1:06 PM ET “What’s it going to take to beat Jon Jones?” The immediate reaction to this question is almost universal, even when it’s posed to some of the brightest minds in combat sports. It goes something like: “Wow. That is a good question.” (Sigh. Long moment of silence.) “Man. That is a really good
Month: July 2019
New Melbourne City coach Erick Mombaerts says he will bring an attractive style of play to the club. Australia captain Sam Kerr put the Matildas’ World Cup disappointment behind her on Sunday, bagging a fine hat trick in Chicago’s 3-2 win over Orlando. Sydney FC have added some much needed cover to their central defensive
8:07 AM ET Associated Press SUNRISE, Fla. — Sergei Bobrovsky already has two Vezina Trophies, the award handed out at the end of each season to the NHL’s top goaltender. He’s not looking for a third. For the Florida Panthers‘ new goalie, only one trophy matters now. Bobrovsky and Florida’s three other free agent signings
Sid Lowe says Atletico Madrid’s offer to Benfica for Joao Felix represents a shift in their transfer strategy, but isn’t convinced it will pay off. Sid Lowe explains why the transition to life at Atleti could be especially difficult for Joao Felix should he make the move to Madrid this summer. Atletico Madrid have won
5:58 AM ET The Austrian Grand Prix saw Mercedes finally falter as a fantastic battle between Red Bull and Ferrari unfolded at the front. ESPN F1 writers Laurence Edmondson and Nate Saunders join columnists Maurice Hamilton and Kate Walker in discussing the biggest talking points from the weekend at the Red Bull Ring. Does Verstappen
Jul 2, 2019 SPIELBERG, Austria — If the French Grand Prix was a showcase of everything that’s wrong with modern F1, the Austrian Grand Prix proved that there is still plenty right with the sport. Despite having the same cars, the same drivers and the same rules, all the ingredients were there: wheel-to-wheel racing, a
4:57 AM ET Mark Cavendish has said that he is “absolutely heartbroken” after being omitted from the Tour de France by his team Dimension Data. The team’s decision on Tuesday means that Cavendish, 34, will not get the opportunity to overhaul Eddy Merckx’s record of 34 Tour de France stage wins this year. Cavendish has
10:54 PM ET Carlos Vela added to his MLS goal-scoring lead, while Christian Ramirez and Diego Rossi also added scores, as visiting Los Angeles FC rebounded from a rare defeat to upend Sporting Kansas City 5-1 on Wednesday night. LAFC poured it on late as Rodolfo Zelaya and Mohamed El-Munir each scored in the closing
2:25 AM ET ALAMEDA, Calif. — While Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis is thrilled for the family of late Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen, which will receive a ring and gold jacket from the Pro Football Hall of Fame upon his enshrinement next month, Davis is just as excited about what the precedent could mean
1:55 AM ET WASHINGTON — Patrick Corbin couldn’t hold back his emotions as he remembered Tyler Skaggs after his start on Tuesday night. “He was in my wedding this offseason,” Corbin said when asked about his relationship with Skaggs, the Los Angeles Angels pitcher who died suddenly at age 27 on Monday. The Washington Nationals