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The Community Shield marks the final stretch before the start of the new Premier League season. But should fans take anything away from the result?
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The Community Shield marks the final stretch before the start of the new Premier League season. But should fans take anything away from the result?
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Chelsea insist Enzo Fernández is expected to stay at the club for the upcoming season after no club matched their £120 million ($161.8m) valuation by Friday's self-imposed deadline, sources have told ESPN.Fernández
ESPN· Chelsea
Shakhtar Donetsk's preferred home base for this season's Champions League is Chelsea's Stamford Bridge, a source has told ESPN.
ESPN· Chelsea
LaLiga is the first major league to return for the 2026/27 season with the Spanish top-flight getting underway this weekend. It will be somewhat of a subdued opening matchday, however, with...
Transfermarkt· Barcelona, Real Madrid
Chase Bisontis, the Cardinals' second-round pick who was expected to push starter Isaiah Adams for playing time, could miss the season after tearing his left MCL.
ESPN· Arizona Cardinals
Colts special teams coordinator Brian Mason tore multiple ligaments in his knee after a sideline collision on the final play of Thursday night's preseason game against the Patriots, a source confirmed to ESPN
ESPN· Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots
The NBA's schedule has plenty of intrigue in January with the highly anticipated returns of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jaylen Brown to their respective former homes.
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Former NFLPA lawyer Heather McPhee has settled the federal lawsuit in which she accused the union, its former executive director and two other senior executives of conspiring to keep her from cooperating with a criminal inquiry into union finances.
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Commanders defensive end/linebacker Dorance Armstrong has been suspended without pay for the season opener for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy.
ESPN· Washington Commanders
Could Cody Gakpo end up making a move from Liverpool to Tottenham? Transfer Talk has the latest.
ESPN· Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool
Saints rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson has a right hamstring issue and will miss time, according to Saints coach Kellen Moore.
ESPN· New Orleans Saints
Bills defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis has been suspended for the first three games of the season for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.
ESPN· Buffalo Bills
The Lakers are being sold to businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 billion, a record-breaking price, multiple sources told ESPN.
ESPN· Los Angeles Lakers
Creating your own rankings tiers is an essential part of draft prep. Matt Bowen gives you a head start.
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Following the NBA's schedule release, our insiders break down the biggest games to watch for the 2026-27 season.
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Westbrook revived the triple-double, but what is his true legacy? ESPN NBA insiders examine a thrilling, tireless and polarizing Hall of Fame career.
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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has admitted his surprise at this summer's big-money deals in the transfer market.
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Steelers rookie quarterbacks Drew Allar and Will Howard turned in solid performances during a 28-9 preseason win over the Packers.
ESPN· Pittsburgh Steelers, Green Bay Packers
Raiders coach Klint Kubiak says rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza played "good football" in his preseason debut, adding that all three signal-callers deserve more first-team reps.
ESPN· Las Vegas Raiders
Terrion Arnold, who sources told NFL Network plans to sign a one-year deal with the Seahawks, also had visited the Texans, Saints and Giants before choosing the Seahawks.
ESPN· Seattle Seahawks, Houston Texans, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants