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…
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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…
MLB 2026: What we’ve learned so far about ABS
Bradford DoolittleMay 19, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Close MLB writer and analyst for ESPN.com Former NBA writer and analyst for ESPN.com Been with ESPN since…
Transfer rumors, news: Man United linked with Dortmund duo
May 19, 2026, 05:02 AM ET Manchester United are eyeing a pair of Borussia Dortmund stars, but they face stiff competition from other European clubs.…
Report: Garrick Higgo splits with caddie after PGA mistake
May 18, 2026, 07:32 PM ET Garrick Higgo reportedly split with his caddie, a move that came after the South African was penalized two shots…
Alex Newhook’s OT goal lifts Canadiens past Sabres in Game 7
Kristen ShiltonMay 18, 2026, 11:14 PM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Multiple Authors BUFFALO, N.Y. — Perhaps Alex Newhook…
Wembanyama explodes for 41 as Spurs stun Thunder in Game 1
Michael C. WrightMay 18, 2026, 11:59 PM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2010 Previously covered Bears for ESPN.com Played college football at West Texas A&M…