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ESPN MLB Power Rankings: A red-hot AL team debuts at No. 2

The Mets, Padres and a number of other teams received a boost from this year's deadline -- and it impacted their standing in our rankings this week.

ESPN USWNT Olympic talking points: Best players, Hayes' impact, quarterfinal preview

After the USWNT cruised in the group stage, we unpack the biggest questions and look ahead to its quarterfinal clash vs. Japan in the 2024 Olympics.

ESPN U.S. men's soccer key takeaways: Breakout stars, quarterfinal clash, predictions

The key players, biggest strengths and more ahead their game vs. Morocco.

ESPN How a beard, white jeans and a press conference plan might have saved the Bears' Matt Eberflus

Matt Eberflus changed his personal look and got himself some media training. The moves might have saved his career.

ESPN Tatum returns to lineup: Takeaways from Team USA's win over South Sudan

Brian Windhorst breaks down the biggest takeaways from USA Basketball's second Olympic win over South Sudan.

ESPN Browns' Foreman sent to hospital after head hit

Browns running back D'Onta Foreman was put taken out of practice in an ambulance Thursday after sustaining a blow to his head that resulted in neck pain, the team said.

ESPN Hayward retires from NBA after 'incredible ride'

Gordon Hayward has retired from the NBA, calling his 14 seasons an "incredible ride" and adding he "can't wait for what's next!"

ESPN Sources: Jets' Cohen ends comeback try, retires

Tarik Cohen, who was attempting to come back from assorted knee injuries throughout his NFL career, informed the Jets on Thursday that he is retiring from football, effectively immediately.

ESPN Buccaneers make Wirfs highest-paid O-lineman

The Buccaneers and offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs have reached agreement on a five-year, $140.63 million contract extension that makes him the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Pats' Judon back to practice after 'great meeting'

Disgruntled Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon has returned to practice Thursday after what coach Jerod Mayo said was a "great meeting."

ESPN U.S. wins men's four, first gold in event since '60

The United States won the men's four final as New Zealand, Romania and Netherlands also claimed gold medals in the double sculls and fours Olympic competitions.

ESPN Alcaraz into semis, youngest since Djokovic

Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest man to reach the singles semifinals at a Summer Games since Novak Djokovic in 2008 by getting past Tommy Paul.

ESPN Slumping Harper: 'Sloppy' Phils must 'cowboy up'

Bryce Harper, mired in the worst slump of his career, says the sliding Phillies need to "turn the page" and "cowboy up."

ESPN Browns' Foreman sent to hospital after head hit

Browns running back D'Onta Foreman was put taken out of practice in an ambulance Thursday after sustaining a blow to his head that resulted in neck pain, the team said.

ESPN Hayward retires from NBA after 'incredible ride'

Gordon Hayward has retired from the NBA, calling his 14 seasons an "incredible ride" and adding he "can't wait for what's next!"