Andreas Hale, ESPNJan 15, 2025, 08:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — When Kevin Holland enters the Octagon against Reinier de Ridder at UFC 311, it will be his 24th fight with the UFC. Holland, who has navigated between middleweight and welterweight, has fought at a breakneck pace since joining the promotion in
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Michael Rothstein, ESPN Staff WriterJan 15, 2025, 01:00 PM ET Close Michael Rothstein is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Rothstein covers the Atlanta Falcons. You can follow him via Twitter @MikeRothstein. A woman who accused Conor McGregor of sexually assaulting her after an NBA Finals game in 2023 has filed a lawsuit against
Anthony Gharib, ESPNJan 15, 2025, 07:35 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LeBron James hopped on Jason and Travis Kelce‘s popular podcast “New Heights” and finally addressed a viral post about him on X. Editor’s Picks 2 Related The episode, which was released on Wednesday, covered a variety of topics. Near the end of their conversation,
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJan 15, 2025, 05:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Ruben Amorim has insisted Alejandro Garnacho has a future at Manchester United as he improves in the new coach’s system despite ongoing interest from Napoli. Editor’s Picks 2 Related The Serie A side are set to have money to spend in January once Khvicha
The second coming of David Moyes failed to inspire Everton on Wednesday as they lost 1-0 at home to Aston Villa after another toothless Premier League performance. Villa had lost their last five away games in the league but were by far the better team at Goodison Park and took the points via Ollie Watkins‘ 51st-minute goal.
Lizzy Becherano Jan 15, 2025, 07:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Angel City FC has appointed Mark Parsons as the team’s new sporting director ahead of the 2025 NWSL season to oversee all matters related to soccer operations. He will report to ACFC co-founder and president Julie Uhrman, while supervising the technical staff, scouting and
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Jan 15, 2025, 07:12 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona midfielder Gavi says Lamine Yamal is the best player in the world after Lionel Messi following the teenager’s devastating showing in Wednesday’s 5-1 Copa del Rey win over Real Betis. Yamal scored one, created two and had another goal ruled out
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJan 15, 2025, 05:54 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions Ange Postecoglou said he hopes his Tottenham players are hurting after their 2-1 defeat to
Jan 15, 2025, 06:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has praised the attacking performance of his teammates in the north London derby win over Tottenham Hotspur, saying they could have scored 10 goals in the 2-1 triumph. Editor’s Picks 1 Related Mikel Arteta’s team came from behind to beat Spurs in
Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJan 15, 2025, 06:15 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions Brazil superstar and Al Hilal attacker Neymar is in preliminary talks with three MLS sides, including Chicago Fire FC, over a proposed move, sources have told ESPN. A source