Japan have a plan to win the World Cup by 2050. How close will they get in 2026?
Back in 1992, before they had even qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time, and at a time when football in the…
Fact or fiction: A look at the ‘Madden curse’ with Williams now on cover
For years, the “Madden curse” has loomed large over the iconic NFL video game franchise. Editor’s Picks 1 Related Legitimate superstition? Simply a myth? The…
WNBA awards: A’ja Wilson a familiar MVP favorite, but keep an eye on Allisha Gray
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How the USMNT went from Italia 90 embarrassment to World Cup force in 1994
and Leander Schaerlaeckens Close Leander Schaerlaeckens Contributing writer, ESPN.com Leander Schaerlaeckens is a contributing writer for ESPN.com. He has previously written for The Guardian, The…
Fantasy baseball: Five emerging aces you need to add to your lineup now
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Fantasy baseball prospect stock watch: Monitor Minnesota for some potential new pop at short?
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Olney: How Padres’ sale completes Peter Seidler’s legacy
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Men’s boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Bivol reenters the list following dominant win
Unified light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol defeated Michael Eifert by unanimous decision on May 30 in Ekaterinburg, Russia, in his first fight after a 15-month…
Women’s boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Where does Serrano land after record-tying KO win?
Amanda Serrano further cemented her place among the best current pound-for-pound fighters with a dominant second-round TKO victory over Cheyenne Hanson on Saturday. The win…
Fantasy football: Which Bears pass catcher is the best value, riskiest, and safest in drafts?
Mike ClayJun 3, 2026, 07:01 AM ET Close Mike Clay is a senior writer for fantasy football and the NFL at ESPN. Mike is a…