Bill ConnellyJun 17, 2026, 05:27 PM ET CloseBill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college football, soccer and tennis. He has been at ESPN since 2019. Multiple Authors HOUSTON — Portugal coach Roberto Martinez brushed aside concerns, about his team and about star Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal-scoring drought in major competitions, following Portugal’s frustrating…
Footage of unidentified media personnel making disparaging comments about South Korea captain Son Heung-min and his military service was leaked, leading to a team media blackout during the 2026 World Cup, according to multiple reports Tuesday. JTBC, South Korea’s official broadcast rights holder for the tournament, reportedly picked up an insulting conversation between a pair…
Between streaming and cable, viewers have a seemingly endless variety of things to watch. Here is a selection of TV shows and specials that are airing or streaming this week, June 15-21. Details and times are subject to change. Pop culture, a summer surprise and football cheerleading. Cue AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck” and find your favorite vest…
Jun 13, 2026, 07:03 AM ET Zayu the Jaguar, center, was not involved in the raid. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) Police in Peru took a novel approach to clamping down on drug trafficking Wednesday as they conducted a raid in Lima disguised as the 2026 World Cup mascots. A video posted to the police’s official…
On a hot day in a remote area of southern Arizona last month, firefighters donned protective helmets and suits, sealed the openings around their wrists and ankles with duct tape, and cautiously approached a man lying face down on the ground. A layer of stinging bees blanketed his body. Spent stingers riddled the few patches…
Marco Silva has agreed to become Benfica’s new head coach as the Portuguese club formalised Jose Mourinho’s departure for Real Madrid. Silva, 48, ended his five-year stint as Fulham boss a week ago when his contract at Craven Cottage expired. Benfica said they had “reached an agreement” with Silva who is set to sign a…
Kevin Bridges: In Search of the Beautiful Game 10.30pm, BBC One Football has changed almost beyond recognition since Scotland last qualified for the World Cup in 1998. But is the game still animated by the same raw emotion? To find out, comedian Kevin Bridges goes on a global journey, visiting the US, Brazil and Birmingham…
The great bowerbirds of northern Australia are well-known for their elaborate tunnels, known as bowers. Pieced together for months by the males, these bowers act as decadent thrones for females to sit in while they watch the males’ dramatic mating display of shakes, swerves and delicate offerings. Male great bowerbirds spend most of the year…
Jake TrotterJun 1, 2026, 08:10 AM ET CloseJake Trotter is a senior writer at ESPN. Trotter covers college football. He also writes about other college sports, including men’s and women’s basketball. Trotter resides in the Cleveland area with his wife and three kids and is a fan of his hometown Oklahoma City Thunder. He covered…
There are many questions around Slot’s transfer dealings, although owners Fenway Sports Group’s CEO of football Michael Edwards and sporting director Richard Hughes must also take responsibility. Liverpool’s key pair of power brokers were showered with bouquets in the summer. Now they must take the brickbats. Liverpool appeared so committed to the Isak deal, the…
