Courtney Cronin, ESPN Staff WriterOct 20, 2023, 03:16 PM ET Close Courtney Cronin joined ESPN in 2017, originally covering the Minnesota Vikings before switching to the Chicago Bears in 2022. Courtney is a frequent panelist on Around the Horn and host of Best Week Ever on ESPN Radio. She also co-hosts The Chicago Bears Podcast
Open Extended Reactions Mercedes driver George Russell slammed the FIA’s prospective €1m fine for drivers in the future Getty AUSTIN, Texas – George Russell said he and his fellow drivers will challenge Formula One’s governing body, the FIA, about the prospect of being fined €1 million ($1.05m) in the future. Ahead of the U.S. Grand Prix, the
Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentOct 20, 2023, 08:36 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez says he is surprised Real Madrid defender Nacho Fernandez’s suspension has been reduced, freeing him up to play in next weekend’s Clásico. Nacho was sent off for a straight red card after a reckless challenge on Girona‘s Portu on
Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Oct 20, 2023, 08:36 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Carlo Ancelotti said he wouldn’t be Real Madrid manager today if it weren’t for Sergio Ramos, as he prepares to face the Sevilla defender in LaLiga on Saturday. Ramos was a key player during the Italian’s first spell as Madrid coach between
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentOct 20, 2023, 09:42 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland both deserve to win the Ballon d’Or, according to Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. Messi captained Argentina to triumph at the World Cup in Qatar while Haaland scored 52 goals in 53 games to help City win a Premier
Oct 20, 2023, 09:49 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Christine Sinclair, the world’s all-time leading international goal scorer, has announced her retirement from the Canada women’s national team but said she still planned to play for Portland Thorns in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) next season. The 40-year-old’s illustrious international career includes 190 goals
Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentOct 20, 2023, 03:13 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions Former U.S. men’s national team and New England Revolution head coach Bruce Arena has put his name forward for the vacant D.C. United managerial job, a source confirmed to
ESPN News Services Oct 20, 2023, 01:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Argentine World Cup winner Alejandro “Papu” Gómez has been given a two-year ban for failing an anti-doping test, his Italian club Monza announced Friday. Gomez tested positive last October while playing for Sevilla, shortly before joining the Argentina squad that went on to
Buster Olney, ESPN Senior WriterOct 20, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Close Senior writer ESPN Magazine/ESPN.com Analyst/reporter ESPN television Author of “The Last Night of the Yankee Dynasty” Open Extended Reactions ARLINGTON, Texas — In the worst of times for Jose Abreu, among the many days and weeks of professional failure for someone who had had
Oct 20, 2023, 02:50 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Columbus Blue Jackets activated defenseman Zach Werenski from injured reserve Friday. He missed the past two games with a quad contusion suffered in the Oct. 12 season opener, a 4-2 loss to the visiting Philadelphia Flyers. Werenski, 26, is in his eighth season with the