Month: February 2024

Associated Press Feb 28, 2024, 06:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The recently launched Professional Women’s Hockey League reached its midseason point on Wednesday by unveiling its playoff format, hinting at the long-awaited arrival of actual team nicknames and logos, while putting aside questions about expansion in Season 2 or beyond for now. One aspect
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Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterFeb 28, 2024, 09:16 PM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions The Dallas Stars addressed what was arguably their biggest need Wednesday when they acquired defenseman Chris Tanev as part of a three-team trade with the Calgary Flames and the New Jersey Devils.
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Chelsea overcame second-tier Leeds United 3-2 to reach the FA Cup quarterfinals thanks to Conor Gallagher‘s 90th-minute winning goal on Wednesday, easing pressure on coach Mauricio Pochettino. The London side, struggling in mid-table in the Premier League, lost to Liverpool in the final of the Carabao Cup at Wembley on Sunday and the FA Cup
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ESPN News Services Feb 28, 2024, 03:40 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Aitana Bonmatí scored to help Spain beat France 2-0 in the Women’s Nations League final on Wednesday, giving the world champions another trophy. Bonmati, the Ballon d’Or winner, volleyed in a low cross in the first half and Mariona Caldentey doubled the lead
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Feb 28, 2024, 06:25 PM ET Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for one match after appearing to make an obscene gesture following Al Nassr‘s 3-2 win over Al Shabab, the Disciplinary and Ethics Committee of the Saudi Football Federation (SAFF) said on Wednesday. After the final whistle on Sunday, social media videos captured Ronaldo cupping
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Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentFeb 28, 2024, 08:12 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. The Portland Timbers cut ties with jersey sponsor DaBella Exteriors on Wednesday after allegations emerged that company CEO Donnie McMillan, Jr. made unwanted sexual advances and sexually harassed at least three female
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Rob Dawson, CorrespondentFeb 28, 2024, 08:13 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United Erik ten Hag has accused Nottingham Forest of “targeting” Bruno Fernandes during their FA Cup tie at the City Ground and branded criticism of the midfielder’s behaviour as “pathetic.” United won the game 1-0 thanks to Casemiro‘s 89th-minute winner but speaking afterwards,
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Associated Press Feb 28, 2024, 06:23 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DURHAM, N.C. — North Carolina Central coach Trei Oliver has apologized for the example he set in a social media post, although he remains angry at coaches in the HBCU Legacy Bowl after his team’s quarterback was injured while running the ball in the
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Pete Thamel Heather Dinich Close Heather Dinich ESPN Senior Writer College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of Indiana University Feb 28, 2024, 07:08 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The future of the College Football Playoff contract after the 2025 season remains uncertain, with executive director Bill Hancock saying last week there’s a “need”
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