1:10 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester City have hit back at FC Porto after the Portuguese side criticised Fernandinho, Bernardo Silva and manager Pep Guardiola in the aftermath of their Champions League clash on Tuesday. Porto issued a newsletter after the 0-0 draw in Portugal accusing Fernandinho of lacking “class or insight” and describing Silva
4:51 PM ET Olivier Giroud scored four goals as Chelsea beat Sevilla 4-0 to secure top spot in Champions League Group E on Wednesday night. Christian Pulisic was back in the XI for Frank Lampard, following his first appearance as a substitute in a 0-0 Premier League draw with Tottenham Hotspur since returning from an
2:02 PM ET Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland is set to miss the remainder of 2020 because of injury. Dortmund confirmed on Wednesday that the 20-year-old picked up a muscle injury. That means he won’t feature for Dortmund again until after the winter break. Haaland is set to miss seven games in total, including the
4:17 PM ET Cristiano Ronaldo has scored the 750th goal of his career in Juventus‘ Champions League clash with Dynamo Kiev. He scored his 700th career goal in October 2019 and, in just over a year, has added 50 more. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only) Ronaldo, 35, started his career at
4:06 PM ET Associated Press The Daytona 500 will have limited spectators for NASCAR’s season-opening race on Feb. 14. Daytona International Speedway did not specify Wednesday how many spectators will be admitted into “The Great American Race.” Daytona said it will work to accommodate guests who have already purchased tickets to the race. To ensure
3:48 PM ET NHL commissioner Gary Bettman pushed back on the idea that owners have asked players to renegotiate the CBA that was signed five months ago, saying it is “unfortunate and inaccurate” how conversations with the NHLPA have been portrayed in the media. Speaking at the Sports Business Journal’s “Dealmakers in Sport” panel on
3:19 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN Boston Celtics star Kemba Walker says he won’t return to the court before his troublesome left knee is fully ready to withstand the rigors of playing at a high level. “There’s no rush. There’s no rush on my end,” Walker said Wednesday. “I’m coming back when I need to come
2:56 PM ET Another season, another fresh start for point guard Chris Paul. And another young team to take under his wing. But as he was formally introduced by the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, the 15-year veteran made sure to point out he isn’t looking at his job to just be a mentor. “Everyone always
2:34 PM ET Andrew LopezESPN New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson did not have the rookie year many expected, in part because of injuries. A knee injury delayed his debut until January, and then he wasn’t able to be a complete go in the bubble because of a family issue that caused him to be
1:06 PM ET Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $85 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, his agent Rich Paul told ESPN and multiple outlets Wednesday. James was named the 2020 NBA Finals MVP after leading the Lakers past the Miami Heat in six games. He became the