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ESPN FIFA: USWNT back at No. 1 after Olympic gold

The United States women's national team has reclaimed the crown at the top of FIFA's women's world rankings following victory at the Paris Olympics.

ESPN Source: Juve stay possible for USMNT's McKennie

United States international Weston McKennie could yet stay at Juventus and is set to train with the first-team team ahead of Monday's Serie A opener against Como, a source has told ESPN.

ESPN Guardiola hints at City return for João Cancelo

Pep Guardiola has suggested there could be a way back for João Cancelo at Manchester City.

ESPN Enzo Maresca: Chelsea want to sign more players

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has said the club are targeting further incomings before the end of the transfer window despite completing their tenth summer signing earlier this week.

ESPN Shaqiri rejoins 1st club Basel after Chicago exit

Swiss playmaker Xherdan Shaqiri returned to FC Basel on Friday, 12 years after leaving the club where he began his career.

ESPN Zirkzee gives Man United reason to believe 2024-25 will be different

After a dour 2023-24, Man United looked destined to start 2024-25 with a scoreless draw. Then Joshua Zirkzee scored on his debut, changing everything.

ESPN Why this Premier League could be the one for Arsenal and Arteta

Arsenal are preparing to finally beat Man City in a Premier League title race at the third attempt.

ESPN 'It's the old Izzy, but also old Izzy': A motivated Israel Adesanya is back

Adesanya's 11-month hiatus from the sport has meant less Uber Eats and more inner focus and personal growth.

ESPN Sleepers: Michael Penix Jr., Bryce Young among players to watch

Every season, there are players who surprise as solid fantasy football contributors. Tristan H. Cockcroft lists his favorite well-under-the-radar options for the upcoming season.

ESPN Mock draft: 10-team PPR superflex

Which players wound up as the top values in our latest mock?

ESPN Liberty-Aces, Clark-Reese and more WNBA matchups with playoff implications

They're fighting for top seeding, or just the opportunity to be in the postseason -- these are the high-stakes team matchups in the second half of the season.

ESPN WNBA resumes, so do the dominant Breanna Stewart and the Liberty

The gold medal winning Team USA members showed no jet lag in their return to action in the WNBA.

ESPN How one potential rule could change MLB starting pitching forever

Could a six-inning minimum make starters stars again and inject offense into the game?

ESPN Clark scores 29, Fever fend off Taurasi, Mercury

Caitlin Clark started fast and finished with 29 points and 10 assists while Kelsey Mitchell scored 28 points to help the Indiana Fever fend off a furious second-half rally from the Phoenix Mercury for a critical 98-89 victory Friday night.

ESPN Lynch: 49ers feel 'urgency' to close Aiyuk deal

49ers GM John Lynch said the contract stalemate between San Francisco and receiver Brandon Aiyuk has been "a hard journey."