And he eventually showed it post-match, the Spain coach finally saying what he meant in the press room under the stand after their first pre-Euro 2020 friendly, a 0-0 draw vs. “That last play in which Alvaro Morata, after killing himself pressing and having helped us in so many ways, creating danger, being a constant […]
LONDON — England reached the 2018 World Cup semifinals by scoring just three goals from open play. Scotland were well organised, disciplined and carried a tangible threat when the opportunities arose, cheered on by 2,500 members of the Tartan Army whose noise far exceeded their number. Perhaps it spoke to the conservative streak within him. […]
“Coaches have access to a lot of information that fans and journalists don’t have,” he said in a news conference on Friday. “After 41 appearances only one player in Spain’s history has scored more goals than him, and that’s David Villa,” Luis Enrique said. “I’ve been working since the under-17s to be here, to play […]
Four people — including one of Schembechler’s sons, Matt — have said in the past week that they told the famed coach they were sexually assaulted by Robert Anderson during physical exams and routine medical appointments. Richard Goldman, who was a student broadcaster for the football team in the early 1980s, said earlier this week […]
It’ll be the first Olympic appearance for Beal, who was a candidate for the team that won gold at the Rio de Janeiro Games in 2016 and again for the team that finished seventh at the Basketball World Cup in China two years ago. He joins a backcourt that will include Portland Trail Blazers guard […]
If the NBA were my internet, I would have unplugged and attempted to reboot the router days ago. In a four-game sweep against the Denver Nuggets, 36-year-old Paul averaged 25.5 points on 61.8% shooting, 58.3% from 3, 100% from the free throw line, plus a 41-to-5 assist-to-turnover ratio. In the first round, Leonard became the […]
“The operation went well, and I am doing well under the circumstances. …Read the full story
The son of the legendary Mexican boxer weighed in at 184 pounds Friday, two pounds over the contracted weight for his scheduled fight with UFC all-time great Anderson Silva, promotion officials confirmed with ESPN. has missed weight at least twice more in his career, with other additional bouts having to be changed late to catchweights. […]
Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Angels’ two-way sensation, announced Friday that he will participate in next month’s Home Run Derby, becoming the first player to commit to the event. Ohtani, ranked third in the majors with 19 homers, will join a group of eight players in a timed, bracket-style tournament on July 12 from Coors […]
“It’s an information process,” said Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby, one of the four members of the working group that wrote the proposal. The proposal was written after two years of research by a subcommittee of Bowlsby, Swarbrick, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey and Mountain West commissioner Craig Thompson. Instead, it calls for the bracket to […]
The notable differences in the new policy include no daily testing for vaccinated players, who will also no longer be required to wear masks at the team’s facility or during team travel. Unvaccinated players will be required to test for COVID-19 every day and must wear masks throughout the team facility and during travel. I […]
“The evidence presented since this Court granted the TRO does not alter its conclusion that the NWSL and its 10 teams have agreed to impose the NWSL’s age restriction which excludes female competitors from the only available professional soccer opportunity in the United States because they are under 18, regardless of talent, maturity, strength, and […]
Sources have told ESPN that a positive virtual meeting took place between chairman Daniel Levy and Fonseca. In the midst of this, Fonesca was approach by Fiorentina to sound out his interest in succeeding Gattuso but chose to wait for Spurs to come back. …Read the full story
According to FIFA’s statutes on discrimination, more severe punishments may be given for future breaches in order to stamp out the behavior. No announcement was made over further investigations into similar behavior at El Tri’s most recent matches, including the CONCACAF Nations League semifinal and final against Costa Rica and the United States, respectively. “We’re […]
“Mark Cuban approached me about a role as special advisor and I am happy to support my Mavs,” Nowitzki said in a statement. …Read the full story
Widely circulated reports say the government wants to allow up to 10,000 people at some sports and cultural events. Hashimoto said if Tokyo decides to allow fans, the rules will have to be much stricter than for half-filled stadiums in Japan for baseball or soccer. There is this risk of people who come to the […]
It is unusual for any trade to happen before next week’s NBA combine, let alone one this significant. The Celtics get significant financial flexibility as Stevens tries to retool the roster around young stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. The Thunder have three first-round picks in this year’s draft: their own, Boston’s, and either the […]
Dan Ige’s son, Bam Alexander Ige, was born on April 4, 2021. He didn’t want to jump right back into a training camp that would pull him away from his responsibilities as a new father. The UFC Apex plays host to a Fight Night card headlined by featherweights looking to climb the ladder closer to […]
Starting Friday and concluding on June 27, America’s best and brightest will compete at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, for their spots on the team for the Tokyo Games. Excited to watch the Olympic trials but haven’t exactly been keeping up with the sport since, well, the last Olympics? Fear not, we’ve got you covered. […]
Experts can debate the pros and cons of throwing a rookie into the fire. “It’s been a learning curve for him,” Jets offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur said. An unscripted period is when the offensive coaches don’t know the defensive call — and vice versa — thus creating game-like spontaneity. On Tuesday and Wednesday in minicamp, […]