Ex-NFL linebacker Darron Lee indicted on murder charge - ESPN
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee has been indicted on a murder charge in the death of his partner.
Ex-Raiders WR Henry Ruggs denied parole nearly 5 years after crash - ESPN
Former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III was denied parole Thursday, nearly five years after a drunken driving crash that killed 23-year-old Tina Tintor and her dog in Las Vegas.
Lightning's Nikita Kucherov wins second Hart Trophy as NHL MVP - ESPN
Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov won his second Hart Trophy as the NHL's MVP on Thursday in an extremely close race against Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid and Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon.
Red Sox's Aroldis Chapman says Yankees GM owes him apology - ESPN
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Aroldis Chapman and the Boston Red Sox are on opposite paths this season, making it easy to predict that the veteran Cuban reliever could end the summer wearing another uniform after the Aug. 3 trade deadline.
Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener amid 3 red cards - ESPN
Co-hosts Mexico got off to a victorious start, beating South Africa 2-0 as the largest World Cup in history kicked off Thursday at Mexico City's famed Estadio Azteca.
Pochettino: Time for speeches is over ahead of U.S. World Cup opener - ESPN
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — U.S. men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino said that the time for fiery speeches is over and that his side is ready for Friday's World Cup opener against Paraguay.
Report: Phil Mickelson kicked out of club for inappropriate contact with female employee - ESPN
Phil Mickelson has been kicked out of a San Diego golf club over allegations he made unwanted physical contact with a female employee, Golf Digest reported Thursday.
Bafana player ratings | Mbokazi held firm, most went into hiding in messy World Cup opener
When the whole world was watching, Bafana Bafana players went into hiding after losing their opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup 2-0 to Mexico at the Estadio Azteca on Thursday.