3:50 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester United are exploring the possibility of a loan deal for Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele with little progress being made in their move for Jadon Sancho, sources have told ESPN. United still believe there is a chance of signing Sancho before the transfer deadline, a feeling shared by the 20-year-old’s
1:40 PM ET ESPN Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara has tested positive for COVID-19, the club announced on Tuesday. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only) “Thiago Alcantara has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently self-isolating according to the necessary guidelines,” the defending Premier League champions said
4:56 PM ET Multiple Contributors United States international Sergino Dest arrived in Barcelona on Tuesday ahead of completing a €25 million transfer from Ajax. ESPN reported on Sunday that Barca and Ajax had agreed on a fee for Dest, paving the way for the Catalan club to open talks with the right-back and his representatives
6:08 PM ET The hasty exit spoke volumes. Jose Mourinho had no desire to spend a second longer than necessary on the touchline alongside his former player and now Chelsea manager Frank Lampard. The 57-year-old — and it serves us well to be reminded of his age sometimes given the antics that are his trademark
4:54 PM ET HOUSTON — After meeting with safety Earl Thomas and conducting a physical, the Houston Texans do not plan to sign the free agent, a source confirmed to ESPN. Houston had a workout scheduled with Thomas, but it did not take place. The Texans are continuing their search for help at the position,
6:27 PM ET Adrian Peterson had more snaps, rushes and yards than the rest of the Detroit Lions running backs combined Sunday. And based on what his offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell said Tuesday, it looks like the 35-year-old future Hall of Famer might end up being the lead back for the club for the immediate
3:25 PM ET Associated Press WASHINGTON — The House approved a bill Tuesday to create national medication and safety standards for the horse racing industry to discourage use of performance-enhancing drugs that can lead to horse injuries and deaths. The “Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act” comes after the racing industry has been hit by a
4:47 PM ET Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Chad Knaus will move into a management role with Hendrick Motorsports after the season, ending his crew chief career after a record-tying seven NASCAR championships. Hendrick on Tuesday announced Knaus will become vice president of competition. He will replace Jeff Andrews, who has been in the role
4:29 PM ET A Tampa Bay Lightning fan whom police called on for screaming “Shoot!” at the television during the Stanley Cup Final is using the misunderstanding to help raise money for domestic violence organizations. Devon Garnett, 26, was watching Wednesday’s Game 3 of the Lightning-Dallas Stars series at a friend’s third-floor apartment in Tampa,
4:52 PM ET South Alabama has postponed Saturday’s scheduled home game against Troy after pausing its football workouts because of COVID-19 issues. South Alabama, which also paused football activities in July to do an additional round of COVID-19 testing, said the latest pause will be temporary. Both teams and the Sun Belt are working on