49ers general manager John Lynch says the contract stalemate between San Francisco and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has been "a hard journey."

The Cincinnati Bengals' all orange uniforms will debut in the New England Patriots game Sept. 8 as part of a new "Open in Orange" tradition.

Manchester United still want a new midfielder and Burnley's Sander Berge is one option. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Paris Saint-Germain got their post-Kylian Mbappé era off a winning start Friday by beating Le Havre 4-1 in their Ligue 1 opener.

Swiss playmaker Xherdan Shaqiri returned to FC Basel on Friday, 12 years after leaving the club where he began his career.

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has said the club are targeting further incomings before the end of the transfer window despite completing their tenth summer signing earlier this week.

United States international Weston McKennie could yet stay at Juventus and is set to train with the first-team team ahead of Monday's Serie A opener against Como, a source has told ESPN.

Arsenal are preparing to finally beat Man City in a Premier League title race at the third attempt.

Adesanya's 11-month hiatus from the sport has meant less Uber Eats and more inner focus and personal growth.

Every season, there are players who surprise as solid fantasy football contributors. Tristan H. Cockcroft lists his favorite well-under-the-radar options for the upcoming season.

Bengals offensive tackle D'Ante Smith is expected to miss the upcoming season with a patellar tendon injury, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

Here's everything you need to know about the Professional Fighter League playoff semifinals.

Miami's mega-booster, who has spent millions on NIL deals for Hurricanes athletes in recent years, told investors this week that there is "substantial doubt" that his company, LifeWallet, will stay in business, according to an SEC filing.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has said that a lack of signings during the summer transfer window is not a sign of weakness for the club, and emphasised the strength of his existing squad.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has said new signing Dani Olmo is not fit enough to take part in Saturday's LaLiga opener at Valencia amid ongoing doubts about when he will be registered with the league.

Julián Álvarez has said he left Manchester City after only two seasons to join Atlético Madrid because he needed "a new challenge."

Lathan had her "Love and Basketball" homecoming when she sat courtside for Sparks-Liberty.

The Real Madrid and England star will add to his fashion résumé and become Louis Vuitton's new "Friend of the House."

Light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira will seek his third defense this year when he faces Khalil Rountree Jr. in the main event at UFC 307. A women's bantamweight title fight between champion Raquel Pennington and Julianna Peña will co-headline.

Marketa Vondrousova, the 2023 Wimbledon champion, and Cam Norrie pulled out of the US Open on Friday because of injuries.