Sources – Marcus Smart plans to join Lakers after Wizards buyout

Guard Marcus Smart has agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards and plans to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers after clearing waivers,…

Man United’s Marcus Rashford close to Barcelona loan – sources

Marcus Rashford is on the verge of a seasonlong loan move to Barcelona after Manchester United gave the green light for the England forward to open talks with the La…

Man United transfers: Deal agreed for Bryan Mbeumo – sources

Manchester United are set to complete the signing of Bryan Mbeumo after reaching a deal in excess of £70 million ($94 million) with Brentford, sources have told ESPN. The Cameroon…

Sources: Thiago to return to Barcelona on Flick’s staff

Jul 17, 2025, 03:55 PM ET Barcelona expect to close a deal for Thiago Alcantara to return to the club as part of coach Hansi Flick’s staff in the coming…

Sources – Damian Lillard finalizing deal to return to Trail Blazers

Nine-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard is finalizing a three-year, $42 million contract to return to the Portland Trail Blazers, sources told ESPN on Thursday. Lillard’s deal is expected to include…

Liverpool in Ekitike talks with Isak not available – sources

Beth Lindop Close Beth Lindop Correspondent Based in Liverpool, Beth Lindop is ESPN’s Liverpool correspondent and also covers the WSL and UWCL. Julien Laurens Jul 17, 2025, 09:10 AM ET…

Sources — 49ers give rookie DT Alfred Collins $9M guaranteed

Nick WagonerJul 16, 2025, 11:35 PM ET Close Nick Wagoner is an NFL reporter at ESPN. Nick has covered the San Francisco 49ers since 2016, having previously covered the St.…

MLS players secured boost in Club World Cup prize money – sources

The Major League Soccer Players Association reached an agreement with the league to secure an increase in the percentage of prize money received from the FIFA Club World Cup, sources…

Sources – Jets WR Garrett Wilson lands 4-year, $130M extension

Rich CiminiJul 14, 2025, 04:32 PM ET Close Rich Cimini is a staff writer who covers the New York Jets and the NFL at ESPN. Rich has covered the Jets…

Sources – 49ers’ Jauan Jennings wants new deal or trade

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings, who is scheduled to make $7.5 million in the final year of his deal, wants a new contract or a trade, sources told…