Qatar successfully defended their Asian Cup crown after beating Jordan 3-1 on Saturday at Lusail Stadium where Akram Afif converted three penalties as the hosts won their second continental title. Jordan were playing in their first Asian Cup final and seeking their first major trophy, but it was Qatar who prevailed in front of 86,492
Month: February 2024
Feb 10, 2024, 10:48 AM ET Open Extended Reactions United States men’s national team international Daryl Dike was carted off the pitch in tears on Saturday after suffering a foot injury during West Brom‘s trip to Ipswich in the Championship. Dike, 23, has struggled with injuries since joining West Brom — he has played just
Liverpool reclaimed top spot in the Premier League with a 3-1 win over Burnley at Anfield on Saturday, but they were made to battle by a brave visiting side before claiming all three points. Burnley began brightest but Liverpool took the lead in the 31st minute through a Diogo Jota header from a corner, before
Wrexham’s quest for promotion to League One suffered a blow against Bradford City on Saturday. Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images A 90th-minute winner from Bradford City striker Andy Cook was enough to hand Wrexham a 1-0 defeat on Saturday. The defeat means Wrexham’s losing streak stretches to four games, with Phil Parkinson’s side in fifth place
Feb 10, 2024, 09:53 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Both of Argentina‘s planned friendlies in China have been canceled by local authorities after Lionel Messi did not play in an Inter Miami match in Hong Kong last weekend. Beijing’s soccer association said on Saturday that it would not organize Argentina’s scheduled friendly clash against the
Adam Brown Feb 10, 2024, 12:47 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Harvey Elliott came off the bench at half-time to assist two of Liverpool three goals in the win over Burnley. Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images Liverpool restored their status as Premier League leaders on Saturday after they secured a 3-1 victory over Burnley at
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentFeb 10, 2024, 11:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions MANCHESTER, England — It’s a hallmark of Manchester City‘s relentlessness that there always seems to be someone ready to step up. In the last month, Oscar Bobb scored a stoppage-time winner at Newcastle United and Nathan Aké got a late goal at Tottenham Hotspur
Akash Deep had just finished bowling a spell during Bengal’s Ranji Trophy game against Kerala in Thumba and was manning the boundary line, when everyone in the Bengal dressing room started clapping in unison and congratulating him. He had just received his maiden call-up to the India Test squad, for the last three matches against
Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 10, 2024, 11:55 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 LOS ANGELES — Free agent guard Spencer Dinwiddie will sign with the Los
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNFeb 10, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions Defenseman Charlie McAvoy is one of the foundational players for the Boston Bruins, who have shown how sturdy their foundation is this season. After setting regular-season records for wins and points in 2022-23, the Bruins have