9:57 PM ET Associated Press EDMONTON, Alberta — Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier became the third Flyers player to be chosen as the NHL’s top defensive forward when he was awarded the Frank J. Selke Trophy on Thursday night. “It’s one thing to produce offensively, but if you want to be out on the ice
5:30 PM ET Arsenal‘s new chief executive Vinai Venkatesham has defended the club’s restructuring and suggested the Gunners could “afford to miss out” on Champions League football next season. Earlier on Thursday, Mikel Arteta’s job title was changed from “head coach” to “first-team manager,” which was the latest move in a wider overhaul aimed at
7:19 PM ET Mexico striker Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez will return for LA Galaxy on Sunday against San Jose Earthquakes, following a period of almost two months out with a calf injury. The 32-year-old has had a stop-start beginning to his career at the Galaxy since signing from Sevilla in January, with the break in the
10:03 PM ET Lionel Messi can play in Argentina‘s opening World Cup qualifier next month because the statute of limitations has run out on the ban he was given during last year’s Copa America, the president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) said on Thursday. Messi was banned for one game after being sent off
10:05 PM ET Jeremy WillisESPN.com The Kansas City Chiefs, the reigning Super Bowl champions, and Houston Texans kicked off the 2020 NFL season Thursday with many fans surely wondering what the games would look and sound like with new coronavirus precautions in place for fans, coaches and players. One of those precautions is that coaches
10:23 PM ET KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire made his NFL debut a memorable one by scoring a touchdown on a 27-yard run in the third quarter of Thursday night’s season opener against the Houston Texans. The play put the Chiefs ahead 24-7. So, what’s Clyde’s emoji going to
6:59 PM ET FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Quarterback Cam Newton is preparing to play in his first game since Week 2 of the 2019 season, which has given him new appreciation for the opportunity to lead the New England Patriots into Sunday’s season opener against the Miami Dolphins. “Excitement level is on 1,000,” Newton said Thursday.
7:55 PM ET TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady acknowledged Thursday that he’s still learning the nuances of Bruce Arians’ offense and his role in it. He’s also still learning a lot about his new teammates, even on the eve of the Bucs’ season opener against the New Orleans Saints. Brady has
7:41 PM ET The Miami Dolphins have decided to stay inside during both the national anthem and “Lift Ev’ry Voice And Sing” during the 2020 NFL season, issuing a message Thursday demanding action rather than symbolic gestures in the fight against social and racial injustice and police brutality. “Lift Ev’ry Voice And Sing,” traditionally known
9:06 PM ET KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Houston Texans remained in the locker room for the national anthem while the Kansas City Chiefs all stood on the sideline before the NFL’s season opener on Thursday night at Arrowhead Stadium. The Texans were also in the locker room for Alicia Keys’ performance of “Lift Ev’ry