2:41 PM ET Associated Press The head of the women’s professional tennis tour announced Wednesday that all WTA tournaments would be suspended in China because of concerns about the safety of Peng Shuai, a Grand Slam doubles champion who accused a former high-ranking government official in that country of sexual assault. Peng dropped out of
Month: December 2021
6:24 PM GMT A new U.S. rugby union sevens league will launch next October, which organisers said on Wednesday would pit 12 top international teams against four new U.S. franchises, with sides playing to win their share of $1 million prize money. A newly-formed U.S. company, The Rugby Football League, said the U.S. Rugby Sevens
11:20 AM ET Dormund are scheduled to face Bayern Munich in a bid for first place in the Bundesliga. Alex Gottschalk/DeFodi Images via Getty Images Borussia Dortmund have cancelled the sale of tickets for Saturday’s marquee match against Bayern Munich due to the prevailing coronavirus situation in Germany, the Bundesliga club said on Wednesday. Germany, which
1:43 PM ET Former Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio is among the candidates LAFC plans to interview for its vacant coaching position, a source confirmed to ESPN. The role opened on Nov. 18, when the club mutually parted ways with Bob Bradley after four seasons. Bradley has since been named the head coach and sporting
3:15 PM ET Associated Press Both sides left the field after Chelsea’s clash with Watford was suspended due to a medical emergency. Getty Images The Premier League match between Watford and Chelsea was halted after 13 minutes on Wednesday because of a medical emergency in the crowd. Both teams were taken off the field by the
4:50 PM ET Chelsea remain top of the Premier League after winger Hakim Ziyech scored a second-half winner to help claim a 2-1 victory over Watford on Wednesday despite a lengthy delay following a medical emergency at Vicarage Road. Boss Thomas Tuchel’s side started slow before teams both were taken off the field by the
5:06 PM ET Karim Benzema scored his 12th league goal of the season as Real Madrid beat Athletic Bilbao in a narrow 1-0 win at the Bernabeu on Wednesday to move seven points clear at the top of the LaLiga table. Benzema slotted home in the 40th minute — after Marco Asensio‘s shot had been
4:48 PM ET Junior Messias scored a brace on his first AC Milan start as the Rossoneri thrashed Andriy Shevchenko’s Genoa 3-0 on Wednesday to close the gap to Serie A leaders Napoli to one point. – Marcotti: Messias’ journey is why we love sports– ESPN+ viewers’ guide: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, FA Cup, more Milan
5:30 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester United caretaker Michael Carrick says it’s a “myth” that Cristiano Ronaldo can’t play in a pressing team. Ronaldo’s role at Old Trafford has been under scrutiny following the appointment of interim manager Ralf Rangnick, who has a reputation for coaching an intense, pressing style. – Ogden: Ronaldo role in
5:12 PM ET Mohamed Salah scored twice as Liverpool beat Everton 4-1 in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday night. The win keeps Liverpool in second place in the Premier League standings, behind Chelsea but ahead of Manchester City. Both those teams also notched victories. Jordan Henderson gave Liverpool a deserved lead nine minutes into the