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Neymar spins, beats De Gea for goal.
Neymar's right-footed strike from the center of the box reached the back of the net to put Barcelona ahead in the 31st minute.
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United States
Soccer
ESPN FC
Bradley enjoying a resurgence under Arena
Veteran Michael Bradley has thrived with a more defined role as a holding midfielder as he and his U.S. teammates take aim at a Gold Cup trophy.
Cubs
MLB
Follow live: Cubs visit White Sox
The bitter crosstown rivals switch venues Monday following a two-game series split at Wrigley Field. Watch it live on ESPN and streaming on the ESPN App.
MLB
When will the Sox and Cubs meet in the World Series? Sooner than you think
It has been almost 111 years since there was an all-Chicago meeting in October. But at the rate the White Sox are overhauling their club, a rematch of 1906 could be within arm's reach.
MLB Trade Deadline
MLB
Time is right for Yankees to get Sonny Gray
Context is everything at the deadline, and everything is aligning for the Dodgers, Cubs and Yankees to go after the right pieces for a playoff run.
MLB
Impact pitchers on the trade block.
Yu Darvish, Sonny Gray and Justin Verlander look like strong candidates to be traded.
MLB
Winners? Losers? At baseball's bonkers trade deadline, nobody really knows
If you're scoring at home during this week's MLB trade frenzy, you might want to put down your pen. Here's why grading deals is a nearly impossible task.
Cavaliers
NBA
Cavaliers
NBA
What in the world is happening in Cleveland?
The Cavs have changed GMs and could be on the verge of trading their All-Star point guard. What's going on with the East champs? Our five experts break it down.
Cavaliers
NBA
Woj: With Kyrie trade talks swirling, Rose and LeBron finally unite
Before LeBron James' NBA Finals streak, Derrick Rose embraced an Eastern Conference rivalry. Now, they factor into each other's path toward success.
NFL
NFL
Madden ratings for every 2017 first-round pick
Rookie ratings for "Madden NFL 18" are out, and top pick Myles Garrett -- unsurprisingly -- has the No. 1 rating. No. 2 might surprise you, however.
NFL
Rookies break down their Madden ratings.
Rookies from around the NFL give their best guesses of what their ratings will be and then react to what they actually are.
Patriots
NFL
How Bill Belichick has mastered the art of saying nothing
The Patriots coach held more than 100 news conferences last season, and each provided its own window into how he flawlessly navigates through the NFL's many daily briefings.
Wednesday's Best
MLB
Diamondbacks
MLB
Marte shows speed for homer.
Ketel Marte runs the basepaths in under 15 seconds for an inside-the-park home run in the Diamondbacks' defeat of the Braves.
MLB
Devers' first hit is a homer.
Twenty-year-old Rafael Devers' first hit in the majors is a solo home run to center field in the third inning of Boston's win over Seattle.
LaMelo Ball In Spotlight
The next chapter in the summer of the Ball family
One Ball (Lonzo) already dominated Las Vegas this summer. Now, it's LaMelo's turn, as Big Baller Brand heads for a week of action in the desert.
NFL
NFL
Starting lineup, roster projections for all 32 NFL teams
NFL Nation reporters project the lineup and rosters and preview what to expect in training camp for every team.
NFL
Best fits for top 10 free agents
Robert Griffin III. Colin Kaepernick. Darrelle Revis. Three veteran players are in need of jobs -- and they're not the only ones.
Chiefs
NFL
Chiefs
NFL
Michael Vick's presence perks up Chiefs' QB meetings
An NFL coaching internship program has reunited Vick with Andy Reid and inspired some awe among Kansas City's quarterbacks.
Chiefs
NFL
Is there more to Vick being hired as a coach?
Bomani Jones and Pablo Torre discuss whether Vick joining the Chiefs as a coaching intern is part of redeeming his image.
Jets
NFL
Jets
NFL
Jets get Lucky with a no-risk move that addresses return needs
By signing Lucky Whitehead, who was recently cut by the Cowboys, the Jets are gaining an experienced special-teamer with no financial risk.
Jets
NFL
Michael ecstatic Jets picked up Whitehead.
Michael Smith couldn't be happier that Lucky Whitehead is joining the Jets after how the wide receiver was released by the Cowboys.
Cavaliers
NBA
Cavaliers
NBA
Is Kyrie Irving one trade away from his Kobe moment?
Is Kyrie good enough to run his own team and win? His "Mamba mentality" suggests one thing, but the stats haven't backed it up yet.
Cavaliers
NBA
Cavs have high asking price for Kyrie.
Michael Smith says the Cavaliers are not going to move Kyrie Irving unless they get players to make them contend now alongside LeBron James.
Cavaliers
NBA
Lowe: The Irving trades that could actually happen
Cleveland wants a king's ransom in a deal. Here is a look at the Cavs' potential trade partners.
Warriors
NBA
Warriors
NBA
So you think you know Kevin Durant?
The more you know about Kevin Durant, who is bringing his star power to India to promote basketball and the NBA, the more you can see how he became a genuine global icon.
Warriors
NBA
Durant's first year with the Warriors.
KD turned early criticism and an injury in the regular season into a NBA championship and Finals MVP award.
UFC 214
Saturday, 10 p.m. ET
MMA
ESPNW
The humanity and hubris of UFC's Cristiane 'Cyborg' Justino
Although her outsized sense of pride has undeniably led to trouble, it has also led her to the threshold of her biggest fight yet.
MMA
A behind-the-scenes look into 'Cyborg's' UFC 214 preparation
After struggling for years just to line up opponents, Justino has finally arrived on the big stage -- and we've got a look at her training.
Golf
Golf
Quick 9: Open triumph heals Spieth's Masters wounds
Jordan Spieth's third major title didn't come without drama, and now he's in a duel with Rory McIlroy to earn a career Grand Slam.
Golf
Golfer's amazing Ric Flair impersonation before smashing 483-yard drive.
Think he was amped up? This was the PRE-competition interview.
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College Football
College Football
Biggest August storyline for each Top 25 team
Is there a QB controversy at Alabama? August is approaching, and even the Top 25 teams face some lingering questions.
NCAAF
Pac-12 forecast: USC is loaded, but don't forget about Washington
USC will be ranked high and is ready to fight for the Pac-12 title. But Washington won't go quietly after reaching the playoff last season.
Ole Miss
College Football
How a phone call to an escort service led to Hugh Freeze's downfall
In a strange twist, an attorney for Houston Nutt and a diehard Mississippi State fan revealed a phone call to an escort service that led to the ouster of the Rebels coach.
Podcast
The Fighter Inside
How does a professional boxer, convicted of armed robbery in 1975, end up rising in the ranks of the sport -- from inside a state penitentiary?
Vancouver Whitecaps
Soccer
- ESPN FC
Can the Caps complete a Cascadia treble?
Don't be so skeptical. Here's a look at how Vancouver could follow in the championship footprints of Portland and Seattle.
Dodgers
MLB
Minor leaguer has Canseco moment.
The Reno Aces' Zach Borenstein now shares a commonality with Jose Canseco -- both players allowed a baseball to bounce off their head for a home run.
FiveThirtyEight
FiveThirtyEight
Hall of Fame-worthy careers that Cooperstown never gave the time of day
Kenny Lofton was as good as Tim Raines -- where were HIS stathead advocates?
The Undefeated
The Undefeated
50 Greatest Black Athletes: Steph over LeBron?
As we unveil spots 30-21, our survey of 10,000 adults reveals some surprising results.
Tennis
Tennis
Will long hiatus help Novak Djokovic reinvent himself?
Like Roger Federer did last year, Djokovic is calling it quits in 2017. However, there are no guarantees the Serb will rebound in the same manner.
Tennis
While world No. 4 Novak Djokovic will miss the rest of the 2017 season, there will at least be a familiar face returning alongside him next year. Addressing his fans during a live Facebook video, the 12-time Grand Slam champion said: "I'm looking forward to building my body, my game and my team -- I'm happy to share that Andre Agassi has committed to stay with me next year."
NASCAR
Blaney to drive third Penske car next season
Ryan Blaney will make the move to Team Penske and drive a third entry for the team in 2018, while current Richard Childress Racing driver Paul Menard will replace Blaney at Wood Brothers Racing.
MAYWEATHER-MCGREGOR
SATURDAY, AUG. 26
MMA
White reflects on Mayweather, McGregor mind games, addresses controversial comments
In an exclusive interview with ESPN, Dana White looks back at the Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor promotional tour and addresses the controversy surrounding it.
Boxing
Frampton: I don't think Mayweather-McGregor is bad for boxing
Former two-division world titleholder Carl Frampton says McGregor is not only revolutionizing mixed martial arts, but boxing too.
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MMA
Bomani: McGregor-Mayweather a 'clown show.'
Bomani Jones says movie theaters that will show McGregor-Mayweather are using a marketing ploy to sell a product that will never arrive.
Big Ten Football
NCAAF
Media days: Best-dressed players, country music talk and more
From Ohio State players making their case for best dressed to commissioner Jim Delany addressing the state of the conference, we're on top of the biggest stories.
NCAAF
Five storylines to watch at media days
Ohio State is the big favorite to win the Big Ten (pause for Penn State fans to smack their heads), and that's just one of many topics to be covered.
NCAAF
Forecast for 2017: Good luck beating the Buckeyes
Ohio State and Penn State both bring back loaded rosters. But Wisconsin and Michigan have high hopes, too. Who'll ultimately rule the Big Ten?
Golf
Spieth celebrates Open win with friends and family at airport
Jordan Spieth's mom shares photos of friends and family celebrating his Open win at airport.
Redef + ESPN
The jury is out on Judge and juicing at Mr. Olympia
Aaron Judge might not be the MLB's answer and the brotherhood of steroids: Read that and more in your daily mix from the world of sports in the REDEF newsletter.
Top Headlines
- Cavs brass: Kyrie trade chatter a 'fluid situation'
- Chargers acquire QB Jones in trade with Bills
- Change the playoff? Alabama's Saban has plan
- Jets claim Whitehead off waivers from Cowboys
- Falcons WR Jones loses $150K earring in lake
- Freeze: Family, friends, faith keep him going
- Stacking the loaded '18 NBA free-agent class
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On This Date: July 26, 1952
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Mickey Mantle hits first career grand slam
The Hall of Famer's 15th home run in his sophomore season came with the bags juiced against the Tigers.
Who will pay up for Le'Veon Bell?
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Le'Veon Bell wants to be paid like a No. 1 RB and No. 2 WR. Is he worth it?
The Steelers' star would like to be paid like a No. 1 RB and a No. 2 WR ... combined. But what's his market value? And which teams could be in the running next offseason?
Trade could unleash the best Melo
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How a Rockets trade could unlock 'Team USA' Carmelo Anthony
If the Knicks and Rockets reach a deal, Carmelo Anthony would instantly become the second or third option in Houston -- a move that could turn him into the best version of himself.
Béisbol Experience
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Gary Sanchez's long road to the Bronx
Few players have made as much of a splash with a rookie campaign as Gary Sanchez. But last year's blockbuster two months were the result of years of work adapting to baseball in the U.S. and climbing through the Yankees' minor league system.
