11:46 AM ET The run-up to the start of the 2023 National Women’s Soccer League season is a time for the organization, its teams and its players to take a deep breath. The marathon — and one that’s being sandwiched around the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup — is about to begin. The preseason preparations

4:30 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent There’s a simple explanation for Raheem Sterling’s absence with England: he’s not fit. Julian Finney/Getty Images Raheem Sterling hasn’t been selected for the latest England squad for games against Italy and Ukraine, but only because Gareth Southgate didn’t have a choice. “Raheem is not fit,” said the England manager ahead of

6:37 PM ET Sophie Lawson Jonas Eidevall was left frustrated with the officiating and use of technology of Arsenal’s loss to Bayern Munich. Getty Images Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall has criticised the inconsistent use of technology in the UEFA Women’s Champions League after being left incensed by multiple decisions that went against his side in a

2:05 PM ET Sophie Lawson AS Roma are on course to win Serie A for the first time in their history, a remarkable achievement for a team that’s just four years old. Luciano Rossi/AS Roma via Getty Images Despite being one of the oldest women’s leagues in the world, the landscape of Serie A would be

4:00 AM ET Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard is in line to take over the France women’s team, replacing Corinne Diacre who was dismissed in controversial circumstances, sources have told ESPN. Renard, who led Saudi Arabia to a shock World Cup victory against eventual champions Argentina in Qatar last year, needs to negotiate his exit

7:54 PM ET Nick JuddTransfer writer The January transfer window may be closed around Europe, but teams are looking ahead to the summer and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Madrid’s Camavinga on Man Utd’s radar

1:00 PM ET Rob Dawson Rodrigo Faez Borussia Dortmund are not giving up hope of keeping Jude Bellingham for at least one more season. Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images Manchester City are growing confident they can land Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund this summer although Real Madrid remain in the race for the midfielder’s signature, sources have told

9:22 PM ET Another weekend of European football is in the books and, once again, there was drama across the board. Fulham turned a one-goal lead into a red-tinted calamity at Manchester United in the FA Cup, while Bayern Munich slipped up to let Borussia Dortmund take the lead in the Bundesliga title race. Elsewhere,

8:12 PM ET Danny Lewis The January transfer window may be closed around Europe, but teams are looking ahead to the summer and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Chelsea, Man United, Arsenal and Man City

11:53 AM ET Bukayo Saka scored twice as Arsenal beat Crystal Palace on Sunday. Shaun Botterill/Getty Images Premier League leaders Arsenal opened up an eight-point gap on second-placed Manchester City with a 4-1 win over manager-less Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Palace sacked manager Patrick Vieira on Thursday after a 12-match winless run,