Month: January 2022

10:17 AM ET Ed DoveSpecial to ESPN Close Ed Dove is a writer and scout who has a deep and enduring passion for African sport, politics and literature. Instagram: @EddyDove22, Facebook: @EddyDoveAfrica Malawi head coach Mario Marinica has hit out at the conditions his team have encountered at their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) accommodation
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12:53 PM ET Mario Balotelli has been recalled to the Italy squad by Roberto Mancini. FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images Mario Balotelli has been recalled to the Italy squad by Roberto Mancini for the first time since 2018 for a special training camp. In anticipation of March’s World Cup qualifying playoffs against North Macedonia and then potentially Portugal
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1:41 PM ET Ed DoveSpecial to ESPN Close Ed Dove is a writer and scout who has a deep and enduring passion for African sport, politics and literature. Instagram: @EddyDove22, Facebook: @EddyDoveAfrica Comoros left-back Chaker Alhadhur will start in goal for the island nation’s AFCON match against Cameroon. Getty Images Left-back Chaker Alhadhur will be in
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8:47 AM ET Two men have been arrested and the Football Association have launched an investigation after objects were thrown at Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger during Sunday’s 2-0 win over Tottenham at Stamford Bridge. The incident occurred in the 73rd minute when play was suspended after it appeared a lighter among other items were aimed
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6:36 AM ET Depending on how many games they lost to pandemic postponements, most NHL teams are right around the midway point in their seasons. Which means we have a good sample of games to project postseason success, both in the standings and in the awards categories. If you’re shopping for some postseason longshots, here
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