The Gunners trail Villarreal 2-1 in their semi-final, but have an away goal and boosted confidence heading back to Emirates Stadium Pablo Mari has set Arsenal the challenge of being at “full gas from minute zero” in the return leg of their Europa League semi-final showdown with Villarreal. The Gunners trail 2-1 on aggregate following
Every year, we talk about “on brand” or “perfect fit” selections in the NFL draft. These are often the players who embody precisely what the coaching staff is looking for in attitude, toughness or skill — or in some cases, they’re simply a close image of the franchise star who they will be tasked to
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has urged veteran striker Edinson Cavani to stay at Old Trafford for another season and hopes that Thursday night’s 6-2 thrashing of Roma in the Europa League semi-final first leg will sway the Uruguayan. Cavani, who has become a fan favourite since his free transfer arrival in October, scored
11:57 AM ET Endeavor Group Holdings, the media conglomerate and ownership company of UFC, launched an initial public offering Thursday. Executives Ari Emanuel and Patrick Whitesell, as well as UFC president Dana White, were all in appearance in New York, where Endeavor stock began trading at $24 per share. “It’s official,” White wrote on Instagram.
1:42 AM ET Diego Sanchez, one of the longest-tenured athletes in UFC history, is officially no longer with the promotion. The UFC terminated Sanchez’s contract Tuesday, according to UFC president Dana White. Sanchez, 39, basically announced the split on Thursday, as he posted “Free at last” on his personal Instagram. Sanchez was scheduled to face
Ladell Betts says Iowa City has changed a lot in the 20 years since he wrapped up his college career, what with all the new housing areas, hotels, coffee shops and restaurants. As for the Iowa football program, he says, it was like stepping back in time when he arrived this spring as the new
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Andy Behrens reacts to the Baltimore Ravens‘ selection of wide receiver Rashod Bateman, and what, if any fantasy impact the rookie will have in Year 1. Baltimore Ravens draft Rashod Bateman, WR, Minnesota While Andy is a big fan of Bateman, this pick could be better in reality than in fantasy. He can play inside
The first round of the 2021 NFL draft is in the history books. The Bills opted for pass rusher Greg Rousseau as their top-overall selection at No. 30 overall. But Rousseau was only one of 32 total players picked by teams on Thursday. There’s a lot more talent left for the Bills to grab on
12:49 AM ET Steve Kerr believes there is a fundamental flaw plaguing this era’s NBA game. After watching his Golden State Warriors get outrebounded 57-34 in Thursday night’s 126-114 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Kerr spoke matter-of-factly about the lack of boxing out he sees in today’s game. Brushing off the idea that his team
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Elias Lindholm scored twice as the Calgary Flames beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-1 on Thursday night. Dillon Dube also scored for Calgray, and Jacob Markstrom stopped 30 shots while making his 10th straight start. The Flames pulled four points behind Montreal for the fourth and final playoff spot in the North Division.
The 2021 NFL Draft kicked off on Thursday night, and after the as-expected start of Trevor Lawrence going No. 1 and Zach Wilson going No. 2, an eventful night unfolded. The national championship-winning Alabama Crimson Tide found themselves as the stars of the evening among college programs with an NFL Draft record-tying six first-round picks.
RIO RANCHO, NEW MEXICO – FEBRUARY 15: Diego Sanchez reacts after an illegal knee from Michel Pereira in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Santa Ana Star Center on February 15, 2020 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Diego Sanchez, a winner on Season
12:17 AM ET Six former University of Alabama players were selected in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday, tying a modern record for a single school. The University of Miami originally set the record in 2004. The night began with three Crimson Tide players selected in the top 10: receiver Jaylen Waddle (Miami
Getty Images Outside of the first two overall picks, there was plenty of suspense during Day 1 of the 2021 NFL Draft. While Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson were selected by the Jaguars and Jets, respectively, to kick things off, the 49ers surely wrecked some mock drafts by taking Trey Lance with the No. 3
9:09 PM ET NFL NationESPN The 2021 NFL draft began Thursday and continues through Saturday (ABC/ESPN/ESPN App). We will have the pros and cons for each of the 32 first-round picks. The Jacksonville Jaguars kicked off the draft by selecting Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence with the No. 1 selection. The New York Jets and San
12:20 AM ET Yoel Romero is out of the most anticipated first-round matchup in Bellator’s big 2021 tournament — and arguably one of the promotion’s biggest fights in recent memory. The former UFC middleweight title challenger didn’t clear pre-fight medical screening and is out of the Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix, promotion officials confirmed