8:38 PM ET Atlanta United FC president Darren Eales said that Gonzalo “Pity” Martinez is on the verge of a move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr FC. Reports emerged earlier on Wednesday that the Argentina international was linked with leaving Atlanta. The Athletic reported that the deal would be worth $18 million. 1 Related Speaking
Month: September 2020
3:04 PM ET Gareth Bale has said he would be open to leaving Real Madrid this summer, but the club “make things very difficult.” – Watch UEFA Nations League on ESPN, ESPN+ (U.S. only) Bale barely featured for Madrid last season, being left out of the squad entirely for their Champions League round-of-16 second leg
1:08 PM ET David Beckham’s Inter Miami is “very close” to agreeing to personal terms with Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain, a source has told ESPN. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only) TyC Sports reported on Wednesday that the two sides have already agreed to terms. However, sources told ESPN that talks are
3:57 PM ET Rodrigo Faez Moises Llorens The face-to-face meeting between Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu and Jorge Messi ended in a stalemate on Wednesday as Lionel Messi continues to look for a way out of the club, sources told ESPN. – Lowe: Bad blood and ‘burofax’ between Messi, Barca – Hunter: Why Barcelona should
1:37 PM ET A former sideline reporter for Real Salt Lake was among 13 current or former employees to detail a toxic, sexist company culture at the Utah soccer organization currently under investigation by both MLS and NWSL for its workplace environment. “It was definitely the most toxic environment I’ve ever worked in in my
8:59 PM ET Leonard Fournette has a new home. The running back has agreed in principle to a deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he confirmed on social media Wednesday night, just days after he was waived after a turbulent three-year stint with the Jacksonville Jaguars. .@Buccaneers ✍🏾 #GoBucs pic.twitter.com/IEX9jXHQAf — 7⃣ Leonard Fournette (@_fournette)
2:12 PM ET Marly RiveraESPN Writer Close Marly Rivera is a writer for ESPNdeportes.com and ESPN.com. Major League Baseball and the Pittsburgh Pirates will honor Roberto Clemente’s life and legacy by recognizing his No. 21 in an unprecedented manner. When MLB celebrates Roberto Clemente Day on Sept. 9, all Pirates players and coaches will wear
5:46 PM ET After a promising return from the injured list, Chicago Cubs lefty Jose Quintana is back on it with left lat inflammation, the team announced on Wednesday afternoon. Quintana, 31, has missed most of this season after cutting his pitching hand while washing dishes during baseball’s shutdown. He returned last week, appearing in
4:15 PM ET ESPN News Services New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman and manager Aaron Boone and Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash have all been suspended for their roles in an incident Tuesday night in New York. Chapman received a three-game ban, while Boone and Cash were suspended one game each. All received undisclosed
5:39 PM ET The LA Clippers met with Rep. Karen Bass, D-Calif., during practice on Tuesday to discuss ways in which the Clippers can help put pressure on lawmakers to pass bills like the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020. The Clippers held their virtual meeting with Bass, the chair of the Congressional