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ESPN UCL draw: L'pool host Madrid in new league phase

Liverpool have been drawn to face Real Madrid as part of the Champions League's revamped 36-team league format.

ESPN Man Utd's 'frustrated' Mount ruled out with injury

Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount has been sidelined for a few games due to a minor muscle injury, the Premier League club said on Thursday.

ESPN Liverpool beat Barça to sign Juventus' Chiesa

Liverpool have completed the signing of Juventus winger Federico Chiesa, beating Barcelona to the signing of the Italy international.

ESPN Super-fan Klopp cheers on friend at Paralympics

Fomer Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp is used to being at the center of attention. On Thursday he was more than happy to be on the sidelines, cheering for his longtime friend Wojtek Czyz as he competed in badminton at the Paris Paralympics.

ESPN Cristiano Ronaldo doesn't rule out return to UCL

Al Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo left the door open to one day returning to play in the Champions League as he helped with this season's draw on Thursday.

ESPN Lukaku joins Napoli in permanent transfer

Romelu Lukaku's second spell at Chelsea has come to an end after Napoli confirmed that they had signed the Belgium striker on Thursday.

ESPN Sources: Barça move for Bajcetic falls through

Barcelona failed in a late attempt to sign Stefan Bajčetić with the Liverpool midfielder set to join RB Salzburg on loan, sources have confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN Pirlo sacked as Sampdoria manager after 1 season

Andrea Pirlo has been sacked as manager of Sampdoria after just over a season in charge, the Serie B club said on Thursday.

ESPN Alcaraz shocked in straight-sets loss at US Open

Carlos Alcaraz never found his footing in his second-round match against 74th-ranked Botic Van De Zandschulp and fell 6-1, 7-5, 6-4.

ESPN Sources: Niners, Aiyuk reach $120M extension

The 49ers and receiver Brandon Aiyuk have agreed to a four-year, $120 million extension that ties him with the team through the 2028 season, sources told ESPN.

ESPN QB Sanders, Hunter help Buffs hold off N.D. State

Colorado's Shedeur Sanders threw for 445 yards and four touchdowns -- three to Travis Hunter -- as the Buffaloes held off FCS power North Dakota State 31-26.

ESPN UNC loses new QB Johnson to injury vs. Minnesota

Late in the third quarter, Max Johnson dropped back to pass, but Minnesota's Justin Walley came in from the secondary on a blitz and sacked him. The Tar Heels QB landed awkwardly on his knee and immediately grabbed it.

ESPN Dak: No deadline on talks, but no deal 'says a lot'

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott said he does not need a contract extension to be done before the season starts, but it "says a lot" with no deal yet in place.

ESPN Late Rutgers TD rubs Howard coach wrong way

Howard coach Larry Scott made it clear postgame he didn't like watching Antwan Raymond score on an 11-yard run as time expired in regulation and said that's not what he would have done.

ESPN Hill, 44, pitches in game for 20th season in row

Rich Hill, 44, came on in relief for the Red Sox on Thursday night vs. Toronto and became the only active player to appear in a major league game in each of the past 20 seasons.