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Spieth rallies to win The Open
Jordan Spieth finished the back nine of his roller-coaster final round with three birdies and an eagle, capturing his third major championship.
PGA Tour
Jordan Spieth didn't just win The Open in dramatic fashion on Sunday afternoon. The soon-to-be 24-year-old claimed a third leg of the career grand slam, second-youngest to only Jack Nicklaus to claim that feat. That means Spieth-mania will continue three weeks from now, when he'll have a chance to become the sixth player to win that grand slam at the PGA Championship.
Golf
Strong Open finish likely pays big dividends for China's Haotong Li
In just his second major, Li tied what had, until Saturday, been the lowest round recorded in a major. His consolation prize just might be spot in the Masters.
Top Headlines
Cavaliers
NBA
Cavaliers
NBA
Inside the dysfunction surrounding Kyrie Irving's trade demand
Irving expressed a willingness to return to the NBA Finals with LeBron James just two months ago. Now, Irving's trade demand has thrown Cleveland for yet another loop this offseason.
Cavaliers
NBA
Trade request isn't a betrayal
LeBron James is responsible for the empowerment of the modern basketball superstar, and Kyrie Irving is showing how well he has learned to dictate terms before they're dictated to him.
Cavaliers
NBA
Stephen A.: Kyrie doesn't want to be LeBron's little brother anymore.
Stephen A. Smith weighs in on the news that the point guard requested to be traded from the Cavaliers.
NBA
Can NBA summer league predict future stars?
Check out Kevin Pelton's answer on that question, the effectiveness of playing with multiple point guards at the same time, the value of spending early in free agency and more.
CONCACAF Gold Cup
ESPN FC
Dempsey's home state cameo sparks U.S. win
Clint Dempsey, limited to a substitute appearance, provided a goal and an assist to advance the U.S. to the Gold Cup final.
Poker
Blumstein wins WSOP title.
Scott Blumstein outlasts Dan Ott to win the WSOP main event's $8.1 million grand prize.
MLB Trade Deadline
Rangers
MLB
Olney: Texas mulls what to do with Yu Darvish
The Rangers might make their ace the best pitcher on the block, but his uncertain availability isn't the only development muddling shoppers' plans.
Red Sox
MLB
It's (nearly) time for the Red Sox to widen their search at the deadline
Saturday's loss to the Angels was a reminder they need power in their lineup. But with only eight days to go, they might need to look past third base.
Cubs
MLB
Cubs not finished with roster update.
Buster Olney says Chicago is not done acquiring players, as it has expressed interest in acquiring Alex Avila, Yu Darvish, Sonny Gray and Zach Britton.
Brickyard 400
NASCAR
Kyle Busch not the only storyline at Indy
The defending winner has the pole and his confidence is high. But there's more to watch at the Brickyard Sunday.
NASCAR
Jimmie Johnson tweeted he will have to start at the rear of the field Sunday at Indianapolis because the team had to change a rear gear. He had qualified fourth but will have to fall to the tail of the field because of the gear change.
Real Madrid
Soccer
Real Madrid
Soccer
Exclusive access as Cristiano Ronaldo travels throughout China
The famous soccer player is making his way through Shanghai and Beijing. Join ESPN's Marty Smith and Jonathan Whyley as they go along for the ride.
Soccer
Ronaldo sees huge potential in China.
Cristiano Ronaldo explains why he wanted to take a tour of China and meet his fans there.
Seahawks
NFL
Sherman has 'professional' relationship with Wilson.
Seahawks CB Richard Sherman joins Josina Anderson in Beverly Hills to discuss his relationship with QB Russell Wilson.
NFL
Giants
NFL
Odell Beckham Jr. makes special trip to visit sick Texas boy
Odell Beckham Jr., who has worked with the Make-A-Wish Foundation in the past, makes a kid's day by traveling to Texas.
NFL
Al Saunders predicts Pro Bowl season for Redskins WR Terrelle Pryor
Cleveland Browns receivers coach Al Saunders said he'll be "shocked" if Terrelle Pryor doesn't make the Pro Bowl for Washington in 2017.
Patriots
NFL
Former Patriots OL Sebastian Vollmer: Magic of Scar 'amazing to watch'
When recently retired Sebastian Vollmer offers a perspective on the Patriots' offensive line, it begins with Dante Scarnecchia, who coaches the unit.
WNBA
WNBA
Post play, West dominate WNBA All-Star Game
All-Star Weekend in Seattle seemed like a celebration of 15-year Storm guard Sue Bird. But on Saturday, a trio of electric post players -- Maya Moore, Nneka Ogwumike and Jonquel Jones -- put on the biggest show.
Cubs
MLB
Is Willson Contreras becoming the most valuable Cub?
The Cubs' "Bryzzo" tandem isn't all that's powering their lineup. With his red-hot July, their catcher is coming into his own as an elite backstop.
MLB
Altuve marvels at Judge's size.
Astros second baseman Jose Altuve reflects on his time with fellow American Leaguer Aaron Judge during All-Star weekend.
SC Featured
Hall of Famer Claire Smith in a league of her own.
J.G. Spink Award recipient Claire Smith hasn't always had a smooth path on her road to Cooperstown, but her journey has made her among one of baseball's pivotal trailblazers.
Béisbol Experience
Gary Sanchez: 'Everything I had to learn, I learned' in the minor leagues
Few players have made as much of a splash with a rookie campaign as Sanchez. But last year's blockbuster two months were the results of years of work adapting to baseball in the U.S.
New York Red Bulls
Soccer
Royer's goal was all the Red Bulls needed.
Daniel Royer's first-half goal proved to be the winner as New York shut out Minnesota.
Texans
NFL
The case for 'uncommon' Deshaun Watson as the Texans' starting QB
Dabo Swinney can't tell you what "it" is, but Watson has "it." And his history suggests he might be up for the jump to NFL starter, even as a rookie.
NFL
Barnwell: The NFL stats that matter most
These 15 metrics will help you figure out the NFL teams primed for regression, the players ready to break out and who got plain lucky.
NBA
How a blockbuster trade could unleash 'Team USA' Melo
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.
O.J. Simpson
NFL
How O.J. still made lots of NFL money in prison
Here's our calculation of how much money Simpson has earned during his eight-plus years in prison.
The Undefeated
The Undefeated
O.J. Simpson is going free -- if only he would go away
A diminished Juice brings back all the stains that can't be scrubbed clean.
Ole Miss
College Football
Ole Miss
NCAAF
Whom should Ole Miss hire to replace Hugh Freeze?
Our search firm breaks down what a new coach will be walking into, offers up a list of candidates and makes a final recommendation.
Ole Miss
NCAAF
Five things to know about Matt Luke
The interim Ole Miss head coach has a strong background as an assistant but inherits a program in turmoil.
Mexican Liga MX
- ESPN FC
ESPN FC's Apertura predictions
With the 2017 Liga MX Apertura kicking off on Friday, ESPN FC's writers sound off on their picks for league winner, top scorer and more.
From The Mag
When athletes gotta go ... where do they go?
No one can avoid nature's call, but for athletes, knowing when to let it flow can be the difference between victory and defeat.
Boxing
MMA
How will boxing gloves affect McGregor's punching power?
Sport Science breaks down the difference between MMA and boxing gloves.
Boxing
'Very real chance' McGregor knocks out Mayweather
Eddie Alvarez knows better than most what it takes to face Conor McGregor. He provides a unique look at what Floyd Mayweather is preparing for.
MMA
How top MMA trainers would prepare McGregor for Mayweather
How should the MMA star -- with no professional boxing fights on his résumé -- approach his bout with Mayweather? Top trainers weigh in.
Men's College Hoops
Duke
NCAAM
Is Tre Jones a lock to follow in his brother's footsteps at Duke?
Tyus Jones won a national championship at Duke two years ago -- but his younger brother, a five-star recruit, might not be a Blue Devil.
Syracuse
NCAAM
Get ready for a father-son team at Syracuse
Jim Boeheim always used the word "if" when talking to his son about playing at Syracuse. Now, as Buddy Boeheim's game has blossomed, that "if" has changed to "when."
My Wish
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.
Swimming
Phelps calls swimming with shark 'a true treat.'
Decorated Olympian Michael Phelps reflects on his experience racing a great white shark and shares his interest in free diving and unexplored areas of the ocean.
Top Headlines
- Ledecky blazes to pair of golds in chase for six
- Tour de France: Froome takes 4th title in Paris
- Sherman: Wilson relationship is 'professional'
- LaVar called for tech, pulls AAU team off court
- Blumstein claims WSOP crown, $8.15M purse
- Astros' Moran goes on DL after foul ball to face
- NBA free-agent moves: Wall worth max?
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On This Date: July 23, 1996
- AP Photo/John Gaps III
Strug wins gold for USA after vaulting on injured ankle
After hurting her ankle on the first vault and with a gold medal on the line, the gymnast lined up for a second try on the vault -- and she nailed it.
OBJ's growing fame
- Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images
The fame game: How Odell Beckham Jr. crashed the QB club
You know you're famous when the president asks YOU for a selfie. At 24, Odell Beckham Jr. is already the most famous NFL player who doesn't play QB.
Athletes' pee breaks
- Tim de Waele/Corbis/Getty Images
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.
From Dream Teams to Superteams
- Gary A. Vasquez/USA TODAY Sports
How Dream Teams are leading to superteams in today's NBA
The Beard, CP3 ... and Melo? The biggest NBA moves show us the link between Team USA and the superteam era.
