12:19 PM ET Eduardo Affonso Sao Paulo have opened an investigation into why they decided against signing Palmeiras teenage star Endrick in 2016, sources have told ESPN Brasil. Endrick — who is 16 and will move to Real Madrid when he turns 18 in July 2024 — is one of the most exciting young talents
2:26 PM ET Former Reign assistant Sam Laity has been hired to coach the Houston Dash. USA Today Images The Houston Dash hired Sam Laity as the fourth head coach in team history on Wednesday. Laity, 46, has been within the ranks of OL Reign since 2013 and most recently served as the head assistant coach.
Premier League referees made six incorrect VAR interventions in the first part of the season before the break for the World Cup which, according to ESPN sources, includes Arsenal‘s goal at Manchester United. An independent panel, made up of three former players and one representative for both the Premier League and PGMOL, assesses all key
4:53 PM ET Christian Eriksen and Marcus Rashford scored as Manchester United beat Burnley 2-0 on Wednesday night at Old Trafford to advance to the quarterfinals of the Carabao Cup. The game saw a host of World Cup players take the field for United including goalscorers Eriksen and Rashford, as well as Bruno Fernandes, Antony,
5:30 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United booked their place in the quarterfinals of the Carabao Cup with a 2-0 win over Burnley on Wednesday night at Old Trafford in their first game back following the break for the World Cup. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (US) Christian Eriksen and
3:43 PM ET CHICAGO — Dansby Swanson‘s first choice was Atlanta. But the former Braves‘ shortstop said his second choice was a sentimental one — because the newest member of the Chicago Cubs used to watch their games with his grandfather, who died just a week ago. “Every time I walked in, he would have
4:07 PM ET Jamal CollierESPN CHICAGO — Although Bulls guard Lonzo Ball said he has started seeing some improvement recently while rehabbing his surgically repaired left knee, he is still not ready to get back on the court to participate in basketball activities. “It’s been a crazy journey, crazy therapy,” Ball told reporters at a
4:06 PM ET Associated Press NEW YORK — Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd was fined $25,000 for coming onto the court to confront a referee and directing inappropriate language toward him during a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the NBA announced Wednesday. Kidd was assessed two technical fouls and was ejected late in the third
10:28 AM ET ESPN News Services Atlanta Hawks president of basketball operations Travis Schlenk is moving into a senior advisory role, the team announced, effective immediately. General manager Landry Fields will oversee basketball operations. Schlenk, 46, said in a statement he stepped down to prioritize family. “Throughout this season, [Hawks owner Tony Ressler] and I
4:20 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN The NBA announced Wednesday afternoon that the New York Knicks would lose their 2025 second-round pick as a result of the league’s investigation into the team’s signing of guard Jalen Brunson this summer as a free agent. “This outcome reflected a finding, following an investigation, that the Knicks engaged in