Donovan: Learning curve ‘steep’ at NWSL’s Wave
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Donovan: Learning curve ‘steep’ at NWSL’s Wave

Cesar Hernandez, Staff Writer, ESPN FCAug 19, 2024, 04:30 PM ET San Diego Wave interim coach Landon Donovan knows he faces a “steep” learning curve when it comes to training NWSL players and acknowledges that process will have to happen fast and on the job. The U.S. soccer legend, who will coach a professional women’s […]

Sources: Felix to Chelsea on; Gallagher to Atleti
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Sources: Felix to Chelsea on; Gallagher to Atleti

Will João Félix shine after signing long-term deal with Chelsea? (1:11) Ian Darke breaks down how he thinks Chelsea signing João Félix will fare in the coming seasons. (1:11) James Olley, Senior Writer, ESPN FCAug 19, 2024, 04:05 PM ET Chelsea have agreed a deal in principle to sign John Felix from Atletico Madridsources have […]

Sources: Man City interested in Gündogan reunion
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Sources: Man City interested in Gündogan reunion

play Why Burley likes Gündogan back with Man City (1:12) Craig Burley outlines a way that Ilkay Gündogan could work as a squad player for Manchester City. (1:12) Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 20, 2024, 4:39 AM ET Manchester City are among the clubs exploring the possibility of signing Ilkay Gundogan amid doubts over his Barcelona future […]

Oklahoma St. linking helmet QR code to NIL fund
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Oklahoma St. linking helmet QR code to NIL fund

Oklahoma State to wear QR codes linked to NIL fund on helmets play Why Oklahoma State could be a dark horse to win the Big 12 (0:57) Greg McElroy makes the case for Oklahoma State to finish on top in the new-look Big 12. (0:57) Jake Trotter, ESPN Senior WriterAug 20, 2024, 12:37 PM ET […]

Miami boss: Messi not treating MLS as ‘holidays’
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Miami boss: Messi not treating MLS as ‘holidays’

Cesar HernandezJun 29, 2023, 02: 54 PM ETNew Inter Miami manager Gerardo “Tata” Martino insisted that he and upcoming signings Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets are not coming to South Beach and MLS for “holidays.”Martino was announced as the new boss of Miami on Wednesday, where he is set for a reunion with Messi and… […]

Porzingis: ‘Easy’ call coming to contending Celts
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Porzingis: ‘Easy’ call coming to contending Celts

Tim Bontemps, ESPNJun 29, 2023, 06: 57 PM ETBOSTON — When Kristaps Porzingis finally fell asleep around 4 a.m. last Thursday morning, he still wasn’t sure whether a trade to the Boston Celtics was going to take place.The initial three-team deal Porzingis had believed would bring him to Boston involving the LA Clippers had fallen… […]

Beal ‘rejuvenated’ after joining new-look Suns
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Beal ‘rejuvenated’ after joining new-look Suns

Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN Staff WriterJun 29, 2023, 05: 53 PM ETCloseOhm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the NBA for nearly a decade. He joined ESPNNewYork.com after working at the New York Daily News for almost 12 years and is a… […]

Barnes staying with Kings on 3-year, $54M deal
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Barnes staying with Kings on 3-year, $54M deal

Adrian Wojnarowski, Senior NBA InsiderJun 29, 2023, 08: 12 PM ETCloseHost of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes, a key part of the franchise’s rise into Western Conference contention, has agreed on a new three-year, $54 million contract extension, his agent, Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports Management, told ESPN on… […]

NFL suspends 4 players for gambling violations
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NFL suspends 4 players for gambling violations

ESPNJun 29, 2023, 12: 40 PM ETIsaiah Rodgers and Rashod Berry of the Indianapolis Colts and free agent Demetrius Taylor were suspended indefinitely — through at least the 2023 season — for betting on NFL games last season.In addition, Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere was suspended six games for betting on other sports at… […]

Simone Biles’ incredible dominance, by the numbers
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Simone Biles’ incredible dominance, by the numbers

playSimone Biles set to return to competitive gymnastics (0: 41)Christine Williamson and Domonique Foxworth react to Simone Biles announcing her return to gymnastics. (0: 41)ESPN.comJun 28, 2023, 07: 29 PM ETSimone Biles is returning to competition.The 26-year-old gymnast, who last competed in 2021 at the Tokyo Olympics, will be part of the field at the… […]