9:02 AM ET Three-time Grand Slam champion Stanislas Wawrinka was knocked out of the second round of the Japan Open after defeat to Denis Shapovalov on Wednesday. World No. 31 Shapovalov, 19, came from a set down to win 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 in what was his first meeting with the former world No. 3. The
Month: October 2018
New Zealand Football (NZF) has issued an apology after an independent review found women players had been “bullied and harassed” by ex-coach Andreas Heraf. Heraf resigned from his post, having been placed on leave since June when NZF received letters from 13 players who said they would not play for the national team if he
4:56 AM ET Brooks Koepka has denied getting into a fight with Ryder Cup teammate Dustin Johnson and has defended the camaraderie of the U.S. team as “perfect.” There were reports Monday that Koepka and Johnson had to be separated after an altercation at a Ryder Cup afterparty, following the U.S. team’s defeat to Europe
8:52 AM BST Handré Pollard is finally enjoying his rugby again after injuries prevented him from taking that next step in his Springbok jersey. After a top World Cup in 2015, Pollard missed the entire 2016 season with a knee injury, before an ankle injury kept him out of the 2017 June series against France
9:31 AM ET Eleven players are eligible to make their season debuts this week after serving four-game suspensions. Here’s a look at who’s back and what their returns mean to their teams. Jimmy Smith, CB Suspension: Missed the first four games for violating the league’s personal conduct policy What his return means: The NFL’s No.
8:00 AM ET PHILADELPHIA — The 2018 Philadelphia Eagles find themselves at an early crossroad. The dreamlike state that fell upon this city following the first Super Bowl championship in team history has been replaced by the harsh reality of a new season in which nothing is guaranteed and everyone is coming for the crown.
9:55 AM ET Is the NFC East suddenly wide open? The assumption was that the Philadelphia Eagles would be the first NFC East team to repeat as division champs since Andy Reid’s Eagles in 2003 and 2004, but early indications aren’t very encouraging. 2017 2018 PPG 3rd T-26th YPG 7th 20th TO Diff 4th T-26th
Take a close look at week 31 in Major League Soccer, headlined by Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s impact and Alex Ring’s stunning finish. The transfer window for all of Europe’s big five leagues is closed, but that doesn’t stop Transfer Talk from rummaging around about who will be moving where come January. Zlatan wants Milan return Zlatan
The FC crew discuss where Liverpool fell short at the Stadio San Paolo, taking aim at their inability to adapt to Napoli’s potent attack in the second half. ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol explains why Napoli were deserving of their late victory, despite Liverpool’s best efforts to hold on for a draw. NAPLES, Italy — Naby
DORTMUND, Germany — Borussia Dortmund captain Marco Reus is not surprised by his team’s good run in both the Bundesliga and Champions League with Lucien Favre at the helm. On Wednesday, Dortmund went top of Group A ahead of Atletico Madrid on goal difference after beating AS Monaco 3-0 at the Westfalenstadion. Three days prior,