Spain, Barça great Jordi Alba to retire at end of Miami season - ESPN
Inter Miami defender Jordi Alba on Tuesday announced his decision to retire from soccer at the end of the 2025 MLS season.
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NHL 2025-26 season picks: Stanley Cup, division winners, awards - ESPN
The 2025-26 NHL season begins on Tuesday night with a tripleheader on ESPN: Chicago Blackhawks-Florida Panthers at 5 p.m. ET (including the Stanley Cup banner-raising), Pittsburgh Penguins-New York Rangers at 8 p.m., and Colorado Avalanche-Los Angeles Kings at 10:30 p.m.
Oklahoma QB John Mateer pushing to return vs. Texas, sources say - ESPN
Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer is pushing to return for Saturday's game against Texas, sources told ESPN.
NBA trade guide: How 14 teams will approach the 2025-26 season - ESPN
Just over one year ago, the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves made a rare blockbuster move that involved seven players, including All-Stars Karl-Anthony Towns and Julius Randle. The trade was one of only two deals before the 2024-2025 regular season, and the next trade did not happen until Dec. 15.
Why Giannis Antetokounmpo's future in Milwaukee is far from settled - ESPN
AS GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO grappled with his Milwaukee Bucks future this offseason, general manager Jon Horst made the 6,000-mile trek to Athens, Greece, in late July for a face-to-face meeting with his franchise's cornerstone star — the 2021 NBA champion and Finals MVP.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says gesture to fans was 'inadvertent' - ESPN
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said an «unfortunate» gesture made to fans in the MetLife Stadium stands Sunday was «inadvertent.»
Steve Sarkisian defends culture at Texas after latest loss - ESPN
Steve Sarkisian once again is the target of widespread scrutiny after Texas' latest high-profile loss.
NHL betting: Sportsbooks split on Cup fave but public backing Panthers, Leafs - ESPN
It's very difficult to three-peat as champion in any major professional sport, but especially in the modern era of the NHL. The league has not seen any team win at least three consecutive Stanley Cups since the New York Islanders won four straight from 1980 to 1983; since the salary cap was implemented in 2005, only three teams have even repeated as champions.