9:59 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Pep Guardiola has dismissed a suggestion that Manchester City could hand Southampton another 9-0 thrashing, he joked “the score will be 18-0.” Southampton have lost by nine goals in each of the last two seasons — to Leicester City in 2019 and to Manchester United in February — but ahead
Month: March 2021
9:11 AM ET Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has ruled himself out of the running to replace Germany boss Joachim Low, who will his leave his position after this summer’s European Championship. Löw announced Tuesday he will be stepping down from the role he has held since 2006. Klopp is contracted to Liverpool through to 2024,
12:35 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Edinson Cavani‘s father said his son is not happy at Manchester United and would like to return to South America. Cavani has scored seven goals in 25 games since moving to Old Trafford on a free transfer in October. He signed a two-year contract, but both the 34-year-old and United
12:47 PM ET The Detroit Lions have informed wide receiver Kenny Golladay that they will not use their franchise tag on him, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter, clearing the way for Golladay to enter free agency. Golladay heading to the open market means the Lions will likely completely overhaul their receiver corps. Marvin Jones,
12:43 PM ET The Los Angeles Chargers have informed tight end Hunter Henry that he will not receive the franchise tag for a second consecutive season, a source tells ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Henry, who turned 27 in December, clicked with rookie quarterback Justin Herbert and had a career-best 60 receptions for 613 yards and four
1:19 PM ET CHICAGO — Former Chicago Bears offensive lineman Kyle Long plans to unretire and play in the NFL in 2021, ESPN confirmed Tuesday. Long announced in January 2020 that he would retire after seven NFL seasons, all in Chicago. Drafted at No. 20 by the Bears in 2013, Long missed just one game
12:38 PM ET OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens‘ contract talks with Lamar Jackson won’t be impacted by Dak Prescott‘s record-breaking deal with the Dallas Cowboys, general manager Eric DeCosta said Tuesday. “If you got to the Bentley dealership or the Range Rover dealership, you know what the cars are going to cost. You’re
1:48 PM ET CHICAGO — The Bears placed the franchise tag on veteran wide receiver Allen Robinson, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday. The Bears and Robinson’s agent failed to reach an agreement on a long-term deal during last season, forcing Chicago to apply the tag or risk losing Robinson — the club’s top
10:53 AM ET Associated Press CLEVELAND — Third baseman José Ramírez and slugger Franmil Reyes have rejoined the team after being banned for breaking COVID-19 protocols. The players tested negative for the virus Tuesday and were back at the team’s facility in Goodyear, Arizona. They are scheduled to play in Wednesday’s exhibition against the Los
12:27 PM ET Associated Press Buffalo Sabres captain Jack Eichel has been ruled out from playing at the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night because of an upper body injury. Coach Ralph Krueger was unable to provide further details on the severity of the injury because Eichel is still being evaluated. Eichel favored his neck after