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European soccer delivered plenty of drama again this weekend, leaving us a lot to talk about heading into the two-week international break. In the biggest game, Arsenal shrugged off Manchester United with two late goals — and several controversial moments — though neither team really looked good. In Spain, Jude Bellingham‘s rude form continued for

Here we are at last, it’s kick-off week for Rugby World Cup 2023. The stage is set for seven weeks of scintillating rugby action, with the world’s best players having made their way to France in search of the Webb Ellis Cup. Of course, not every nation stands a chance of winning the biggest prize.

Associated Press Sep 2, 2023, 10:20 PM ET DEL MAR, Calif. — Arabian Knight held off Geaux Rocket Ride to win the $1 million Pacific Classic on Saturday, giving Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert his seventh victory in the race at Del Mar. The victory earned Arabian Knight an automatic entry into the $6

Nick ParkinsonSep 2, 2023, 08:12 PM ET Close •Reports on boxing for ESPN.co.uk, as well as several national newspapers•Has been reporting on British boxing for over 15 years•Appears on BoxNation’s Boxing Matters show In delivering a one-sided beating of Liam Smith — a legitimate title challenger himself — Chris Eubank Jr. silenced his critics and

Brett Okamoto, ESPN Staff WriterSep 2, 2023, 06:26 PM ET Close MMA columnist for ESPN.com Analyst for “MMA Live” Covered MMA for Las Vegas Sun It’s amazing how much better Ciryl Gane looks in the Octagon when he’s not fighting Jon Jones. Gane (12-2) breezed to a second-round TKO over Serghei Spivac (16-4) in the

Sep 2, 2023, 01:32 AM ET Three-time US Open champion Novak Djokovic survived a scare in his third-round match Friday night, losing the first two sets before rallying to outlast fellow Serbian Laslo Djere 4-6, 4-6, 6-1, 6-1, 6-2 at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Djokovic, the No. 2 seed who is chasing his 24th Grand Slam

As the NBA enters its 77th season and fans anticipate another exciting campaign, there’s always an additional buzz surrounding the significant milestones and anniversaries that are set to unfold in 2023-24. Fans and players wait for the Damian Lillard and James Harden trade requests to be resolved. Both All-Stars are also chasing milestones as Lillard,

Sep 1, 2023, 08:36 AM ET Mike Evans has set a Week 1 deadline to receive a new contract from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with his representation indicating the wide receiver will look to play elsewhere in 2024 if no deal is reached. Evans’ representation, Day 1 Sports and Entertainment, said in a release Friday

Andrea Adelson, ESPN Senior WriterAug 31, 2023, 06:22 PM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida. ACC presidents and chancellors are scheduled to have a phone call Friday morning to discuss expansion again, multiple sources told ESPN. While it remains unclear whether there are enough votes to add

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNAug 31, 2023, 09:00 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Whenever I think about how an offseason signing in the NHL can impact the following trade deadline, I think of Taylor Hall. Please recall back in 2020 when the talented left wing didn’t find the long-term contract he wanted

Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterAug 30, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Does the road to a 2023 World Series title run through Atlanta? The Braves boast baseball’s best record. They are battle-tested, having won a championship just two years ago. They also have

Ryan McGee, ESPN Senior WriterAug 30, 2023, 02:20 PM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com 2-time Sports Emmy winner 2010, 2014 NMPA Writer of the Year To celebrate NASCAR’s 75th anniversary, we’re detailing our 75 favorite things about the pinnacle of stock car racing. Illustration by ESPN We are closing in on

Associated Press Aug 27, 2023, 10:15 AM ET DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR driver Ryan Preece is “awake, alert and mobile” after his car rolled about a dozen times during a terrifying crash at Daytona International Speedway. Stewart-Haas Racing said Sunday morning that Preece “has been communicating with family and friends.” He was hospitalized overnight.

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterAug 29, 2023, 10:03 AM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia A LIV Golf League captain will represent the United States when it takes on Europe in next month’s Ryder Cup in Italy. Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk could be hit with an additional one-game suspension for his reaction to being sent off during his side’s 2-1 win at Newcastle on Sunday, sources have told ESPN. The Liverpool captain was shown a red card by referee John Brooks for a foul on Newcastle forward Alexander Isak for what

Brittany Mitchell, ESPN Assistant EditorAug 28, 2023, 11:35 PM Close Brittany Mitchell has been a sports fan from an early age, with a keen interest in netball, cricket and rugby. Brittany interned at Rugby Magazine and the Australian Rugby Union before joining ESPN. The countdown to the 2023 Rugby World Cup has officially entered its

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterAug 28, 2023, 08:30 AM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia ATLANTA — Another tumultuous season on the PGA Tour has come and gone. Editor’s Picks 1 Related Norway’s Viktor Hovland won the Tour Championship at East Lake

Jeff Wagenheim, ESPNAug 28, 2023, 08:07 AM ET If you’re a mixed martial arts promotion and your name doesn’t begin with “U” and end with “FC,” the fight business can rough you up. How does your second-fiddle company attract athletes the MMA fan base has heard of and cares about? How do your fights even

Nick Parkinson Close Nick Parkinson •Reports on boxing for ESPN.co.uk, as well as several national newspapers•Has been reporting on British boxing for over 15 years•Appears on BoxNation’s Boxing Matters show Ben Baby Close Ben Baby ESPN Staff Writer Ben Baby covers the Cincinnati Bengals for ESPN. He joined the company in July 2019. Prior to

ESPN News Services Aug 26, 2023, 08:44 PM ET SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Arcangelo won the $1.25 million Travers by a length at Saratoga on Saturday, but the day was marred by the deaths of two horses, bringing the total to seven horses who have died at the summer meet. Arcangelo gave trainer Jena Antonucci