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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti expressed optimism that Kylian Mbappé will recover in time to participate in the Intercontinental Cup final next week in Qatar.

Lionel Messi has acknowledged that Barcelona teenage sensation Lamine Yamal reminds him of himself when he was young.

The Cubs acquired Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker in exchange for third baseman Isaac Paredes, pitcher Hayden Wesneski and prospect Cam Smith, sources said.

The Yankees acquired closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for left-hander Nestor Cortes.

The Jets expect running back Breece Hall to play Sunday against the Jaguars after missing last week while dealing with an injury to his surgically repaired left knee.

The center-needy Pacers have agreed to a trade with the Heat that will send veteran big man Thomas Bryant to Indiana, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has said striker Darwin Núñez wants to score goals "almost too much" amid ongoing criticism of his performances for the club.

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou has said that he has no interest in how Timo Werner received his "assessment" against Rangers.

We asked Bailey, who played both CB and WR, to size up Hunter's game and two-way potential in the NFL.

The United States women's national team ended the year as No. 1 in the FIFA rankings.

Ruben Amorim has said Manchester City are in a "better place" than Manchester United ahead of the derby on Sunday despite Pep Guardiola's team losing seven of their last 10 games.

Here are six coaches who are finding success in their first years with new programs.

A remarkable 17 of the past 18 Army-Navy games have gone under the points total, making it a popular pick for bettors. But is it the right play this year?

Mikel Arteta has said Arsenal's January transfer plans will not be affected by the absence of a permanent sporting director following Edu Gaspar's sudden departure.

Crystal Mangum, the woman who in 2006 falsely accused three Duke lacrosse players of raping her, has for the first time publicly admitted she made up the story.

Virginia Tech has retained starter Kyron Drones and reserve William "Pop" Watson III, despite their probable value in the transfer portal and a shakeup of the coaching staff.

A motivated Marshon Lattimore will make his Commanders debut Sunday against the Saints, the team that traded him to Washington earlier this season.

Chiefs wide receiver Hollywood will practice Friday, a source told ESPN's Adam Teicher. Brown has been out since August with a a sternoclavicular injury.

The Dolphins released wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on Friday, ending the veteran's tenure with the team four weeks before the end of the regular season.

Niners players blasted linebacker De'Vondre Campbell after Thursday's loss to the Rams, calling his refusal to enter the game for an injured Dre Greenlaw a "selfish decision."