Playing the first hole at Royal Portrush well or poorly could determine who hoists the Claret Jug on Sunday.

England came back from two goals down to draw 2-2 before beating Sweden 3-2 in a nail-biting penalty shootout to reach the semifinals of Euro 2025.

For much of Mariona Caldentey's career she operated in the shadows, but the decision to swap Barcelona for Arsenal has thrust her into the spotlight.

Nine-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard agreed to a three-year, $42 million contract to return to the Trail Blazers, sources told ESPN on Thursday.

Six years after recording a quadruple-bogey 8 on No. 1 at Royal Portrush, Rory McIlroy carded a bogey-5 en route to a 1-under 70 that left him right in the mix at the Open. "I didn't feel like I was walking into the unknown this time around," he said.

Extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner, the first skydiver to fall faster than the speed of sound, in a leap through the stratosphere, has died in a paraglider crash. He was 56.

T.J. Watt and the Steelers have agreed to a three-year, $123 million extension that again makes him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.

Manchester United have increased their bid for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, sources have told ESPN.

Barcelona expect to close a deal for Thiago Alcantara to return to the club as part of coach Hansi Flick's staff in the coming weeks, various sources have told ESPN.

PSV Eindhoven and USMNT striker Ricardo Pepi revealed he's "very close" to a return to the pitch after suffering a knee injury in January.

New signing Luka Modric made clear he won't stand for the mediocrity that AC Milan displayed last season for an eighth-placed finish in Serie A.

Argentine football clubs can now welcome away supporters after a 12-year ban, the Argentine Football Association said on Thursday.

The Kansas City Current broke ground on more real estate expansion, bringing their investment in soccer facilities to between $225 million and $250 million.

Texas A&M coach Mike Elko quashed speculation about Shemar Stewart potentially seeking a return to college amid the rookie's contract dispute with the Bengals.

President Donald Trump is considering an executive order that would require federal authorities to clarify whether college athletes can be considered employees of their schools.

Snoop Dogg has become a "co-owner and investor" of Welsh soccer club Swansea.

Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams is retiring from the NFL after eight seasons, with a source saying the decision surprised the team.

Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison pleaded no contest Thursday to a lesser charge to resolve a 2024 DUI citation, his attorney said.

An arbiter in February ruled in favor of the NFL in a grievance that the NFL Players Association encouraged running backs to "exaggerate" injuries to increase leverage during contract disputes.

Eleven teams in MLS have third kits in 2025, and ESPN ranks each throwback-inspired shirt from worst to first.