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Why Man United’s striker problem concerns Don Hutchison (1:17) Don Hutchison explains why Manchester United need to find a serviceable striker to succeed next season. (1:17) Adriana Garcia Aug 9, 2024, 03:32 PM ET Former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has joined Fiorentina as a free agent, the Serie A side announced Friday. De […]

Robson not sure Dani Olmo has the consistency to succeed at Barcelona (1:17) Stewart Robson explains where he sees weaknesses in Dani Olmo’s game, after years of watching him at RB Leipzig. (1:17) Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Aug 9, 2024, 09:07 AM ET Barcelona have completed the signing of RB Leipzig’s versatile forward Dani Olmothe […]

Paolo Uggetti, ESPNJun 19, 2023, 01: 00 AM ETLOS ANGELES — Just outside of the scoring tent where he had recorded an even-par 70 in the final round of the U.S. Open, all Rory McIlroy could do was stare at the ground in silence.His face reddened by a full day of sunlight, the four-time major… […]

Nate Saunders, General Editor, F1Jun 18, 2023, 06: 47 PM ETMONTREAL — Max Verstappen can already be considered alongside Formula One’s greats at age 25, according to Red Bull boss Christian Horner.Verstappen is cruising towards a third straight world championship title and with his 41st victory at the Canadian Grand Prix he has moved level… […]

Elizabeth Merrill, ESPN Senior WriterJun 19, 2023, 07: 00 AM ETCloseElizabeth Merrill is a senior writer for ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine. She previously wrote for The Kansas City Star and The Omaha World-Herald.OMAHA, Neb. — Years ago, during lunchtime at Don Juan Avila Middle School in Southern California, Paul Coppes and another teacher played… […]

ESPN.comJun 19, 2023, 08: 00 AM ETThe 2023 NBA draft will bring a new class of young talent to the league.French sensation Victor Wembanyama leads the pack, as the hailed generational prospect is assured to be the first overall selection by the San Antonio Spurs.But beyond the first pick, a handful of lottery teams have… […]

Nick Wagoner, ESPN Staff WriterJun 19, 2023, 06: 00 AM ETCloseNick Wagoner is an NFL reporter at ESPN. Nick has covered the San Francisco 49ers and the NFL at ESPN since 2016, having previously covered the St. Louis Rams for 12 years, including three years (2013 to 2015) at ESPN. In his 10 years with… […]

Emily Kaplan and Connor O’Halloran Aug 8, 2024, 8:37 PM ET PARIS — As rain hammered down at the Olympic opening ceremony, Paris deputy mayor Pierre Rabadan stood soaking wet in the bleachers. For a brief moment, he felt a sense of worry. The city had spent €1.5 billion ($1.4 billion) on a project to […]

ESPN Aug 8, 2024, 05:07 PM ET LeBron JamesSydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Noah Lyles were some of the most recognizable names who competed Thursday at the Paris Games. Lyles, the men’s 100-meter gold medalist, earned a bronze medal in the 200-meter dash with a time of 19.70 seconds. Kenny Bednarek captured silver with 19.62 seconds. The […]

ESPN News Services Aug 8, 2024, 03:18 PM ET PARIS — Bolstered by an electric home crowd, Victor Wembanyama and France are headed to the gold medal game for the second consecutive Olympics after beating Germany 73-69 in the first of two semifinals Thursday. France was led by a 17-point effort from Guerschon Yabusele while […]