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World Cup Daily live: Balogun celly in USMNT win gets LeBron seal of approval
Follow live for the latest analysis, reaction and news as the FIFA World Cup round of 32 continues.
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PLAYER MOVEMENT LATEST
Winners, losers and dominoes from NBA free agency's wild week
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Will Celtics live to regret trading Jaylen Brown?
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2026 FIFA World Cup
History-making moment awaits Socceroos or Pharaohs
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Socceroos World Cup Daily: Will Salah play against Australia?
Cats vs Lions
Lethal Lions claw past Cats in top-four statement
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AFL tiers: Are the Cats and Lions both 'legit' contenders?
BROWN TO PHILLY
Grading this blockbuster Sixers-Celtics trade: Why one team gets a D+
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Richardson: I like the 76ers-Celtics trade for both teams
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LEBRON TO LEAVE LAKERS
Six huge questions after the Lakers' 35-minute flurry of free agent deals
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The pros and cons of five potential LeBron fits: Which team needs him most?
WIMBLEDON
Wimbledon 2026: Live updates, news as it happened - July 2
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2026 FIFA World Cup
Kane delivers for England at vital moment in dramatic win vs. Congo DR
Gomez: Mexico should be favorites vs. England
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Harry Kane on his Golden Boot race with 'incredible' Messi and Mbappé
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Anthony Gordon compares Kane to the 'greatest of all time' Messi
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Kane winner sparks chaos at England watch party
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2026 FIFA World Cup
World Cup VAR review: Misapplied protocols leave Balogun wrongly red-carded
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Richards: Time for USMNT to start a streak vs. European nations
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Klinsmann: USA has quality to beat Belgium without Balogun
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Gomez: USMNT will grow from win vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina
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USMNT fans in Washington, D.C., erupt after Balogun's opener
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Top Headlines
- Demon dashes to victory as Wimbledon heats up
- Wimbledon: Joint suffers second round loss to Eala
- It's an honour: Cotton pumped for Boomers debut
- Magpies skipper out for the rest of the season
- Jedi mind tricks: Mile has Roos ready for PKs
- Harry Souttar 'grown' as new Socceroos captain
- Celtics sending Brown to 76ers for George, picks
- Schmidt turns to forgotten Wallaby vs. Ireland
- Solomon expects a 'tap' in Bombers coach race
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Watch now on YouTube: Socceroos Cup Diaries
ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries has all you need to know about Australia's journey in North America, all in one place. Join Joey Lynch and Alex Hatzikostas as they go behind the scenes in the Socceroos camp and give the inside word on all the action at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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2026 NBA buzz: Latest free agency and trade updates
We're tracking deals, trades and buzz across the NBA, including the latest on LeBron's next move and what's next for the Celtics.
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Which World Cup front-runner needs its superstar more?
The superstars have shown up at the 2026 World Cup, but which team is most reliant on its talisman to keep moving through the competition?
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NFC West roundtable: Which team had the best offseason?
The Seahawks, Rams, 49ers and Cardinals all had offseasons to remember. Answering five questions ahead of 2026.
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The World Cup has given the AFL a timely lesson in inclusion, and it should be heeded
The World Cup serves as a timely reminder that if AFL wants to thrive for another century, it must become a game that more Australians feel belongs to them, writes Rohan Connolly.
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Jimmy Butler shares update on ACL recovery, future with the Warriors
Butler, who tore his right ACL on Jan. 19, told ESPN he expects to still be "a top player" when he returns from the injury.
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Jamal Fogarty reveals Luke Brooks niggle before injury, makes plea over Joey Walsh
Luke Brooks had been managing a knee niggle in the lead-up to Manly's clash with Melbourne before suffering the ACL injury that threatens to end his season, teammate Jamal Fogarty has revealed.
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Ranking WR, TE, RB groups for 2026: Best and worst NFL teams
Which teams have the best skill position talent around their QB and offensive line? We stacked all 32 groups of pass catchers and ball carriers from worst to first.
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Beginning of the end of the Joe Schmidt era: The final three Tests that could determine his legacy
Joe Schmidt's tenure with the Wallabies will officially come to an end at the end of July, the legacy he leaves behind could be determined by how the three Tests play out.
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Was it the right pick? Best all-time MLB draft debates at No. 1
We break down some of the biggest decisions teams had to make at the No. 1 pick -- and whether they were the right choice.
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ESPN NFL Afters
Laurie Horesh and Jimmy Smith catch their breath and re-hash all the biggest moments, stories, giggles and tears from 10 hours of football.
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Listen to our AFL podcast - the ESPN Footy Podcast with Champion Data
Join ESPN's footy team for some of the best AFL analysis and insight on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
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The Far Post Podcast
Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, Sam Lewis, and Marissa Lordanic as they dissect all the latest news in women's football.
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Wake up to the best sports story you'll hear all day. Monday to Friday, we bring you an inside look at the most interesting stories at ESPN, as told by the top reporters and insiders on the planet.
