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ESPN FIFPRO: Haaland's machine start proves rest value

A FIFPRO report has found that top-level footballers are under increasing "mental stress" due to fixture workload, with Erling Haaland's "machine-like" start to the season with Manchester City proving the need for a prolonged period of rest.

ESPN Commanders fire VP for comments made in video

The Commanders have fired an employee for comments on the team's players, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and commissioner Roger Goodell.

ESPN Giants, Chapman reach 6-year, $151M extension

The Giants and third baseman Matt Chapman agreed to a six-year contract extension worth $151 million, the team announced.

ESPN USWNT great Alex Morgan announces retirement

United States women's national team stalwart Alex Morgan has announced that she is to retire from soccer at the end of the season in a video shared on social media.

ESPN DC among those killed in Apalachee HS shooting

Richard Aspinwall, the defensive coordinator of the Apalachee High School football team, was among the four people killed Wednesday.

ESPN Spirit's Bethune tears meniscus on Nats' 1st pitch

Washington Spirit rookie midfielder Croix Bethune will miss the rest of the NWSL season after apparently suffering a knee injury while throwing the ceremonial first pitch at a Washington Nationals game last week.

ESPN Ugandan runner dies due to burns from attack

Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who was being treated after sustaining 80% burns on her body due to an attack by her partner, has died.

ESPN Magic Johnson joins Washington Spirit as investor

Five-time NBA champion Earvin "Magic" Johnson is the newest investor in the Washington Spirit, the National Women's Soccer League team announced on Thursday.

ESPN Doping agency asks to test 2 dead soccer players

Norway's men's team received a visit from the country's anti-doping agency this week, but while this is a usual occurrence in football, what made this instance remarkable were the players they asked to test.

ESPN FIFPRO: Haaland's machine start proves rest value

A FIFPRO report has found that top-level footballers are under increasing "mental stress" due to fixture workload, with Erling Haaland's "machine-like" start to the season with Manchester City proving the need for a prolonged period of rest.

ESPN Pedri hails 'sergeant' Flick for Barça's flying start

Midfielder Pedri has lauded "sergeant" Hansi Flick after Barcelona's impressive start to the season, saying they are working harder than ever.

ESPN Source: Casemiro wants Utd stay amid loan noise

Casemiro will only consider offers to leave Manchester United if he's told he does not have a future at Old Trafford, a source has told ESPN.

ESPN Rafa Mir out on bail after sexual assault arrest

The Valencia forward Rafa Mir was released on bail on Wednesday, as police investigate allegations of sexual assault against the player and a friend.

ESPN Cucurella: Chelsea need stability after transfers

Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella has said the Premier League club "need stability" if they're to achieve success like he's seen with his country, Spain.

ESPN Messi, Ronaldo miss Ballon d'Or, a 1st since '03

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were both left off the list of nominees for this year's Ballon d'Or award, marking the first time neither star was nominated since 2003.