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Webb admits to VAR error before Ten Hag sacking

November 12, 2024 - 5:34pm
Howard Webb, the chief refereeing officer of the Premier League, admitted that West Ham United were wrongly awarded a penalty through VAR which gave them a 2-1 win at home to Manchester United that led to the firing of manager Erik ten Hag.

Canada fires coach Priestman over drone scandal

November 12, 2024 - 5:34pm
Bev Priestman will not return as head coach of the Canadian women's soccer team following an independent report into the use of drones to spy on an opponent at this year's Paris Olympics, Canada Soccer said on Tuesday.

Rodman, Marta, Chawinga up for NWSL MVP

November 12, 2024 - 5:34pm
Kansas City Current forward Temwa Chawinga, who broke the single-season NWSL scoring record with 20 goals this campaign, headlines a group of five finalists for the league's MVP award.

Ben Yedder found guilty in sexual assault case

November 12, 2024 - 5:34pm
French star Wissam Ben Yedder received a suspended sentence of two years in prison on Tuesday after his trial last month in France for sexually assaulting a woman, one of his lawyers told The Associated Press.

Japan's 'King Kazu' to play 40th season at age 58

November 12, 2024 - 5:34pm
Japanese soccer player Kazuyoshi Miura is several generations older than his teammates. His contemporaries retired decades ago. Lionel Messi is 37, and Cristiano Ronaldo is 39 - mere youngsters compared to Miura.

Santos eye Neymar return after earning promotion

November 12, 2024 - 5:34pm
Santos secured its return to the top tier of Brazilian soccer next year when it hopes that star striker Neymar will be back at the club which achieved a global following with Pelé.

Vikes DC Flores 'would love' to be NFL HC again

November 12, 2024 - 4:58pm
Brian Flores said on "The Adam Schefter Podcast" that he wants to be an NFL head coach again.

Franco faces weapons charges after altercation

November 12, 2024 - 4:58pm
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco will face charges of illegal use and possession of a firearm, public prosecutors said Tuesday.

Transfer rumors, news: Barça eye Marmoush to replace Lewandowski

November 12, 2024 - 4:39pm
Barcelona have identified Frankfurt striker Omar Marmoush as a future successor to Robert Lewandowski. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

What next for the eliminated teams?

November 12, 2024 - 4:39pm
Who had a successful season? Where does each team go from here heading into 2025? ESPN runs the rule over the NWSL's eliminated teams.

Yes, Texas sanctioned Tyson-Paul, but there are three major caveats

November 12, 2024 - 4:37pm
Mike Tyson, 58, is fighting a 27-year-old Jake Paul on Friday. Mike Coppinger reports what this fight actually is and how it was sanctioned in the first place.

Notre Dame WR Deion Colzie pays tribute to position coach's old touchdown dance

November 12, 2024 - 4:33pm
Colzie recreated Mike Brown's go-to celebration on Saturday night.

Gauff wins WTA Finals title, while underdogs rule in last ATP events

November 12, 2024 - 4:32pm
Gauff capped her year with the WTA Finals trophy, while two unexpected champions won titles and Medvedev had an epic meltdown.

'There's disbelief about him because he's just that good': Inside Flagg's improbable rise

November 12, 2024 - 4:06pm
From grade school, Flagg has faced test after test -- all designed to define his ceiling.

Not even Messi could save Inter Miami from injury, depth issues

November 12, 2024 - 3:59pm
Inter Miami may have set an MLS regular-season points record in 2024, but their unbalanced squad was exposed once the gritty postseason got underway.

Stop rate for all 134 CFB teams: Florida State's big defensive dip

November 12, 2024 - 1:44pm
We rank the top defenses each week based on how many times an opponent's drive ends without points.

What are Jerry Jones' criteria to decide Mike McCarthy's future with Cowboys?

November 12, 2024 - 1:01pm
McCarthy is in the last year of his contract, so what does Jones need to see to bring him back?

Tua and the Dolphins keep playoff hopes alive in win vs. Rams

November 12, 2024 - 8:25am
The Dolphins managed to keep Matthew Stafford and the Rams from scoring a touchdown.

Man City's slump, Real Madrid lose Militao, Chelsea-Arsenal fallout, more

November 12, 2024 - 8:24am
Man City's fourth straight loss shows the reality that they're not close to where they need to be. PLUS: Real Madrid suffer another critical injury, why Chelsea will be happier than Arsenal, and much more.

VAR Review: Should Bailey have been sent off?

November 12, 2024 - 8:24am
Should Aston Villa have been reduced to 10 men against Liverpool?