The wire
Transfer business, trades and reporting from across the leagues. Every item links back to the publisher that filed it, and is marked confirmed or rumour before you click.
The summer transfer window has officially opened and now that the World Cup has come and gone, clubs are working away on major deals. For most clubs, planning will already be complete and they will...
Transfermarkt· Galatasaray, Inter Milan, Liverpool
The“European Golden Boy Top 100 powered by Transfermarkt” has received its second monthly update. Transfers, new World Cup market values and performances on the world’s biggest...
Transfermarkt· Porto, Borussia Dortmund
After a 5-12 season, Dan Quinn spent the offseason searching for ways to sharpen a Washington team he felt had lost some of its edge.
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Bo Nix's recovery from two surgeries on his right ankle continues to go well, but he won't play in Denver's preseason opener Friday, with the team instead expecting him to play in its final two warmup games.
ESPN· Denver Broncos
Chiefs star Travis Kelce says he believes he can perform at a higher level in what could be his final NFL season, adding that he also wants to be more accountable as a leader in the locker room.
ESPN· Kansas City Chiefs
Real Madrid beat Deportivo La Coruña 1-0 in their latest pre-season friendly on Wednesday, with Brahim Diaz scoring just before halftime.
ESPN· Real Madrid
Myles Lewis-Skelly appeared to underline his commitment to Arsenal after setting aside transfer speculation to score in Wednesday's 1-1 friendly draw with Italian club Como.
ESPN· Arsenal, Como
"Keep your eyes on the ball" is the advice given to Barcelona and Montpellier players as they play each other during a solar eclipse in Spain.
ESPN· Barcelona
Tabitha Chawinga scored twice and her sister Temwa added another as Malawi wrote another chapter in their remarkable debut Women's Africa Cup of Nations run, as they defeated Algeria 3-1 to reach Sunday's final.
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Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers is "doing fine" a day after collapsing during a joint practice against the Buccaneers, coach Aaron Glenn said Wednesday. Stiggers has entered the NFL's concussion protocol after displaying symptoms Tuesday.
ESPN· New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Messi pays tribute on IG to father
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Panthers coach Dave Canales says RB Jonathon Brooks is "ready to rock" and will play in Saturday's preseason road test against the Bills.
ESPN· Carolina Panthers, Buffalo Bills
Manchester United won their penultimate preseason friendly on penalties after a 1-1 draw with Leeds United on Wednesday.
ESPN· Manchester United, Leeds United
Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka limped off the field during a joint practice with the Jets on Wednesday and didn't return.
ESPN· Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New York Jets
The Chicago Stars fired head coach Martin Sjögren on Wednesday with the club languishing at the bottom of the NWSL standings.
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Former NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya will compete for an open seat in the U.S. Senate after winning the Republican primary in Minnesota.
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Youri Tielemans has said that FIFA's shock decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's red card helped inspire Belgium's performance against the United States in their World Cup knockout tie.
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ESPN· Paris Saint-Germain
Fenerbahce have confirmed the signing of Romelu Lukaku from Napoli for a reported fee of €6 million ($7m).
ESPN· Napoli
The nine-time NBA All-Star announced his retirement Wednesday and received congratulations around the sports world.
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