James TylerJun 19, 2026, 02:34 AM ET CloseJames Tyler is an ESPN editor for soccer. Multiple Authors It has been an incredible first week at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the superstars showing up — Lionel Messi tying the men’s World Cup goals record by scoring his first hat trick in this competition, Erling…
Atlanta’s reign atop our list continues for the fourth consecutive week, as the Braves narrowly beat out the Dodgers for the No. 1 spot in Week 10. It was a big week for the National League as the Brewers round out our top three, marking the first time this season that the top three teams…
Naoya Inoue makes his debut at No. 1 in the ESPN pound-for-pound rankings following an emphatic victory over Junto Nakatani on May 2. Inoue was previously ranked second and Nakatani No. 6. Fighting in front of more than 55,000 fans at the Tokyo Dome, Inoue delivered a performance that reinforced his standing as the best…
Shorouk Express Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email The UK has plummeted to a new low in European rankings for LGBT+ rights, despite having topped the list just a decade ago….
