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ESPN Injury-hit Barça lose Gündogan for LaLiga opener

Ilkay Gündoğan has been ruled out of Barcelona's LaLiga opener at Valencia on Saturday to add to the Catalan side's injury problems ahead of the new season.

ESPN Merino left out by Real Sociedad as Arsenal loom

Mikel Merino's proposed transfer to Arsenal moved a step closer on Saturday after he was left out of Real Sociedad's squad for their opening LaLiga match.

ESPN Maresca: Struggling Chilwell free to exit Chelsea

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has said it would be more beneficial for Ben Chilwell to leave the club in order to find playing time as Chelsea come to terms with their crowded squad.

ESPN Madrid consider extra holidays amid burnout fears

Carlo Ancelotti has said Real Madrid's hectic fixture list this season means the club are considering giving "individual holidays" to players during the season, to avoid burnout.

ESPN Du Plessis submits Adesanya to retain UFC crown

Dricus Du Plessis remains the king of the middleweight division, submitting Israel Adesanya by rear-naked choke in Round 4 to retain his title at UFC 305.

ESPN Mahomes improvises with behind-the-back toss

After hinting at breaking it out during a game, Patrick Mahomes completed a behind-the-back pass to Travis Kelce in Saturday's preseason game.

ESPN Commanders QB Daniels impresses Quinn in loss

Other than hoping his rookie quarterback slides more when he leaves he pocket, Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn continues to be impressed with Jayden Daniels, lauding his performance in Saturday night's 13-6 preseason loss to the Miami Dolphins.

ESPN Bears QB Williams sharp, ready 'to keep growing'

In a performance Bears coach Matt Eberflus classified as a "professional day at quarterback," Chicago rookie Caleb Williams completed 6 of 13 passes for 75 yards, adding in a rushing touchdown as well, in a victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday.

ESPN Liberty take down Aces, 1st to earn playoff berth

After winning an Olympic gold in Paris, Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu capped a whirlwind week by helping the Liberty clinch a playoff berth with a 79-67 win over the Aces.

ESPN Two INTs plague Giants' Jones in return from ACL

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones had a disastrous start in his return from a torn ACL when he threw a pair of first-half interceptions Saturday in a 28-10 loss to the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium, including one that was returned for a touchdown.

ESPN Greenwood scores 2 amid boos in Marseille debut

Mason Greenwood scored twice in his debut for Marseille in a 5-1 victory over Brest in their French league opener Saturday.

ESPN Steelers' offense struggles under Wilson, Fields

The Steelers' offense once again struggled to score in its second preseason game but found more success with Justin Fields under center.

ESPN Source: Ex-U20 coach to lead USMNT in Sept.

Former United States under-20 coach Mikey Varas will lead the U.S. men's national team on an interim basis during the upcoming September international window, a source confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN UFC 305 Adesanya vs. Du Plessis: Live updates and analysis

Here's everything to know about watching the middleweight title match and the 12-fight card in Australia.

ESPN Creative bats, organization shout-outs and more best moments of the 2024 MLB Players' Weekend

MLB Players' Weekend allows major leaguers to show their true selves and pay homage to those who have contributed to their journeys. Here are the best moments from the weekend.