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FA Cup draw: Chelsea/City could face Arsenal
The winner of Manchester City and Chelsea could face a tough task against Premier League leaders Arsenal in the FA Cup fourth round. City and Chelsea face off on Sunday for a place in the next round, with the winner drawn to play either Arsenal or third-tier side Oxford United. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, … Read more
Perspective | Mikaela Shiffrin ties Lindsey Vonn’s record. What’s next? Who knows?
Comment on this story Comment Mikaela Shiffrin’s most recent accomplishment — tying Lindsey Vonn’s record for most World Cup Alpine skiing wins among women — boggles the mind a bit, and in a variety of ways. How can she win so frequently against a field so talented and deep? How many will she win this … Read more
Potter: I have full support of Chelsea owners
Chelsea‘s sixth Premier League defeat of the season left them in 10th place, but manager Graham Potter said he continues to feel the support of the players and the club’s ownership despite their struggles. Chelsea, who announced the signing of Molde striker David Datro Fofana on Saturday, have put in a run of poor performances … Read more
Deserved defeat at Villarreal is coming at the wrong time for a tired Real Madrid side
1:21 PM ET Alex KirklandESPN FC A second-half penalty from Gerard Moreno saw Real Madrid beaten 2-1 at Villarreal on Saturday to leave Madrid level on points with Barcelona at the top of LaLiga ahead of Barca’s trip to Atletico Madrid on Sunday. – Report: Villarreal 2-1 Real Madrid | LaLiga table | LaLiga results, … Read more
An ex-Navy lacrosse player is living ‘a crazy story’ with TCU football
Comment on this story Comment LOS ANGELES — The white 4Runner, packed to its last known crannies, revved before dawn on Jan. 8, 2022, then lurched steadily out of Montgomery County, then out of Maryland, then southwest out of the remnants of a snowstorm and on toward Tennessee. A road trip had begun. An inconceivable … Read more
Gervonta Davis finds his mojo in middle rounds to retain WBA lightweight title
Comment on this story Comment Boxer Gervonta “Tank” Davis continued his rapid ascension with a convincing victory over Hector Luis Garcia early Sunday morning, concluding the final seconds of the decisive eighth round with several jarring blows to the head that left his formerly undefeated opponent dazed. Then Davis, a Baltimore southpaw, officially was able … Read more
Arteta rejects criticism over touchline behaviour
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has dismissed criticism surrounding his behaviour on the touchline after he clashed with officials and Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe in Tuesday’s goalless draw at the Emirates. Arteta was furious in the second half of the Premier League game after the referee failed to award Arsenal a penalty and was also … Read more
Courtois slams handball decision in Madrid loss
1:45 PM ET Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois criticised the handball penalty decision that saw his side beaten 2-1 at Villarreal in LaLiga on Saturday, saying the referee had tried to compensate for giving Madrid a penalty three minutes earlier. Villarreal winger Yeremy Pino put the home side ahead at the … Read more
FA to probe anti-gay chants at Man Utd-Everton
The FA will investigate alleged anti-gay chants during FA Cup tie between Manchester United and Everton. Photo by Tony McArdle/Everton FC via Getty Images England’s Football Association (FA) will investigate alleged anti-gay chanting during Everton‘s 3-1 FA Cup third round loss at Manchester United on Friday. Some supporters were heard using anti-gay language against Everton manager … Read more