Copa América final: Argentina or Colombia to win? How will Messi perform? Odds, more

After a dramatic, fun month, Sunday marks the final of the 2024 Copa America as defending champs Argentina take on Colombia. Our writers preview the game and pick their winner.
Brunson takes $156.5M to help Knicks' flexibility

Knicks All-NBA guard Jalen Brunson has agreed to a four-year, $156.5 million contract extension — $113 million less guaranteed than he is eligible to sign for a year from now — his agent, Sam Rose of CAA,
Is the 49ers Super Bowl window closing? | Speak

Dave Helman explains why this season is the end of the current 49ers roster’s Super Bowl window.
Tebas: Barcelona closer to affording Williams deal

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has said that Barcelona are close to being able to afford the signing of Athletic Club winger Nico Williams.
Yamal: Messi pic was hidden to limit comparisons

Lamine Yamal said that the viral photographs of him as a baby with Lionel Messi were kept hidden because the comparisons would not have helped his career.
El Ghazi wins case against Mainz over Gaza posts

Dutch forward Anwar El Ghazi had his contract at Mainz wrongfully terminated, a German court ruled on Friday, months after he refused to stay silent on his support for Palestinians in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Source: Sancho back with Utd after Ten Hag talks

Jadon Sancho is set to be re-integrated into the Manchester United squad following discussions with manager Erik ten Hag, a source has told ESPN.
Watkins: 'Fire in belly' to repeat heroics vs. Spain

Ollie Watkins said that he “wasn’t shocked” by his semifinal goal against Netherlands and he is ready to reproduce his heroics in Sunday’s final.
Jalen Brunson, Knicks reportedly agree to $156.5M extension, $113M less than 2025 deal

Jalen Brunson has reportedly agreed to a four-year, $156.5 million extension with the New York Knicks, $113 million less guaranteed than he is eligible to sign for a year from now.
49ers' Kyle Juszczyk, George Kittle expect Brandon Aiyuk on team in 2024

Despite WR Brandon Aiyuk’s contract drama, 49ers teammates Kyle Juszczyk and George Kittle expect him to be with the team this season.