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Olympics opening ceremony highlights the good and bad of these Tokyo Games
Questioning whether the Tokyo Olympics should be held at all is warranted. And yet, as Sam Borden writes, it is also OK to feel excited as we watch the opening ceremony.
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Osaka lights cauldron at Tokyo opening ceremony
Tennis star Naomi Osaka has lit the cauldron at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Games, ending the flame's long journey from Greece to these delayed Olympics.
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TRANSFERS
TRANSFER WINDOW OPEN
Transfer Talk: Villa's Grealish nears Manchester City deal
Jack Grealish is nearing a move as the Aston Villa star has agreed to personal terms with Manchester City. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Will Kylian Mbappe be Real Madrid's next Galactico?
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FOOTBALL
INSIDER NOTEBOOK
No Messi until January? Barcelona face brick wall in registering new deal
Barcelona have hit a brick wall in their attempt to register Lionel Messi's new contract -- ESPN's Insider Notebook has the latest.
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OLYMPICS
TOKYO 2020: SIMONE BILES
What it's like to coach Simone Biles, 'a once-in-a-lifetime talent'
In advance of all that is to come at the Tokyo Olympics, Simone Biles' coach Cecile Landi tells us what to expect over the next two weeks -- and what it's like to coach one of the most unique gymnasts in the history of the sport.
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Simone Biles throws her best Yurchenko double pike yet in Olympic podium training
The Olympics haven't even officially started yet, but Simone Biles is officially doing her GOAT thing.
MLB
Why Cleveland's MLB name change should have happened a while ago
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NHL
NHL DRAFT
Biggest NHL draft questions: Top prospects, trade targets, bold predictions
Who will go No. 1 to the Sabres? How many goalies will be taken in Round 1? Which veterans could be on the move?
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Grading the Ristolainen deal: Wait, the Sabres won a trade?
The No. 14 pick, blueliner Robert Hagg and a 2023 second-rounder are coming to Buffalo in exchange for the defenseman.
NBA
It's free agency season! Here's what every team can afford to do this summer
What every team can do this summer, from the Knicks (who can create $50 million in space) to the Warriors (who are $40 million over the tax line).
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FOOTBALL
Gerrard: Managing Everton 'never a possibility'
Steven Gerrard has told ESPN it was "never a possibility" that he would leave his job as Rangers manager to take charge of Everton.
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Gerrard on Everton job: Never an option, not surprised by Benitez
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard says he would never take the Everton job, but wasn't surprised former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez did.
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FOOTBALL
JADON SANCHO JOINS MANCHESTER UNITED
Ogden: Expect Sancho to create more goals than score them with Manchester United
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Sancho: It's an honour to join Manchester United
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Top Headlines
- Cleveland announces name change to Guardians
- Lions slam Francis over 'offensive' Smith remark
- Sabres select Michigan D Power with No. 1 pick
- Dak practices fully, wants to play in preseason
- Sources: Pack-Adams deal unlikely at this time
- Man Utd complete Sancho deal from Dortmund
- German gymnasts take stand in full-body suits
- Verstappen crash cost Red Bull $1.8 million
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144 on ESPN Player
Don't miss the exclusive behind-the-scenes access of the tumultuous WNBA season in the upcoming film 144. Premieres May 13.
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NFL Draft 2021: Biggest offseason questions, team needs, rookie battles for all 32 teams
The Bears made a big move to get a quarterback, while other teams still have issues to solve. Here's what's left on the offseason docket.
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Watch 'Be Water' on Disney+
If you're looking for a showcase sports documentary to watch on Disney+ this summer, look no further than the ESPN's 'Be Water.'
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Must-Watch Video
Burley: Liverpool need more goals from their midfielders
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NBA 2K21: The Next Gen
The latest release in the world-renowned, best-selling NBA 2K series, NBA 2K21, has you covered when it comes to the next generation of NBA talent.
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ESPN 30 for 30 on ESPN Player
Too dramatic not to be real... Watch ESPN's collection of award-winning sports documentaries on ESPN Player. Download and keep. Start your 7-day free trial now.
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The ESPN F1 Podcast
The brand new, ESPN F1 Podcast has the green light and is GO!
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League tables
Updated tables from the Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, English Football League and more.
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Upcoming fixtures
The 2021-22 season is about to start. Keep track of all the important upcoming fixtures in world football.
