Sam Marsden Moises Llorens May 13, 2023, 08:59 AM ET Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said it is an “injustice” that Sergio Busquets was never among the candidates to win the Ballon d’Or after the midfielder announced his departure from the club this week. Busquets, 34, will not renew his contract with Barca when it expires
Month: May 2023
May 13, 2023, 01:34 PM ET Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe (left) was confronted by a Leeds United fan during Saturday’s 2-2 draw. Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images A Leeds United fan has been arrested and handed a lifetime ban by the club after confronting Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe at Elland Road
Chelsea have agreed terms with Mauricio Pochettino to become the club’s new coach, sources told ESPN. A contract is yet to be signed but that is now considered a formality with an official announcement expected in the coming days. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Caretaker boss Frank Lampard is set to remain
Eric Woodyard, ESPNMay 13, 2023, 01:51 PM ET ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Hendon Hooker wasn’t a full participant during the Detroit Lions‘ rookie minicamp this week, but the third-round pick says he’s ahead of schedule while recovering from a torn ACL. Hooker still wouldn’t put a timetable on his return, but the former Heisman Trophy
Todd Archer, ESPN Staff WriterMay 13, 2023, 03:11 PM ET Close Covered NFL since 1997, Cowboys since 2003 Previously covered Bengals and Dolphins Lives in Dallas area with his wife and two children FRISCO, Texas — Mike McCarthy’s in-person introduction to the Dallas Cowboys‘ rookie class has had to wait because of a back procedure
Rajasthan Royals Played 12, Points 12, NRR 0.633Rem mat: RCB (h), PBKS (a)Rajasthan Royals returned to winning ways with a spectacular performance against Kolkata Knight Riders after five defeats in their previous six games, but they have little room to relax. If they lose to Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday, the maximum points they can
ESPN News Services May 13, 2023, 01:22 PM ET The Minnesota Twins have placed outfielder Max Kepler on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain. Kepler, 30, left Thursday’s 5-3 win over the San Diego Padres in the seventh inning after appearing to hurt his leg as he ran to first base. Kepler
May 13, 2023, 02:22 PM ET The Detroit Tigers placed right-hander Spencer Turnbull on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 7, with neck discomfort after last week’s option to Triple-A Toledo was rescinded. The Tigers elected last week to send Turnbull to Toledo after he went 1-4 with a 7.26 ERA in seven starts
May 13, 2023, 12:25 PM ET World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz marked his Italian Open debut by shaking off a sluggish start to emerge with an efficient 6-4, 6-1 second-round win over unseeded Spaniard Albert Ramos-Vinolas on a rain-affected Saturday in Rome. Alcaraz, who is chasing his fifth title of 2023 and fourth on clay
Eric Woodyard, ESPNMay 13, 2023, 01:15 PM ET ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Jahmyr Gibbs is a man of few words, so when he was asked if the Detroit Lions reached by getting him so early with the 12th overall pick, he brushed it off with a calm demeanor. “Everybody is entitled to their opinion,” Gibbs