temp FC Cincinnati has relieved Alan Koch of his managerial duties just 11 games into the team’s expansion season in MLS, the team announced on Tuesday. Assistant coach Yoann Damet will take over on an interim basis. “After a series of recent issues and a team culture that had deteriorated, we determined that it’s time
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3:19 AM ET HOUSTON — The Golden State Warriors say they’re not worried about their postseason future, despite the fact that after losing Game 4 to the Houston Rockets 112-108 on Monday night they find themselves tied 2-2 in a hard-fought Western Conference semifinal series. After winning three of the past four NBA championships and
Mix Diskerud’s improvised finish was the difference as Ulsan Hyundai beat Sydney FC in the AFC Champions League group stage. Sydney FC will turn their attentions to Sunday’s A-League home semifinal against Melbourne Victory after Australia’s hopes of qualifying a side in the last 16 of the AFC Champions League were crushed for a third
2:45 AM ET HOUSTON — As the red confetti fell from the Toyota Center rafters Monday night, the Houston Rockets felt a sense of relief. The Western Conference semifinal series is tied after the Rockets survived Game 4, pulling out a 112-108 win over the Golden State Warriors after almost blowing a 15-point fourth quarter
4:25 AM ET HOUSTON — Middle linebackers vs. volleyball players. That’s how Steve Kerr described Houston Rockets–Golden State Warriors games. It was an unexpected but quite effective comparison: a bruising team that looks for contact and spends lots of time on the floor against a long, lean squad that uses teamwork and finesse to build
11:40 PM ET ESPNcricinfo staff Chris Gayle, set to feature in his final World Cup, has been named West Indies vice-captain for the upcoming 50-over tournament. Cricket West Indies named Gayle as Jason Holder’s deputy for the World Cup, while Shai Hope has been appointed vice-captain for the ongoing tri-nation series involving Ireland and Bangladesh.
Inter Milan failed to further secure third place in Serie A after seeing out a goalless draw at Udinese. Diego Godin has agreed a three-year contract worth €6.75 million-a-year with Inter Milan, sources from the club have told ESPN FC. The Uruguay international bid an emotional farewell to Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano on
12:55 AM ET BOSTON — These Eastern Conference semifinals between the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks would be the first test of whether the Bucks were real. Skeptics wondered whether a regular-season juggernaut that had never won a playoff series could rise to the occasion against a Boston team that came within a game of
Ross Dyer and Craig Burley share their thoughts on Liverpool’s chances against Barcelona without Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino. Jurgen Klopp confirms that Liverpool will be without top scorer Mo Salah for their clash against Barcelona tomorrow night. Ousmane Dembele walked off with an injury in Barcelona’s 2-0 defeat to Celta Vigo. Shaka Hislop’s Power
12:49 AM ET Malika AndrewsESPN BOSTON — Celtics fans roared with delight when Giannis Antetokounmpo bumped Marcus Morris, causing a referee to blow his whistle. Just eight minutes into the third quarter Monday night, Antetokounmpo had picked up his fourth foul. Khris Middleton followed shortly after, crashing into Kyrie Irving. In came George Hill and