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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 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 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 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.

ESPN Why Jannik Sinner's forehand is unique -- and so dangerous on the tennis court

Sinner's distinctive forehand can make a crowd gasp and it's his not-so-secret tool in any match.

ESPN Who will win the epic Taylor Fritz-Frances Tiafoe semifinal?

Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz will face off in an all-American semifinal on Friday -- and it's going to be electric at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

ESPN Boise's Heisman hopeful, how Dairy Queen explains a Texas rivalry and more

An in-state rivalry that goes beyond the game, freshman receivers to know and more ahead of Week 2.

ESPN MLB Power Rankings: Top 5 changes again as season enters stretch run

The NL wild-card race is picking up steam while the AL's top teams are still battling for the best record.

ESPN Family ties, Patrick Mahomes comps (kind of) and the true freshman QB Nebraska has been waiting for

Following in his father's footsteps with the Cornhuskers, the highly touted phenom is looking for a signature win in only his second career start this weekend.

ESPN How Donovan Edwards became the face of Michigan

He found peace with his role that has transformed from backup to unlikely centerpiece for the reigning champs.

ESPN Kansas City Chiefs embark on quest for Super Bowl three-peat

Coaches, athletes share accounts of achieving the championship three-peat, or coming agonizingly close.

ESPN Lamar Jackson has a Patrick Mahomes problem. Will he and Ravens deliver in the opener?

Jackson can't even the score by beating Kansas City, but a win could start to shift the narrative.

ESPN What's the matter with Clemson? Here's why it's not just about the transfer portal

Dabo Swinney is under fire for not using the college football transfer portal. But the Tigers' issues are more complex than that.