Alexander Volkanovski says he’s in a “no pressure headspace” ahead of his unexpectedly early re-match against lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. The Australian was vaulted into the main event at UFC 294 after Charles Oliveira‘s decision to withdraw from his fight against Makhachev (24-1), after suffering lacerations above his right eye in the final stages of
Gabriele Marcotti, Senior Writer, ESPN FCOct 13, 2023, 09:24 AM ET Open Extended Reactions MONTE CARLO, Monaco — Even today, it still comes up. Even after a quarter-century in the gritty, muddy trench warfare that is football’s transfer system. Even after working side-by-side with the late Mino Raiola, one of the most famous and influential
Anthony Gharib, ESPNOct 13, 2023, 09:15 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Week 7 of the college football season brings more clean looks. Editor’s Picks 1 Related The No. 6 Penn State Nittany Lions will wear throwback uniforms with a unique approach. The Virginia Tech Hokies return an all-maroon uniform, while the No. 19 Washington State
Jeremy Willis, ESPN.comOct 13, 2023, 09:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions If the Iowa Hawkeyes‘ offense were an NBA player, a team would get them for a bargain. Iowa is averaging 21.8 points this season, roughly the same average as Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson. According to Spotrac, Thompson will make over $43 million
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has “accepted” the recommendation to include T20 cricket in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The IOC took the decision on Friday, at its executive board meeting in Mumbai. The next step will be for the IOC to vote at its ‘Session’, which will take place in Mumbai from October 14
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentOct 13, 2023, 05:05 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Midfielder Kalvin Phillips is ready to consider his options to leave Manchester City in January, a source has told ESPN. Phillips decided to stay and fight for his place over the summer, despite struggling to break into Pep Guardiola’s team in his first season
Oct 13, 2023, 08:42 AM ET FIFA president Gianni Infantino wrote to the Israel and Palestine football federations on Friday, offering his condolences over the “horrendous violence” in the past week in a conflict that has taken over 2,700 lives and injured thousands more so far. In the letter first reported by Sky News, Infantino
Open Extended Reactions West Ham are considering a fresh approach for Harry Maguire in January should his lack of game-time continue at Manchester United, sources have told ESPN. The east London club held a series of talks with United over the summer but Maguire ultimately stayed at Old Trafford to continue the fight to resurrect
Oct 13, 2023, 04:37 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Wayne Rooney said he rejected an offer to manage in the Saudi Pro League before choosing to take charge of English second-tier side Birmingham City. The former Manchester United and England striker, who previously coached DC United and Derby County, was appointed Birmingham manager on Wednesday