10:13 AM ET Tom Sermanni has taken aim at two NWSL clubs in a row over plans to release players for the Olympic Games. LOIC VENANCE/AFP via Getty Images New Zealand Women’s coach Tom Sermanni has lashed out at NWSL clubs Orlando Pride and North Carolina Courage after they blocked the release of New Zealand internationals
Month: July 2021
11:41 AM ET “Three Lions” singer Frank Skinner said UEFA had opposed plans for him and David Baddiel to perform their popular song before Sunday’s European Championship final between England and Italy at Wembley. The hit song, released in 1996, has been revived in recent years as England’s footballing performances have improved, moving up the
3:58 AM ET Paul Mariner when coaching Toronto FC in 2012. David Cooper/Toronto Star via Getty Images Former Arsenal, Ipswich Town and England striker Paul Mariner has died at the age of 68. Mariner, who appeared on ESPN FC TV for several years, began his career with Plymouth Argyle before moving to Ipswich, where he won
8:29 AM ET The greatest center fielder ever was there that magical and historic night at Tiger Stadium 50 years ago for the All-Star Game in Detroit. There was also the all-time leader in RBIs and total bases, the “Hit King,” and “Mr. October.” So, too, was the best catcher, best-throwing outfielder and best defensive
11:04 AM ET ESPN News Services Ash Barty earned her second career Grand Slam title with a 6-3, 6-7 (4), 6-3 win over Karolina Pliskova in the Wimbledon final Saturday. The top-seeded Barty, who won the French Open in 2019, became the first Australian woman to win the Wimbledon title since Evonne Goolagong in 1980.
Report Taylor stars with three wickets before Adams, Bouchier take control of run-chase Southern Vipers 130 for 3 (Bouchier 53*, Adams 50) beat South East Stars 127 for 7 (Taylor 3-12) by seven wickets Georgia Adams and Maia Bouchier produced a relentless display of scoring as Southern Vipers maintained their flawless Charlotte Edwards Cup record
10:03 AM ET Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. — A severe overnight storm with damaging winds caused the third round of the U.S. Senior Open to be pushed back three hours Saturday. Winds topping 50 mph knocked over television camera towers and downed trees at the Omaha Country Club and left about 200,000 people across the
10:21 AM ET The Euro 2020 final is here at last, albeit a year later than scheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and London will stage a heavyweight clash between England and Italy at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. Roberto Mancini’s Italy are seeking the Azzurri’s first European title since 1968, while England are attempting to
8:53 AM ET Every week, we’ll provide a recap and accompaniment to the latest episode of Quest for the Stanley Cup, the NHL docuseries about the playoffs available exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+. This week we dive into Episode 6, titled “On the Cusp.” Describe this episode in 10 words or less Thirty charming,
7:30 AM ET LAS VEGAS — Let’s start off by establishing one thing: This isn’t Conor McGregor‘s last chance at UFC championship relevance. Let’s say he were to lose to Dustin Poirier — for the second time in six months — at UFC 264 on Saturday inside T-Mobile Arena. He would definitely be in “the