10:01 AM ET A consortium led by LA Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly is set to lodge a formal offer to buy Chelsea in the coming days, sources have told ESPN. Boehly is working with Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss and at least one other businessman to submit an official proposal ahead of the March 15 deadline
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4:47 PM ET Caitlin Murray On the eve of the election for U.S. Soccer president, 32 players on the United States women’s national team have endorsed incumbent Cindy Parlow Cone. The players, who range from World Cup veterans including Megan Rapinoe and Becky Sauerbrunn to newer players like Trinity Rodman and Ashley Sanchez, said Cone
10:24 AM ET Alex Kirkland Moises Llorens Barcelona are close to agreeing a deal to sign Pablo Torre from Racing Santander, beating Real Madrid to land the player, sources have told ESPN. The transfer of the 18-year-old attacking midfielder is being finalised and an agreement between all parties is close, sources said. – La Liga
12:49 PM ET Ukraine flags are seen displayed on LED boards during the Premier League match between Burnley and Leicester City at Turf Moor on March 1. Getty Images Chinese broadcasters will not air Premier League matches this weekend, in response to the league’s planned support of Ukraine, sources have confirmed to ESPN. The news was
1:27 PM ET U.S. Soccer on Friday passed a ban on discriminatory chanting during all soccer matches it hosts or sanctions in the United States. The U.S. Soccer Federation board of directors passed a resolution to adopt a zero-tolerance policy for anti-gay chants as well as a plan to implement FIFA’s three-step protocol at all
9:07 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Ralf Rangnick has refused to rule out the possibility that he could stay on as Manchester United manager next season. The German was unveiled as interim boss at Old Trafford in November and said at the time he could recommend that he stays in position beyond the summer. – Don’t
7:45 AM ET Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel has insisted Roman Abramovich’s decision to sell will not affect his desire to stay with the club. Abramovich announced his intention to listen to offers on Tuesday and sources told ESPN the 55-year-old is seeking £3 billion to complete a deal. – Don’t have ESPN? Get instant
7:00 AM ET Head coach David Moyes is prepared to allow Andriy Yarmolenko to choose when he returns to the game. Alex Pantling/Getty Images Andriy Yarmolenko is a doubt for West Ham’s trip to Liverpool on Saturday with David Moyes prepared to allow the 32-year-old to choose when he returns to action amid the ongoing conflict
11:54 PM ET The recent death of Katie Meyer, the 22-year-old goalkeeper and captain of the Stanford women’s soccer team, was determined to be “self-inflicted,” according to the medical examiner’s office of Santa Clara County, California. “The County of Santa Clara Medical Examiner-Coroner is investigating Kathryn Meyer’s death. There is no indication of foul play,
7:00 AM ET Declan Rice has targeted Champions League football after a fine season at West Ham. Rob Newell – CameraSport via Getty Images Declan Rice believes he has become one of the best players in the world, and stressed his “urgent” desire to play Champions League football and win trophies. The West Ham midfielder was