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Neymar reasons with upset Santos fans at training ground

The fallout from Santos' 6-0 defeat against Vasco da Gama continued on Tuesday as Neymar confronted angry fans at the club's training ground.

Vincent Keymer takes aim at D Gukesh's crown with Chennai Grand Masters win

Keymer's last trip to Chennai was to help Gukesh become world champion - now he has his biggest classical win.

MMA pound-for-pound rankings: Khamzat Chimaev has finally arrived where he was long expected to be

He's undefeated, the UFC middleweight champion and finally in ESPN's rankings.

Numbers that explain Khamzat Chimaev's UFC championship

Take a closer look at Khamzat Chimaev's relentless takedowns and record-breaking strike total.

NFL Power Rankings 2025: Who is under the most pressure?

We stacked the best teams, plus named players, coaches and execs on the hot seat.

Predicting NFL teams most likely to decline in the 2025 season

Which teams will take a step back and lose more games this season?

2026 NFL quarterback predictions: 12 teams with questions

We picked teams with some level of QB1 uncertainty for 2026 and projected two potential outcomes for each: one likely, one not so likely.

The best tifos from the Premier League's opening weekend

Amid all the prematch excitement there were several impressive tifos on display in the stands.

The VAR Review: Eze's disallowed goal; Senesi red card at Liverpool?

Looking at Eberechi Eze's disallowed free kick for Crystal Palace at Chelsea, and Marcos Senesi's possible red card against Liverpool.

The stat that could swing every NBA team's 2025-26 season

What numbers are teams focused on with just over a month until training camp starts?

2025-26 NBA Milestones: Which superstar will conquer the stat sheet this season?

Important milestones to watch ahead of the 2025-26 season, including another historic season from LeBron James and Nikola Jokic.

Premier League Season Kicks Off: Man United Show Promise in Defeat, Barca Dominant Amid Flick's Ire, and More Key Takeaways

We're back for the 2025-26 season and Gab Marcotti has a lot to unpack from opening weekend! From Arsenal's win over Man United to Barcelona's hot start, let's recap the weekend.

NBA Stars Set to Shine at EuroBasket 2025: Jokic, Antetokounmpo, Doncic Lead the Charge

Neil Paine breaks down the Top 10 NBA superstars expected to appear at 2025 EuroBasket.

Stats: Salah up to fourth, Messi's 30, Kane's 2nd and Bayern's 11th

ESPN brings you the best stats from this weekend's football action.

Headline: Pere Milla's Stunning Header Steals the Show for Espanyol: La Liga's Unlikely Hero Emerges

A squad player who doesn't score many, but Pere Milla grabbed all the headlines in LALIGA's opening weekend.

Preseason predictions: What we got right, wrong about F1 2025

The summer break is the opportune time to look back on ESPN's predictions and expectations for the 2025 F1 season.

Asia Cup: 'Sanju's place is under threat' - Shubman Gill's inclusion leaves Samson in an unchartered territory

Shubman Gill's Asia Cup vice-captaincy has ignited debate over Sanju Samson's T20 role, fueled by selection order speculation. R Ashwin criticized the management's decision, fearing Samson's exclusion. Agarkar deferred to the team management for the final XI, acknowledging both Gill and Samson's recent form, leaving Samson's place uncertain despite his performances.

Pushing boundaries: How six-hitting changed T20 cricket; India’s surge in the big-hit race

T20 cricket has undergone a six-hitting revolution, transforming batting from risk-averse accumulation to power-driven aggression. India, once lagging behind, now match the world’s best with a six every 12 balls in 2024. With IPL and internationals fuelling the trend, six-hitting is now the currency of modern T20 cricket.

Cricketer penalised for obscenity: Australia spinner reprimanded by ICC - see details

Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa has been reprimanded by the ICC for using inappropriate language during the first ODI against South Africa. Zampa admitted to the offense, which occurred after a misfield. He received one demerit point. South Africa won the match by 98 runs, with Keshav Maharaj taking five wickets.

Jacob Bethell to become England's youngest captain; former cricketer opens up: 'A lack of respect for Ireland'

Mark Butcher questions Jacob Bethell's captaincy for the Ireland T20Is. Butcher highlights Bethell's limited summer cricket. He points out the absence of key players like Harry Brook. Butcher suggests it disrespects Ireland's cricket. The series features players like Jordan Cox and Liam Livingstone. Butcher questions the necessity of Bethell's role given upcoming Ashes.