8:20 AM ET Phoenix police have closed their case into sexual abuse allegations against former University of Arizona and NBA player Mike Bibby. Phoenix police Sgt. Vince Lewis told the Arizona Republic on Thursday that an investigation “did not reveal probable cause to recommend charges against anyone in the case.” In February, Bibby was fired
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Diego Costa now has 15 days to appeal RFEF’s decision on Friday. Atletico Madrid have failed in their bid to overturn Diego Costa‘s eight-game ban for insulting referee Jesus Gil Manzano’s mother in last Saturday’s defeat to Barcelona. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) appeals committee turned down Atletico’s appeal on Friday and confirmed the
7:06 AM ET Emily KaplanESPN The current playoff format just isn’t fair, because a legitimate Stanley Cup contender like the Boston Bruins must play a powerhouse team in round one like the… Toronto Maple Leafs? Toronto played a complete game to knock down the Bruins at home in Game 1, though this series is far
Former Liverpool captain Tommy Smith has died at the age of 74, the club announced on Friday. Nicknamed the “Anfield Iron” by club supporters, Smith, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2014, made 638 appearances for Liverpool, scoring 48 goals and captaining the team for three years during that time. Perhaps his most famous
The six groups for the expanded Africa Cup of Nations were drawn in a glamorous ceremony in the shadow of the Pyramids of Giza, just outside Cairo, on Friday, as the 24 teams learned their first-round opponents. With the group stage mapped out, what should fans expect from the opening round of fixtures, where are
Craig Burley doesn’t see a way back for Manchester United, even though they limited Barcelona to just one goal at Old Trafford. BARCELONA, Spain — Ernesto Valverde compared Lionel Messi‘s clash with Chris Smalling to being hit by a truck after leaving the Barcelona forward out of the squad for Saturday’s game against Huesca. Manchester
3:38 AM BST Israel Folau has seemingly played his last game in a Wallabies jersey with Rugby Australia revealing it intends to terminate his contract, unless there are “mitigating factors” behind his social media comments and virtual radio silence since posting them. Folau would have almost certainly been selected at fullback for the Wallabies at
3:46 AM ET ESPNcricinfo staff Rajasthan Royals batsman Jos Buttler believes Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni‘s decision to step onto the field to protest an umpiring call was “probably not” the right thing to do in the last over of their match on Thursday night. The incident took place with Super Kings needing eight
Nemanja Nikolic’s second half penalty came just in time as the Chicago Fire were able to squeeze out a draw against Vancouver at SeatGeek Stadium. Major League Soccer: Yordy Reyna (53′) Chicago Fire 0-1 Vancouver Whitecaps Nemanja Nikolic converted a penalty kick in the 84th minute as the Chicago Fire tied the Vancouver Whitecaps 1-1
The ESPN FC panel agreed with Maurizio Sarri’s squad selection in the Europa League, saving Chelsea’s big guns for Liverpool on Sunday. Liverpool and Chelsea’s heavyweight matchup headlines this weeks Premier League predictor, with league title hopes on the line. Fantasy guru Mark Donaldson gives the rundown on must-own players for gameweek 34 in the