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At least one collector thinks Flagg's latest card could sell for $5 million.

The World Cup final is the most watched sporting event on Earth. Among the estimated 1.5 billion viewers will be fans in the world's most isolated locations.

Messi praises Yamal, calls baby photo 'incredible'... and more — today's squash signal.

Argentina captain Lionel Messi called his viral 2007 photo with a baby Lamine Yamal "incredible" on Friday, ahead of their historic matchup in Sunday's World Cup final.

Here are some of the top sights, sounds and highlights from the second round of the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club.

The list of candidates to succeed Don Garber as MLS commissioner is down to three, with LAFC co-owner Larry Berg, 49ers Enterprises president Paraag Marathe and former Fox executive David Nathanson the three finalists, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Rory McIlroy has done enough to make it to the weekend at the Open Championship. The world No. 2 bounced back with a 3-under 67 in the second round and moved to 1 under par overall.

The World Cup final is not under any threat despite the air quality warnings in the area, sources told ESPN.

For those who are just tuning in, here are the highlights of the World Cup so far, from Lionel Messi heroics and underdog upsets to brave USMNT performances.

Lindsey Heaps and her family speak to ESPN about her path to the USWNT, to France, and back to Colorado with new NWSL team Denver Summit FC.

Enjoy all the features, news, video analysis and color from around the competition as we enter the final weekend of the 2026 World Cup.

Messi to critics: Nothing was handed to Argentina and more — today's squash signal.

New Zealand's Ryan Fox tied a major championship record on Saturday by carding a 62, the third player to match the mark this week at the Open Championship.

British runner Josh Kerr broke the long-standing men's mile record at a Diamond League meeting in London on Saturday in a time of 3 minutes, 42.66 seconds.

Max Homa came to Bryson DeChambeau's defense on Saturday after The R&A docked him with a two-stroke penalty for improving "the area of his intended swing" before his second shot on the fifth hole in the second round of The Open.

Caitlin Clark scored a career-high 45 points and had 10 assists for the first 40-10 game in WNBA history, and the Indiana Fever beat Seattle 110-107.

LeBron James finished off the fourth of four public appearances scheduled around the first two days of Fanatics Fest on Friday, and just like in the three that came before it Thursday, James kept his upcoming free agency decision to himself.

Argentina captain Lionel Messi called his viral 2007 photo with a baby Lamine Yamal "incredible" on Friday, ahead of their historic matchup in Sunday's World Cup final.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone was left second-guessing his decision to stick with starter Gerrit Cole after a 2-1 loss to the Dodgers on Friday night.

Major League Baseball is restricting iPad usage in dugouts to prevent the tablets from running artificial intelligence to help make strategy decisions, and former reliever Adam Ottavino said the Mets' use of technology helped prompt the move.

At least one collector thinks Flagg's latest card could sell for $5 million.

Current and former kickers share mixed opinions on whether a rule change would be good for the NFL.

Which teams will go all-in at the deadline? Which stars could be dealt? Here's everything our MLB insiders heard in Philly.

Ryan Fox is in the clubhouse after shooting the third 62 of the tournament. Can Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau and others respond to stay in contention?