Confirmed
LAFC signs Bayern forward Sieb through 2028
LAFC announced the signing Thursday of forward Armindo Sieb from Bayern Munich on a permanent transfer through the 2028-29 MLS season.
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LAFC announced the signing Thursday of forward Armindo Sieb from Bayern Munich on a permanent transfer through the 2028-29 MLS season.
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Just a few months ago, few soccer fans outside New Zealand knew Tim Payne's name. Now they are bidding thousands of dollars for the jersey off his back.
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Nix has been a winner for the Broncos in his two NFL seasons, but is he truly their next alpha franchise QB? This season could give us the answer.
ESPN· Denver Broncos
With his right knee surgery complete, 49ers receiver Ricky Pearsall is looking ahead to the roughly nine-month recovery that awaits him before he can return to the field.
ESPN· San Francisco 49ers
The Browns will start Deshaun Watson at quarterback in their preseason opener Saturday in Chicago, and Shedeur Sanders will start the second preseason game at home against the Bills.
ESPN· Cleveland Browns, Buffalo Bills
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels informed LSU that it can no longer use his name, image and likeness and said he felt "profoundly disrespected" after the school allowed cornerback DJ Pickett to wear his former No. 5 jersey.
ESPN· Washington Commanders
Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy expressed confidence once again that Stephen Curry -- who is on an expiring deal this season -- will remain with the Warriors until he retires.
ESPN· Golden State Warriors
Aaron Rodgers says he had hoped the Steelers' preseason opener against the Packers would be played in Green Bay and discussed the possibility of a post-retirement return to be honored at Lambeau Field.
ESPN· Pittsburgh Steelers, Green Bay Packers
Former Pro Bowl tight end Darren Waller and the Panthers reached agreement Wednesday on a one-year deal.
ESPN· Carolina Panthers
Jérémy Doku has become the latest Manchester City player to extend his contract after signing a new five-year deal, the club have confirmed.
ESPN· Manchester City
Chelsea have set a Friday deadline for any clubs wishing to meet their £120million valuation of Enzo Fernández, sources have told ESPN.
ESPN· Chelsea
The decision to name Kyler Murray the winner of the Vikings' quarterback competition this week was "out of my control," former starter J.J. McCarthy said Wednesday.
ESPN· Minnesota Vikings
The heads of six Arab football federations expressed their "full support" and "confidence" in Gianni Infantino on Thursday as the embattled FIFA president fights to keep his job after his failed World Cup private investment plan.
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After the stunning sale, ESPN spoke to more than a dozen NBA sources to find out why, what it could mean for the league and more. Here's what they said.
ESPN· Los Angeles Lakers
Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will start Friday night in the team's preseason opener against the Broncos, coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday.
ESPN· Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos
Galatasaray have made a €45million ($51.8m) bid to sign Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal, sources have told ESPN.
ESPN· Galatasaray, Arsenal
Lionel Messi rejoined Inter Miami CF on Wednesday following the passing of his father, Jorge Messi, for their Leagues Cup game against Club Leon on the bench at Nu Stadium.
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Atlético Madrid and Tottenham have reached an agreement for Argentina defender Cristian 'Cuti' Romero in a deal worth €40 million, sources have told ESPN.
ESPN· Atletico Madrid, Tottenham Hotspur
Linebacker Elandon Roberts, who played for the Steelers in 2023 and 2024, is returning to Pittsburgh after the sides reached a one-year deal.
ESPN· Pittsburgh Steelers
Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the U.S. for the World Cup, sparking a remarkable chain of events that led to him officiating the UEFA Super Cup.
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