Nov 9, 2023, 06:01 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Roberto Firmino has revealed tensions between Sadio Mané and Mohamed Salah during the trio’s time at Liverpool. Firmino, who left Liverpool last summer after a trophy-laden eight-year spell at Anfield, said he played the role of “firefighter” between the pair when they made up one of
Month: November 2023
Open Extended Reactions Rasmus Højlund said he is “irritated and frustrated” by Manchester United’s failure to capitalise on his Champions League goals, but insisted the players are behind manager Erik ten Hag after Wednesday’s chaotic 4-3 defeat against FC Copenhagen. Højlund, a £72 million ($88m) summer signing from Atalanta, became joint-top scorer in this season’s
Sam Bruce, Deputy Editor, espn.com.auNov 9, 2023, 05:31 AM Close Sam was brought up on long drives and the dusty fields of north-west New South Wales, where he developed his love of rugby from an early age. He joined ESPN after a five-year stint heading up Fox Sports Australia’s digital rugby coverage. Open Extended Reactions
Open Extended Reactions The Video assistant referee (VAR) doesn’t seem to cause as much controversy in the Champions League, with the cream of Europe’s referees involved, but every now and then a game does hit the headlines. – How VAR decisions have affected every Prem club in 2023-24– VAR in the Premier League: Ultimate guide
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterNov 9, 2023, 01:59 AM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions Seattle Kraken right wing Jordan Eberle sustained a leg injury when he was cut by a skate blade during practice, the team said Wednesday. A team spokesperson said there was no further
Tim Bontemps, ESPNNov 9, 2023, 12:12 AM ET Open Extended Reactions PHILADELPHIA — Before Wednesday night’s showdown between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers, who entered the day tied for first place in the Eastern Conference, Sixers coach Nick Nurse said he felt it was the perfect time for his team to be tested by
Nov 8, 2023, 11:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Tyler Herro‘s hot start to the season was interrupted Wednesday night by another injury. The Miami Heat guard rolled his right ankle on a first-quarter drive, went to the locker room and didn’t return to the team’s 108-102 win against the Grizzlies in Memphis, Tennessee. Speaking
Jamal Collier, ESPNNov 8, 2023, 07:43 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — Before the Phoenix Suns arrived to the United Center for their game against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night, they had already determined they would not extend Bradley Beal’s minutes limit if the game went into overtime. So, when the game got
Andrew Lopez, ESPNNov 9, 2023, 12:57 AM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Victor Wembanyama walked into Madison Square Garden on Wednesday morning for the San Antonio Spurs‘ shootaround and understood the history that filled the building. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich called it the best place to play basketball, and while Wembanyama agreed, noting
Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterNov 9, 2023, 01:18 AM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. Open Extended Reactions HOUSTON — The Los Angeles Lakers‘ nightmare of a road trip continued with