Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Feb 1, 2025, 06:07 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Carlo Ancelotti branded the decision to not send off Espanyol‘s Carlos Romero — who later went on to score the only goal in his team’s 1-0 win over Real Madrid — as “inexplicable” on Saturday, after the defender apologised for his challenge
Jenna LaineFeb 1, 2025, 07:45 PM ET Close Jenna Laine covers the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for ESPN. She started covering the Bucs for ESPN in 2016, but she has covered the team since 2009. Follow Jenna on Twitter: @JennaLaineESPN. Open Extended Reactions ORLANDO, Fla. — Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans said Saturday at
James Regan Feb 1, 2025, 05:55 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Adam Azim beat Sergey Lipinets in London on Saturday. James Chance/Getty Images Rising British junior welterweight Adam Azim produced the biggest win of his career Saturday with a stoppage of Sergey Lipinets in the ninth round in London to claim the IBO title. On paper,
UFC featherweight Bryce Mitchell apologized Saturday for his comments defending Adolf Hitler on his podcast earlier this week. “I’m sorry I sounded offensive,” Mitchell posted on his Instagram account. “I definitely was not trying to offend anybody, but I know I did.” In the podcast, Mitchell said Hitler was “a good guy” who “fought for
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Feb 1, 2025, 02:55 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona‘s 46-game unbeaten streak in Liga F was ended by struggling Levante on Saturday as they lost 2-1 to suffer their first ever defeat at the Estadi Johan Cruyff. María Alharilla opened the scoring in the 50th minute and Ivonne Chacón doubled
Feb 1, 2025, 05:44 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Brazil international Matheus Cunha has signed a new 4½-year contract with Wolverhampton Wanderers, the Premier League club announced on Saturday. The announcement came after Cunha, the club’s top scorer this season with 11 Premier League goals, netted in a 2-0 home win against Aston Villa to
Feb 1, 2025, 02:19 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Arne Slot has said he “would be surprised” if Trent Alexander-Arnold is able to play in Liverpool‘s Carabao Cup semifinal second leg clash against Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday after the right-back limped off in the 70th minute of the team’s win over Bournemouth on Saturday. Alexander-Arnold
Open Extended Reactions Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a €25 million ($25.9m) deal to sign centre-back Kevin Danso from Ligue 1 side Lens, sources have told ESPN. The 26-year-old was on the verge of joining Wolverhampton Wanderers but Spurs’ interest has seen the Austria international opt to sign a 5½-year deal with the north London club.
LaLiga leaders Real Madrid were stunned at lowly Espanyol on Saturday after losing 1-0 thanks to a late Carlos Romero strike. Vinicius Jr. appeared to have given Madrid the lead in the 21st minute after latching onto Kylian Mbappe‘s pass. However, the goal was disallowed after the France forward had been adjudged to have fouled
Courtney CroninFeb 1, 2025, 06:04 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 on ESPN 1000.