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Sources: Liverpool, Wirtz deal expected on Friday
Florian Wirtz is expected to complete his club-record transfer from Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool on Friday, sources have told ESPN.
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TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea explore move for Kudus
Chelsea are interested in signing West Ham midfielder Mohammed Kudus. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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Could Marcus Rashford join Newcastle?
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Messi doesn't play for Inter Miami as much as he could. Here's why (and how Club World Cup fits in)
FOOTBALL
CLUB WORLD CUP
Club World Cup updates, odds: Real Madrid draw shows scale of Alonso's task
Real Madrid's tournament began with a fizzle vs. Al Hilal, while Phil Foden fired Man City to an opening win over Wydad AC. Here's what you need to know as Wednesday unfolds in the Club World Cup.
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Is Dortmund's talent-factory model succeeding, sustainable?
Borussia Dortmund are known for developing young players, but that talent has yielded precious little silverware in recent years.
NBA Finals - Game 6OKC leads series 3-2
Why one Hall of Fame sidekick sees a lot of himself in OKC's Jalen Williams
Williams has emerged as a bona fide co-star to league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
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How the Thunder win it all and the Pacers force Game 7
NBA insiders answer the biggest questions and what to watch for heading into this massive Game 6.
NBA
LAKERS TO BE SOLD
'The Lakers can finally be run like a real business': Leaguewide reaction to the stunning sale
The Lakers have spent decades lagging behind other NBA teams in ways known -- and not. This sale presents a massive opportunity for them to catch up -- and expedite their chase for title No. 18.
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Why Windy isn't surprised by Lakers' $10B valuation
Brian Windhorst joins Scott Van Pelt to explain what it means that the Lakers sold for approximately $10 billion to Mark Walter, who owns the Dodgers.
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UFC Fight Night - Light Heavyweight - Main Event
Expert picks, best bets for UFC Fight Night and PFL semifinals
Din Thomas and Anthony Smith pick the main event for UFC from Azerbaijan, and Ian Parker provides betting advice for UFC and PFL events this week.
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FOOTBALL
PREMIER LEAGUE
Premier League fixture analysis: Unpicking big games, including Arsenal's horrid start
The fixtures for the 2025-26 Premier League season are out! Which title contenders have the toughest start and what could shape the race for the trophy?
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Premier League fixtures: Arsenal open at United, both face tough starts
Arsenal begin their Premier League campaign with a trip to face Manchester United and then away games against Liverpool and Newcastle United.
FOOTBALL
WOMEN'S EURO 2025
Euro 2025 breakout stars: Which U21 players will shine?
Euro 2025 will offer some young players the chance to shine, and there are a number of impressive U21 stars looking to do just that.
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Euro 2025 team-by-team preview, predictions, key players, more
The 2025 UEFA Women's European Championship starts on July 2. Here is a team-by-team guide on the 16 contenders.
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- Arsenal assistant coach Cuesta, 29, named Parma boss
- Man City chief: Club 'accelerated' squad overhaul
- Mbappé hospitalized with acute gastroenteritis
- Tottenham fined for anti-gay chants vs. United
- Royal Ascot: Favourite Trawlerman wins Gold Cup
- Source: Partey, Arsenal talks at standstill
- Yafai targets Japan return in world title bid
- Queen's: Fearnley into 1st-ever ATP quarterfinal
- Lewis-Skelly, Delap up for PFA Young POTY
- Sources: Buss family to sell Lakers, valued at $10B
- ⚽ Disney+ is new home of UWCL in Europe
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Disney+ becomes new home of Women's Champions League in Europe
Disney+ will be the home of the UEFA Women's Champions League in Europe from next season after securing rights to the competition for the next five years.
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NBA Playoffs
From the play-in tournament to the NBA Finals, ESPN has you covered throughout the playoffs.
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England at Euro 2025: Sarina Wiegman's full 23-player squad
Sarina Wiegman has named the 23 players she believes can retain the European Championship title England won on home soil in 2022.
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Key F1 dates: Your calendar for the 2025 campaign
The show is on the road once again for a 2025 campaign that promises plenty...ESPN has all your key dates covered
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British & Irish Lions 2025: Australia tour fixtures
The British & Irish Lions are scheduled to face off against the Wallabies in Australia as part of a 10-match tour between June 20 and Aug. 2.
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The Football Reporters Podcast
The Football Reporters podcast is here featuring all of ESPN FC's top team of writers. Stream and all major podcast platforms each week.
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League tables
Updated tables from the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, English Football League and more.
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Upcoming fixtures
Keep track of all the important upcoming fixtures for all the clubs and countries in world football here.
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Latest scores
Results and scores from the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, English Football League and more.
Boxing fight schedule
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Boxing Schedule
Want to know what fights are on the horizon? Check out the boxing schedule for 2024.
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College football's 10 most unbreakable records
A look at the marks that have stood the test of time -- and most likely always will.
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NFL All Quarter Century team: Best 53-man roster, coaches
In honor of hitting the quarter-century mark, we built a 53-man roster of the best NFL players from the past 25 years. Who makes the team?
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Why one LSU fan brought a 30-foot Tiger float to the MCWS
The massive Mardi Gras Mike made the more than 900-mile trip from Baton Rouge to Omaha this week.
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2025 NBA mock draft: 59 picks as trade talks heat up for 30 teams
With the draft eight days away, Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo share the latest intel from around the league.
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Midseason MLB 2025 lineup rankings: Where every team stands
As MLB closes in on the halfway point of the season, we take a look at the hottest offenses so far -- from what makes them click to their biggest weakness.
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2025 NFL draft grades: Mel Kiper's winners, losers, sleepers
Shedeur Sanders in Round 5? A trade up for a pass rusher in Round 1? Mel Kiper Jr. evaluates the entire 2025 NFL draft.
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MLB 2025 April All-Stars -- and biggest early disappointments
Who's atop MLB one month into the season? We identify stars, players to watch and disappointments at every position.
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2025 NBA playoffs: Picking each series including the Finals
There are two clear favorites to reach the NBA Finals, but there is plenty of playoff action still to come. Here's how each series could play out.
