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Different Soto propels Mets to Subway Series win
Juan Soto went 3-for-4 with a home run, double and single, falling just a triple shy of the cycle in the Mets' 6-5 comeback win over the Yankees on Friday.
Raleigh ties M's record with 35 HRs before break
Cal Raleigh matched Ken Griffey Jr.'s franchise record for home runs before the All-Star break, hitting his 34th and 35th homers of the season Friday in a 6-0 win over the Pirates.
Fluminense were Club World Cup underdogs. Now they're 90 minutes from the final
Fluminense's coach said before Friday's Club World Cup quarterfinal that 'soccer is decided on the pitch,' not via bank balance. Then they defeated superrich Al Hilal to cruise into the final four.
Source: Liverpool players to attend Jota's funeral
Diogo Jota's Liverpool teammates will attend the funeral of the 28-year-old and his brother AndrΓ© Silva in Portugal on Saturday, a source told ESPN.
Bama adds 4-star DE Wilson to growing '26 class
Four-star defensive end Nolan Wilson, No. 53 in the 2026 ESPN 300, committed to Alabama on Friday, joining as the latest in a string of high-profile commitments to the Tide's 2026 recruiting class.
β€οΈ Oasis pays tribute to Diogo Jota on tour
Oasis began its comeback tour Friday night in front of a sold-out crowd at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. During the show, the band paid its respects to the late Liverpool forward Diogo Jota.
Fever's Clark to miss 5th straight Sat. vs. Sparks
Fever star Caitlin Clark will miss her fifth straight game with a left groin injury Saturday when Indiana plays host to the LA Sparks.
'Really cool': Cubs launch franchise-record 8 HRs
The Cubs set a franchise record with eight home runs in an 11-3 rout of the Reds on Friday, including three from first baseman Michael Busch.
Euro 2025 Daily: Brand's long-range strike sparks Germany
A stunning goal by Jule Brand helped send Germany past Poland, as Sweden edged rivals Denmark. Here's what you need to know from Friday's Euro 2025 action.
Canada striker David signs 5-year Juventus deal
Canada forward Jonathan David signed a five-year contract with Juventus on Friday.
Alcaraz extends win streak to reach 4th round
Carlos Alcaraz kept his Wimbledon three-peat campaign chugging along by beating Jan-Lennard Struff 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Centre Court on Friday to reach the fourth round.
Young USMNT ready for 'hostile' crowd vs. Mexico
USMNT's Walker Zimmerman said that the Gold Cup semifinal win over Guatemala was a "good taste" of what it's like to play in a hostile environment.
Source: Szczesny to sign two-year BarΓ§a deal
Wojciech SzczΔsny is set to sign a new two-year contract with Barcelona imminently after helping the club win a domestic treble last season, a source has told ESPN.
5-star OT Ojo picks Texas Tech, lands $5M+ deal
Five-star OT Felix Ojo committed to Texas Tech on Friday after signing a historic, seven-figure revenue-share contract with the Red Raiders, his agent, Derrick Shelby of Prestige Management, told ESPN.
Source: Messi, Miami remain in contract talks
Negotiations between Inter Miami CF and Lionel Messi over a contract extension remain ongoing, a source told ESPN.
British Grand Prix at 75: Silverstone, Aintree, Brands Hatch in pictures
IN PHOTOS: ESPN looks through the 75-year history of the British Grand Prix in all its guises at Aintree, Brands Hatch and Silverstone.
Cubs' Taillon (calf) to miss more than month
Cubs righty Jameson Taillon was placed on the injured list on Friday with a right calf strain, the team announced before its game against the Cardinals. He's expected to miss "more than a month," according to manager Craig Counsell.
Chestnut reclaims Nathan's hot dog contest title
Famed competitive eater Joey Chestnut reclaimed his title at the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest after after skipping last year's gastronomic battle in New York for the coveted Mustard Belt.
WR Feaster boosts USC's top '26 recruiting class
Four-star WR receiver Ethan "Boobie" Feaster, ESPN's No. 25 overall prospect and third-ranked wide receiver in the 2026 cycle, has committed to USC.