In FIFA World Cup’s milestone 1,000th match, Japan arise to make history of their own
Jun 21, 2026, 02:17 AM ET MONTERREY, Mexico — Just prior to Saturday evening’s match at Estadio Monterrey, exactly 999 matches had taken place at…
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Japan denied a goal by millimeters, but remember 2022 vs. Spain?
Jun 21, 2026, 01:54 AM ET Japan have previous history at a World Cup when it comes to decisions decided by mere millimeters. The Samurai…
How Titans’ Saleh is living father’s dream as an NFL coach
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Robert Saleh almost veered away from football when he was first introduced to the game at the age of 7. He was…
Deniz Undav is Germany’s super sub again in comeback win vs. Ivory Coast
TORONTO — Right now, apart from Erling Haaland, there is no striker better than Deniz Undav in terms of goals per game at the international…
Curaçao keeper Room ties Howard’s World Cup saves record in draw
Bill ConnellyJun 20, 2026, 10:22 PM ET Close Bill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college football, soccer and tennis. He has been…
Netherlands shatter World Cup unbeaten record streak after crushing Sweden
HOUSTON — Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said their 5-1 win over Sweden on Saturday sends a warning message to their World Cup rivals. The dominant…
Sources: Gillespie returning to Suns on 4-year, $48 million deal
Free agent guard Collin Gillespie intends to sign a four-year, $48 million deal to return to the Phoenix Suns, sources told ESPN on Saturday. Gillespie…
After becoming a father again, Ohtani homers for Dodgers
Jun 20, 2026, 09:52 PM ET LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani is a father again. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ superstar posted the news on his…
Bueckers fuels rally as Wings erase 15-point deficit in 4th
Jun 20, 2026, 11:06 PM ET ARLINGTON, Texas — Li Yueru made two free throws with 12.5 seconds left to give Dallas its first lead,…
Ivory Coast coach Faé slams Germany’s ‘lack of fair play’
TORONTO — Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Faé criticized what he said was a lack of fair play from Germany during his team’s 2-1 World…