Kylian Mbappé has received an offer to join Real Madrid as a free agent next summer and another to renew his contract with Paris Saint-Germain, but the France international stays undecided on his future, sources have told ESPN. One source said…
Karim Benzema is exploring his options in the January transfer window after six underwhelming months at Saudi Pro League club Al Ittihad, sources have told ESPN. The 36-year-old striker is not happy with how his stint in Saudi Arabia…
Manchester United have decided against triggering a one-year extension in Raphaël Varane’s contract, a source has told ESPN. It means the defender is able to negotiate with clubs outside the Premier League from Jan. 1 and could potentially leave…
Left-handed reliever Yuki Matsui and the San Diego Padres are in agreement on a five-year, $28 million contract, the first money spent by the Padres this winter after a free agent splurge last year. San Diego revealed…
The most unique player in baseball history has joined one of the most storied franchises in the world — for more money than anyone could have possibly imagined. Shohei Ohtani, the transcendent two-way talent who…
Eddie Jones’ tumultuous second coming as Wallabies coach is over. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Jones resigned on Sunday, bringing an end to a disastrous 10-month reign that saw the Wallabies collect just two of…
Simon Raiwalui, coach of the Fijian national rugby team, has said he will leave his post at the end of his contract in December. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, from Tuesday, Raiwalui wrote: “Well…
Pirelli has attained the contract to remain in its position as Formula One’s sole tire supplier from 2025 to 2027, with the option to extend an additional year. The Italian tire manufacturer faced opposition from…
Barcelona are finding it more difficult than expected to find the necessary financing to be able to register their new signings and contract renewals, sources have told ESPN, with one source acknowledging to “concerns” less than…
After missing out on Lionel Messi, Saudi team Al Hilal made a record €300 million ($332m) bid for Kylian Mbappé on Monday, which could see the France striker join Cristiano Ronaldo in the oil-rich kingdom. Paris Saint-Germain confirmed the offer for its player…
Alex Telles has left Manchester United to join Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr on a contract until 2025, the two clubs revealed on Sunday. The 30-year-old defender, who won the Europa League last season while on loan…
Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness is confident that England captain Harry Kane will switch to the club from Tottenham this summer. Hoeness, Bayern’s former president who recently returned for a consulting role, told journalists at the team’s training camp on Saturday…
Lewis Hamilton stated he expects to have a new Mercedes contract signed in the coming weeks while denying rumors he has been approached by Ferrari. The seven-time world champion’s Mercedes deal is due to expire…
Sergio Busquets will leave Barcelona when his contract expires this summer, the club revealed on Wednesday, bringing to an end a spell that has seen him win eight LaLiga titles and three Champions Leagues. Busquets, 34, had an…
McLaren has told Daniel Ricciardo it intends to replace him with Formula 2 champion Oscar Piastri next season, a source close to the Australian driver has confirmed to ESPN. ESPN understands Ricciardo was informed of…
James Harden isn’t playing hardball in contract talks with the Philadelphia 76ers; he just wants “whatever is left over.” “I had conversations with [team president] Daryl [Morey], and it was explained how we could get better and…
Formula One packed up after Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix with no certainty it would be back there next year but offering plenty of advice on what needs to be done for a new race contract…
Arsenal are willing to listen to offers for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in January, sources have told ESPN. The 32-year-old was stripped of the captaincy last week after a series of disciplinary issues and has been training away from his teammates. Sources…
Raptors star guard Kyle Lowry is headed to the Miami Heat. Lowry put out a social media post to his more than 907,000 Twitter followers saying, “Miami Heat X Kyle Lowry” and “Let’s Goo!!” followed by…
Canelo Alvarez’s longtime goal of becoming undisputed boxing champion is further from reality than ever since he acquired his third 168-pound title in May. Boxing’s top star was on the verge of a deal to…
Manchester United have agreed to a deal with Real Madrid for Raphael Varane, with a fee of approximately €41 million ($48.4 million) — plus add-ons totaling €8.2m ($9.7m) — set to clinch the France international defender’s signing. The transfer will be…
Arsenal have revealed the signing of Albert Sambi Lokonga from Anderlecht on a long-term contract. ESPN reported that Arsenal were close to agreeing a deal to sign the 21-year-old midfielder last month. Lokonga made his senior debut for Anderlecht…
Paris Saint-Germain have completed the signing of Achraf Hakimi from Inter Milan on a five-year contract. ESPN reported last month that the Serie A champions would receive up to €70 million — bonuses included — for the Morocco international. Sources told ESPN that personal terms…
Lionel Messi has become a free agent on Thursday, but Barcelona stays confident of agreeing a new contract with the forward, sources have told ESPN. Messi’s deal expired at midnight Wednesday in Spain, and has yet to sign…
Seven times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton stated on Thursday he had opened contract renewal talks with Mercedes and gave a ringing endorsement of Valtteri Bottas as his teammate. The 36-year-old Briton and Bottas…
La Liga president Javier Tebas has warned Barcelona they risk not being able to register Lionel Messi next campaign if they don’t reduce their wage bill. Messi’s deal expires in nine days, and he has not yet made a public…
Barcelona have completed their third transfer of the week activating a clause to recall Emerson Royal from Real Betis for a fee of €9 million. The Brazil international signed a five-year contract with Barca when he moved to Spain from Atletico Mineiro…
Real Madrid have announced the return of Carlo Ancelotti as manager after he confirmed his departure from Premier League side Everton on Tuesday. Ancelotti, 61, has agreed a three-year contract with Madrid and will be presented in a news conference…
Manager Zinedine Zidane has resigned from Real Madrid for the second time in his coaching career. Real failed to earn a trophy this campaign and were pipped to the La Liga title by city rivals Atletico Madrid…
Barcelona are working on finalizing the signing of Sergio Aguero on a free transfer this summer, sources have told ESPN. The Spanish giants have offered Aguero a two-year contract and sources have told ESPN that the Argentina international could arrive…
