Month: April 2022

7:27 PM ET EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley has heard enough of the “B.S.” He’s ready to silence the critics after his production dipped precipitously the past two-plus seasons. Barkley has dealt with ankle and knee injuries since midway through the 2019 season. He has just 627 yards rushing
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7:01 PM ET Associated Press Bob Babich, a member of the College Football Hall of Fame who played linebacker in the NFL for the Chargers and Browns, has died. He was 74. Babich died April 3 at his home in Clairemont, California. His death was reported by the National Football Foundation on Wednesday. A native
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2:58 PM ET LAFC star Carlos Vela is in the process of finalizing a new Designated Player contract to remain with the Black and Gold “at least through 2023,” sources confirmed to ESPN. Fox Sports was the first with the news. – MLS on ESPN+: Stream LIVE games, replays (U.S. only)– Don’t have ESPN? Get
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3:07 PM ET Major League Soccer is investigating Austin FC midfielder Cecilio Dominguez over possible instances of verbal and emotional abuse directed by the player toward his ex-partner, sources told ESPN. The league’s investigation continues after a visit by Austin police on April 8 to the alleged victim’s residence. In the police report, a redacted
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5:09 PM ET The United States men’s national team’s preparation for the 2022 World Cup will include a friendly match against Morocco to be held at Cincinnati’s TQL stadium on June 1. The friendly, announced on Wednesday, is one of two that the U.S. men will play ahead of CONCACAF Nations League games against Grenada
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4:51 PM ET Second-half goals from Riyad Mahrez, Phil Foden and Bernardo Silva earned Manchester City a 3-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday that helped the champions regain top spot in the Premier League. After Liverpool climbed to the summit with a 4-0 mauling of Manchester United on Tuesday, City struggled to
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5:24 PM ET Alex Kirkland Karim Benzema had two penalties saved by goalkeeper Sergio Herrera as Real Madrid won 3-1 at Osasuna on Wednesday to take another step towards the LaLiga title. An early goal from David Alaba put Madrid ahead, and Ante Budimir equalised just two minutes later, before Marco Asensio put the visitors
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6:11 PM ET Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has claimed the Stamford Bridge pitch was partially to blame for Wednesday’s 4-2 defeat to Arsenal. Two goals from Eddie Nketiah in addition to Emile Smith Rowe‘s first-half strike and Bukayo Saka‘s stoppage-time penalty handed the Gunners a vital win in their pursuit of Champions League football as
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