Briefing: Iran says women's soccer captain drops Australia asylum bid
Strategic angle: Five of the seven women who had been granted asylum in Australia have reportedly decided to return to Iran amid safety concerns.
Briefing: No Messi vs. Yamal: Qatar Finalissima canceled
Strategic angle: Spain and Argentina's 'Finalissima' clash in Qatar has been cancelled, UEFA confirmed on Sunday.
Briefing: Arsenal's Dowman becomes youngest PL scorer
Strategic angle: Arsenal's Max Dowman has made history as the youngest goal scorer in Premier League history.
Briefing: Iraq Taking Private Plane to Mexico for World Cup Play-Off
Strategic angle: Despite escalating tensions in the region, Iraq's football team will fly to Mexico for their World Cup play-off.
Briefing: Three more Iran football team members change minds over asylum
Strategic angle: Four of seven members of the women's football delegation who originally sought to stay in Australia have now chosen to return home.
Sources: Byard, NFL's INTs leader in '25, to Pats
Free agent safety Kevin Byard III has agreed to sign with the Patriots on a one-year, $9 million deal.
Briefing: 2026 NFL Free Agency Live Tracker: Full List of Team-by-Team Signings and Trades
Strategic angle: Follow every move from NFL free agency, including signings, trades, extensions and other roster changes for all 32 teams.
Briefing: What's going on with Arsenal youngster Lewis-Skelly?
Strategic angle: A year after starring in the Champions League against Real Madrid, Myles Lewis-Skelly is struggling for game time - what has happened?
Briefing: Wilson returns as Thorns secure NWSL opener win
Strategic angle: Sophia Wilson's return and Olivia Moultrie's winning strike highlighted the National Women's Soccer League season opener in the Portland Thorns' victory over the Washington Spirit.
Briefing: C-USA, Sun Belt double book La. Tech for 2026
Strategic angle: Conference USA and the Sun Belt both included Louisiana Tech on their 2026 football schedules amid a standoff on the Bulldogs' switch between leagues.
Briefing: Bills' Gardner-Johnson unbothered by perception
Strategic angle: New Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson said Friday that he's not worried about negative perceptions about him as a teammate.
Briefing: Source: Ex-Packers LT Walker headed to Panthers
Strategic angle: The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a deal with free agent left tackle Rasheed Walker, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Friday.
Briefing: GM: Washington tax law could affect Seahawks
Strategic angle: Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider warns that new income tax may hinder free agent signings.
Briefing: Murray joins Vikings, 'elevating' their QB room
Strategic angle: A day after the Cardinals officially released him, Kyler Murray signed a one-year contract with the Vikings.
Briefing: Falcons' GM: Tua to compete with Penix for QB job
Strategic angle: Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham confirmed that Tua Tagovailoa will compete with Michael Penix Jr. for the starting quarterback position.
Briefing: Saints' Etienne corrects how to say his name
Strategic angle: Travis Etienne says we've been pronouncing his name wrong.
Briefing: Best team fits for top remaining NFL free agents: Barnwell finds nine perfect matches
Strategic angle: Where should Jauan Jennings, Joey Bosa and Rasheed Walker sign? Which roster needs Kirk Cousins? Let's find new homes for nine players still looking for one.
Briefing: Geno: Jets getting 'better player' than when I left
Strategic angle: New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith expresses confidence in his improved skills for his second stint with the team.
Texans bolster O-line, reach deal with OT Smith
Free agent offensive tackle Braden Smith reached agreement with the Houston Texans on a two-year, $25 million contract that includes $13.5 million fully guaranteed.
Our mid-free agency NFL mini-mock draft
How has NFL free agency affected 2026 draft plans? Here are Field Yates' updated predictions for picks Nos. 1-10 after the first wave of deals.