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Pochettino's USMNT Future Hangs After Belgium Loss
U.S. Soccer wants to retain Mauricio Pochettino after the USMNT's 2026 World Cup elimination by Belgium, but with his contract expiring and European clubs circling, ESPN's panel has already named 11 p
England vs Argentina: Inside 60 Years of World Cup Rivalry
England and Argentina meet Wednesday in a World Cup semifinal for the first time since 2002, their rivalry forged by six decades of iconic incidents from Maradona's 'Hand of God' to Beckham's red card
Who are the best wide receivers in the NFL? We ask...
ESPN surveyed NFL executives, coaches and scouts to rank the top wide receivers in the league today, with Ja'Marr Chase ranked No. 1 and Justin Jefferson No. 2 based on performance, impact and versati
R&A 'Pretty Close' to First Open Outside UK at Portmarnock
The R&A says it is 'getting pretty close' to staging the Open Championship at Portmarnock Golf Club in Dublin, which would mark the first time golf's oldest major is held outside the United Kingdom, w
England chase first World Cup final since 1966 vs Argentina
England face Argentina on Wednesday in a World Cup semi-final — their first men's semi since 2018 and their biggest match since winning the 1966 final at Wembley, with the winner advancing to face Spa
Scaloni: 'Don't mix politics and football' before England semi
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni insisted football and politics should not be conflated ahead of Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against England in Atlanta, even as Argentina's vice-president invoked
Presidential Baseballs Sell for $3M
A complete set of 21 presidential autographed baseballs, spanning from Theodore Roosevelt to modern presidents, sold for $3,055,000 at an MLB All-Star auction after a decades-long collecting effort.
Mbappé Blasts France Tactics After Spain Loss
Kylian Mbappé publicly questioned Didier Deschamps' tactics after France fell 2-0 to Spain in the World Cup semifinal, ending Les Bleus' run of three straight finals and leaving Mbappé tied with Lione
L'Equipe's SCATHING player ratings as French media reacts to Spain loss
French media savaged the national team after their 2-0 World Cup semi-final loss to Spain in Dallas, with L'Equipe's brutal player ratings — no one above 5/10 — and a 'Fallen star' headline capturing
What happened to David Batty, who shook off penalty miss against Argentina?
David Batty, the cult England midfielder whose missed penalty sent England out of the 1998 World Cup against Argentina, has been almost impossible to find since retiring in 2004 — former teammates can
Antonelli holds 25-point F1 lead into Belgian-Hungarian double-header
Sky Sports F1 assesses the title prospects of Kimi Antonelli, George Russell, and Lewis Hamilton ahead of the Belgian and Hungarian Grands Prix, the final double-header before F1's summer break, with
Shearer backs England to beat Argentina in semi-final
Alan Shearer, still carrying the pain of England's 1998 penalty shootout loss to Argentina as captain, threw his support behind the current side ahead of their World Cup semi-final against the defendi
Top Open Championship storylines: Scottie and Rory...
The 154th Open Championship tees off Thursday at Royal Birkdale in Southport, England, with defending champion Scottie Scheffler and Masters champ Rory McIlroy installed as co-favorites despite both s
England, Argentina renew rivalry in World Cup semi
England and Argentina meet Wednesday in a World Cup semifinal carrying decades of rivalry baggage, from Maradona's 'Hand of God' to Falklands War echoes, as Tuchel and Scaloni try to keep the focus on
Mates, mate and freedom - how Argentina got the best out of Messi
Argentina's squad culture of mate, truco, and barbecues — combined with Scaloni's tactical freedom — has created the ideal environment for a 39-year-old Messi to lead the Golden Boot race heading into
A special team beats brilliant individuals - how silky Spain flattened France
Spain dispatched France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro, extending their unbeaten run to 37 matches and reaching their first World Cup final since 2010.
England face Argentina in World Cup semi-final
England prepares to face Argentina in a high-stakes World Cup semi-final, with players and manager addressing pressure, internal dynamics, and the challenge of stopping Lionel Messi.
2026 Open Championship odds, picks: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy predictions by model that nailed 17 majors
SportsLine's golf model — which has correctly called 17 majors — projects the 2026 Open Championship field at Royal Birkdale, where Scottie Scheffler (+700) and Rory McIlroy (+850) top the odds board.
Deschamps Era Ends as France Fall 2-0 to Spain
Didier Deschamps' 14-year tenure as France manager ends in a third-place play-off after a flat 2-0 semi-final loss to Spain in Dallas, ending his bid for a third World Cup title.
Model that nailed 17 majors fades Fleetwood at 2026 Open
The 2026 Open Championship begins Thursday at Royal Birkdale with Scottie Scheffler as the +700 defending-champion favorite, but SportsLine's computer model — fresh off nailing 17 majors — is calling
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