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Associated Press Jul 4, 2023, 05:17 PM ET The Mexican Soccer Federation issued a statement Tuesday condemning violence among fans, after one Mexico fan stabbed another at a Sunday match. The violence occurred at a stadium in Santa Clara, California, where Mexico’s national team lost 1-0 to Qatar. Video of the attack showed several Mexico

Blake Baumgartner, ESPN Staff WriterJul 4, 2023, 08:02 PM ET Five-star wide receiver Cameron Coleman, the top wide receiver in the 2024 class, committed to Jimbo Fisher and Texas A&M Aggies on Tuesday. Coleman (No. 8 overall in the 2024 ESPN 300), from Central High School in Phenix City, Alabama, is the sixth ESPN 300

Jul 4, 2023, 02:39 AM ET Brazil forward Marta said it feels “surreal” to be preparing for a sixth Women’s World Cup and confirmed the tournament in Australia and New Zealand will be her last. The 37-year-old made her World Cup debut in 2003 and is Brazil’s all-time leading scorer with 117 goals. She has

Jul 3, 2023, 12:32 PM ET Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has agreed on a five-year designated rookie maximum deal that could be worth up to $260 million, his agents Bill Duffy and Joe Branch of WME told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Monday. Edwards, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 draft, averaged career

Associated Press Jul 3, 2023, 09:54 AM ET GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Swamp is getting a makeover, a significant overhaul that’s expected to cost at least $400 million and be a “multigenerational solution” for an aging and iconic stadium in the heart of Florida‘s campus. The Gators announced plans Monday to hire an architect for

Qatar advanced to the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup with a 1-0 win Sunday night over a Mexico team that already clinched advancement. Hazem Shehata scored his first international goal on a 10-yard header from Musaab Khidir’s cross in the 27th minute, Qatar’s only shot of the match. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga,

Jul 2, 2023, 11:24 PM ET Italy have included Barcelona‘s 16-year-old midfielder Giulia Dragoni in their 23-player squad for the Women’s World Cup released on Sunday. Dragoni made her debut in a home friendly against Morocco on Saturday, which finished goalless. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Milena Bertolini’s squad announcement came with

Jul 2, 2023, 03:59 PM ET The Colorado Avalanche re-signed defenseman Jack Johnson to a one-year contract on Sunday that runs through the 2023-24 season. Financial terms were not disclosed by the Avalanche, with whom Johnson helped win a Stanley Cup in 2021-22. Johnson, 36, recorded eight points (two goals, six assists) in 83 games

Nick ParkinsonJul 1, 2023, 07:20 PM ET Close •Reports on boxing for ESPN.co.uk, as well as several national newspapers•Has been reporting on British boxing for over 15 years•Appears on BoxNation’s Boxing Matters show Savannah Marshall made a good first impression in her debut at super middleweight, earning a majority decision over Franchon Crews-Dezurn to become

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJul 1, 2023, 12:38 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Andy Murray has a plan in place for when he will retire from tennis but is not willing

Jun 30, 2023, 06:28 PM ET Free agent Bruce Brown has agreed on a two-year, $45 million deal with the Indiana Pacers, his agents Ty Sullivan and Steven Heumann of CAA Sports told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Malika Andrews on Friday. Brown’s contract contains a team option in Year 2, sources told ESPN’s Zach Lowe.

Associated Press Jun 30, 2023, 03:56 PM ET MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin linebacker Jordan Turner, the Badgers’ second-leading tackler last season, has been suspended from the team for a violation of the athletic department’s student-athlete discipline policy. Athletic director Chris McIntosh announced Turner’s suspension Friday. The school didn’t offer additional specifics, noting federal law prohibits

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJun 30, 2023, 12:35 PM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Blake Wheeler is no longer a member of the Winnipeg Jets, with the team announcing Friday they placed their former captain on unconditional waivers for the purpose of buying out the final year of his

Sam Bruce, Deputy Editor, espn.com.auJun 29, 2023, 03:08 AM Close Sam was brought up on long drives and the dusty fields of north-west New South Wales, where he developed his love of rugby from an early age. He joined ESPN after a five-year stint heading up Fox Sports Australia’s digital rugby coverage. The Super Rugby

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJun 28, 2023, 11:14 AM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Tennessee State University announced Wednesday it would be the first historically Black college or university (HBCU) to introduce a college hockey program. TSU is holding a joint news conference with the Nashville Predators and the

Associated Press Jun 28, 2023, 08:05 AM ET Football players in Italy will be banned from wearing No. 88 as part of an initiative combating antisemitism, it was announced on Tuesday. The No. 88 is a numerical code for “Heil Hitler”; H is the eighth letter of the alphabet. In March, a fan wearing a

Jun 27, 2023, 09:53 AM ET Tight end Tyler Conklin believes there’s “plenty of room” for Dalvin Cook in the Jets‘ backfield if his former teammate is interested in signing to play with New York. Conklin was asked about the possibility of the Jets adding the four-time Pro Bowl running back, who was released by

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterJun 27, 2023, 05:24 PM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Quarterback J.J. McCarthy‘s two years at Michigan have been defined by wins over archrival Ohio State, Big Ten championships and College Football Playoff losses. As McCarthy prepares for his

Adam Teicher, ESPN Staff WriterJun 27, 2023, 06:00 AM ET Close Covered Chiefs for 20 seasons for Kansas City Star Joined ESPN in 2013 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will participate in Capital One’s The Match for the second straight year. “I think because of my golf game,” Mahomes said

Izan Almansa, a 6-foot-10 big man from Spain projected as the No. 18 pick in the 2024 NBA draft, has signed with G League Ignite, he told ESPN. “This is the best step to take now to improve my game, play against grown men and also work on my body,” Almansa said. Last summer, Almansa