Lionel Messi: I value happiness over reaching 2026 World Cup - ESPN
Lionel Messi said he prioritizes the ability to stay happy and healthy at this point in his career, instead of fixating on reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Argentina.
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Virginia's Tony Bennett retiring ahead of basketball season - ESPN
Virginia men's basketball coach Tony Bennett will announce his immediate retirement Friday, the school announced.
Clippers' Kawhi Leonard out indefinitely with right knee inflammation
LA Clippers star forward Kawhi Leonard has been ruled out indefinitely due to inflammation in his right knee, according to a report from ESPN on Thursday.
Source - Saints WR Rashid Shaheed (knee) to miss rest of season - ESPN
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery to repair a meniscus injury, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday.
MLB playoffs: ALCS and NLCS live updates, matchups, analysis - ESPN
It's another blockbuster night in MLB's league championship series.
Sabrina Ionescu's basketball honors: WNBA, Oregon, more - ESPN
New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu is on the brink of capturing her first WNBA title. Following a successful college career at Oregon, the three-time All-Star has made a positive impact on the professional circuit and international stage. She won a Naismith Trophy with the Ducks in 2020 and an Olympic gold medal with Team USA in 2024.
Olympic snowboarder wanted for cocaine distribution, murder - ESPN
LOS ANGELES — A former Olympic snowboarder for Canada has been charged with running a drug trafficking ring that shipped vast amounts of cocaine across the Americas and killed several people, authorities said Thursday.
Browns moving ahead with plan for new dome stadium, mayor says - ESPN
The Browns have informed the city of Cleveland of their intention to move forward on a new domed stadium in suburban Brook Park, Mayor Justin Bibb announced Thursday.