2:16 AM ET HOUSTON — A dominant all-around performance in the Milwaukee Bucks‘ 116-109 road win over reigning MVP James Harden‘s Houston Rockets on Wednesday could have provided Giannis Antetokounmpo a massive platform to begin campaigning for the NBA’s most prestigious individual honor. Antetokounmpo, however, dismissed the early MVP discussion like he so often sidesteps
Anirudh Thapa scores India’s third goal with a delightful dink over the goalkeeper. After four matches of the group stages in Group A of the AFC Asian Cup, all four teams are in with a chance of making the round of 16, and none of the four teams has secured qualification to the next round
Manchester City beat Southampton to end their losing run, but Shaka Hislop and Steve Nicol examine why teams are no longer afraid of the champions. Manchester City were given early worries, but returned to winning ways with a 1-3 rout of Southampton at St Mary’s. Manchester City were given early worries, but returned to winning
Gab Marcotti reveals all the factors at play when it comes to whether or not Tottenham’s Christian Eriksen will make a move to Real Madrid. Real Madrid head coach Santiago Solari agrees with Luka Modric’s harsh assessment of the club’s run of poor form. Real Madrid’s Brahim Diaz insists the only club he ever thought
The transfer window for Europe’s biggest clubs is open again. Transfer Talk has been scouring the world’s media and setting our correspondents loose to see who could be heading to/out of your club this month. TOP STORY: Chelsea reject Barca bid for Willian Chelsea have rejected a cash-plus-player offer from Barcelona for Willian, according to
Alexis Nunes and Paul Mariner break down the juiciest transfer rumours of the day, including Coutinho to United, Neymar to Barca and Gareth Bale leaving Real Madrid. The transfer window for Europe’s biggest clubs is open again. Transfer Talk has been scouring the world’s media and setting our correspondents loose to see who could be
12:03 AM ET ESPN.com Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email print Some postseason awards seem pretty easy to pick — defensive player of the year in the NFC West? It’s easily Los Angeles Rams DT Aaron Donald. But who wins rookie of the year in the NFC South or MVP in the AFC East? Did
Beating Mexico or beating Liverpool? Jets or Giants? We put USMNT legend Tom Howard on the spot in our latest edition of You Have To Answer. Liverpool’s Mo Salah revealed his delight after he won the African Player of the Year after he beat Saido Mane and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. English FA Cup: Ruben Neves (55′)
12:02 AM ET HOUSTON — Less than 48 hours after clinching a second national championship in three years, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney took home some more hardware. Swinney was named the Bear Bryant Coach of the Year on Wednesday night following the Tigers’ historic 15-0 season that was capped Monday by a dominating 44-16 win
11:46 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN BOSTON — Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving said Wednesday that a team meeting following a loss against the Milwaukee Bucks on Dec. 21 was necessary for the Celtics to clear the air within their locker room, and helped lead to a stretch that has seen Boston win seven of its