3:20 AM ET The fan-led review follows attempts from top clubs to join a breakaway European Super League. Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images The British government’s fan-led review of English football has recommended a transfer tax on Premier League clubs as a means of redistributing money from the game’s elite level to lower divisions and grassroots.
5:22 AM ET Adriana Garcia Gareth Bale‘s agent, Jonathan Barnett, has hit out at Real Madrid supporters for the “disgusting” treatment of his client. The Wales captain was insulted by a group of supporters as he left Madrid’s training ground after returning from international duty injured last week. Asked if he felt the media and
6:23 AM ET The ownership group of National Women’s Soccer League team Chicago Red Stars has apologized after former coach Rory Dames resigned amid accusations of emotional and verbal abuse. Dames was accused of misconduct by several players, including U.S. national team star Christen Press, on Monday, the day after he resigned as coach of
7:00 AM ET A few months after Mississippi State hired Jackie Sherrill as its coach in 1991, then-Ole Miss coach Billy Brewer welcomed him to the Egg Bowl rivalry by calling him a “habitual liar.” The insult stemmed from what Brewer believed were improper recruiting tactics being employed by the Bulldogs. He alleged that Sherrill
7:00 AM ET Why did they stop serving ice in the drinks at Georgia games? Because the student who knew the recipe graduated. Why did Florida disband its water polo team? All the horses drowned. Did you hear about the Louisville grad who won the $4 million Kentucky state lottery? He asked to receive it
4:08 AM GMT Rugby Australia [RA] boss Andy Marinos has pledged to not repeat the mistakes of the past, with the governing body already planning an endowment fund to manage the financial windfall that will be generated by hosting the 2027 Rugby World Cup. RA learned early on Thursday morning [AEDT] that World Rugby had
4:00 AM ET Tor-Kristian Karlsen There is now less than a year until the 2022 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Qatar on Nov. 21, with a number of teams having already confirmed their participation in the recent international break. The World Cup often offers young players a chance to shine on the biggest stage
1:53 AM ET INDIANAPOLIS — LeBron James was napping in the city that never sleeps on Monday when the NBA announced that the Los Angeles Lakers star would be suspended for the first time in his 19-year career and have to miss Tuesday’s game against the New York Knicks. “Rob [Pelinka] called me. I missed
11:48 PM ET ESPN News Services PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are bringing back first baseman/outfielder Yoshi Tsutsugo on a one-year deal, $4 million deal, according to multiple reports Wednesday. The deal is pending a physical. Tsutsugo, 29, joined the Pirates in August after being released by the Los Angeles Dodgers. He played well over
11:55 PM ET ESPN News Services NEWARK, N.J. — The night before Thanksgiving is a traffic nightmare in many metropolitan areas, but none may be worse than New York City. The New Jersey Devils know that, and made it to their game in plenty of time Wednesday night. The Minnesota Wild, New Jersey’s opponent, didn’t