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Alex Scarborough, ESPN Staff WriterJul 21, 2023, 01:03 PM ET Close Covers the SEC. Joined ESPN in 2012. Graduate of Auburn University. Georgia is the clear favorite to win the SEC once again according to the conference media poll, which was released Friday. The Bulldogs, who are coming off back-to-back national championships, received 62.2% of

Jul 21, 2023, 10:25 AM ET The 2023 Women’s World Cup is in full swing, and these daily files will give you the latest reporting from around the 2023 World Cup as well as betting lines, what-to-watch-for information and best reads. Check in with ESPN throughout the tournament as we bring you the latest from

Jul 21, 2023, 05:01 AM ET Netherlands have accused the Women’s World Cup of amateurish organisation as they complained about their training conditions in New Zealand, but they are still using the Bay Oval in Tauranga to prepare for their opening game on Sunday. Coach Andries Jonker told reporters he feared his players could be

Jul 21, 2023, 08:49 AM ET World Cup debutants Zambia have been dealt a heavy blow on the eve of their Group C opener against Japan on Saturday after key attacking midfielder Grace Chanda was ruled out of the tournament, team officials confirmed. It is a second major withdrawal for coach Bruce Mwape’s side after

ESPN Sports Betting Jul 20, 2023, 04:45 PM ET Check out how the Carolina Panthers fared in 2022 and forecast 2023 betting trends. The Panthers will have top overall pick Bryce Young at quarterback in what looks like a wide open NFC South. Dig into the 2023 schedule against the spread as well as significant

Associated Press Jul 20, 2023, 02:55 PM ET MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Justin Haley will leave Kaulig Racing at the end of this season and has signed a multiyear deal to drive for Rick Ware Racing starting in 2024. Haley, 24, had his only Cup victory in July 2019 at Daytona, in just his third start.

Jul 20, 2023, 12:20 PM ET Journeyman forward Nate Thompson retired after 15 seasons with nine NHL teams. Thompson, 38, who last played for the Philadelphia Flyers in 2021-22, confirmed his decision via social media. “From the time I was four until 38 hockey has been my life and best friend. I’m beyond grateful and

Jul 20, 2023, 05:20 AM ET Australia striker Sam Kerr will miss the hosts’ opening two matches of the Women’s World Cup after suffering a calf injury in training ahead of the tournament. Football Australia announced Kerr’s injury moments after submitting their official teamsheet for the opening game of their tournament against the Republic of

Jul 20, 2023, 06:56 AM ET MELBOURNE, Australia — In an act of mutual solidarity, Nigeria and Canada said they will put aside clashes with their federations to focus on their football when they face off in their FIFA World Cup 2023 debut match. Both Nigeria and Canada’s World Cup preparations have been dogged by

Gabriel Jesus and Leandro Trossard scored excellent goals before half-time to spark Premier League power Arsenal to a 5-0 victory over the MLS All-Stars in the 2023 MLS All-Star Game in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. Jorginho converted a penalty kick moments after the second half began for the Gunners, who are in their preseason preparations

Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentJul 19, 2023, 11:39 PM ET WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Spain coach Jorge Vilda says back-to-back Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas is ready to play in Friday’s World Cup opener against Costa Rica. Putellas, 29, has not completed 90 minutes since tearing her anterior cruciate ligament a year ago in preparation for

ESPN News Services Jul 19, 2023, 03:58 PM ET The Winnipeg Jets signed center Gabriel Vilardi to a two-year, $6.875 million deal, the team announced Wednesday. The 23-year-old restricted free agent had been scheduled for an arbitration hearing July 28. Vilardi arrived in Winnipeg in the June 27 trade that sent winger Pierre-Luc Dubois to

Heather Dinich, ESPN Senior WriterJul 19, 2023, 03:55 PM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of Indiana University Colorado coach Deion Sanders will not attend Pac-12 media day because of a “routine, follow-up” procedure on his foot scheduled for Thursday. “Unfortunately, his recovery will preclude him from attending Pac-12 media day,

Associated Press Jul 19, 2023, 09:39 AM ET BUDAPEST, Hungary — Chinese tennis player Zhang Shuai quit a match after her opponent rubbed out a ball mark with her foot following a disputed line call at the Budapest Grand Prix. The second-seeded Zhang retired from the match while trailing 6-5 in the first set against

Jul 18, 2023, 11:29 AM World Rugby has launched a revamped and rebranded rugby sevens circuit called ‘SVNS’, which will be played across eight cities from December, the sport’s governing body announced. The tournament with 12 men’s and women’s teams in an Olympic format will kick off in Dubai on Dec. 2 before heading to

Jul 17, 2023, 05:21 AM ET Spain captain Ivana Andres apologised on Monday after a video of her teammates laughing as they attempted a haka drew criticism in New Zealand ahead of the Women’s World Cup. The players were accused of being disrespectful to Maori culture over the video, which has since been deleted, and

Associated Press Jul 17, 2023, 06:58 PM ET DENVER — The Colorado Avalanche have avoided arbitration with forward Ross Colton, signing him to a four-year contract. The deal is worth $16 million with a $4 million annual salary-cap hit, according to a person with knowledge of the move. The person spoke Monday to The Associated

Jul 17, 2023, 12:12 PM ET The Winnipeg Jets avoided arbitration by re-signing center Morgan Barron to a two-year deal worth $2.7 million on Monday. Barron, 24, set single-season career highs in goals (8), assists (13), points (21) and penalty minutes (31) in 70 games in the 2022-23 season. He has 27 points (11 goals,

Mexico players celebrate after scoring a goal against Panama in the Gold Cup final. Getty Images Santiago Gimenez came off the bench to score a stellar late goal as Mexico beat Panama 1-0 to win the Gold Cup at SoFi Stadium on Sunday. A well-drilled Panama team proved a tough out for Mexico and interim

Associated Press Jul 16, 2023, 12:03 PM ET LONDON — Clervie Ngounoue of the United States and Henry Searle of Britain won the junior singles titles at Wimbledon on Sunday. Ngounoue, 16, became the second straight American — and 15th overall — to win the girls’ singles title at the All England Club by beating