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Kylian Mbappé has been praised by his manager, Didier Deschamps

The Frenchman is often criticised for his individualism for club and country.

Mohamed Salah (left) and Bruno Fernandes headline the gossip.

Vinicius Junior, Enzo Fernández, Conor Gallagher and Antoine Semenyo all feature in the gossip.

Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin could cost the Rebels a first-round College Football Playoff game.

With Kiffin eyeing other jobs, the committee could factor in his decision, leaving Ole Miss to weigh its pride against a potential CFP hit.

The world of competitive food races is expanding.

The running community has taken gluttonous treats and added them to anything from one-milers to ultramarathons.

Rickie Fowler returns to defend his title at the Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club.

Here is how to watch the PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, LIV Golf, DP World Tour, Korn Ferry Tour and PGA Tour Champions every week.

MGM Resorts is a presenting sponsor of this week's LPGA event, continuing its close relationship with pro golf.

May 19, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts in the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets in game seven of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Anthony Edwards even came up with a tourism slogan for Minnesota.

The 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony will emanate from the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.

Raphinha, Mohamed Salah and Lamine Yamal are just a few names expected to be on the shortlist for this year's award.

Rodri responded to Real Madrid's absence at the Ballon d'Or ceremony.

Manchester City's Rodri was unfazed by Real Madrid's absence at the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony.

'Inside the NBA' panel on Feb. 27, 2025.

Shaq and Chuck are ready to square up.

Arkansas coach John Calipari high-fives forward Zvonimir Ivisic before the game against Kentucky at Rupp Arena.

Most former Wildcat coaches avoid a return to Rupp Arena. Cal stayed within the SEC and led Arkansas to an upset over a ranked team amid an otherwise disappointing season.

Rodri is expected to win the men's Ballon d'Or award with Real Madrid players skipping the event.

Live news, updates and the full list of winners from the Ballon d'Or 2024 Ceremony in Paris, France.

Lamine Yamal (left) and Ousmane Dembélé finished second and first respectively in the 2025 Ballon d’Or.

Yamal took a very different approach to his father when discussing Monday’s ceremony.

The Ballon d’Or trophy is the most prestigious individual piece of silverware in world soccer.

French jewelry house Mellerio dits Meller has designed and manufactured every Ballon d’Or trophy.

The full list of winners from the 2025 Ballon d’Or.

Winners for the 2025 men’s Ballon d’Or, women’s Ballon d’Or, Yashin Trophy, Kopa Trophy and more.

Ousmane Dembélé took home the game’s most coveted individual prize.

Dembélé won the men's Ballon d'Or by a considerable distance, ahead of Barcelona's Lamine Yamal in second. Here’s why he justified his emphatic win.

Denver basketball is looking to the west.

The league is breaking into a new market.

Aitana Bonmatí and Rodri won last year’s Ballon d’Or prizes in the women’s and men’s game respectively.

Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo on ESPN's 'First Take.'

The longtime sports personality went on one of his signature rants on ESPN's 'First Take' on Wednesday.

Olympic rings displayed in front of the Eiffel Tower ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

After a string of Games marred by doping scandals, runaway budgets and a global pandemic, the Paris Olympics will attempt to restore some much-anticipated normalcy.

Jun 11, 2023; Toronto, ON, CAN; Nick Taylor reacts after winning the RBC Canadian Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Breaking down the betting odds for all 26 Canadians competing at this week's Canadian Open on the PGA Tour.

Iowa women’s basketball alumn Kate Martin waves to the crowd during an Iowa football game against Northwestern Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Golden State Valkyries star Kate Martin brought fans along for her transition from the Las Vegas Aces to her new team.

Raphinha (right) and Neymar Jr. (left) training for Brazil.

Raphinha will return Brazil's number 10 shirt to Neymar and go back to his usual number for the World Cup qualifier games vs. Colombia and Argentina.

Kylian Mbappé won the Pichichi Trophy and European Golden Boot last season.

Three Real Madrid players were nominated for the 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or award.

The coveted Ballon d’Or was first awarded in 1956.

All eyes are on Paris as the best players in the world come together on the red carpet.

The 2024 Ballon d'Or will be awarded Oct. 28 to the best players in the world.

The 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony will begin at 3:45 p.m. ET on Oct. 28 from the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France.

Having reached the top of women’s soccer, the Spanish star has her sights set on a title she hasn’t claimed: UEFA European Women’s champion.

A group of people in cricket costumes throw the ceremonial first pitch before the Toronto Blue Jays game against the San Diego Padres.

This might be the single most bizarre first pitch in MLB history.

Luis Enrique steerd PSG to a treble last season.

The men’s and women’s coach of the year awards are named in honour of the late Johan Cruyff.

One of the greatest fighters in UFC history believes Robert Whittaker has the tools to hand Khamzat Chimaev his first loss.

Thirty of the best men's players in football are battling to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or.

A new men's winner for the 2025 Ballon d'Or will be crowned at the Théâtre du Châtelet.

Rodri is expected to win the 2024 Ballon d'Or.

Vinícius Júnior and Real Madrid will not travel to France after reportedly learning Rodri will win the 2024 Ballon d'Or.

Jules Koundé (center) weighed in on the 2025 Ballon d’Or conversation.

Lamine Yamal and Ousmane Dembélé are the two favorites to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or award.

Carlos Baleba (left) and Fabián Ruiz headline today’s gossip.

Adam Wharton, Morgan Rogers, Rodri, Vinicius Junior, Endrick and more feature in today’s gossip.

Swinney talks with Clemson players during a spring practice in February.

The conference occupies the middle ground with few true contenders and a majority of middling teams hoping just to make a bowl game.

Lionel Messi posing with, at the time, his six Ballon d’Or trophies.

Winners for the 2019 Men’s Ballon d’Or, Women’s Ballon d’Or, Yashin Trophy and Kopa Trophy.

The points breakdown for the 2025 Ballon d’Or awards is here.

Ousmane Dembélé took home the 2025 men’s Ballon d’Or by a comfortable margin over Lamine Yamal.

The Ballon d'Or is the prize every football wants to win.

The Ballon d'Or ceremony is held at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.

Ousmane Dembélé could miss the Ballon d’Or ceremony.

Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué were both absent from the original matchday squad.

A look at the most prestigious award in soccer.

Kate Scott and Ruud Gullit will co-host this year’s Ballon d’Or gala.

Olympique Lyon have been demoted to Ligue 2 after a DNCG ruling.

Olympique Lyon were demoted to Ligue 2 in France after a review by the DNCG.

How the Janet Jackson halftime show aftermath changed the Super Bowl

Super Bowl XXXVIII had all the makings of a classic, but the infamous final second of its halftime show and the bizarre aftermath overshadowed everything else about that night.

The UFC will hold the first sporting event at the Sphere.

Saturday will mark the first sporting event to be held at the much-ballyhooed Las Vegas venue.

“Stillknocks” talks about what it takes to get a title opportunity.

[US, Mexico & Canada customers only] Jul 28, 2024; Marseille, France; USA players Sophia Smith , Mallory Swanson and Trinity Rodman celebrate a goal against Germany n a Group B match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Orange Velodrome. Mandatory Credit: Luisa Gonzalez/Reuters via Imagn Images

Breaking down which USWNT player could win the 2024 women's Ballon d'Or.

The fall of communism, the rise of social media, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have all played their role in startling evolution of the Ballon d’Or, which has shown few signs of slowing down.

Ousmane Dembélé recognized his time with Barcelona after winning the 2025 Ballon d’Or.

The former Barcelona winger enjoyed the greatest season of his career with PSG in 2024–25.

Luis Enrique has transformed the fortunes of PSG.

There is a standout contender to win the Ballon d’Or in the eyes of Luis Enrique.