1:47 PM ET A historic drop in penalty flags helped lessen the spotlight on NFL officiating in 2020. So did the abolition of replay review for pass interference. But the arrival of postseason football has raised scrutiny on every questionable call, rule interpretation and review. No worries. We’re here for you. What follows is a
Month: January 2021
1:44 PM ET ASHBURN, Va. — Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith decided long ago that he wanted to push hard during his recovery to see where it could take him. It took him back to the starting lineup. Now he has one more decision to make: Does he want to keep playing? Smith said
10:20 AM ET UFC president Dana White is expected to meet with undefeated lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov this week in Abu Dhabi for the first time since Nurmagomedov announced his retirement in October. Nurmagomedov (29-0) is still the UFC’s undisputed 155-pound champion, even though he has stated he does not intend to fight again. White
10:41 AM ET Had the Houston Texans stayed the course and followed the recommendation of the search firm Korn Ferry, they likely would have hired Pittsburgh Steelers vice president of football and business administration Omar Khan as their next general manager, league sources told ESPN. Khan and ESPN Monday Night Football analyst Louis Riddick, who
11:48 AM ET PHILADELPHIA — Doug Pederson’s status as Philadelphia Eagles head coach is not firm, and he could be out if owner Jeffrey Lurie is not confident about Pederson’s vision for the team after they meet again soon, sources told ESPN. Pederson and Lurie are expected to meet again early this week in Florida
4:31 AM ET The transfer window opened in early January, and speculation is heating up about potential deals. Check out the latest gossip below, and see all official deals here. TOP STORY: Chelsea enter Upamecano race Chelsea are ready to enter the race to sign RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano, the Daily Mail reports. 2
8:43 AM ET Gianluca Mancini‘s late goal earned AS Roma a 2-2 draw at home to Inter Milan on Sunday which left the visitors three points behind leaders AC Milan in the Serie A title race. Lorenzo Pellegrini‘s deflected shot put the hosts in front at half time, but Inter mustered a spirited response and
10:25 AM ET Manchester City strolled into the FA Cup fourth round as they wrapped up a 3-0 victory over Birmingham City in first half on Sunday. City, winners of the tournament in 2018-19, scored all three goals within the first 33 minutes. Pep Guardiola’s side were ahead after just eight minutes thanks to a
10:21 AM ET Timo Werner ended his goal scoring drought as Chelsea strolled into the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 4-0 win over Morcecambe on Sunday. Werner notched his first goal in 12 matches in all competitions to help Chelsea to their first win in three games. – Watch FA Cup LIVE
9:39 AM ET Marine have sold 20,000 virtual tickets for their FA Cup tie against Tottenham. Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images Non-League club Marine have announced that they have sold 20,000 virtual tickets for their third round FA Cup match against Tottenham on Sunday (Stream live on ESPN+ at noon ET