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2026 FIFA World Cup
England vs. Congo DR LIVE: World Cup 2026 reaction as Harry Kane saves Three Lions to set up Mexico clash
Thomas Tuchel's England scrapped to a come-from-behind victory over Congo DR in the round of 32 thanks to captain Harry Kane.
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FIFA WORLD CUP
World Cup Daily live: Haaland buys cowboy hat; England through to round of 16
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Socceroos Daily
Beats, laughs and banter: Inside the Socceroos camp as they prepare for Egypt
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Socceroos World Cup Daily: Memories of the infamous Grosso flop haunt Australia
NBA TRADES
NBA free agency is here! Live updates on deals, trades and latest intel
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Grades for every free agent signing: Grimes, Mamukelashvili and the latest deals
Grades for the Walker Kessler trade (and more): Why the Jazz get an 'A+'
FIFA World Cup
Can France win with less possession? One big question for every World Cup round-of-16 team
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What it feels like to pull off a World Cup upset: Luck, magic and becoming a legend
Unfit stars, wasting chances: Are Spain still among the World Cup favorites?
FOOTY LATEST
AFL tiers: Early-season contenders officially on 'fraud watch'
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Cox: 'Can see both sides' in Scott's comments on absent Stengle
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2026 FIFA World Cup
Unfit stars, wasting chances: Are Spain still among the World Cup favorites?
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AROUND THE NFL
Solak makes bold predictions for the NFL season: Texans to the Super Bowl? No playoffs for the Chiefs?
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Healthy Skattebo gets full summer to prepare for season
2026 FIFA World Cup
France have Kylian Mbappé but are so much more -- and that might make them unbeatable
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Hutchison: 'Biggest upset in World Cup history' if France lose to Paraguay
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What went wrong for Sweden vs. France?
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Leboeuf: Mbappé will hold the World Cup goalscoring record in the future
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France fans in Paris celebrate Mbappé's goal vs. Sweden
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Top Headlines
- Serena hurt knee vs. Joint, trying to play doubles
- Hird confirms spot in Essendon coaching race
- Sources: Smart, Rockets agree to 2-year deal
- Socceroos ready for Egypt: 'Eat or be eaten'
- England's Tuchel: Big-name WC exits can 'calm us'
- NRL's toughest man feels 'hopeless' in NSW camp
- Mexico oust Ecuador; 1st WC KO win in 40 years
- Sources: Clippers agree to trade Kawhi to Raptors
- LeBron tells Lakers he plans to play elsewhere
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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 new teams for Kelly Oubre Jr., Norman Powell and Marcus Smart -- plus the latest on LeBron.
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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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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.
