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ESPN Ancelotti: Vini Jr. links to Saudi move 'speculation'

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has dismissed reports linking star player Vinícius Júnior with a move to Saudi Arabia as "just speculation."

ESPN Mourinho's Fenerbahce crash out of UCL qualifying

Jose Mourinho's hopes of leading Fenerbahce into the revamped Champions League ended Tuesday when the Turkish team were knocked out in the third qualifying round by Lille.

ESPN Mexico's Araujo joins Bournemouth from Barça

U.S.-born Mexico international Julián Araujo has joined Premier League side Bournemouth from Barcelona in a transfer worth €10 million.

ESPN Palmer extends Chelsea deal through 2033 season

England forward Cole Palmer has signed a two-year contract extension that ties him to Chelsea until 2033, the Premier League club said Tuesday.

ESPN Bettors pony up on Man City relegation futures

Given they have won six of the past seven Premier League titles and have a seemingly never-ending pipeline of talent, Manchester City sitting atop odds boards and garnering significant action to win the league once again should come as little surprise.

ESPN Rodgers wants Reddick a Jet, cites 'fun ride' ahead

In the wake of Haason Reddick's trade request, Jets QB Aaron Rodgers hinted he might reach out to Reddick to try to convince him to join what will be "a fun ride" in New York. Meanwhile, coach Robert Saleh insisted the holdout is not a distraction.

ESPN 'Trying to get to the next 90 feet': What's behind MLB's surging stolen base stats

New rules and new players are rejuvenating baseball's base running roots

ESPN Ahead of soccer's longest-ever season, are players on verge of burning out?

For years, critics have highlighted the risks of too many games for top players, but this season will be the most grueling yet for the likes of Mbappé, Haaland and Bellingham. Is the sport heading for disaster?

ESPN Little preseason, less rest: Madrid teach Mbappé about hunger

Kylian Mbappé is diving straight into life at Real Madrid, where winning is the minimum requirement.

ESPN What does J.J. McCarthy's knee injury mean for the Vikings? We answered six questions

How will McCarthy's absence affect Justin Jefferson, Sam Darnold, the Minnesota Vikings' front office?

ESPN AP Top 25 preseason poll: The biggest early-season games for every team

How good (or bad) could each Top 25 team be -- and what will be each squad's telltale game?

ESPN UFC 305 storylines: Adesanya-Du Plessis rivalry, heavyweight slobber knockers, more

With an impressive fight card in Australia, which matches are the most must-see, full of intrigue and consequence?

ESPN Mexico's Araujo joins Bournemouth from Barça

U.S.-born Mexico international Julián Araujo has joined Premier League side Bournemouth from Barcelona in a transfer worth €10 million.

ESPN Bettors pony up on Man City relegation futures

Given they have won six of the past seven Premier League titles and have a seemingly never-ending pipeline of talent, Manchester City sitting atop odds boards and garnering significant action to win the league once again should come as little surprise.

ESPN Wan-Bissaka leaves Man United to join West Ham

West Ham United have signed Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United.