Cristiano Ronaldo’s second-half header secured Juventus’ first Italian Super Cup since 2015 against 10-man AC Milan, in Saudi Arabia. AC Milan coach Gennaro Gattuso has been given a one-game touchline ban for confronting the referee at the end of Wednesday night’s Supercoppa. Gattuso protested with the officials for not giving what he felt was a
Month: January 2019
Brisbane’s Hayley Raso is poised for a W-League return just six months after breaking three vertebrae in her back. The Matildas winger was felled while contesting a header for Portland in the United States in August and doubted at first whether she would ever walk again. But the 24-year-old has been named in the Roar’s
The FC panel answer your tweets on how Trent Alexander-Arnold’s injury affects Liverpool, Milan’s reported interest in Krzysztof Piatek and much more. FC’s Mark Donaldson is back with Fantasy FC Premier League action. Don’t miss out in joining him on ESPN.com/FantasyFC. Liverpool have announced that Andrew Robertson has signed a new long-term contract at the
4:19 AM ET Soraya McDonald MELBOURNE, Australia — Four months after winning her first Grand Slam title at the US Open in September, Naomi Osaka is now contending with what it means to be the player who renders others starstruck. Osaka is now ranked No. 4 in the world and her game intimidates players like
The ESPN FC crew examine Paul Pogba’s improved performances at Manchester United with the departure of Jose Mourinho. Jose Mourinho has claimed his achievement in guiding Manchester United to runners-up spot in the Premier League last season was one of the best in his career because “people don’t know what is going on behind the
3:43 AM ET OAKLAND, Calif. — Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry became the first player in NBA history to knock down eight or more 3-pointers in three straight games, after he hit nine in Wednesday night’s 147-140 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. “When Mark Jackson said [Curry] was ruining the game, I know
With Gonzalo Higuain set to be loaned out to Chelsea by Milan, the FC guys question if he’ll be able to solve Chelsea’s woes in front of goal. ESPN FC’s Ale Moreno looks back at Petr Cech’s Premier League career as he announces he’ll retire at the end of the campaign. Kit Clash brings you
The Seattle Sounders have a new jersey sponsor after signing a multiyear deal with online retailer Zulily. The partnership was announced Thursday, along with Zulily’s deal to be the jersey sponsor for the Seattle Reign of the NWSL. The Sounders had been sponsored by Microsoft and Xbox since the club’s inaugural season in 2009 but
1:46 AM ET [embedded content] After missing nearly a year of action due to a ruptured Achilles tendon, DeMarcus Cousins is set to make his NBA return. When he does, he’ll be debuting as a member of the Golden State Warriors, after signing with the two-time defending champions in July. In advance of his Warriors
1:55 AM ET Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Anaheim Ducks have acquired defenseman Michael Del Zotto from the Vancouver Canucks for defenseman Luke Schenn and a 2020 seventh-round draft pick. The teams announced the trade Wednesday night. Del Zotto, 28, had a goal and three assists with the Canucks this season and has 54