U.S. triple jumper Salif Mane finds solace in familiar voice before Olympic debut

Before he makes the biggest jumps of his life, the first-time Olympian will listen to voicemails from his late father.
Patriots reportedly out of running for 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk as WR trade talks continue

Even though the Patriots reportedly made Brandon Aiyuk an offer that would’ve made him one of the highest-paid receivers, he showed no interest in joining New England.
Five big questions for the Warriors after Thompson's exit, new signings

The new-look Warriors couldn’t finalize a deal to land Jazz star Lauri Markkanen. What’s next for Steph Curry and Co.?
120-plus losses?! Why the 2024 White Sox could be the worst team in MLB history

Worst. Team. Ever? As the L’s pile up, we go inside Chicago’s odds of reaching 120 losses, the clubhouse vibe and where it all went wrong on the South Side.
Big Ten preview: Can anyone stop the Buckeyes?

From playoffs to power rankings, here’s everything you need to know about the remade 18-team conference.
The top breakout soccer stars from the 2024 Olympics

With a host of young players on display in France, we look at a list of the breakout stars from the tournament.
Pound-for-pound rankings: Crawford wins, doesn't impress; where does he land?

Terence Crawford moved up in weight, won a title in a fourth division but failed to shine. Here are the latest ESPN P4P rankings.
Can Jalen Hurts and Nick Sirianni move on from a tense 2023? A Super Bowl might depend on it

ESPN spoke with several sources who detailed a prolonged strain between Hurts and Sirianni during the 2023 season.
Will Broncos rookie Bo Nix be QB1 by season opener against Seahawks?

Bo Nix is in a QB competition with Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson. Where does Denver’s first-round pick stand heading into preseason games?
Why Bengals QB Joe Burrow and other starters are expected to play Saturday

Cincinnati’s star QB has thrown one preseason pass in his career, so why is he expected to get game reps this weekend against the Bucs?