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Lionel Messi has been a soccer star for so long, Spain's top playmaker Lamine Yamal appeared alongside the future World Cup foe as a six-month old baby.

This weekend marks exactly one year since 2025 Preakness winner Journalism last won a race. He'll try to snap that streak in the San Diego Handicap.

Speaking at the Time 100 Sports gala, LeBron James expresses gratitude to USC staff members who saved Bronny after 2023 cardiac arrest and encourages others to be prepared for such emergencies.

Everything you need to know to watch and follow the 2026 FIFA World Cup championship game and third-place game, including start times and TV information.

Fresh off its first NCAA title, the UCLA women's basketball team leans into "championship process" over repeat pressure amid a revamped roster.

Dodgers two-way phenomenon Shohei Ohtani is a global superstar. Still, a hot mic at the ESPYs on Wednesday picked up legendary boxer Mike Tyson asking Jake Paul, 'Shohei's a guy?'

Spain, back in the World Cup final for the first time since winning the tournament in 2010, has many similarities to its title-winning predecessors.

Plenty of questions loom as the Dodgers restart their season after the All-Star break. But naturally, two-way star Shohei Ohtani's health is tied up in the answers.

Lionel Messi had two assists, deftly helping Argentina's attack pick apart England's defense during a 2-1 World Cup semifinal win in Atlanta on Wednesday.

Mookie Betts is a shortstop whose six Gold Gloves came playing right field. He is one of the few players in MLB history to be named an All-Star as an infielder and outfielder.

A Hilton Grand Vacations employee was fired after Aces star Chelsea Gray shared a racist DM he allegedly sent to her, weeks after Mercury's Alyssa Thomas said she's receiving abusive messages.

Argentina star Lionel Messi headlines a group of World Cup players having an impact in their late 30s and 40s thanks to advances in sports science.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says the investigation into Clippers star Kawhi Leonard's endorsements deal is wrapping up.

This year's All-Star Game didn't have a lot of drama, but it did have a lot of tributes to Angels star Mike Trout, who appreciated every moment.

Spain's formidable defense helped it smother a France team that looked invincible before wilting during a 2-0 World Cup semifinal loss Tuesday in Arlington, Texas.