay match?

After two incidents where a player and referee suffered dehydration, the heat looms at Copa America -- and raises concerns about the 2026 World Cup.

ESPN Copa América permutations: How USMNT can reach the knockouts

The U.S. men's national team had a shock loss to Panama, but still has a path to the quarterfinals.

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 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.