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David SchoenfieldJul 23, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Covers MLB for ESPN.com Former deputy editor of Page 2 Been with ESPN.com since 1995 Eugenio Suarez is suddenly the man of the hour. The third baseman for the Arizona Diamondbacks is now challenging Cal Raleigh and Aaron Judge for the major league lead in home runs … Read more

Eight days out from the 2025 MLB trade deadline, nearly three-quarters major league baseball teams reside within 5½ games of a playoff spot. The downstream effect of expanding the postseason to a dozen teams becomes abundantly apparent every July, when the teams looking to offload players survey the landscape and see a market tilted decidedly … Read more

Jul 22, 2025, 07:39 PM ET Italy coach Andrea Soncin found solace in heartbreak after his side came within one minute of reaching the Euro 2025 final, saying it was an encouraging sign that they came so close before losing 2-1 to England in extra time on Tuesday. “This is something which hurts, but we … Read more

Jul 22, 2025, 06:35 AM ET Former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has said he will only reveal details of his failed move to Real Madrid once his career is over but believes that things happen “for a reason.” De Gea, now at Fiorentina, was set to join Madrid from United on a permanent … Read more

Tom HamiltonJul 22, 2025, 07:38 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 GENEVA — England manager Sarina Wiegman said her team’s run at Euro 2025 is like a movie as they grabbed … Read more

Kylian Mbappé will wear the No. 10 jersey at Real Madrid next season, switching from the No. 9 he wore in his debut campaign with the club, a source confirmed to ESPN. The No. 10 is available following the exit of Luka Modric, who joined AC Milan following the end of his 13-year stay at … Read more

Jul 22, 2025, 05:26 AM ET Chelsea are closely monitoring Alejandro Garnacho‘s situation at Manchester United, sources have told ESPN, but signing the winger would depend on players first departing Stamford Bridge. Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson would likely need to be offloaded, ESPN sources said, even though United have lowered their required transfer fee … Read more

Al Hilal have explored a deal for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, a source has told ESPN. The Saudi Pro League side have gathered information about the financial details which would be involved in any potential agreement. Isak has been discussed internally at Al Hilal with head coach Simone Inzaghi, but there has not yet … Read more

Dave McMenaminJul 22, 2025, 08:23 PM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Tally an assist for Luka Doncic months before opening night. Marcus Smart credited Doncic for … Read more

Kiley McDanielJul 22, 2025, 05:08 PM ET Close ESPN MLB Insider Kiley McDaniel covers MLB prospects, the MLB Draft and more, including trades and free agency. Has worked for three MLB teams. Co-author of Author of ‘Future Value’ Colorado Rockies shortstop Ethan Holliday, the fourth overall selection in the MLB draft, signed for a $9 … Read more