Takeaways from Team USA’s FIBA World Cup win over New Zealand Paolo Banchero came off the bench to give the United States an offensive spark after a slow start.

Reaves leads way as U.S. wins World Cup opener Austin Reaves and the Team USA bench helped power the Americans past New Zealand to a 99-72 victory in the FIBA World Cup opener for both teams.

Spanish Soccer Chief Rubiales Refuses to Resign Over World Cup Kiss The players demanded change after Luis Rubiales declined to quit over kissing Jennifer Hermoso, a member of the World Cup-winning team.

NBA prospect Maluach, 16, to play in World Cup South Sudan’s Khaman Maluach, an elite 2025 NBA draft prospect who is just 16 years old, will be the third-youngest player in FIBA World Cup history.

From big money to Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup spots, lots at stake this week in golf While the top 30 on the PGA Tour play for the FedEx Cup, players are battling for Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup spots.

Sophie Lawson’s Women’s World Cup diary: The sights and sounds of Australia, New Zealand Covering a World Cup is an experience like no other. ESPN’s Sophie Lawson recaps the tournament, and her travels, around Australia and New Zealand.

Horan: USWNT not fully prepared for World Cup The U.S. women’s soccer team was not fully prepared heading into the World Cup, co-captain Lindsey Horan said, after the four-time champions produced their worst-ever performance at the tournament in Australia and New Zealand.

Team USA the favorite? Who will qualify for the Olympics? Biggest surprises, predictions for the 2023 FIBA World Cup Thirty-two basketball teams from around the world begin play Friday, and our international panel of reporters predict their surprise teams, their MVPs and Olympic favorites.

FIBA World Cup 2023: Schedule, news, Team USA roster Get all the details of the FIBA World Cup, including schedule, how to watch and scores.

Martino set to rest Messi after US Open Cup semi Lionel Messi will start for Miami in the U.S. Open Cup semifinal vs. Cincinnati, coach Tata Martino said on Monday.

Luis Rubiales Apologizes for Kissing Jennifer Hermoso After World Cup Win “Probably I made a mistake,” Luis Rubiales, the Spanish soccer federation chief, said after grabbing Jennifer Hermoso and planting a kiss full on her mouth, igniting howls of outrage on social media.

Hovland sets course record, Pano earns first LPGA Tour win and four more Americans join Ryder Cup roster After a week with big wins by Viktor Hovland and Alexa Pano, the golf world turns its attention to the final week of the FedEx Cup playoffs — and the remaining Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup roster spots up for grabs.

Women’s World Cup Final: Spain Beats England to Win Its First World Cup Finishing a difficult year with a dominant performance, Spain won an all-European final and set a new standard for women’s soccer.

2027 Women’s World Cup: Way-too-early predictions for the next tournament ESPN’s writers who covered the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand offer their bold projections as to what might happen next time around. Will the USWNT return to the top? Should we fear a Spain dynasty? What about off-the-field progress?

Koepka loses out on automatic Ryder Cup berth Brooks Koepka will need to be selected by captain Zach Johnson to make the U.S. Ryder Cup team after he fell to seventh in Ryder Cup points on Sunday at the BMW Championship.

A Kiss After Spain’s World Cup Win Prompts Many to Cry Foul A soccer federation chief kissed the Spanish forward Jennifer Hermoso fully on the lips during the medals ceremony, an unpleasant reminder to many of the sexism that has plagued women’s soccer.

Spain’s players deserve all the credit for World Cup glory. What about Vilda? Spain showed at this World Cup that they have the quality to dominate for more than one tournament, but the friction and tension between these players and the manager needs to be resolved.

Messi-inspired Miami cruised to Leagues Cup glory. Is an MLS rebound next? Inter Miami have been flawless since Lionel Messi arrived, prompting the obvious questions: How long can they keep this form going? Can they make the MLS playoffs from last place?

England, the World Cup’s Great Survivor, Runs Out of Lifelines For weeks, England had found a way to win matches and keep its title dream alive. Against Spain, it ran out of magic, and time.

Spanish Fans Rejoice at World Cup Win The final against England brought out fans of all stripes and rallied girls in both countries to hit the field and play.