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Once again, the summer transfer window was full of huge moves as the World Cup did little to stop the momentum.

Al Hilal have completed the signing of Brazil international Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal.

Tottenham Hotspur have left Richarlison out of their Premier League squad for the 2026-27 season.

Real Madrid's Raúl Asencio was acquitted on Thursday by a Spanish court of charges related to allegedly recording sexual images of a woman and a minor and distributing them without their consent.

Folarin Balogun could be forced to consider a move to a Turkey or Saudi Pro League club this week after Monaco said they are still looking to offload the contract of the USMNT forward following the collapse of his $45 million transfer to Everton.

Hollywood star Hugh Jackman has revealed he is in talks to buy a stake in Norwich.

Lautaro Martínez has confirmed reports that Barcelona were interested in his services this summer but has indicated that he could end up staying the rest of his career at Inter Milan.

José Mourinho admitted he'll miss watching Lionel Messi after the Argentina star announced his international retirement this week.

Ange Postecoglou says that getting the chance to coach Cristiano Ronaldo and be a small part of the story of another one of football's greats played a large role in drawing him to Saudi side Al Nassr.

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Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson has agreed to a five-year, $208 million rookie-scale contract extension with the franchise, sources told ESPN.

Pirates rookie Konnor Griffin said he feels good and is hopeful of being activated off the 60-day IL on Friday when Pittsburgh opens a 3-game series against the Angels.

Former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini's relationship with Mike Vrabel violated newsroom standards but showed no clear bias toward the Patriots head coach, the Athletic said Thursday.

The Cardinals and wide receiver Michael Wilson have reached an agreement on a three-year, $75 million extension, sources told ESPN and NFL Network.

Jerry Sandusky has instructed his attorneys to seek cancellation of a Tuesday hearing in which one of his accusers was expected to recant his sexual assault accusation, opting instead to take his appeal for a new trial to federal court.

Following an investigation into a Kawhi Leonard sponsorship, the NBA docked the Clippers five first-round picks, fined them $30 million and suspended owner Steve Ballmer for a year. The Clippers plan to challenge the findings "through every avenue."

Anthony Richardson will be the Colts' backup quarterback entering the 2026 season, coach Shane Steichen said Thursday.

Notre Dame, a favorite for the national title for the first time in two decades, and Ohio State are 6-1 to win the College Football Playoff, followed closely by Texas at 13-2, according to DraftKings.

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Matthew Mayich, the Arizona State hockey player and Blues draft pick who collapsed in an offseason workout, suffered exertional heat stroke that reduced the flow of oxygen to his brain, his attorney told ESPN.