Amorim cites player 'time limits' in 1st United loss
Ruben Amorim said he was forced to work with “time limits” on his players returning from injury at Manchester United as he suffered his first defeat in charge of the club in a 2-0 loss at Arsenal.
Sources: Despite conflict, Leagues Cup to continue
The Leagues Cup is set to return in 2025 with teams from Liga MX and MLS participating in the month-long tournament during the summer, sources told ESPN.
Cucurella hair pull puts Saints man down in rout
Southampton defender Jack Stephens was shown a straight red card for pulling the hair of Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella in the opening half of their Premier League game on Wednesday.
Copa: Fourth-tier sides stun Girona, Villarreal
Girona were shocked by Logrones on Wednesday as they were knocked out 4-3 on penalties from the Copa del Rey in the second round while another LaLiga team, Villarreal, was eliminated by fourth-division side Pontevedra.
Newcastle peg back Liverpool after Salah brace
Premier League leaders Liverpool had their advantage cut to seven points as Fabian Schar’s late equaliser earned Newcastle United a thrilling 3-3 draw at St James’ Park on Wednesday.
Madrid back Mbappé to 'do better' after pen miss
Carlo Ancelotti insisted that Kylian Mbappé “can do better” after missing his second penalty in a week in Real Madrid’s 2-1 LaLiga defeat to Athletic Club on Wednesday.
Fiorentina confirm Bove out of intensive care
Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove is no longer in intensive care and his recovery is progressing, the general manager of the Italian Serie A club said on Wednesday.
Pep: Sigh of relief to break City's losing 'routine'
Pep Guardiola celebrated the end of Manchester City’s seven-game winless run with a much needed 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.
Big 12's Yormark: CFP favoring 'logos vs. résumés'
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark clearly expressed his displeasure about the College Football Playoff rankings while insisting Wednesday that his conference’s champion should get a first-round bye over any Group of Five champion.
Trounced by 41, reeling Lakers share in blame
Lakers coach JJ Redick said there “has to be some ownership” after Wednesday’s 134-93 loss to the Heat, which marked the team’s sixth loss in eight games.