Harry Kane was on target for Bayern Munich. Rene Nijhuis/MB Media/Getty Images Bayern Munich swept aside hosts VfL Bochum 5-0 on Sunday to remain top of the Bundesliga while also putting their heavy midweek defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League behind them. Bayern, who lost 4-1 to Barça in Spain on Wednesday for their…
Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterOct 26, 2024, 11:28 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. LOS ANGELES — For the second night in a row, the World Series came down to a bases-loaded, last at-bat situation for the trailing team. This time there were no late-inning heroics.…
Oct 26, 2024, 04:21 PM ET Undefeated UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria makes the first defense of his title against former champ Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 308 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Topuria (15-0) won the belt in February with a second-round knockout of Alexander Volkanovski. Topuria…
Oct 25, 2024, 08:57 AM ET Paris Saint-Germain will take their wage dispute with Kylian Mbappé to court after the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) ruled in favor of the France captain on Friday. French media reported Mbappé, who has not commented on the dispute, is seeking around €55 million ($60m) in salary and bonuses…
Oct 25, 2024, 07:00 AM ET New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Dodgers. East Coast vs. West Coast. Aaron Judge and Juan Soto vs. Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts. Yeah, this World Series is going to be big — and we’re here to get you ready for all of the action. With the first pitch…
Sarah Barshop, ESPN Staff WriterOct 25, 2024, 01:30 AM ET Close Sarah Barshop covers the Los Angeles Rams for ESPN. She joined ESPN in 2016 to cover the Green Bay Packers for ESPN Milwaukee. She then moved to Houston to cover the Texans. She came to ESPN after working as a writer and editor for…
Oct 23, 2024, 11:30 AM ET The United States Grand Prix saw Ferrari and Red Bull regain their form. Ferrari took a surprise one-two in the grand prix led by Charles Leclerc while Max Verstappen collected enough points from his sprint race victory and a third place on Sunday to extend his lead in the…
Oct 23, 2024, 10:07 PM ET MIAMI — Pat Riley stood in front of 20,000 people Wednesday night. And they all seemed to be cheering as the Miami Heat officially dedicated their home court in his honor. But when it was time to end his remarks and close the halftime celebration of “Pat Riley Court,”…
Kalyn Kahler, ESPNOct 23, 2024, 06:00 AM ET FRISCO, Texas — A tour guide presents a wall display of the Dallas Cowboys’ proudest achievements to a group of 20-plus people crowded in front of him, many wearing a mix of Cowboys jerseys. At the other end of the hallway, less than a football field away,…
Paul Gutierrez, ESPN Staff WriterOct 23, 2024, 01:04 AM ET Close Paul Gutierrez joined NFL Nation in 2013 and serves as its Las Vegas Raiders reporter. He has a multi-platform role – writing on ESPN.com, television appearances on NFL Live and SportsCenter, and podcast and radio appearances. Before coming to ESPN, Gutierrez spent three years at CSN Bay Area…
David Purdum, ESPN Staff WriterOct 22, 2024, 10:38 AM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008 The surprising betting interest on Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James that began before the NBA draft has continued into the regular season, even surpassing the action on his legendary father. More bets have…
Kris Rhim Josh Weinfuss Close Josh Weinfuss ESPN Staff Writer Josh Weinfuss is a staff writer who covers the Arizona Cardinals and the NFL at ESPN. Josh has covered the Cardinals since 2012, joining ESPN in 2013. He is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America and a graduate of Indiana University. You…
Oct 20, 2024, 11:20 PM ET The Los Angeles Dodgers have done it — they’re headed to the World Series. One day after the New York Yankees punched the first ticket to the World Series, beating the Cleveland Guardians in 10 innings, the Dodgers defeated the New York Mets in resounding fashion in their return…
David Purdum, ESPN Staff WriterOct 18, 2024, 08:43 AM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008 The NBA season tips off Tuesday with a familiar favorite, a bevy of hyped contenders and a father-son saga with an absurd betting twist. Here’s what the betting world is watching heading into the…
Oct 18, 2024, 08:16 PM ET One team is one win from the World Series. Another is one win from turning its league championship series around. In the opener, the Los Angeles Dodgers failed to punch their ticket to the Fall Classic, falling to the New York Mets in Game 5 of the NLCS. They’ll…
NFL Nation, ESPNOct 18, 2024, 06:40 AM ET The Week 7 NFL schedule for the 2024 season is stacked with great matchups, and we have you covered with what you need to know heading into the weekend. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the biggest keys to every game, and analytics writer Seth Walder makes…
Oct 16, 2024, 08:00 AM ET ESPN’s countdown of the NBA’s best 100 players is nearly complete, with the top-10 list set to be released Thursday. This season’s edition of NBA Rank — with Nos. 100-11 unveiled — has had plenty of surprises, and the complete list will provide a lot for fans to discuss…
ما هي المخاطر المرتبطة إن تداول الفوركس محفوف بالمخاطر لأن أسعار العملات تتقلب بسرعة. كما أنه ليس خاضعًا للتنظيم الصارم مثل الأسواق المالية الأخرى، وهذا يجعله عرضة للاحتيال والنصب. كما يمكن أن تؤثر أسعار الفائدة على قيم العملات. عندما ترفع دولة ما أسعار الفائدة، يمكنها جذب المستثمرين وتعزيز اقتصادها، مما يؤدي إلى ارتفاع قيمة عملتها.…
Chris Low, ESPN Senior WriterOct 16, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of the University of Tennessee KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee’s defense under coordinator Tim Banks is loaded with enforcers this season, forming a unit that has been one of the best in college football. That’s fitting because…
Oct 15, 2024, 09:32 AM ET Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is one of several candidates to have been sounded out by the Football Association to become the next England manager, sources have told ESPN. The FA has not publicly commented on the process but sources have indicated former Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Bayern Munich…
Eli Lederman, ESPN Staff WriterOct 14, 2024, 07:33 PM ET Close Eli Lederman covers college football and recruiting for ESPN.com. He joined ESPN in 2024 after covering the University of Oklahoma for Sellout Crowd and the Tulsa World. On the heels of three straight losses, Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy took another hit during the…
Michael Voepel, ESPN Senior WriterOct 14, 2024, 09:00 AM ET Close Michael Voepel is a senior writer who covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball and other college sports. Voepel began covering women’s basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996. Rebecca Lobo was at Sunday Mass in a cathedral near Madison Square Garden…
Eric Woodyard, ESPNOct 13, 2024, 06:44 PM ET Close Eric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. He joined ESPN in September 2019 as an NBA reporter dedicated to the Midwest region before switching to his current role in April 2021. The Flint, Mich. native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored…
Kevin Pelton, ESPN Senior WriterOct 12, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Close Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE system The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame welcomes its latest inductees, with former NBA stars Vince Carter and Chauncey Billups headlining the 13-member class. The class…
The biggest matchup in Week 7 is in Eugene, Oregon, where the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes face the No. 3 Oregon Ducks. Both are undefeated, but the Ducks have been challenged more in the early part of the season. The Buckeyes, facing largely overmatched competition, have outscored their opponents 230-34. They’ve been led by…
Pamela Maldonado, Sports Betting AnalystOct 11, 2024, 07:16 AM ET Close Pamela Maldonado is a sports betting analyst for ESPN. In a week highlighted by marquee ranked matchups, No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes (5-0) face No. 3 Oregon Ducks (5-0) in a Big Ten showdown for the first time. Both teams have stayed undefeated through…
Oct 11, 2024, 04:55 PM ET Would you want it any other way? After four heated National League Division Series showdowns, the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers will meet in a win-or-go-home Game 5 at Dodger Stadium on Friday night. Which side will get the last laugh in the intense NL West rivalry?…
Oct 11, 2024, 12:35 AM ET One team lives on in the American League Division Series. One team is done for the season. In the first of two win-or-go-home ALDS games on Thursday, the Cleveland Guardians staved off elimination at the hands of the surging Detroit Tigers with a 5-4 win. They’ll meet Saturday in…
Nick Wagoner, ESPN Staff WriterOct 10, 2024, 06:00 AM ET Close Nick Wagoner is an NFL reporter at ESPN. Nick has covered the San Francisco 49ers and the NFL at ESPN since 2016, having previously covered the St. Louis Rams for 12 years, including three years (2013 to 2015) at ESPN. In his 10 years…
Oct 10, 2024, 07:20 AM ET Week 7 is here as we look toward some exciting conference matchups this weekend that you won’t want to miss. The Red River Rivalry game is Saturday as No. 1 Texas will face No. 18 Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. In just his second career start, Oklahoma’s…
The 2024-25 NHL season begins Tuesday night with a tripleheader on ESPN and ESPN+, but we’re looking beyond those games. Will the Florida Panthers repeat as Stanley Cup champs? Which team will top the standings in each division? Who will take home all of the individual hardware? We’ve gathered our cross-platform ESPN hockey family together…
Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff WriterOct 8, 2024, 02:16 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 for over 30 years, joining ESPN in 2010. Rich also hosts the Flight Deck podcast. He previously was a beat writer for…
Jorge Castillo, ESPN Staff WriterOct 8, 2024, 02:13 AM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the Washington Wizards from 2014 to 2016 and the Washington Nationals from 2016 to 2018 for The Washington Post before covering the Los Angeles Dodgers and MLB for the Los Angeles Times from 2018 to 2024. NEW YORK — Frustration…
Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Oct 6, 2024, 05:20 AM ET Defender Dani Carvajal suffered an ACL rupture in Real Madrid’s 2-0 LaLiga win over Villarreal, the club confirmed on Sunday, while forward Vinícius Júnior has been diagnosed with a cervical injury. Carvajal was stretchered off in tears in added time at the Bernabéu — and…
Eli Lederman, ESPN Staff WriterOct 5, 2024, 01:16 PM ET Close Eli Lederman covers college football and recruiting for ESPN.com. He joined ESPN in 2024 after covering the University of Oklahoma for Sellout Crowd and the Tulsa World. Five-star defensive end Jahkeem Stewart, ESPN’s No. 1 overall prospect in the class of 2026, announced his…
It took six tries but the Las Vegas Aces finally beat the New York Liberty for the first time this year. And now the Aces’ quest to three-peat remains alive. Facing an elimination game Friday in the WNBA semifinals, the Aces scored 16 unanswered points in the third quarter to put the game out of…
Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff WriterOct 4, 2024, 11:26 AM ET Close Rich Cimini is a staff writer who covers the New York Jets and the NFL at ESPN. Rich has covered the Jets for over 30 years, joining ESPN in 2010. Rich also hosts the Flight Deck podcast. He previously was a beat writer for…
Michael Rothstein Close Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer Michael Rothstein is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Rothstein covers the Atlanta Falcons. You can follow him via Twitter @MikeRothstein. Jenna Laine Close Jenna Laine ESPN Staff Writer Jenna Laine covers the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for ESPN. She started covering the Bucs for ESPN in…
Three MLB wild-card series came to an end on Wednesday — and one is headed to a win-or-go-home Game 3. The Detroit Tigers continued their shocking surge with a wild-card sweep, eliminating the AL West champion Houston Astros with a comeback win. The Kansas City Royals followed suit in the second AL matchup of the…
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Oct 2, 2024, 08:51 AM ET Wojciech Szczęsny has completed his shock move to Barcelona to help manage the Catalan club’s goalkeeper crisis after Marc-André ter Stegen‘s long-term injury. Editor’s Picks 2 Related “FC Barcelona and Wojciech Szczęsny have reached an agreement for the goalkeeper to join the Club until 30…
The two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces are a loss away from elimination after dropping Game 2 88-84 to the New York Liberty on Tuesday at Barclays Center. No WNBA team has come back from an 0-2 deficit to win a best-of-five series, and no defending champion has been in this position. The series is…
Sep 30, 2024, 08:20 AM ET On the heels of a weekend that brought more big developments than any other so far this season, the College Football Power Rankings have been shaken up accordingly. In a game fans won’t forget anytime soon, Alabama and Georgia put on a show that had us on the edge…
Sep 29, 2024, 06:07 PM ET Tottenham Hotspur are working with local police and stadium security to identify their supporters who participated in “abhorrent” anti-gay chanting during the 3-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday. “This is simply unacceptable, hugely offensive and no way to show support for the team,” Spurs said…
Sep 27, 2024, 05:06 PM ET Christian Pulisic scored in his fifth straight game for club and country for the first time in his career as his AC Milan side eased to a 3-0 win over Lecce in Italy’s Serie A on Friday. Pulisic’s 43rd-minute finish was his fourth goal in as many games for…
Sep 28, 2024, 01:07 AM ET The final weekend of the offseason brings us another league-shaking deal involving two teams with NBA Finals aspirations. Karl-Anthony Towns will join the New York Knicks with Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo going to the Minnesota Timberwolves, sources told ESPN. The Timberwolves will also acquire a 2025 top-13 protected…
Sep 25, 2024, 02:32 PM ET Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho said Wednesday that he did not attend the postgame news conference after Saturday’s 3-1 Istanbul derby loss to Galatasaray because he “felt disrespected” being made to wait more than an hour to speak to journalists. The loss was Fenerbahce’s first Super Lig defeat of the…
Sep 25, 2024, 05:52 AM ET Manchester City have confirmed that midfielder Rodri suffered a “ligament” injury in his right knee during Sunday’s draw with Arsenal. A source has told ESPN that the extent of Rodri’s injury is not clear and there is a chance he will opt not to undergo surgery. As reported by…
Sara Coello, ESPNSep 24, 2024, 04:40 PM ET Close Sara Coello is a writer in ESPN’s investigative and enterprise unit. Before joining, they wrote about legal issues and crime for The Charlotte Observer, The Post and Courier and The Dallas Morning News. Coello studied sociology, journalism and Spanish at The University of Dallas. Hall of…
Sep 24, 2024, 06:02 AM ET Manchester United have revealed the first images of the potential Old Trafford regeneration project. ESPN reported last month that United are leaning towards building a new 100,000-capacity stadium rather than redeveloping Old Trafford, although a final decision has not been made. The club are expected to make a call…
Ben Baby Close Ben Baby ESPN Staff Writer Ben Baby covers the Cincinnati Bengals for ESPN. He joined the company in July 2019. Prior to ESPN, he worked for various newspapers in Texas, most recently at The Dallas Morning News where he covered college sports. He provides daily coverage of the Bengals for ESPN.com, while…
After being penalised for swearing in a news conference, Max Verstappen is hinting at leaving F1. Has the crackdown on foul language gone too far?
Sep 22, 2024, 11:41 AM ET Erling Haaland equalled Cristiano Ronaldo‘s record as the fastest man to score 100 goals for a European club, reaching his centenary for Manchester City in Sunday’s Premier League match against Arsenal. The Norway international’s strike in the ninth minute at the Etihad Stadium, accelerating between Gabriel Magalhães and William…
Jeff Passan, ESPNSep 21, 2024, 01:47 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” The Washington Nationals demoted All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams to the minor leagues after he stayed out all night at a Chicago-area casino, leaving only hours before a Friday day…
NFL Nation, ESPNSep 20, 2024, 07:45 AM ET The Week 3 NFL schedule for the 2024 season is stacked with great matchups, and we’ve got you covered with what you need to know heading into the weekend. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the biggest keys to every game, and analytics writer Seth Walder makes…
Jeff Passan, ESPNSep 20, 2024, 11:35 AM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Minutes before the MLB trade deadline in July, the Detroit Tigers shipped out their fourth player of the week and arguably the best to move across the entire sport…
Player frustration over playing too many games and not getting enough rest is building across football, but just how close is the sport to a player strike? The issue of burnout has always been a significant topic in the game, but the expansion of UEFA’s club competitions and FIFA’s brand new Club World Cup has…
Week 4 is here as we dive into another weekend of college football madness. The biggest story going into Saturday’s slate of games is if Arch Manning will get his first college start. After capturing the attention of fans, he’ll have a lot to live up to in the spotlight as Texas faces UL Monroe.…
Sep 18, 2024, 05:17 PM ET MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers became the first major league team to clinch a division championship Wednesday when it sealed its third National League Central title in the past four years. The Chicago Cubs’ 5-3 loss to the Oakland Athletics enabled the Brewers to wrap up the division crown.…
Sep 18, 2024, 06:55 AM ET Football’s governing body FIFA and the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday launched a global concussion awareness initiative developed with brain health experts. The “Suspect and Protect: No Match is Worth the Risk” scheme aims to highlight the risks of traumatic brain injury and offer resources on the subject,…
Marc Raimondi Tim McManus Close Tim McManus ESPN Staff Writer Tim McManus covers the Philadelphia Eagles for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2016 after covering the Eagles for Philadelphia Magazine’s Birds 24/7, a site he helped create, since 2010. You can follow him on Twitter @Tim_McManus. Sep 16, 2024, 11:33 PM ET PHILADELPHIA — Kirk…
Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorSep 16, 2024, 06:06 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Lando Norris said an “unfair” yellow flag during qualifying ruined his entire Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend and cost him crucial points in his title battle with Max Verstappen. The McLaren driver recovered to fourth place…
AJ Mass, ESPN Staff WriterSep 3, 2024, 01:19 PM ET Close Fantasy football, baseball and college basketball contributor. Author of book, “Yes, It’s Hot in Here.” Whom should you start? Whom should you sit? To help you set your fantasy football lineups and avoid starting an offensive player who won’t be in the lineup, we’ll…
Nick Wagoner, ESPN Staff WriterSep 14, 2024, 01:24 PM ET Close Nick Wagoner is an NFL reporter at ESPN. Nick has covered the San Francisco 49ers and the NFL at ESPN since 2016, having previously covered the St. Louis Rams for 12 years, including three years (2013 to 2015) at ESPN. In his 10 years…
Anthony Olivieri, ESPN.comSep 13, 2024, 08:00 AM ET SITTING IN THE visitors locker room after Game 6 of the 1988 NBA Finals, Detroit Pistons guard Isiah Thomas knew his badly injured ankle needed treatment. But the Los Angeles Lakers, who had just beaten the Pistons by a point, wouldn’t help. Not even with ice. As…
Chris Low, ESPN Senior WriterSep 13, 2024, 04:53 PM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of the University of Tennessee Georgia’s repeated driving-related issues continued Thursday night when cornerback Daniel Harris was arrested and charged with reckless driving for going 106 miles per hour (41 mph over the speed limit) on…
Sep 12, 2024, 07:05 AM ET Major League Baseball is packed with electrifying players. Whether you prefer five-star talents, powerful sluggers or pitchers throwing triple-digit heat, there are stars bringing excitement to this 2024 MLB season on a daily basis. But who is the most exciting player in baseball this year? To find out, we…
Mikel Arteta signed a new three-year contract to remain as Arsenal manager, the club announced on Thursday. ESPN reported the news earlier on Thursday, with sources adding that Arteta, 42, of Spain, will receive a significant increase on his existing £9 million-a-year ($11.7m) salary. Arteta’s contract was due to expire next summer, although he told…
Sep 11, 2024, 08:22 PM ET INDIANAPOLIS — A’ja Wilson broke the WNBA single-season scoring record with her 940th and 941st points on a jumper just before halftime of the Las Vegas Aces’ game against the Indiana Fever on Wednesday night. Wilson hit a jumper from the free throw line with 26.4 seconds left in…
Andrea Adelson, ESPN Senior WriterSep 10, 2024, 07:33 AM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State coach Mike Norvell has dealt with 0-2 starts. Bad home losses. Negativity. Quarterbacks getting booed. Never, however, as a defending conference champion. And never as a top-10…
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterSep 9, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Thomas Hammock had every emotion rush through him Saturday, except for one. Hammock, the Northern Illinois coach, had watched his team, representing his alma mater, take down No. 5 Notre Dame in the…
Marc Raimondi, ESPN Staff WriterSep 9, 2024, 05:39 PM ET Quarterback Kirk Cousins’ debut for the Atlanta Falcons did not go as planned, but it wasn’t due to injury, according to coach Raheem Morris. Cousins struggled in an 18-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday in Atlanta. He had just 19 passing yards in…
Nick Wagoner, ESPN Staff WriterSep 9, 2024, 06:00 AM ET Close Nick Wagoner is an NFL reporter at ESPN. Nick has covered the San Francisco 49ers and the NFL at ESPN since 2016, having previously covered the St. Louis Rams for 12 years, including three years (2013 to 2015) at ESPN. In his 10 years…
NFL Nation, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 06:00 PM ET The 2024 NFL season is here, and Week 1 has been wild. In the early window, rookie quarterback Caleb Williams won his NFL debut, Jerod Mayo earned his first win as the New England Patriots’ head coach and Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings shut down the…
Adam Schefter, ESPN Senior WriterSep 8, 2024, 05:40 AM ET Close ESPN NFL Insider Joined ESPN in 2009 Former president of the Pro Football Writers of America and the author of four books With a new season kicking off Sunday, the NFL is warning specific players and teams that it will not hold back on…
NEW YORK — Aryna Sabalenka got past Jessica Pegula 7-5, 7-5 in a rollicking US Open women’s final Saturday to win her first championship at Flushing Meadows and third Grand Slam title of her career. Sabalenka, a 26-year-old from Belarus, adds this trophy to the two she earned at the Australian Open each of the…
Tim McManus, ESPN Staff WriterSep 7, 2024, 02:35 AM ET Close Tim McManus covers the Philadelphia Eagles for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2016 after covering the Eagles for Philadelphia Magazine’s Birds 24/7, a site he helped create, since 2010. You can follow him on Twitter @Tim_McManus. SÃO PAULO — The field conditions were a…
Rob Demovsky Close Rob Demovsky ESPN Staff Writer Rob Demovsky is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Green Bay Packers. He has covered the Packers since 1997 and joined ESPN in 2013. Demovsky is a two-time Wisconsin Sportswriter of the Year as selected by the NSSA. You can follow him on Twitter at…
Jessica Pegula could do no right at the outset of her first Grand Slam semifinal. Her opponent at the US Open on Thursday night, Karolina Muchova, could do no wrong. “I came out flat, but she was playing unbelievable,” Pegula said. “She made me look like a beginner. I was about to burst into tears…
The Premier League have cleared Chelsea’s £76.5 million ($101m) sale of two hotels to a sister company in a deal which aids their compliance with the division’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR), sources have told ESPN. In the club’s accounts for the 2022-23 financial year published in April, it was revealed that the west London…
Liz Loza, ESPNSep 4, 2024, 11:23 AM ET Fantasy football is a passion for many. Sometimes that passion pushes fantasy managers to make emotional decisions even when the data would suggest otherwise. Each week during the 2024 NFL season, Liz Loza will attempt to strike a balance between what the numbers state and what the…
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Sep 3, 2024, 09:16 AM ET Valencia striker Rafa Mir was arrested by the Spanish Guardia Civil police for an alleged sexual assault, the club said Tuesday. A Guardia Civil spokesperson confirmed that a LaLiga player had been detained in Valencia for alleged sexual assault against one woman but did not…
Florida State fell out of the Associated Press college football poll on Tuesday after starting the season 0-2, becoming just the third team to go from preseason top-10 to unranked in the first regular-season poll since the rankings expanded to 25 in 1989. Georgia remained No. 1, receiving 57 first-place votes after starting the season…
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Sep 2, 2024, 05:54 AM ET Barcelona have hit back at Spanish media reports suggesting sporting director Deco is considering leaving the club after a difficult summer transfer window. Barça signed Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor this summer but were thwarted in their efforts to sign a left winger, a holding…
SAN DIEGO — Star right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. was activated Monday by the San Diego Padres after being sidelined for more than two months with a stress reaction in his right thighbone. Tatis was set to bat second in the opener of a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers. The Padres entered the day…
NEW YORK — Qinwen Zheng beat Donna Vekic in a rematch of their Olympic final, advancing to the US Open quarterfinals with a 7-6 (2), 4-6, 6-2 victory early Monday morning in the latest finish of a women’s match in tournament history. It was 2:15 a.m. when the No. 7-seeded Zheng finished off the match…
The New York Yankees reinstated infielder Anthony Rizzo from the 60-day injured list on Sunday. Batting seventh against the St. Louis Cardinals, Rizzo went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in the 14-7 loss. Rizzo had been working his way back after sustaining a right forearm fracture in a collision with Boston Red Sox…
Max Olson, ESPN Staff WriterSep 1, 2024, 03:19 AM ET Close Covers the Big 12 Joined ESPN in 2012 Graduate of the University of Nebraska Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan kicked off his highly anticipated junior season with a record-setting night. The preseason All-American and projected first-round draft pick set a new school record with…
Aug 31, 2024, 02:16 PM ET Victor Osimhen was not included in Napoli’s official 23-man Serie A squad for this season, after the Nigerian striker’s expected move away from the club failed to materialise. Osimhen’s 26 goals helped Napoli to their Scudetto win two seasons ago, but it has all turned sour since, and although…
Alexa Philippou, ESPNAug 30, 2024, 11:27 PM ET Close Covers women’s college basketball and the WNBA Previously covered UConn and the WNBA Connecticut Sun for the Hartford Courant Stanford graduate and Baltimore native with further experience at the Dallas Morning News, Seattle Times and Cincinnati Enquirer CHICAGO — The first three Indiana Fever-Chicago Sky games…
Arsenal are stepping up their efforts to sign Raheem Sterling from Chelsea on loan, sources have told ESPN. The move is thought to be linked to late interest in Reiss Nelson from four different Premier League clubs with the Gunners of the view that Sterling would be an upgrade on Nelson if an agreement can…
Kyle Bonagura, ESPN Staff WriterAug 30, 2024, 02:00 AM ET Close Covers college football. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. BOULDER, Colo. — Minutes after North Dakota State’s potential game-winning Hail Mary pass left the Bison 4 yards shy of a Thursday night, prime-time upset, Colorado coach Deion Sanders strolled into the postgame…
The pots for Thursday’s UEFA Champions League draw have been finalised after the playoff round was completed on Wednesday. It will be the first time a draw takes place under the new format, which sees all 36 teams in one league table. The draw will begin at 5 p.m. UK / midday ET, with the…
J.J. Post, ESPNAug 28, 2024, 07:43 PM ET The Chicago White Sox are chasing history. Unfortunately, not all history is positive. Editor’s Picks 1 Related For decades the 1916 Philadelphia Athletics (worst winning percentage) and 1962 New York Mets (most total losses) have had fair arguments for the worst season in Major League Baseball history.…
Aug 28, 2024, 10:29 AM ET Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez will serve a five-game international suspension as part of punishments handed out by South America’s governing body CONMEBOL on Wednesday, following incidents at Uruguay’s Copa América semifinal against Colombia last month. Nuñez, one of five Uruguay players to be given a suspension, will now miss…
NFL Nation, ESPNAug 27, 2024, 06:38 PM ET The 2024 NFL season will kick off next week as the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs play host to the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, Sept. 7 (8:20 p.m. ET, NBC), which means teams are cutting their rosters in preparation. Teams were required to finalize their…
Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterAug 27, 2024, 02:25 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia ATLANTA — Defending FedEx Cup champion Viktor Hovland, who walked away with an $18 million bonus after winning the Tour Championship last year, is a fan of…
Adam Rittenberg Close Adam Rittenberg ESPN Senior Writer College football reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Mark Schlabach Close Mark Schlabach ESPN Senior Writer Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Aug 27, 2024, 12:17 AM ET Former Michigan football staff member…
Video Assistant Referee causes controversy every week in the Premier League, but how are decisions made, and are they correct? After each weekend we take a look at the major incidents, to examine and explain the process both in terms of VAR protocol and the Laws of the Game. In this week’s VAR Review: Was…
Aug 25, 2024, 09:10 PM ET Mason Greenwood salvaged a point for Marseille with his third French Ligue 1 goal of the season in a 2-2 draw against Reims at the Vélodrome on Sunday. Despite taking an early lead through Amine Harit, Marseille’s defense faltered as Reims went ahead with goals from Yaya Kader Fofana…
Aug 25, 2024, 01:38 PM ET Liverpool made it two wins from two in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon as they secured a 2-0 win over Brentford at Anfield. It took until the 13th minute for the Reds to go ahead when Diogo Jota found Luis Díaz to finish off an incisive counter-attack, after…
Aug 25, 2024, 01:45 AM ET Caio Borralho continued his ascension in the UFC middleweight rankings with an impressive unanimous decision win over Jared Cannonier in Saturday’s main event at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas. Borralho had Cannonier in trouble multiple times during the contest, including a knockdown and a late submission attempt in…
Kyle Bonagura, ESPN Staff WriterAug 23, 2024, 05:49 PM ET Close Covers college football. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. Colorado has banned Denver Post columnist Sean Keeler from asking questions of football coach Deion Sanders or other members of the football program, the school confirmed Friday. “After a series of sustained, personal…
Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Aug 23, 2024, 07:39 AM ET Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham suffered a muscular injury in his right leg in training on Friday, the club has confirmed. A source told ESPN that Bellingham was expected to be absent until mid-September, after the international break. In an Instagram post, the England international…
Aug 23, 2024, 05:00 AM ET Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said boredom has helped inspire him to develop new tactical ideas as he bids to win a fifth straight Premier League crown. Guardiola, 53, began his ninth season at City last Sunday with a comfortable 2-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. He said…
Andrea Adelson, ESPN Senior WriterAug 22, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida. In the lead-up to Saturday’s kickoff between Florida State and Georgia Tech, both schools spent 17 months making spreadsheets, filling out documents and triple-checking customs regulations to make sure they packed all…
Marc Raimondi, ESPN Staff WriterAug 22, 2024, 09:03 AM ET A week after acquiring two Pro Bowl newcomers, the Atlanta Falcons have reached a deal with one of their longtime top players, signing cornerback A.J. Terrell to a four-year, $81 million contract, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Thursday. The deal includes $65.8 million in…
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterAug 22, 2024, 01:20 AM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz and assistant Jon Budmayr will be suspended one game for a violation related to the recruitment of transfer quarterback Cade McNamara, according to multiple reports. Ferentz is the nation’s…
Aug 21, 2024, 05:33 AM ET Atlético Madrid have completed the signing of midfielder Conor Gallagher from Chelsea in a deal worth around €40 million ($44m), the LaLiga side announced on Wednesday. The transfer had looked in jeopardy after Atlético forward Samu Omorodion‘s move in the opposite direction fell through. Gallagher spent five days in…
Todd Archer, ESPN Staff WriterAug 20, 2024, 09:38 PM ET Close Todd Archer is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Dallas Cowboys. Archer has covered the NFL since 1997 and Dallas since 2003. He joined ESPN in 2010. You can follow him on Twitter at @toddarcher. OXNARD, Calif. — The Oxnard Fire Department…
Paolo Uggetti, ESPNAug 19, 2024, 07:50 PM ET After spending three seasons as a backup, Miller Moss’ patience has officially paid off. In a move that was widely expected, No. 23 USC head coach Lincoln Riley named Moss the Trojans’ starting quarterback Monday ahead of the start of the 2024 season. Moss, a junior, will…
Aug 19, 2024, 10:17 PM ET LOS ANGELES — Justin Turner returned to Dodger Stadium on Monday night for the first time since leaving the Dodgers in 2022 after a nine-year run as their gritty third baseman, which included a World Series championship. “It was one of the best things that ever happened to my…
Aug 19, 2024, 06:15 AM ET Napoli coach Antonio Conte has apologised to fans after his side “melted like snow” in their 3-0 defeat at Hellas Verona on Sunday. It was Conte’s first game in charge of the 2023 Scudetto winners, who finished a disappointing 10th in the table last season. Editor’s Picks 2 Related…
Aug 18, 2024, 05:56 PM ET NEW YORK — Mike Tyson is 58 years old and coming off a health scare that forced the postponement of his return to the ring. The boxer, who was once considered the most dangerous man in the world, could be putting himself in danger by putting the gloves on…
Alex Kirkland, ESPN FCAug 17, 2024, 09:13 AM ET “Uff.” If it’s possible to sigh and smile at the same time, that’s what Girona coach Michel did. ESPN just asked the manager who pushed Real Madrid closest in last season’s LaLiga title race how his team will cope now that Madrid have signed arguably the…
Michael Voepel, ESPN.comAug 17, 2024, 08:05 PM ET Close Michael Voepel is a senior writer who covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball and other college sports. Voepel began covering women’s basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996. The New York Liberty’s Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu have gone from winning an Olympic…
Aug 17, 2024, 07:33 AM ET Paris Saint-Germain have completed the signing of Rennes starlet Désiré Doué in a deal worth $50 million ($54.9m), the French club announced on Saturday. Doué, who has signed a contract until 2029, had been a target for several top clubs in Europe and competed for France’s under-23 team at…
Andreas Hale, ESPNAug 16, 2024, 11:00 AM ET FROM HIS UFC debut on Feb. 11, 2018, to his title loss to Sean Strickland on Sept. 10, 2023, Israel Adesanya was one of the most active fighters on the UFC roster. He had 16 fights in that time frame (an average of three fights a year),…
Paolo Uggetti, ESPNAug 16, 2024, 08:00 AM ET EUGENE, Ore. — The first thing Dan Lanning notices when I step into his office is my shoes. “You’re wearing Reeboks in here, man?” he says, pointing at my Club C sneakers. Lanning, of course, is in head-to-toe Nike. He smiles. “Don’t worry, I won’t get you…
Aug 15, 2024, 04:07 PM ET Lifelong Ipswich Town fan Ed Sheeran has bought a small stake in the club ahead of their return to the Premier League. Ipswich said Thursday that the British musician has acquired a 1.4% ownership stake, but will be a passive investor and not part of the club’s board of…
Aug 15, 2024, 04:15 AM ET The father of 17-year-old Barcelona and Spain star Lamine Yamal has been hospitalised after being stabbed in a parking lot near Barcelona, Spanish police have confirmed to ESPN. Officers were called at 9:10 p.m. local time on Wednesday after Yamal’s father, Mounir Nasraoui, was stabbed in the town of…
Wright Thompson, Senior WriterAug 14, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Wright Thompson is a senior writer for ESPN and is executive producer of TrueSouth and co-executive producer of Backstory. He is the author of New York Times bestselling The Cost of These Dreams. The movie “Rhythm Masters” is rooted in Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart’s…
Aug 14, 2024, 10:33 AM ET The San Francisco 49ers are still trying to work out a long-term contract with Brandon Aiyuk but also have agreed to parameters of a trade that would send the star wide receiver to the Pittsburgh Steelers, sources told ESPN. The defending NFC champion 49ers don’t want to trade Aiyuk,…
Football is at a breaking point. If anyone doubts that, just ask Erling Haaland. Should all go to plan for the Manchester City forward during the 2024-25 campaign, his season will be 354 days long. Ready or not, the new football season will be the longest and most physically demanding ever. Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, Jude…
Manchester City’s hearing over their alleged 115 breaches of Premier League rules is set to start on Sept. 16, sources have exclusively told ESPN. Sources have told ESPN that the independent panel hearing is anticipated to last approximately two months with the aim of a final verdict being reached — including any potential appeal —…
Aug 11, 2024, 07:34 AM ET Harry Kane applauds Tottenham fans on his return to the club in a preseason friendly. Jacques Feeney/Offside/Offside via Getty Images Harry Kane received a standing ovation on his return to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday but refused to lift the preseason trophy Bayern Munich won by beating Spurs in a preseason…
Pete Thamel Max Olson Close Max Olson ESPN Staff Writer Covers the Big 12 Joined ESPN in 2012 Graduate of the University of Nebraska Aug 11, 2024, 05:49 PM ET Texas A&M running back Rueben Owens is expected to miss the season after suffering a significant lower body injury during a scrimmage on Saturday, sources…
Aug 11, 2024, 04:34 AM ET PARIS — Sifan Hassan ended her mammoth week with a gold in the women’s marathon on Sunday, completing her remarkable treble bid with medals also in the 5,000 and 10,000 meters. No athlete has ever attempted to run all three distances in the Olympics in 40 years. Only one…
Aug 10, 2024, 06:53 PM ET The 2024 Olympics are almost finished. August 11th will bring final stretch developments in basketball and volleyball, in addition to the closing ceremony. Can the U.S. women’s basketball team and U.S. women’s volleyball team bring home gold medals in their respective finals? Fans will have to tune in to…
Aug 10, 2024, 04:13 AM ET Tamirat Tola sealed gold in the men’s marathon on Saturday in Paris. Getty PARIS — Ethiopia’s Tamirat Tola delivered a gritty run to claim gold with an Olympic-record time in a difficult men’s marathon Saturday, with two-time reigning champion Eliud Kipchoge bowing out of the race because of a back…
PARIS — Algerian boxer Imane Khelif won a gold medal Friday at the Paris Olympics, emerging a champion from a tumultuous run at the Games where she endured intense scrutiny in the ring and online abuse from around the world over misconceptions about her womanhood. Khelif beat Yang Liu of China 5-0 in the final…
The 2024 Olympic women’s soccer tournament is set to conclude in Paris on Saturday with the final between the United States and Brazil. While the USWNT has been dominant in the tournament under new coach Emma Hayes — it has won all its games — Brazil had a shaky group stage before beating World Cup…
NFL Nation, ESPNAug 8, 2024, 10:30 PM ET The 2024 NFL preseason is now underway, with the Carolina Panthers, New England Patriots, New York Giants and Detroit Lions kicking off on Thursday. The rest of the league continues with games on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (full schedule below). Week 1 of preseason games serves as…
The 2024 Olympics are flying by. August 8th will bring exciting developments in track and field, golf, and basketball, among other events. Will Noah Lyles back up his 100m triumph with another gold medal in the 200m event? Can the U.S. men’s basketball team continue their winning streak against Serbia? Fans will have to tune…
Chris Wright, Toe Poke writerAug 7, 2024, 05:00 AM ET After a summer brimming with international action, club football is set to return this month, with the 2024-25 Premier League season kicking off on Aug. 16. As ever, clubs in England’s top flight have been whetting their fans’ appetites by releasing a slate of new…
Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorAug 7, 2024, 10:17 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Seven different winners from the first 14 races has turned the 2024 Formula One season into compulsive viewing. Back at the first round in Bahrain, such excitement seemed unlikely as Red Bull dominated and its…
Jordi Blanco Moises Llorens Aug 6, 2024, 02:09 PM ET ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Barcelona reached an agreement in principle with Leipzig on Tuesday for the transfer of midfielder Dani Olmo to the LaLiga giants, a source authorized to speak for the Spanish club told ESPN. The signing is pending agreement on final details and a…
Alexa Philippou Close Alexa Philippou ESPN Covers women’s college basketball and the WNBA Previously covered UConn and the WNBA Connecticut Sun for the Hartford Courant Stanford graduate and Baltimore native with further experience at the Dallas Morning News, Seattle Times and Cincinnati Enquirer Kevin Pelton Close Kevin Pelton ESPN Senior Writer Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus…
Coley Harvey, ESPN Staff WriterAug 5, 2024, 02:53 PM ET Close Previously covered Florida State for Orlando Sentinel and Georgia Tech for Macon Telegraph Northwestern University graduate SAINT-DENIS, France — Noah Lyles wants the world to know this: He is far from done. One day after earning his first Olympic gold medal in a thrilling…
Sam Borden, ESPN Senior WriterAug 3, 2024, 01:48 PM ET Close Sam Borden is a senior writer for ESPN.com. PARIS — Trinity Rodman doesn’t remember much about her staggering extra-time strike that sent the United States women’s national team into the Olympic semifinals on Saturday. In truth, Rodman confessed afterward, the whole sequence from when…
Noah Lyles ended a 20-year U.S. drought in the men’s 100m final on Sunday, winning gold with a personal-best 9.784-second time. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Lyles grabbed first place ahead of Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson by .005 seconds, marking the closest men’s 100m race at the Olympics since 1980, according to ESPN Stats & Information. It…
Argentina’s Olympic team captain Nicolás Otamendi was left angry after a brawl erupted following his team’s 1-0 quarterfinal defeat to France in Bordeaux on Friday. Argentina were booed throughout the match by a hostile home crowd, and fighting broke out between the players immediately after the final whistle. Editor’s Picks 1 Related There was shoving…
The MLB trade deadline is in the rearview mirror — and a number of teams look fairly different because of it. Two of our top-10 teams — the Dodgers and Padres — went for it at the deadline and were considered two of the biggest winners once 6 p.m. ET Tuesday passed. San Diego, specifically,…
Jul 31, 2024, 07:40 PM ET The 2024 Olympics are off and running! August 1st will bring exciting developments in golf, 3×3 basketball, and tennis, among other events. Will Xander Schauffele tee off for more Olympic gold? Can Iga Swiatek continue to dominate the tennis field? Fans will have to tune in to find out.…
Jul 31, 2024, 08:10 AM ET PARIS — Novak Djokovic needed a bit of time to assert himself Wednesday at the Paris Olympics before taking control with a five-game run for a 7-5, 6-3 victory over Dominik Koepfer of Germany, reaching the Summer Games singles quarterfinals for the fourth time. A gold medal is pretty…
When the NFLPA unveiled its survey of all 32 NFL teams in February, Cincinnati was given a D+ for its old locker room.
Brett Okamoto, ESPN Staff WriterJul 29, 2024, 10:25 AM ET Close MMA columnist for ESPN.com Analyst for “MMA Live” Covered MMA for Las Vegas Sun UFC 304 in Manchester, England, was a roller coaster of emotions for U.K. fight fans. They experienced the highs of watching Tom Aspinall stake his claim as the best heavyweight…
Jul 29, 2024, 06:51 PM ET PARIS — Chase Budinger has never forgotten how badly he played in his first NBA game. He’ll have only good memories from his Olympic debut. The former Arizona and professional basketball player and his partner, Miles Evans, beat host France in straight sets on Monday to coast through their…
Ben Baby Close Ben Baby ESPN Staff Writer Ben Baby covers the Cincinnati Bengals for ESPN. He joined the company in July 2019. Prior to ESPN, he worked for various newspapers in Texas, most recently at The Dallas Morning News where he covered college sports. He provides daily coverage of the Bengals for ESPN.com, while…
Brian Windhorst, ESPN Senior WriterJul 26, 2024, 07:51 AM ET Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books PARIS — The most competitive international men’s basketball tournament in history is finally here. Just being one of the 12 teams to qualify for the 2024 Olympics is a…
Adam Teicher, ESPN Staff WriterJul 27, 2024, 02:11 PM ET Close Covered Chiefs for 20 seasons for Kansas City Star Joined ESPN in 2013 ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Travis Kelce acknowledged that between his advancing age — he turns 35 in October — and following Taylor Swift on tour internationally during the offseason, it was…
Dan Murphy, ESPN Staff WriterJul 26, 2024, 06:13 PM ET Close Covers the Big Ten Joined ESPN.com in 2014 Graduate of the University of Notre Dame The NCAA, its five power conferences and lawyers representing a class of Division I athletes filed the detailed terms of an antitrust lawsuit Friday that has the potential to…
John Keim, ESPN Staff WriterJul 26, 2024, 01:00 PM ET Close John Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after a stint with the Washington Post. He started covering the team in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers and later for the Washington Examiner. He has authored/co-authored four books. You can…
David Schoenfield, ESPN Senior WriterJul 25, 2024, 05:30 PM ET Close Covers MLB for ESPN.com Former deputy editor of Page 2 Been with ESPN.com since 1995 On a humid, 83-degree day in the nation’s capital, Dylan Cease was sweating through his San Diego Padres uniform by the ninth inning, the brown pinstriped jersey now more…
Jul 10, 2024, 07:00 AM ET In the new ESPN+ documentary series “In the Arena: Serena Williams,” premiering Wednesday, Williams and those who know her best reflect on her legendary career and share behind-the-scenes insight into her most memorable moments. Here is a sneak peek at a few of those unknown anecdotes. Serena is a…
Jul 23, 2024, 04:53 AM ET New Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said he respects the club’s traditional passing style but he also wants to inject a more direct approach focused on scoring. Barça appointed the former Germany and Bayern Munich manager as head coach on a two-year contract in May after sacking Xavi Hernandez, tasking…
Jul 22, 2024, 05:00 AM ET Lionel Messi was honoured by his MLS club, Inter Miami, following his Copa América triumph with Argentina that made him the most decorated player in history with a record 45 titles. Ahead of Inter Miami’s 2-1 league win over the Chicago Fire on Saturday at Chase Stadium, club president…
Bradford Doolittle, ESPN Staff WriterJul 21, 2024, 05:30 PM ET Close Sports reporter, Kansas City Star, 2002-09 Writer, Baseball, Baseball Prospectus Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus Member, Baseball Writers Association of America Member, Professional Basketball Writers Association COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — When a ballplayer is inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, we often write that he…
Jul 19, 2024, 06:25 AM ET Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has said Argentina teammate Enzo Fernández is facing undeserved backlash for the video that shows the Chelsea midfielder singing a discriminatory chant. Fernández apologised this week after he posted a video on Instagram following his team’s 1-0 win over Colombia in the Copa América…
Kevin Seifert, ESPN Staff WriterJul 19, 2024, 06:00 AM ET Close Kevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He…
Jul 18, 2024, 03:02 PM ET Manchester United have completed the signing of 18-year-old defender Leny Yoro from French Ligue 1 side Lille, the clubs confirmed Thursday. United agreed a fee of €62 million ($67.6m), plus a potential €8m ($8.7m) in add-ons, to sign the France under-21 international, sources told ESPN. Yoro has joined United…
Jul 17, 2024, 02:03 PM ET Team USA continues its preparation for a run at a fifth straight Olympic gold medal with a series of exhibition games against other contending teams before arriving in Paris. On Wednesday, Team USA defeated Serbia 105-79 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, behind stellar play from Stephen Curry, who…
Jorge Castillo, ESPN Staff WriterJul 16, 2024, 11:02 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the Washington Wizards from 2014 to 2016 and the Washington Nationals from 2016 to 2018 for The Washington Post before covering the Los Angeles Dodgers and MLB for the Los Angeles Times from 2018 to 2024. ARLINGTON, Texas — On…
Jul 15, 2024, 10:00 AM ET The 2024 Copa América has come to an end and, after a tournament full of twists and turns, Argentina were crowned champions, beating Colombia 1-0 on Sunday after some long security-induced delays at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. So, what better time than now to reflect on…
Jul 15, 2024, 04:01 AM ET Colombia national team head coach Nestor Lorenzo said Hard Rock Stadium’s security breach impacted his players ahead of their 2024 Copa América final defeat to Argentina on Sunday night, labelling the situation “anxiety-inducing.” Hours before kick off, fans without tickets to the game broke through the southwest gate of…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium will heed the lessons of the ugly scenes the Copa América semifinal between Uruguay and Colombia in Charlotte and be “really safe and secure,” New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy told ESPN. CONMEBOL opened a formal investigation after after Uruguay forward Darwin Núñez entered the…
Jeff Passan, ESPNJul 13, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” By pure luck, the team with the best record in the American League is also picking No. 1 overall in Sunday’s Major League Baseball draft in Fort Worth, Texas.…
Jul 14, 2024, 02:30 AM ET Rose Namajunas inched closer to a title fight as outpointed Tracy Cortez for a unanimous decision win in the women’s flyweight main event of UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Denver. Namajunas (13-6) outlanded Cortez (11-2) 119 to 85 in total strikes and logged over six minutes of control…
Brian Windhorst, ESPN Senior WriterJul 13, 2024, 05:55 AM ET Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Team USA has relocated halfway across the world but is still in a holding pattern with star Kevin Durant, who missed practice again…
Jul 12, 2024, 10:36 PM ET BALTIMORE — For over three weeks now, the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees have been in sort of a joint slump — not enough to knock them out of the top two spots in the AL East, but frustrating nonetheless. When they met for one more intense series…
Jul 11, 2024, 10:31 PM ET LOS ANGELES — Led by host Serena Williams, The ESPYS celebrated a landmark year for women’s sports, with Simone Biles, A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, Dawn Staley and JuJu Watkins among the honorees Thursday night. Staley, coach of the national champion South Carolina women’s basketball team, received the Jimmy V…
Jul 11, 2024, 08:00 AM ET How long can I wait until drafting a running back? Should I invest in a rookie quarterback late in a draft? What second-tier wide receiver could make a difference this season? When should I draft my defense? These are just some of the tough decisions fantasy football players will…
Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentJul 11, 2024, 06:45 AM ET Uruguay striker Luis Suárez slammed Colombia’s “ugly” celebrations after Wednesday’s Copa América semifinal ended in violent scenes as players argued on the pitch and fought with fans in the stands at the Bank of America Stadium. Colombia forward Miguel Borja celebrated in front of the Uruguay…
Jul 10, 2024, 01:25 AM ET Ahead of its quest for a fifth straight Olympic gold medal, Team USA’s men’s basketball team began its exhibition schedule Wednesday night with an 86-72 win over Canada in Las Vegas. On the day guard Derrick White replaced forward Kawhi Leonard on the 12-man roster, Team USA hit the…
Kevin Seifert, ESPN Staff WriterJul 10, 2024, 10:43 AM ET Close Kevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He…
MUNICH — Spain coach Luis de la Fuente lauded the “genius” of Lamine Yamal after he became the youngest player to score at a men’s European Championship on Tuesday when he netted in Spain’s 2-1 semifinal win against 2018 World Cup winners France. Yamal, 16, cancelled out Randal Kolo Muani‘s opening goal with a stunning…
WIMBLEDON, England — Morgan Riddle, the girlfriend of Taylor Fritz and a fashion influencer, issued a statement Tuesday after her Instagram posts went viral Monday following Fritz’s five-set comeback victory over Alexander Zverev in the fourth round at Wimbledon. In the first post, published during the match, Riddle wrote “cheer loud ladies” with a picture…
It’s clear the U.S. men’s national team needs a new direction. Since the 2022 World Cup, when the USMNT exited in the round of 16 against a superior Netherlands side, there has been little to no evidence of progression. In fact, it looks like the USMNT has been regressing over the past two years. Recent…
Manchester United are in advanced talks with Marseille over a loan deal with a view to a permanent transfer that would see Mason Greenwood leave Old Trafford, a source has told ESPN. The 22-year-old forward spent last season on loan in Spain with Getafe, scoring 10 goals in 36 appearances for the LaLiga team, but…
Jun 26, 2024, 08:30 AM ET The 2024 ESPYS presented by Capital One are finally here. Vote and help decide which of your favorite athletes will go home with the show’s biggest honors. After a historic final year at Iowa, Caitlin Clark collected nominations in three categories: Best Athlete, Women’s Sports; Best College Athlete, Women’s…
Tim Bontemps, ESPNJul 6, 2024, 09:57 PM ET LAS VEGAS — After his first practice with Team USA ahead of the Olympics, Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr addressed the departure of Klay Thompson to the Dallas Mavericks and wished the five-time All-Star well after “13 incredible years.” “What he did for the team, the…
Switzerland living in the moment, want more to celebrate against England Switzerland are enjoying a moment to live for after an impressive run at Euro 2024, with the players in the mood for more and confident they can trouble pre-tournament favourites England, their coach said on Friday.
David Hale, ESPN Staff WriterJul 4, 2024, 07:10 AM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN in 2012. Graduate of the University of Delaware. GREENSBURG, Penn. — When COVID-19 shut down the world in the spring of 2020, Kevin May was like most coaches. He was bored. He’d been hired as the defensive coordinator at Division…
Jessica Pegula became the highest-seeded women’s player to lose at Wimbledon, as the No. 5-seeded American was defeated by Wang Xinyu 6-4, 6-7 (7), 6-1 in the second round Thursday. Wang recorded 38 winners, which combined with 33 unforced errors from Pegula secured the victory and a third-round matchup against Harriet Dart, who beat fellow…
A final-like atmosphere is expected for the Fourth of July top-of-the-table Trafico between the LA Galaxy and LAFC at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. One manager seemed thrilled about it ahead of the match, the other, not as much. Just under 70,000 tickets have already been sold for Thursday’s game, which could even surpass…
Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterJul 3, 2024, 11:54 AM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. LOS ANGELES — Bronny James agreed to a four-year, $7.9 million contract with the Lakers on…
Tim Vickery, South America correspondentJul 3, 2024, 12:04 AM ET Roared on by their devoted travelling fans, Colombia were the better side in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with Brazil that brings the Copa America group phase to a close. The Selecao nearly snatched the win right at the end, when Andreas Pereira had a shot from…
Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPNJul 2, 2024, 08:54 AM ET Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell has agreed on a three-year, $150.3 million maximum contract extension that includes a player option for the 2027-28 season, sources told ESPN. The deal delivers the Cavaliers the stability of having their franchise player under contract beyond next season. For Mitchell,…
With the NBA Finals and draft complete, the league’s top decision-makers now have their eyes set on the free agency and trade landscape. The free agency window opened Sunday, and teams and players are are making moves in what has already been an impactful summer of deals and contract extensions. Stars such as Klay Thompson…
Coley Harvey, ESPN Staff WriterJul 1, 2024, 12:28 PM ET Close Previously covered Florida State for Orlando Sentinel and Georgia Tech for Macon Telegraph Northwestern University graduate After turning heads at the recent U.S. Olympic trials in Eugene, Oregon, 16-year-old Quincy Wilson will have the opportunity to do the very same in Paris later this…
Mike Reiss, ESPN Staff WriterJun 30, 2024, 06:00 AM ET Close Mike Reiss is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the New England Patriots. Reiss has covered the Patriots since 1997 and joined ESPN in 2009. In 2019, he was named Massachusetts Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association. You can…
