Argentine President Javier Milei says he won’t be attending the World Cup final because of superstition, and he's not the first president of Argentina to make that choice.
The 2026 World Cup was filled with household names delivering big moments and breakout stars who shined. Here's our ranking of the top 50.
Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman received a contract extension through 2036 that includes a significant raise.
New Virginia Tech coach James Franklin knows the Hokies' proud history going back to the Frank Beamer era.
What made Argentina unstoppable vs. England in their semifinal win? FOX Sports Stu Holden discusses Argentina's comeback and Messi's talent.
Notable news, notes and buzz from MLB's 2026 season.
Only two countries in men's FIFA World Cup history have won back-to-back titles. Could Argentina become the third on Sunday?
A No. 10 jersey worn by Brazil icon Pelé in the 1958 World Cup final has been sold for $4.9 million, Sotheby’s said Thursday.
Lionel Messi has a message for Argentina's detractors: “Nothing was handed to us."
With the sun obstructed by haze, Spain’s players practiced ahead of the World Cup final outside in northern New Jersey while air conditions are hazardous because of smoke from Canadian wildfires.
When Spain last won the World Cup, Lamine Yamal was about to turn three years old and we were dancing to Waka Waka.
Only three teenagers in FIFA World Cup history have started in the final and won it. Here is the full list, and the players that could join it.
Here's what to know about Argentina's 2026 World Cup run.
The University of Michigan's board of regents did not discuss the future of athletic director Warde Manuel during a Thursday meeting.
The SWAC has reached a new multi-year media rights agreement that will keep league football and basketball games on ESPN networks through the 2030-31 seasons.
With only seven teams more than four games out of a playoff spot, there’s plenty to watch for as the second half gets underway.
Here is everything we know about France star Kylian Mbappé's status for the 2026 FIFA World Cup bronze final match vs. England.
Kylian Mbappé built on his World Cup legacy at this year's tournament, but without the hardware to match, does it still matter?
From Jalen Brunson to A'ja Wilson, see which athletes won at the 2026 ESPYS.
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel is defending his resume; and says he does not want to leave the school.
The University of Michigan regents are expected to discuss an investigation into the culture of its athletic department on Thursday, sources told ESPN, and as part of the review, a decision on the future of AD Warde Manuel is expected in the coming days.
Eleven Division I athletes -- all who depleted their eligibility in the 2025-26 season, have filed a federal class action lawsuit alleging that the NCAA's new eligibility rules adversely affected their ability to extend their college careers.
Michigan State University has bounced back from potentially losing its school president and athletic director by retaining Kevin M. Guskiewicz to lead the school and appointing Jon Palumbo as interim athletic director.
What's the latest before the 2026 MLB draft begins? We've got you covered with intel and analysis.
Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard has announced that he will retire in 2027, ending his reign as the longest-tenured active AD at the Power 4 level.
The clearinghouse charged with analyzing NIL deals has rejected $90 million worth of those submitted.
New Wisconsin athletic director Shawn Eichorst, who spent the last eight years at Texas, hopes to bring new energy to Madison.
Shawn Eichorst is returning to his home state and heading back to the Big Ten as Wisconsin's athletic director nearly a decade after Nebraska fired him from that same position.
Nathan Pine is out as the athletic director at Air Force, with sources telling ESPN that Pine was pushed out at the urging of outgoing superintendent Lt. Gen. Tony D. Bauernfeind.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a decision to uphold state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams.
A judge ruled that multimedia rights companies that represent university athletic departments can continue to be subject to the same rules governing millions in third party name-image-likeness payments to players that are reshaping college sports.
We recap the 2026 postseason and look ahead to next year's tournament.
After winning a third MCWS, Oklahoma might just be one of greatest under-the-radar college baseball programs.
How to watch this year's Men's College World Series with schedule, scores and channels.
The Branch brothers have been the talk of Omaha, and while Kyle's OU ousted Kolby's UGA, it wasn't without a compelling sendoff.