Manchester United are closing in on a deal for Bryan Mbeumo after a breakthrough in talks with Brentford, sources have told ESPN. United have made signing the Cameroon international their priority in recent weeks before they move onto other targets. Sources have told ESPN that the basics of an agreement for the 25-year-old are in…
Jeff CarlisleJun 25, 2025, 01:00 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi is Major League Soccer’s highest-paid player for the second year running, with a total guaranteed compensation of $20.45 million, according to data released by the MLS Players Association. As in…
Getty Images The 2025 NBA Draft has arrived. The two-day, two-round affair is kicking off Wednesday night in Brooklyn, and the Dallas Mavericks have the No. 1 overall pick after shockingly winning the Draft Lottery last month. The Mavs, just months after trading away Luka Dončić, are widely expected to take Duke sensation Cooper Flagg with…
Rich CiminiJun 25, 2025, 06:28 PM ET Close Rich Cimini is a staff writer who covers the New York Jets and the NFL at ESPN. Rich has covered the Jets for over 30 years, joining ESPN in 2010. Rich also hosts the Flight Deck podcast. He previously was a beat writer for the New York…
From sleek suits to dazzling chains, the 2025 NBA draft is a chance for the league’s newest players to make an early statement on the Barclays Center stage. Editor’s Picks The spotlight always shines brightest, however, on the No. 1 pick — the first player called also earns the distinction of being first player to…
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Nick Pivetta shut down Washington through seven brilliant innings, including matching his season high with 10 strikeouts, and the San Diego Padres beat the Nationals 1-0 on Wednesday to take two of three in the series. Pivetta (8-2) allowed just three baserunners, all on singles, and none reached scoring position. Pivetta…
Getty Images Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. became the first player to declare for the 2025 Home Run Derby on Wednesday, announcing his decision shortly before taking the field against the New York Mets (GameTracker). This year’s Derby will take place on July 14, at Truist Park, the Braves’ home stadium in Cumberland, Georgia….
PSG are expected to make signing a center-back one of their top priorities this summer, and Bournemouth defender Illya Zabarnyi remains firmly on their radar. But landing the Ukrainian defender is shaping up to be anything but simple. The Parisians have leaned into a youth-focused strategy in recent windows, adding players like Lucas Beraldo and…
Imagn Images WBO welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr. and former two-division champion Devin Haney are on a collision course. Norman and Haney reportedly verbally agreed to fight later this year. Norman vs. Haney is being targeted for November, according to Boxing Scene. No location is finalized. Norman is reportedly interested in booking the fight at…
Projected lottery picks VJ Edgecombe and Jeremiah Fears have signed multiyear endorsement contracts with Adidas, the shoe and apparel company announced. Edgecombe was the Big 12 Freshman of the Year, averaging 15 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.1 steals on 34% shooting from 3-point range at Baylor. He finished in double figures 27 times,…
