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Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJul 25, 2023, 12:24 PM ET Organizers of the 2026 World Cup have called on football authorities in Europe to consider playing competitive games in the United States. N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy, a key part of the team which has secured World Cup games in New York and New Jersey in three years’

Tom VanHaaren, ESPN Staff WriterJul 25, 2023, 11:00 AM ET Close ESPN staff writer Joined ESPN in 2011 Graduated from Central Michigan Texas quarterback Arch Manning and trading card company Panini America announced an exclusive name, image and likeness deal Tuesday. Manning is a nephew of Peyton and Eli, grandson of Archie and son of

Brian Windhorst, ESPN Senior WriterJul 24, 2023, 04:00 PM ET Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books USA Basketball named 14 players to its Select Team on Monday, which will serve as the opponent for Team USA during its upcoming training camp for the FIBA World

Netherlands kicked off their Group E campaign with a 1-0 win over Women’s World Cup debutants Portugal at Dunedin Stadium on Sunday thanks to a first-half goal from Stefanie Van der Gragt that was awarded on a VAR review. Van der Gragt rose above the defence at the far post to head home, but the

Associated Press Jul 23, 2023, 06:58 PM ET LONG POND, Pa. — Denny Hamlin returned to Victory Lane on Sunday at Pocono Raceway a year after his first-place finish was thrown out, giving him a track-record seven wins and 50 overall in his Cup career. Hamlin also gave Toyota its 600th NASCAR victory. Hamlin passed

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterJul 23, 2023, 01:20 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia HOYLAKE, England — After American Brian Harman hit his opening tee shot of the final round of the 151st Open Championship at Royal Liverpool Golf Club on

Georgia Stanway made sure her retaken penalty counted to give England a 1-0 victory over debutants Haiti in a dramatic Women’s World Cup opener for both teams on Saturday at Lang Park in Brisbane. Stanway stepped up to the penalty spot twice after Haiti goalkeeper Kerly Theus moved off her line early in saving the

Jul 22, 2023, 09:06 AM ET WARSAW — Russian tennis player Vera Zvonareva was blocked on Friday from entering Poland for reasons of state security and public safety, the Polish interior ministry said on Saturday. The 38-year old, a bronze medalist at 2008 Olympics in Beijing, was on the list of players of the BNP

John Keim, ESPN Staff WriterJul 21, 2023, 06:45 PM ET Close John Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after a stint with the Washington Post. He started covering the team in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers and later for the Washington Examiner. He has authored/co-authored four books. You can

Associated Press Jul 21, 2023, 08:19 PM ET PALERMO, Sicily — Top-ranked Daria Kasatkina is out of the Palermo Open after losing to home favorite Jasmine Paolini in the quarterfinals on Friday. The fifth-seeded Paolini found herself 3-1 down in the deciding set and facing three break points but managed to rally and didn’t let

Jul 21, 2023, 10:25 AM ET The 2023 Women’s World Cup is in full swing, and these daily files will give you the latest reporting from around the 2023 World Cup as well as betting lines, what-to-watch-for information and best reads. Check in with ESPN throughout the tournament as we bring you the latest from

Jul 21, 2023, 05:01 AM ET Netherlands have accused the Women’s World Cup of amateurish organisation as they complained about their training conditions in New Zealand, but they are still using the Bay Oval in Tauranga to prepare for their opening game on Sunday. Coach Andries Jonker told reporters he feared his players could be

Alex Scarborough, ESPN Staff WriterJul 21, 2023, 01:03 PM ET Close Covers the SEC. Joined ESPN in 2012. Graduate of Auburn University. Georgia is the clear favorite to win the SEC once again according to the conference media poll, which was released Friday. The Bulldogs, who are coming off back-to-back national championships, received 62.2% of

ESPN Sports Betting Jul 20, 2023, 04:45 PM ET Check out how the Carolina Panthers fared in 2022 and forecast 2023 betting trends. The Panthers will have top overall pick Bryce Young at quarterback in what looks like a wide open NFC South. Dig into the 2023 schedule against the spread as well as significant

Associated Press Jul 20, 2023, 02:55 PM ET MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Justin Haley will leave Kaulig Racing at the end of this season and has signed a multiyear deal to drive for Rick Ware Racing starting in 2024. Haley, 24, had his only Cup victory in July 2019 at Daytona, in just his third start.

Jul 20, 2023, 12:20 PM ET Journeyman forward Nate Thompson retired after 15 seasons with nine NHL teams. Thompson, 38, who last played for the Philadelphia Flyers in 2021-22, confirmed his decision via social media. “From the time I was four until 38 hockey has been my life and best friend. I’m beyond grateful and

Jul 20, 2023, 05:20 AM ET Australia striker Sam Kerr will miss the hosts’ opening two matches of the Women’s World Cup after suffering a calf injury in training ahead of the tournament. Football Australia announced Kerr’s injury moments after submitting their official teamsheet for the opening game of their tournament against the Republic of

Jul 20, 2023, 06:56 AM ET MELBOURNE, Australia — In an act of mutual solidarity, Nigeria and Canada said they will put aside clashes with their federations to focus on their football when they face off in their FIFA World Cup 2023 debut match. Both Nigeria and Canada’s World Cup preparations have been dogged by

Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentJul 19, 2023, 11:39 PM ET WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Spain coach Jorge Vilda says back-to-back Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas is ready to play in Friday’s World Cup opener against Costa Rica. Putellas, 29, has not completed 90 minutes since tearing her anterior cruciate ligament a year ago in preparation for

ESPN News Services Jul 19, 2023, 03:58 PM ET The Winnipeg Jets signed center Gabriel Vilardi to a two-year, $6.875 million deal, the team announced Wednesday. The 23-year-old restricted free agent had been scheduled for an arbitration hearing July 28. Vilardi arrived in Winnipeg in the June 27 trade that sent winger Pierre-Luc Dubois to