ESPN News Services Oct 13, 2023, 07:04 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Italy manager Luciano Spalletti defended the decision to allow Sandro Tonali and Nicolo Zaniolo to leave their training camp after the players were told of their involvement in a betting investigation by Turin prosecutors. Italy’s football federation (FIGC) said on Thursday the players
Gareth Southgate has said criticism of Jordan Henderson “defies logic” after the midfielder was booed by some England fans during Friday’s 1-0 friendly win over Australia. The 33-year-old was named captain in an experimental lineup but a smattering of supporters jeered his name when the teams were read out before kick-off and many more of
Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentOct 13, 2023, 01:01 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions HARTFORD, Conn. — U.S. men’s national team manager Gregg Berhalter indicated that midfielder Gio Reyna will see the field in Saturday’s friendly against Germany, adding that the pair’s relationship
Oct 13, 2023, 05:27 PM ET Open Extended Reactions France‘s Kylian Mbappé rediscovered his touch in spectacular fashion as he grabbed a double to lead his side to a 2-1 away win against an injury-ravaged Netherlands and early qualification for Euro 2024 on Friday. The World Cup runners-up, who will be joined in the June
Oct 13, 2023, 05:51 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LAS VEGAS — Lexi Thompson was pouring in putts from everywhere Friday and was on the verge of making the cut in the Shriners Children’s Open. Two late bogeys were likely to give her the weekend off. Thompson missed a 6-foot birdie putt on her final
Associated Press Oct 13, 2023, 12:05 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BOCA CHICA, Dominican Republic — Armed robbers broke into the St. Louis Cardinals complex in the Dominican Republic on Friday. A statement from the Cardinals said no one was injured, but the burglars stole money, cellphones, jewelry and baseball equipment in the break-in, which
Associated Press Oct 13, 2023, 12:35 PM ET Open Extended Reactions James Hoye will be the umpire crew chief for the American League Championship Series between Houston and Texas, and Dan Iassogna will head the group working the National League series between Arizona and Philadelphia. Seven-man crews will work each series, with one umpire off
Associated Press Oct 13, 2023, 04:58 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Twins star Byron Buxton had arthroscopic surgery Friday on his troublesome right knee with the goal of alleviating the irritation related to patellar tendinitis and returning to center field next season. “That’s his focus,” president of baseball operations Derek Falvey said
Associated Press Oct 13, 2023, 02:51 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MILWAUKEE — Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff could miss the 2024 season after undergoing surgery Friday to repair the anterior capsule in his throwing shoulder. The Brewers said Woodruff is expected to sit out most, if not all, of next season. The injury caused the
Oct 13, 2023, 04:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Atlanta Braves right-hander Kyle Wright is recovering from surgery to repair a torn capsule in his throwing shoulder and is expected to miss the 2024 season, the team said Friday. The Braves said Wright, 28, had the procedure Wednesday. He was put on the 60-day injured