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Follow live: USA meet Costa Rica in Gold Cup semis
A home crowd will be cheering on Clint Dempsey -- who's starting on the bench -- in Saturday's Gold Cup semifinal as he attempts to tie the USMNT scoring record at AT&T Stadium, just a few hours drive from his hometown of Nacogdoches.
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Cavaliers
NBA
Cavaliers
NBA
Kyrie's trade request isn't a betrayal of LeBron
LeBron James is responsible for the empowerment of the modern basketball superstar -- and Irving has simply learned to dictate terms before they're dictated to him.
Cavaliers
NBA
Cavs' best move: Trade Kyrie, trade LeBron or sit tight?
Kevin Pelton breaks down Cleveland's four options going forward, now that Kyrie Irving has requested a trade.
Cavaliers
NBA
Stephen A.: Kyrie doesn't want to be LeBron's little brother anymore.
Stephen A. Smith weighs in on the news that the point guard requested to be traded from the Cavaliers.
Poker
Watch live: WSOP final table
Scott Blumstein enters Saturday's final with the lead, but battling him for the $8.1 million grand prize and coveted bracelet is Benjamin Pollak and Dan Ott.
MMA
Former UFC champ Chris Weidman picks up a much needed win at home. Submits Kelvin Gastelum via arm-triangle in the third round, in front of a hometown crowd in Long Island. Beautiful performance.
Soccer
Eriksen scores sensational equalizer in Tottenham's win.
Christian Eriksen evened up the International Champions Cup match with a spectacular shot to the top right corner in the first half.
Soccer
Neymar quickly bags a brace for Barcelona.
Neymar took over the International Champions Cup match against Juventus with two first-half goals in Barca's victory.
The Open
Golf
Branden Grace's place in lore secure after 62
Grace knows no one can take away his place in the history books with the first 62 in a major -- even if it ends up being only a short stint.
Golf
Jordan Spieth's virtuoso Open performance leaves him on cusp of history
With a possible victory Sunday, Spieth would be right on Rory McIlroy's heels for most major wins of their generation. It might not come to pass at Royal Birkdale, but this will be just one of many chances for the Texan.
Golf
Spieth on verge of masterpiece.
Bob Harig explains why Spieth, who holds a three-shot lead, is in a good position to win his third major.
WNBA
Post play, West dominate WNBA All-Star Game
All-Star Weekend in Seattle seemed like a celebration of 15-year Storm guard Sue Bird. But on Saturday, a trio of electric post players -- Maya Moore, Nneka Ogwumike and Jonquel Jones -- put on the biggest show.
All-Stars
WNBA
Quigley wins WNBA 3-point contest.
Chicago's Allie Quigley claimed the title with a final round of 27.
The Basketball Tournament
The Basketball Tournament
Sullinger nails back-to-back 3s.
Jared Sullinger, looking to get back to the NBA, knocks down two 3-pointers in a row during the Super 16 round of the TBT.
TBT
Blocks, big alley-oop get Fran Fraschilla amped.
Former Murray State star Ivan Aska makes impressive plays on both sides of the court in the TBT for Team Challenge ALS.
Béisbol Experience
Gary Sanchez: 'Everything I had to learn, I learned' in the minor leagues
Few players have made as much of a splash with a rookie campaign as Sanchez. But last year's blockbuster two months were the results of years of work adapting to baseball in the U.S.
MLB Trade Deadline
MLB
Trade deadline lightning round: Where six big names will end up
Will Andrew McCutchen stay in Pittsburgh? Is Sonny Gray headed right into the middle of the playoff race? Our experts make predictions.
Cubs
MLB
Recharging their battery: Cubs seek trades for catching, relief help
Their surge out of the break and acquiring Jose Quintana has the North Siders feeling good, but they will still try to add depth before the deadline.
FiveThirtyEight
FiveThirtyEight
Baseball's best teams are just too good
Each of MLB's top teams is unusually good this season, and that could make the trade deadline more complicated.
Top Moments
Indians
MLB
Lindor hits first career walk-off homer.
Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor's home run in the bottom of the 10th edges out the Blue Jays 2-1.
Cubs
MLB
Ice Cube sings 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game' at Wrigley.
Ice Cube serenades the Cubs faithful during the seventh-inning stretch.
Real Madrid
Soccer
Real Madrid
Soccer
Exclusive access as Cristiano Ronaldo travels throughout China
The famous soccer player is making his way through Shanghai and Beijing. Join ESPN's Marty Smith and Jonathan Whyley as they go along for the ride.
Real Madrid
Soccer
Ronaldo strives for balance between family and soccer.
Ronaldo explains how he handles being a father while consistently being a top-level soccer player.
Royer's goal was all the Red Bulls needed.
Daniel Royer's first-half goal proved to be the winner as New York shut out Minnesota.
MLS action
Texans
NFL
The case for 'uncommon' Deshaun Watson as the Texans' starting QB
Dabo Swinney can't tell you what "it" is, but Watson has "it." And his history suggests he might be up for the jump to NFL starter, even as a rookie.
NFL
Barnwell: The NFL stats that matter most
These 15 metrics will help you figure out the NFL teams primed for regression, the players ready to break out and who got plain lucky.
Giants
NFL
The fame game: How Odell Beckham Jr. crashed the QB club
You know you're famous when the president asks YOU for a selfie. At 24, Beckham is already the most famous NFL player who doesn't play QB.
NBA
How a blockbuster trade could unleash 'Team USA' Melo
If the Knicks and Rockets reach a deal, Carmelo Anthony would instantly become the second or third option in Houston -- a move that could turn him into the best version of himself.
On Scene
Soap Box
All-American Soap Box Derby Championships
Long before there was LeBron James, Akron had the All-American Soap Box Derby. Follow the scene in Ohio as kids race for glory in cars they've built themselves.
Soap Box
Evolution of the All-American Soap Box Derby.
Take a look at the history behind the soap box derby and how the sport has changed over the years.
O.J. Simpson
NFL
How O.J. still made lots of NFL money in prison
Here's our calculation of how much money Simpson has earned during his eight-plus years in prison.
NFL
Stephen A. says O.J. is 'the luckiest man alive.'
Stephen A. Smith calls the parole committee an "absolute catastrophe" for being overly friendly with Simpson.
The Undefeated
The Undefeated
O.J. Simpson is going free -- if only he would go away
A diminished Juice brings back all the stains that can't be scrubbed clean.
India
Cricket
India
Cricket
India ready to embrace a defining moment
India has played in front of two previous sellout crowds at the World Cup, but Sunday's final at a packed Lord's will be a whole new experience.
India
Cricket
The record-breaking journey of Mithali Raj.
The family and friends of India's captain talk about her lazy childhood, her decision to choose cricket over dance and her dressing room pranks.
Ole Miss
College Football
Ole Miss
NCAAF
Whom should Ole Miss hire to replace Hugh Freeze?
Our search firm breaks down what a new coach will be walking into, offers up a list of candidates and makes a final recommendation.
Ole Miss
NCAAF
Five things to know about Matt Luke
The interim Ole Miss head coach has a strong background as an assistant but inherits a program in turmoil.
Mexican Liga MX
ESPN FC
ESPN FC's Apertura predictions
With the 2017 Liga MX Apertura kicking off on Friday, ESPN FC's writers sound off on their picks for league winner, top scorer and more.
Liga MX action
From The Mag
When athletes gotta go ... where do they go?
No one can avoid nature's call, but for athletes, knowing when to let it flow can be the difference between victory and defeat.
Boxing
MMA
How will boxing gloves affect McGregor's punching power?
Sport Science breaks down the difference between MMA and boxing gloves.
Boxing
'Very real chance' McGregor knocks out Mayweather
Eddie Alvarez knows better than most what it takes to face Conor McGregor. He provides a unique look at what Floyd Mayweather is preparing for.
MMA
How top MMA trainers would prepare McGregor for Mayweather
How should the MMA star -- with no professional boxing fights on his résumé -- approach his bout with Mayweather? Top trainers weigh in.
Tour de France
Cycling
Froome set for fourth Tour win
Chris Froome has virtually sealed a fourth Tour victory on the penultimate stage, stamping his authority on the race in a time trial in Marseille.
Cycling
Toughest Tour yet leads to Froome's greatest triumph
Froome warned that this year's Tour would be his toughest test, and as he prepares to celebrate victory in Paris, he has been proven right.
news - uk cycling
Michael Matthews shows up big for Australia
For the past 20 years, the Tour has been good to Australia, with Robbie McEwen and Cadel Evans excelling. Matthews is doing what he can to pick up where they left off.
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Mercury
WNBA
Brittney Griner: 'A lot of crying, a lot of yelling.'
The Phoenix Mercury star recounts a painful bullying incident from her childhood and her suicidal thoughts.
Tyson discusses being molested as a child.
Former boxer Mike Tyson tells ESPN's Jeremy Schaap about how being molested as a boy impacted his life.
Men's College Hoops
Duke
NCAAM
Is Tre Jones a lock to follow in his brother's footsteps at Duke?
Tyus Jones won a national championship at Duke two years ago -- but his younger brother, a five-star recruit, might not be a Blue Devil.
Syracuse
NCAAM
Get ready for a father-son team at Syracuse
Jim Boeheim always used the word "if" when talking to his son about playing at Syracuse. Now, as Buddy Boeheim's game has blossomed, that "if" has changed to "when."
My Wish
MLB
Best of My Wish.
Revisit the most poignant and memorable moments from this year's My Wish series.
My Wish
Jalan produces his own story.
Sidelined by chronic pulmonary embolism, 16-year-old former athlete Jalan Sowell wants to inspire others like him by producing his own story on ESPN.
Swimming
Phelps calls swimming with shark 'a true treat.'
Decorated Olympian Michael Phelps reflects on his experience racing a great white shark and shares his interest in free diving and unexplored areas of the ocean.
Redef + ESPN
The NBA Summer League fling, Sue Bird shares and a punter's trivia pursuit
The NBA is now essential viewing in a summer month long dominated by baseball. Read that and more in your daily mix of must-reads from the world of sports in the REDEF newsletter.
Top Headlines
- Sources: Kyrie seeks trade to evade LeBron
- Vet LB Hali asks: Do Chiefs need me anymore?
- Sandoval back with Giants, sorry for '14 barbs
- O's Duquette: Won't trade away veteran talent
- Astros' Moran fouls ball off face, exits game
- Paralyzed Olympian Nieto walks wife down aisle
- NBA free-agent moves: Wall worth max?
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On This Date: July 22, 1992
- Mike Powell/Getty Images
The Dream Team scrimmage in Monte Carlo
Today marks the 25-year anniversary of the Dream Team's most challenging game -- an intrasquad scrimmage in Monte Carlo.
Athletes' pee breaks
- Tim de Waele/Corbis/Getty Images
When athletes gotta go ... where do they go?
No one can resist nature's call, but for athletes, knowing when to let it flow can be the difference between victory and defeat.
From Dream Teams to Superteams
- Gary A. Vasquez/USA TODAY Sports
How Dream Teams are leading to superteams in today's NBA
The Beard, CP3 ... and Melo? The biggest NBA moves show us the link between Team USA and the superteam era.
Sue Bird tells her story
- Michael Hanson for ESPN
Ready to let you in
Sue Bird is self-admittedly private. But the WNBA All-Star is finally opening up on her career, her relationship with girlfriend Megan Rapinoe and why it's important to talk now.
Top QBs since 1978
- From left: David Richards/AP Images; Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire; Mark J. Rebilas/USA Today Sports
The GOAT Index: NFL coaches, execs rank best QBs since 1978
An All-Star panel of 10 NFL coaches and executives -- with 330 seasons of NFL experience and 20 Super Bowl rings between them -- set out to answer a simple question: Who are the 10 best quarterbacks since 1978?
