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The world without Lionel Messi
Messi is the football version of Gaudi's cathedral, and unlike Barcelona's other monuments, we won't get the chance to visit the iconic No. 10 -- who turns 30 today -- for much longer.
Soccer
Celebrating 30 years of Messi's soccer stardom.
For his 30th birthday, we look back at some of Messi's greatest accomplishments.
Top Headlines
ESPN FC
Ronaldo, Portugal with resounding win over New Zealand
Two goals in a four-minute span set Portugal on its way to a place in the Confederations Cup semifinals.
Butler Trade
NBA
What was behind the Butler trade, and what each team does now
Zach Lowe breaks down everything that went into the blockbuster Jimmy Butler trade and the paths forward for the resurgent Timberwolves and rebuilding Bulls.
NBA
Butler begins new chapter in Minnesota.
SVP's 1 Big Thing looks at Jimmy Butler's move from the Bulls to the Timberwolves, his message to Chicago and "the craziest week" Butler ever went through.
FiveThirtyEight
FiveThirtyEight
The Bulls made the right decision but the wrong trade
Chicago needed to rebuild, but it didn't need to accept such a lackluster package for a franchise player.
NBA draft
Knicks
NBA
Wise not a fan of Knicks drafting Ntilikina.
Mike Wise breaks down New York's decision to take Frank Ntilikina with the eighth pick in the draft.
NBA Draft
Rating teams from best to worst in NBA draft picks
Which teams were the biggest winners and losers in the draft? Kevin Pelton has the facts on the best and worst decisions of the night.
NBA Draft
NBA draft grades for all 30 teams: Who did best, who did worst?
After a crazy night of surprising picks and big trades, Chad Ford hands out his grades.
NBA in MLB
Ball, Jackson struggle on first pitches.
It's a good thing that newly drafted NBA players Lonzo Ball and Josh Jackson have basketball to fall back on.
MLB
MLB
Players having great seasons you are probably overlooking
Avisail Garcia (a.k.a., Mini Miggy) is living up to his nickname, and the soon-to-be MLB leader in batting average is ... Ben Gamel? Some of 2017's star players might surprise you.
MLB
Ranking MLB defenses: Which teams have an edge?
Top-tier defense is helping keep the Rays in the hunt. Nearing the midway point, we look at the clubs that are on top because of their fielders, and which ones need an assist.
NHL Draft
NHL Draft
Best Day 2 draft prospects
The draft continues with Rounds 2 through 7 Saturday. Who are the best prospects left on the board? Corey Pronman runs down his top 25.
NHL
It took quite a while, but the Islanders finally found a trade for Travis Hamonic. He heads to the Flames along with a conditional fourth-round pick in 2019 or 2020, in exchange for Calgary's first- and second-round picks in 2018 and a conditional second-round pick in 2019 or 2020. The conditional picks will both be swapped in 2019 if the Flames do not make the playoffs; otherwise, they will be swapped in 2020.
NHL
Pick-by-pick analysis of Round 1
Round 1 is in the books. We have analysis of every selection from Friday night, including scouting notes, team fit and more.
NCAA Baseball
Continues Saturday
NCAA Men's Baseball
Saturday rematches will decide lineup for College World Series finals
TCU defeated Florida and LSU beat Oregon State, so they'll play each other one more time to determine the matchup for this season's championship series.
College World Series, bracket finals: Take Two. Th...
Béisbol Experience
Mariners
MLB
Cruz: 'In the Dominican Republic, we live baseball'
Before he had four All-Star appearances, an ALCS MVP award and a home run title, Mariners slugger Nelson Cruz had to learn to adapt to a new culture.
MLB
Beltré: 'The love Latino players have for the game is incomparable'
In his 20-year career, Adrián Beltré has become one of the most respected players in MLB. His journey hasn't always been easy.
Mets
MLB
Kurkjian unsure how much Mets will deal.
Tim Kurkjian highlights Jay Bruce and Addison Reed among Mets players whom teams could be interested in.
Red Sox
MLB
Red Sox
MLB
Even in retirement, David Ortiz has keen sense of the moment
His playing days behind him, the slugger has stayed away from Fenway, and that's been a good thing for the growth and maturity of this year's Red Sox.
MLB
Ortiz salutes dad, fans in speech.
With the Red Sox retiring David Ortiz's No. 34, the ex-designated hitter thanks his father and the Fenway fans for their support before throwing the first pitch to former teammate Jason Varitek.
Major League Soccer
Rivals of Major League Soccer in 8-bit form
The first MLS Rivalry Week of the 2017 season is upon us, and it's full of contentious clashes.
MLS
Saturday's Games
Bellator NYC
Saturday Night
BELLATOR NYC
SATURDAY, JUNE 24TH
Is Aaron Pico the greatest prospect in MMA history?
Just 20, Aaron Pico is set to make his professional MMA debut at Madison Square Garden on Saturday at Bellator NYC. Will the most hyped prospect in the sport actually live up to it?
MMA
Cheat Sheet: Sonnen vs. Silva
What's at stake when Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva meet in a long-awaited grudge match? Who gets the job done? Brett Okamoto sorts it out.
Clippers
NBA
The impact Griffin and Paul have on Lob City.
With both Blake Griffin and Chris Paul reportedly opting out of their contracts, we look at the statistical differences for the Clippers with the two on and off the court.
The Undefeated
The Undefeated
Phil Jackson isn't saving the Knicks
Jackson is losing it. Or, when it came to building teams instead of coaching them, perhaps he never had it.
Lonzo Ball to Lakers
NBA draft
The Undefeated
- The Undefeated
The night Lonzo became a Laker
From a shoe change to countless interviews and a super proud father -- the No. 2 pick was the star of the 2017 draft.
Lakers
NBA
Fans should remember son Lonzo Ball is no LaVar
While LaVar Ball boasts that his son is better than Magic Johnson, Lonzo Ball -- a pass-first, shoot-second guard -- hopes to be "half" the player his new Lakers boss was back in the day.
NFL
Ranking the NFL's best of past 30 years: Teams, offenses, more
Bill Belichick's Patriots, Joe Montana's 49ers and Darrell Green's Redskins are well represented in Football Outsiders' look at the NFL's best of the best since 1987.
NFL Nation
Jets
NFL
Jets' title drought almost old enough for AARP ... and no end in sight
When will the Jets contend again? It won't be until they solve their QB problem, and it's unlikely Todd Bowles will be around to see that happen.
Patriots
NFL
The legend of 'Sweet Feet': How James White got his unique nickname
The running back's fame went through the roof after his standout performance in Super Bowl LI, but he landed his colorful nickname long before that.
NFL
Chiefs seem adrift while Raiders ride momentum
They are the AFC West's top teams, but as the Raiders celebrate QB Derek Carr's new deal, the Chiefs are suddenly searching for a GM and a direction.
Golf
Golf
Spieth manages his way into hunt for second win of 2017
Even without playing his best golf in Round 2, Jordan Spieth still sits in perfect position to win the Travelers Championship.
Body Issue 2017
Body Issue 2017
Isaiah Thomas: 'If I were 6-5, I'd be the best player in the world'
Thomas might be only 5-foot-9, but his dominant stats for the Celtics last season meant he often seemed larger than life. After posing for the ninth annual Body Issue, Thomas explained how his height is actually an advantage to his game.
Title IX
45th Anniversary
espnW
ESPNW
No way to celebrate Title IX: The poor hiring records of select college conferences
A new study released on hiring practices in colleges produced some poor grades and a definitive call to action.
Olympic Sports
Title IX 45th Anniversary Vignette: Gail Devers.
Devers may have been the best hurdler of her time while also battling Graves' disease. Journalist Christine Brennan gives insight to the adversities Devers faced and how she overcame her obstacles.
Fantasy Football
100 facts for the 2017 fantasy football season
You can make numbers say what you want, so here are 100 facts to consider as you prepare for your fantasy football season.
NFL Europe
NFL
10 years after NFL Europe's demise, alumni remember league fondly
Even 10 years after it ceased operations, the NFL Europe still brings a smile to the faces of those who experienced it. Kurt Warner, Brad Johnson, Jake Delhomme and others share their stories from the dearly departed developmental league.
NFL
Ranking QBs who benefited from NFL Europe
You might be surprised at the number of eventual NFL starters who can trace a jump-start to their careers to extended playing time in NFL Europe.
NFL
Former WR Yo Murphy knows what he's talking about
When Murphy talks to the athletes he trains about perseverance, he speaks from experience, as he's the only player ever to appear in the championship games of the CFL, NFL Europe and NFL.
NASCAR
NASCAR
Dale Jr.'s final ride: Sonoma
As the Cup season begins to wind down, so do the number of tracks Dale Earnhardt Jr. will drive at for the last time. Bob Pockrass takes a look at how NASCAR's most popular driver has fared on the California road course.
NASCAR
Everything appears to be going right for Kyle Larson lately
Thanks to a victory at Michigan and a pair of sprint car wins earlier in the week, the Cup series points leader carries a lot of momentum into Sunday's race at Sonoma Raceway.
Men's College Hoops
Get to know the Class of 2020 ESPN 25
It's a long way until they hit the college hardwood, but the Class of 2020 ESPN 25 will soon be taking over. Power forward Isaiah Todd leads the way for this highly skilled class.
College Football
College Football
The toughest three-week stretches in college football
Penn State will have to navigate a treacherous slate of Michigan, at Ohio State and at Michigan State. And that's not even the hardest three-game run among Power 5 teams.
Texas
NCAAF
The Horns, Kiss, the devil and the battle for the hook 'em sign
KISS frontman Gene Simmons thought it'd be easy to trademark the rock-and-roll devil hands. Too bad he faced unlikely foes in the Texas Longhorns and the widow of a hard-rock icon.
30 for 30 podcasts
Sports stories like you've never heard before.
'30 for 30 Podcasts' debuts Tuesday, June 27th, with 'The Trials of Dan and Dave.'
ESPYs
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12TH, ABC
Lakers
NBA
Kobe a superstar throughout illustrious career.
To commemorate the 25th year of The ESPYS, we celebrate 25 athletes who have made the greatest mark on this quarter century. With five NBA championships throughout his 20-year career, Kobe Bryant has put a stamp on the Lakers that will last a lifetime.
ESPYs
Vote for the best in sports
Let your voice be heard and then tune in to the 2017 ESPYS on July 12 on ABC!
Rugby
All Blacks captain Read a 'fierce warrior' in win.
"A fierce warrior" was how Steve Hansen summed up Kieran Read after a brilliant performance from the All Blacks' captain in Saturday's win over the British & Irish Lions.
Top Headlines
- Sources: CP3, Griffin tell Clips they'll opt out
- Butler: Being the face of Bulls 'means nothing'
- Jordan fan has crying LeBron tattooed to leg
- Jays closer Osuna dealing with anxiety issue
- Magic: Russell good but Lakers needed leader
- GM: Suns 'played by rules' in Jackson pursuit
- Ranking the strengths of NL contenders
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On This Date: June 24, 2010
On This Date: The longest match in Wimbledon history
On June 24, 2010, Nicholas Mahut and John Isner became a part of tennis history, when they battled for 11 hours and five minutes over the span of three days for the longest match in Wimbledon history. Isner would outlast Mahut to win the match.
ESPYS voting
- ESPN
ESPYS: Vote for the best in sports
Let your voice be heard and then tune in to the 2017 ESPY Awards on July 12 on ABC!
Vincent Smith's second act
- Kim Klement/USA TODAY Sports
Life after The Hit: The amazing second act for Michigan's Vincent Smith
Vincent Smith might be best known for becoming a viral sensation after Jadeveon Clowney decleated him in the 2013 Outback Bowl. But the hit never defined him, and now the former Wolverines RB's Team Gardens project is a making its mark in the community.
Brazil's baseball phenom
- Luiz Maximiano for ESPN
Meet Brazil's Most Valuable Arm
When MLB's international signing period opens July 2, Eric Pardinho is poised to collect an eye-popping seven-figure payday. Can the 16-year-old pitcher live up to his father's sales pitch?
