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The NWSL is closing in on Denver as its latest expansion franchise, having entered into exclusive negotiations with an investment group led by IMA Financial Group CEO Rob Cohen, a source told ESPN.

Two-time World Cup winning defender Becky Sauerbrunn, a mainstay with the United States women's national team for over 15 years, as well as in the NWSL, announced her retirement from professional soccer on Tuesday.

Marcus Rashford has hinted at a move away from Manchester United by saying he is "ready for a new challenge" after admitting it was "disheartening" to be dropped from manager Ruben Amorim's squad for Sunday's derby win against Manchester City.

Mikel Arteta has said winning the EFL Cup this season can have a transformative effect on Arsenal as they seek to establish themselves as serial trophy winners.

Ruben Amorim's starting XI for Sunday's Manchester derby was circulated online nearly 24 hours before kick-off.

Super League promotor A22 Sports has said it had submitted a proposal to UEFA and FIFA, asking football's governing bodies to formally recognise its right to organise a new European competition.

Mykhailo Mudryk supplied an "adverse finding in a routine urine test" in the FA's anti-doping programme, Chelsea confirmed on Tuesday.

After sitting out the season's first two months because of a knee injury and an offseason trade from the Columbus Blue Jackets, Patrik Laine posted his first hat trick with the Montreal Canadiens in a 6-1 win Tuesday over the Buffalo Sabres.

Almost two years after asking for a new deal or to be traded, Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker received a new contract Tuesday, securing a three-year extension worth up to $54 million with $30 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The Cubs have traded Cody Bellinger and cash considerations to the Yankees for right-hander Cody Poteet.

Aces star and WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson is signing a six-year extension with Nike in one of the richest shoe deals for a women's basketball player, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.

Newly acquired point guard Dennis Schroder says he's excited to see how he fits alongside Stephen Curry while heaping praise on the Warriors guard.

After a nearly two-month delay, the Pinellas County Commission voted Tuesday in favor of its share of financing for a new $1.3 billion Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, part of a plan to keep the team in St. Petersburg for another 30 years.

The New York Jets wide receiver found the end zone Sunday then proceeded to execute a celebration similar to the Chelsea and England midfielder.

After a stellar start, Barcelona have allowed Atletico and Real Madrid to catch up in the title race.

Barcelona forwards Lamine Yamal and Vicky Lopez won the 2024 Golden Boy and Girl awards for the best player under the age of 21, but who could win it next year?

What lies ahead for the NBA Cup? Here's what league insiders in Vegas are saying about Year 2 -- and beyond.

After a dire 2-8 start to the season, Milwaukee has responded with the league's best record over the past five weeks.

Falcons coach Raheem Morris was noncommittal Tuesday when asked if Kirk Cousins would remain the team's starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Giants.

The Titans are planning to make a switch at quarterback this week, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.