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ESPN FIFA wants perfect pitch at WC after Copa fiasco

The 2026 World Cup is coming to North America with an ambitious plan, expanding the field by 50% and spreading the football spectacle over 16 cities in three countries with multiple climates and elevations.

ESPN Sources: Al Ahli agree deal for Brentford's Toney

Al Ahli have agreed a £40 million ($53m) deal to sign Ivan Toney from Brentford, sources have told ESPN.

ESPN The urgency behind the fourth Indiana-Chicago game of the season

It's Part 4 of the Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese rivalry, but there's more on the line for both Indiana and Chicago as we approach the WNBA playoffs.

ESPN What Man United can expect from new midfielder Ugarte

Manuel Ugarte was top flight for Uruguay and PSG, and it's easy to see him doing the same at Man United.

ESPN Transfer Deadline Day as it happened: Sancho to Chelsea, Sterling to Arsenal deals pending

The 2024 summer window is closed! We're following Transfer Deadline Day a bit longer as some big Premier League deals remain pending, including Jadon Sancho's move to Chelsea.

ESPN Oregon's 'Gang Green' threads among the best Week 1 uniform combinations

The Oregon Ducks will wear an all-green uniform with a classic duck patch on the shoulder.

ESPN Arsenal's Merino fractures shoulder in 1st training

Arsenal's new €32.5 million ($36m) signing Mikel Merino will be out for several weeks after suffering a fractured shoulder in his first training session, manager Mikel Arteta confirmed on Friday.

ESPN Sources: Arsenal pushing for Sterling loan deal

Arsenal are stepping up their efforts to sign Raheem Sterling from Chelsea on loan, sources have told ESPN.

ESPN Pitt leading rusher Hammond declared ineligible

Pitt running back Rodney Hammond Jr. has been declared ineligible for the 2024 season, the school announced Friday.

ESPN Brown to miss Chiefs opener, progress 'incredible'

Wide receiver Marquise Brown, one of the Kansas City Chiefs' biggest offseason additions, will not play in Thursday night's season opener against the Baltimore Ravens.

ESPN Blue Jackets' Gaudreau killed in car-bike crash

Blue Jackets winger Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, were killed when they were struck by a vehicle while riding bicycles, according to New Jersey State Police.

ESPN Sources: Dicker, Chargers agree to $22.04M deal

The Los Angeles Chargers have signed kicker Cameron Dicker to a four-year, $22.04 million extension, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN UNC QB Johnson done for year with broken leg

North Carolina quarterback Max Johnson will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery Friday in Minneapolis on a broken right leg.

ESPN Fritz leads American men into US Open 2nd week

Taylor Fritz, the highest-seeded American men's player at No. 12, comfortably advanced to the US Open fourth round on Friday.

ESPN Sources: USMNT GK Turner set for Palace loan

Crystal Palace have completed the signing of United States men's international goalkeeper Matt Turner on a season-long loan, sources have told ESPN.