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ESPN Marsch: 'Privilege' for Canada to play vs. Messi

Canada men's national team head coach Jesse Marsch labeled the 2024 Copa América semifinal match against Lionel Messi a 'privilege' before confirming the defensive plan to limit the Argentine forward when they meet on Tuesday.

ESPN Hayes focused on Olympics, not equal pay talk

U.S. women's coach Emma Hayes sidestepped a question on whether she should get a raise if a high-priced star such as Jürgen Klopp is hired to replace Gregg Berhalter with the American men.

ESPN Sources: Utd see £50m Branthwaite bid rejected

Manchester United have seen a second bid worth a total of £50 million for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite rejected, sources have told ESPN.

ESPN Reynolds reveals role in Wrexham transfer strategy

Wrexham's Ryan Reynolds said he plays a role in transfers at the club, saying he speaks to prospective signings and offers support outside of football.

ESPN Ex-Liverpool, Barça midfielder Thiago retires

Thiago Alcântara has announced his retirement from professional football following the expiration of his contract with Liverpool.

ESPN Deschamps: Mask could affect Mbappé Madrid bow

France coach Didier Deschamps has said Kylian Mbappé will "have to get used to" playing with a mask, suggesting the Real Madrid forward might have to do so "for a couple more weeks, or maybe months."

ESPN England-Netherlands ref served match-fixing ban

UEFA has appointed a referee who previously confessed to match-fixing, and whose integrity was publicly questioned by Jude Bellingham, for England's Euro 2024 semifinal against the Netherlands.

ESPN Marsch: 'Privilege' for Canada to play vs. Messi

Canada men's national team head coach Jesse Marsch labeled the 2024 Copa América semifinal match against Lionel Messi a 'privilege' before confirming the defensive plan to limit the Argentine forward when they meet on Tuesday.

ESPN Miedema targets Ellen White's Man City legacy

Vivianne Miedema hopes to find her "football happiness" at Manchester City and live up to Ellen White's legacy after signing for the WSL team last week.

ESPN Hayes focused on Olympics, not equal pay talk

U.S. women's coach Emma Hayes sidestepped a question on whether she should get a raise if a high-priced star such as Jürgen Klopp is hired to replace Gregg Berhalter with the American men.

ESPN WNBA Power Rankings: Rookie records, more A'ja milestones and a new No. 1

It was a week perhaps like no other, with rookies rewriting record books, several upsets, another milestone for an MVP favorite and a new No. 1.

ESPN Betting buzz: Clark, Fever draw 3 times more bets than WNBA average

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are drawing far more betting action compared to the rest of the WNBA.

ESPN Flagg's 'no fear' approach draws Team USA raves

The story of practice for the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team on Monday was incoming Duke freshman Cooper Flagg, who hasn't even played his first college game yet.

ESPN Fritz's girlfriend clarifies posts on Zverev match

Morgan Riddle, the girlfriend of Taylor Fritz, issued a statement Tuesday after her Instagram posts went viral Monday following Fritz's five-set comeback victory over Alexander Zverev at Wimbledon.

ESPN Jags star pass-rusher Allen changing last name

Jaguars Pro Bowl defensive end Josh Allen is changing his last name to Hines-Allen to pay "tribute to Joshua's maternal side of the family and the other relatives who have worn 'Hines' and 'Hines-Allen' on their jerseys."