How Kansas City became a surprise center of the World Cup
May 19, 2026, 08:30 AM ET THE DINNER STARTED out innocently enough, with some steaks, wine and casual conversation. Now, two of the people who…
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Why it might be the last hurrah of the mega football recruiting official visits
Eli LedermanMay 20, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Close Eli Lederman covers college football and recruiting for ESPN.com. He joined ESPN in 2024 after covering the…
2026 NBA mock draft: Projecting all 60 picks post-combine
Jeremy WooMay 19, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Close NBA draft analyst and writerJoined ESPN.com in 2023Covered the NBA and NBA draft for Sports Illustrated from…
Projecting 2026 NFL rookie leaders in 10 stat categories
Mike ClayMay 19, 2026, 06:20 AM ET Close Mike Clay is a senior writer for fantasy football and the NFL at ESPN. Mike is a…
Want a 10-foot Lionel Messi inflatable that looks nothing like him? You’re in luck
If you’ve ever dreamt of watching Lionel Messi play in your own backyard, then the latest offering from the Argentina superstar’s commercial partnership with Lowe’s…
Wherever Messi goes, pitch invaders and chaos tend to follow
Lionel Messi is no stranger to the extreme fanfare that surrounds him when visiting a new city, as hundreds of fans stalk the team bus…
After hitting out at Slot, Salah’s Liverpool farewell will be far from harmonious
Beth LindopMay 19, 2026, 03:07 AM ET Close Based in Liverpool, Beth Lindop is ESPN’s Liverpool correspondent and also covers the WSL and UWCL. Multiple…
Lewandowski leaves Barcelona after leading them from low ebb back to top of LaLiga
BARCELONA — As the No. 9 was held up to indicate the end of Robert Lewandowski’s evening against Real Betis on Sunday, Barcelona’s players poured…
Is big-budget spending sustainable in college sports?
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. — Few industries embrace buzzwords the way college athletics does, which is why — with spring sports coming to a close…
Fantasy baseball prospect stock watch: Joshua Baez could lead the next wave
Eric KarabellMay 19, 2026, 07:08 AM ET Close Eric Karabell is a senior writer for fantasy baseball, football and basketball at ESPN. Eric is a…