LAS VEGAS — ALJAMAIN STERLING, arguably the best bantamweight in UFC history, casually walks into a downtown apartment complex in phenomenal spirits. He’s about to engage in one of his favorite pastimes — an activity that challenges his mind and resolve unlike anything else. It can play tricks on him, give him a sense of
Worcestershire 254 for 5 (Kashif 88, Libby 73, Jones 53) beat Derbyshire 192 (Reece 96) by 62 runs An exhilarating exhibition of strokeplay by Kashif Ali powered Worcestershire Rapids to a 62-run win over Derbyshire in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup match at Derby. Kashif plundered 88 off only 36 balls and dominated a fourth
Aug 18, 2023, 08:10 AM ET Liverpool have signed Japanese midfielder Wataru Endo from VfB Stuttgart on a long-term contract, the Premier League club said on Friday. Financial details were not disclosed but British media reported Liverpool offered around £16 million ($20.33m) to sign the 30-year-old who has 50 caps for Japan. – Stream on
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 18, 2023, 09:54 AM ET Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has hinted that Kevin De Bruyne might not be available until well into the new year. The City midfielder missed the Super Cup victory over Sevilla with the hamstring injury picked up during the Premier League opener against Burnley. – Stream on
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Aug 18, 2023, 08:10 AM ET Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández asked if reports suggesting Ansu Fati could join Real Madrid were a joke after Carlo Ancelotti refused to completely shut down a surprise move for the forward. Fati, 20, has been in and out of the Barça side since recovering from
Aug 18, 2023, 02:20 PM ET Luciano Spalletti will be the new head coach of Italy‘s national soccer team, the country’s football federation said on Friday, replacing Roberto Mancini who resigned on Aug 13. Spalletti, 64, led Napoli last season to its first Serie A title in 33 years, crowning a long club management career
ESPN Fantasy Aug 15, 2023, 11:33 AM ET Each year, at the conclusion of the ESPN Fantasy Football Marathon, members of our ESPN Fantasy crew and other ESPN personalities get together to conduct a mock draft. This year’s extravaganza was a 10-team PPR setup. Play the No. 1 Fantasy Game We’re back with another year
The Atlanta Braves have dominated most every headline this baseball season, and their World Series title odds have followed suit, going from +850 (fifth-best) during the preseason, to +650 in early May, to +450 in mid-June, to +310 today. They’re regarded as the overwhelming favorite, ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers (+450), Houston Astros (+550)
Aug 18, 2023, 12:48 PM ET In a shock move Friday morning, the Los Angeles Angels are calling up their 2023 first-round draft pick, Nolan Schanuel, from Double-A. The 11th overall pick in the draft — less than six weeks ago! — Schanuel was hitting .370/.510/.493 in 21 minor league games after a standout career
Jamison Hensley, ESPN Staff WriterAug 18, 2023, 12:43 PM ET Close Jamison Hensley is a reporter covering the Baltimore Ravens for ESPN. Jamison joined ESPN in 2011, covering the AFC North before focusing exclusively on the Ravens beginning in 2013. Jamison won the National Sports Media Association Maryland Sportswriter of the Year award in 2018,