Hinata Miyazawa scored her fifth goal of the tournament as Japan beat Norway 3-1 in a clash of former champions on Saturday to reach the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup for the fourth time.
Aitana Bonmati netted two well-crafted goals as Spain thrashed Switzerland 5-1 at the Women's World Cup on Saturday to clinch a quarter-final berth for the first time in their history.
In Lionel Messi's third game with new club Inter Miami on Wednesday, coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino saw a little extra from his superstar -- and his team's opponents.
Natalie Portman said she never dreamed of owning a professional sports team, but that changed when the Oscar-winning actress noticed the way one of her sons viewed female football players with the same "admiration and fandom" as male players.
Wrexham have made another big move ahead of their return to the English Football League, signing veteran Republic of Ireland international James McClean from Wigan Athletic.
United States midfielder Yunus Musah has joined Italian giants AC Milan on a five-year contract after completing a transfer from Valencia, the clubs announced Friday.
Pachuca president Jesus Martinez said the Leagues Cup is still far from having the financial benefits Mexican clubs once enjoyed in the Copa Libertadores.
Gareth Southgate said he understands criticism of Jordan Henderson's decision to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq, but added that the move has not affected the England midfielder's position as a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.
Bayern Munich have set Tottenham a deadline of midnight on Friday to accept a club-record offer in excess of €100 million for striker Harry Kane, sources have told ESPN.
It's win-or-go-home time at the Women's World Cup! ESPN's writers on the ground in Australia and New Zealand take us through the round-of-16 match-ups.
Keira Walsh stepped up her recovery from her knee injury on Friday as she did light training but she remains a major doubt for Tuesday's World Cup knockout match against Nigeria.