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Follow live: Spieth, Koepka set early tone, top-ranked Johnson tees off at The Open
World No. 1 rank Dustin Johnson gets his day started after Jordan Spieth shoots 5-under in the first round of the Open Championship.
Golf
Spieth cards bogey-free 65, shares Open lead
Jordan Spieth played near flawless golf Thursday, to share the first-round lead with Brooks Koepka at Royal Birkdale among the early starters.
Top Headlines
MLB Trade Deadline
MLB
Olney: Teams that must decide whether to buy or sell
For clubs like the Pirates and Angels, a bad series could be what determines their strategy. And many contenders are waiting for an answer.
MLB
From Archer to Yu (Darvish): Every team's untouchable player
Blockbuster season is in full swing, and we know these names will come up. Here's the player on all 30 clubs who should make GMs hang up the phone.
MLB
What are the Dodgers and Astros looking to do at the deadline?
With playoff spots inevitable, MLB's two juggernauts have the flexibility to say no. But should they choose to pursue deals -- perhaps for an outfield bat in L.A. or a pitcher in Houston -- it'll be only for October's sake.
Cubs
MLB
Cubs
MLB
Inside the 6-0 road trip that has changed the Cubs' season
Everything is going right for the reigning champs after a first half that went wrong in so many ways. And it all started with a game-winning home run.
Cubs
MLB
'Is this what we're doing?' Say hello to the Cubs' new celebration
Forget what you think of as The Wave; this is a new go-to move that's galvanizing the champs -- even if some stars haven't gotten the memo yet.
O.J. Simpson
Parole hearing: Thursday, 1 ET, ESPN
NFL
O.J. Simpson's parole hearing: What you need to know
Simpson has served more than eight years in a Nevada prison after he was found guilty in 2008 of armed robbery, kidnapping and other charges. Now he could be released on parole as early as Oct. 1.
NFL
Simpson's life in prison.
Lovelock Correctional Center insiders say Simpson's life inside the institution is not nearly as bad as people might think.
OJ Made IN AMERICA
parts 1-5
Watch: 'O.J. Made in America'
Catch up on the Academy Award-winning documentary that centers on the defining cultural tale of modern America -- a saga of race, celebrity, media, violence and the criminal justice system.
United States
Soccer
CONCACAF Gold Cup
ESPN FC
U.S. overcomes bites and more
Wednesday's Gold Cup quarterfinal had everything. There was biting, nipple twisting and, oh, a couple of U.S. goals.
United States
Soccer
United States continues 'lackluster' performance in win.
Taylor Twellman says the U.S. has not performed well enough to be the Gold Cup favorite.
From The Mag
When athletes gotta go ... where do they go?
No one can resist nature's call, but for athletes, knowing when to let 
it flow can be the difference between victory and defeat.
MLB
Yoan Moncada's debut overshadowed by the Dodgers
Someday, the White Sox hope to look back on Wednesday as the day their rise started. But one look at the scoreboard tells you how far they have to go.
Wednesday's Best
Angels
MLB
Mike Trout feasts on Joe Blanton's fastball for 18th homer.
Trout leads the majors in fewest at-bats per home run at 10.1 this season.
Rockies
MLB
Arenado has a monster game.
Nolan Arenado goes deep three times and records five hits overall, knocking in seven runs in Colorado's win over San Diego.
Soccer
Marquinhos delivers PGS win on penalty kicks.
Marquinhos nets the game's opening goal and the decisive penalty kick as PSG secures a 5-3 penalty shootout victory over Roma in the International Champions Cup.
ESPN FC's Most Influential
Soccer
- ESPN FC
The 50 most influential people in soccer
In 2015, ESPN FC counted down the 50 most influential men and women in the game. Two years later, we've got the updates.
Soccer
- ESPN FC
Top influencers in each region
With the help of experts based in each region, we broke down the key influencers in specific parts of the world.
Trail Blazers
NBA
McCollum: Portland would contend in West with Carmelo.
Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum talk about the potential of Carmelo Anthony joining the Blazers, and McCollum predicts Melo's addition would make them a force in the Western Conference.
NBA
How Dream Teams are leading to superteams
The Beard, CP3 ... and Melo? The biggest NBA moves show us the link between Team USA and the superteam era.
Lakers
NBA
Pelinka setting stage for LeBron in L.A.
Adrian Wojnarowski shares how Lakers GM Rob Pelinka is recruiting LeBron James' camp to the Lakers, and reveals a failed trade between the Bulls and L.A. for Dwyane Wade.
NFL
Big-name rookies holding out again? Why it's possible
With six first-rounders -- including No. 5 pick Corey Davis -- still unsigned, we could see a repeat of Joey Bosa's holdout from last year. And the reasons are similar, too -- with a twist.
Training camp previews
Saints
NFL
Adrian Peterson revival adds drama to Saints camp
Adrian Peterson and Drew Brees still have a fire that burns, the O-line is banged up and a prominent LB will likely miss the cut for the Saints.
Cowboys
NFL
Cowboys' goal in 2017: Show staying power
After riding Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott to a 13-3 record last season, the Cowboys aim to avoid a letdown and prove they belong in the NFL's top tier.
Seahawks
NFL
Seahawks look to move past offseason drama
The Seahawks' core group remains together as they begin a quest for a sixth consecutive playoff berth.
The Undefeated
The Undefeated
Colin Kaepernick's hair is not our business; Michael Vick telling him to cut it is a problem
Vick's advice to the free-agent QB is one of the oldest plays in the "black isn't beautiful" playbook.
WSOP Final Table
9 p.m. ET on ESPN2
World Series of Poker final table is set.
Get to know each of the players left standing in the tournament.
My Wish
Jalan produces his own story.
Sidelined by chronic pulmonary embolism, 16-year-old former athlete Jalan Sowell wants to inspire others like him by producing his own story on ESPN.
Celtics
NBA
Celtics called on their ultimate weapon to land Gordon Hayward
Boston pulled out all the stops during its pursuit of Hayward. In the end, it came down to master recruiter Brad Stevens and the power of the Butler Bulldogs connection.
The Undefeated
- The Undefeated
The 30 best NBA throwback jerseys ever
Nike will release classic uniforms for eight teams this year, but we're looking back at the whole league.
College Football
College Football
Can college football do anything about the length of games?
Every conference has its concerns, and each will begin to look for ways to trim games to keep up with today's audience.
College Football
Against-the-spread picks for 5 marquee college football matchups
With lines out for many of the fall's most anticipated games, here's a look at the best bets to make now that could provide value on game day.
Men's College Hoops
It's time again to think about expanding the NCAA tournament field
The NCAA tournament does not need 96 teams, but 72 makes sense. The rumblings have picked up, and plenty of coaches are on board.
Boxing
MMA
How top MMA trainers would prepare Conor McGregor for Floyd Mayweather
How should the MMA star -- with no professional boxing fights on his résumé -- approach his bout with Mayweather? Top trainers weigh in.
The Undefeated
- The Undefeated
Mike Wise: Mayweather-McGregor tour sold hate, not a fight
Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor's promotional tour sunk to new depths of racism, homophobia and misogyny.
Major League Soccer
- ESPN FC
MLS clubs buying into analytics
In a North American sports landscape that reveres statistics, Major League Soccer has been an early adopter in soccer's analytics revolution.
NBA
Summer league's top rookies, surprises, disappointments
Which players stood out, and what are the big takeaways?
NBA
Reflecting on Lonzo Ball's outstanding July
He started summer league with an alley-oop -- then a rough shooting night. But he ended it with an MVP award.
- The Undefeated
Ball is Lakers' newest sneaker free agent
The guard kicked off his NBA career by playing the field when it comes to footwear. Kobe Bryant did the same thing in 2003. How's how they compare.
The Undefeated
- The Undefeated
50 Greatest Black Athletes: 40-31
The Undefeated polled the public to come up with the 50 greatest black athletes of all time. See who's on the list based on dominance, inspiration and impact on society.
Poker
30 for 30 podcast: 'A Queen of Sorts'
In 2012, poker star Phil Ivey pulled off an elaborate scheme that won him more than $20 million and landed him in court. But the real story is about a secretive mastermind who crafted the scheme to get revenge.
Redef + ESPN
The drive to run and the history of man vs. beast
The pursuit of the finish line in San Francisco, and Michael Phelps is the latest to take on an animal: Read that and more in your daily mix from the world of sports in the REDEF newsletter.
Tour de France
news - uk cycling
The difference of a year for U.S. cyclist Nate Brown
Last year at this time, Brown was on a couch taking care of his ailing girlfriend. Now in the final week of the Tour, he has her support in France.
Cycling
Kittel inconsolable after abandoning Tour
Marcel Kittel stated he was "inconsolable" after having to withdraw from the Tour de France during Thursday's stage 17 following a crash.
Tour de France
Froome tightens grip on yellow, Kittel drops out after crash
Primoz Roglic won Stage 17 as Chris Froome finished third to tighten his grip on the yellow jersey. Green jersey holder Marcel Kittel dropped out of the Tour after crashing.
Top Headlines
- Wolves work on Wiggins deal, could hit $148M
- Cowboys rookie to stand trial on DV charge
- Bowman to replace Dale Jr. in No. 88 for '18
- Mutombo looking for partners in Rockets bid
- Rays RF Souza 'not OK' with A's 'muddy' field
- GSW reveal unique season-ticket plan for Chase
- Forget Frazier; trade boosts Yankees bullpen
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On This Date: July 20, 1976
- AP Photo
Hank Aaron's final home run
Only 10,134 spectators -- 21 percent capacity -- were in County Stadium that day to witness the designated hitter's 755th and final home run, a record that stood for 31 years.
Top QBs since 1978
- From left: David Richards/AP Images; Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire; Mark J. Rebilas/USA Today Sports
The GOAT Index: NFL coaches, execs rank best QBs since 1978
An All-Star panel of 10 NFL coaches and executives -- with 330 seasons of NFL experience and 20 Super Bowl rings between them -- set out to answer a simple question: Who are the 10 best quarterbacks since 1978?
Building the perfect CBB team
- Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Assembling the absolutely perfect college basketball team
We're not talking All-America teams or the 10 best players. We are talking the best "team" from the first five on the floor to the subs off the bench. Plus, they need to be coached. So just imagine this: John Calipari and Rick Pitino on the same staff.
The Body Issue
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ESPN The Body Issue 2017
Your exclusive look at the stunning photos, revealing videos and unique stories of 23 athletes.
