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From picking the wrong choice of balls to pitches not being abrasive enough, Australia haven't had the best luck producing reverse swing in this series against India from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2F0D6FE

West Virginia football coach Dana Holgorsen is finalizing a deal with Houston to become the Cougars' new coach, a source told ESPN's Sam Khan Jr. The deal could be announced as early as Tuesday. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2C32mYb

Kyle Jamieson's 6 for 7 were the best returns by a New Zealand bowler in all T20s, and the third-best in the format, behind Arul Suppiah and Shakib Al Hasan from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2EXwmro

Sydney FC have defeated the Brisbane Roar 2-1 at Jubilee Stadium thanks to a brace from Adam Le Fondre and a penalty save late on from Andrew Redmayne. Perth Gory will end 2018 atop the A-League, but they were delayed by 45 minutes in their win over Central Coast. Tomislav Mrcela's tumble into the net broke the goalpost as the Central Coast Mariners hosted Perth Glory. Still reeling from John Aloisi's shock exit, Brisbane Roar interim coach Darren Davies says a nightmare schedule may be just what his battling A-League club needs to move on. Davies' long term future remains up in the air with the Roar believed to have received hundreds of applications from across the country and overseas to replace Aloisi, who quit last Friday. But Davies said his sole priority was rallying his shell-shocked troops ahead of Wednesday's away clash with Newcastle Jets and ending... from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2GMvZSQ

The Rockets' James Harden had a 43-point triple-double in Monday's win over the Grizzlies. He joined Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant as the only players in the last three decades to score at least 400 points over a 10-game span. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2TlfnTE

The Seattle Mariners and Japanese left-hander Yusei Kikuchi agreed to a deal late Monday night, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. The deal, which must be signed by Wednesday, guarantees Kikuchi four years. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2EZZHSG

The rating eased some pressure off the ground management and staff, following last year's "poor" rating from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2EX71hk

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Kyrie Irving scratched his left cornea against the Spurs on Monday after getting swiped by Marco Belinelli. "He just caught me pretty good," Irving said. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2SpPOkw

Everton defender Mason Holgate will join WBA on loan on January 1. Everton defender Mason Holgate will join Championship side West Bromwich Albion on loan until the end of the season when the transfer window reopens on Tuesday, the Premier League side announced on Monday. The versatile 22-year-old can play as a centre-back or a right back but has managed only five league appearances this season, with Yerry Mina and Kurt Zouma ahead of him in the pecking order at 10th-placed Everton. Holgate, who has 48 senior appearances for Everton since he signed from Barnsley... from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2F03L5l

Cat Zingano said she has damage to her eye after her UFC 232 bout against Megan Anderson. Zingano said she is considering appealing the result of the fight. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2SrZbQw

D.C. United added promising Argentine attacking midfielder Lucas Rodriguez on an initial loan with an option to buy on Monday. Although he's just 21, Rodriguez has already made 90 first-team appearances for Estudiantes in Argentina, scording eight goals with five assists. Rodriguez was also a key figure in Argentina's under-20 national team, starting at the U-20 World Cup and the South American Championship in 2017. He will join Luciano Acosta and Wayne Rooney to create an impressive attack... from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2F0hwjH

The Wolfpack look to get their 10th win of the season in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, while the Aggies aim to close their season with a fourth straight victory. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2Ap005L

With reports Mesut Ozil would reject a January loan move, ESPN FC's Raf Honigstein examines how he can get in Unai Emery's squad on a regular basis. Raf Honigstein provides the latest update on the club future of Borussia Dortmund and United States midfielder Christian Pulisic. The transfer window for Europe's biggest clubs might be closed, but they are still working tirelessly behind the scenes to line up the arrival of their next stars. Transfer Talk has been scouring the world's media to see who could be heading to your club when Jan. 1 arrives. TOP STORY: Bayern have Hudson-Odoi bid rejected Bayern Munich are already facing a rocky start to the 2019 winter window, with Sky Sports reporting that Chelsea have rejected a £20 million bid for Callum Hudson-Odoi from... from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2R4kKtZ

Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown "went off" on a teammate and skipped multiple meetings and practices before and after the season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals, a team source confirmed to ESPN. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2EY1RS5

Perth Gory will end 2018 atop the A-League, but they were delayed by 45 minutes in their win over Central Coast. Tomislav Mrcela's tumble into the net broke the goalpost as the Central Coast Mariners hosted Perth Glory. Central Coast coach Mike Mulvey is looking at recruiting newcomers to try to turn around the Mariners fortunes after a disastrous 2018, but there's unlikely to be a major injection of foreign talent. The Mariners year from hell concluded with a 4-1 New Year's Eve home thrashing by A-League leaders Perth in Gosford on Monday night. If that wasn't bad enough for long suffering Mariners fans, their woes were compounded by a 40-minute break in the game to replace a goalpost snapped in just the 10th... from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2CJoV5L

The FC guys answer your tweets on Jurgen Klopp's body of work at Liverpool, the most underrated player of 2018, New Year's Eve plans and more. from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2F0yzmx

Raf Honigstein provides the latest update on the club future of Borussia Dortmund and United States midfielder Christian Pulisic. from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2EZZa2g

With reports Mesut Ozil would reject a January loan move, ESPN FC's Raf Honigstein examines how he can get in Unai Emery's squad on a regular basis. from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2F2bBvi

Neither Shaka Hislop nor Steve Nicol are willing to call the title race done-and-dusted yet, even if Manchester City can't beat Liverpool on Thursday. from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2TfGTlq

With a third successive win under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, ESPN FC's Steve Nicol and Shaka Hislop assess the marked differences in Man United's play. Paul Pogba and Manchester United played with a swagger unseen at Old Trafford in recent memory, ripping Bournemouth apart for a third straight win. Steve Nicol breaks down Manchester United's latest win over Bournemouth and the turnaround of Paul Pogba since United sacked Jose Mourinho. Manchester United's star man Paul Pogba says he's happy with his teams recent offensive performances, after a 4-1 victory over Bournemouth at Old Trafford. MANCHESTER, England -- Manchester United caretaker boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes he can get the best out of misfiring Alexis Sanchez. The Chile international has scored just four goals since his move to United from Arsenal almost a year ago, but Solskjaer said the attacking philosophy of his re-energised team should suit the 30-year-old. Fantasy Play ESPN Fantasy Soccer Pick your e

Manchester City's Pep Guardiola believes it would be impossible to win the Premier League title if they were to lose to Liverpool as the gap would be too big. The guys respond to your tweets about Roberto Firmino, fantasy football and the struggle for a good Indian curry in America. Arsenal led at Anfield for three minutes before Roberto Firmino and Liverpool unleashed and widened their Premier League lead to nine points. Arsenal led at Anfield for three minutes before Roberto Firmino and Liverpool unleashed and widened their Premier League lead to nine points. Liverpool defenders Virgil van Dijk and Andy Robertson talk about the team's confidence after Liverpool's 5-1 win over Arsenal. LIVERPOOL, England -- Jurgen Klopp has told ESPN Brasil that he has been taken aback by the football-playing skills of Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson. Alisson, who joined from Roma for £65 million in the summer, found Roberto Firmino with a long-range pass to help set up the fourth go

N'Golo Kante scored his third goal of the season early in the second half and that's all Chelsea would need as they defeat Crystal Palace 1-0. N'Golo Kante scored his third goal of the season early in the second half and that's all Chelsea would need as they defeat Crystal Palace 1-0. N'Golo Kante scored his third goal of the season early in the second half, and that's all Chelsea would need as they defeat Crystal Palace 1-0. Chelsea's Maurizio Sarri insists he doesn't know the severity of Olivier Giroud's ankle injury but is worried that the injury list is building up heading into a busy fixture list in January. LONDON -- Willian said he hopes David Luiz signs a new contract to remain at Chelsea beyond this season, but added that he is in no rush to talk about extending his own deal at Stamford Bridge. Luiz, who has appeared in 19 of Chelsea's 20 Premier League games this season under Maurizio Sarri, is set to be a free agent next summer and has

Manny Diaz leaving behind the Temple job 18 days after accepting it for Miami may not be the best look, but he -- and the Hurricanes -- had no other choice. Time will tell if it all pays off. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2BPAjuZ

The Bucs will pick up the fifth-year option on QB James Winston, worth $20.9 million, and whomever is the team's next head coach will just have to accept that, GM Jason Licht said. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2EZmg9t

In 36 games for Duke, Daniel Jones completed 764 of 1,275 passes for 8,201 yards with 52 touchdowns and 29 interceptions while rushing 406 times for 1,323 yards and 17 scores. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2s2xUJ6

Brett Okamoto speculates on whom we should expect to see in the Octagon with Jon Jones, Amanda Nunes, Cris Cyborg and others who fought over the weekend in Los Angeles. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2BQwd60

With a third successive win under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, ESPN FC's Steve Nicol and Shaka Hislop assess the marked differences in Man United's play. Paul Pogba and Manchester United played with a swagger unseen at Old Trafford in recent memory, ripping Bournemouth apart for a third straight win. Steve Nicol breaks down Manchester United's latest win over Bournemouth and the turnaround of Paul Pogba since United sacked Jose Mourinho. Manchester United's star man Paul Pogba says he's happy with his teams recent offensive performances, after a 4-1 victory over Bournemouth at Old Trafford. MANCHESTER, England -- Jesse Lingard believes the Paul Pogba "he used to know" is back because the Manchester United midfielder is enjoying his football again. Pogba has scored four goals in his last two games under caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after a difficult start to the season that saw him benched under former boss Jose Mourinho. Fantasy Play ESPN Fantasy Soccer

Paolo Bandini and Mina Rzouki discuss the abuse aimed at Kalidou Koulibaly during Napoli's 1-0 defeat to Internazionale on this weeks' Serie Awesome podcast. Police have arrested a leader of Inter Milan's hardcore "ultras" fan group following the death of a supporter during clashes with visiting Napoli fans last week. The ANSA news agency reports that Marco Piovella, the arrested fan, is being charged with homicide. Investigators believe that Daniele Belardinelli, the 35-year-old fan who died, may have been fatally struck by a van or SUV during the clashes outside the San Siro stadium. Investigators believe that the Inter fans instigated the clashes with... from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2BTZ74S

Samir Nasri was unveiled by West Ham on Monday. He is available to begin playing with the club on Jan. 1, 2019. West Ham have signed free agent Samir Nasri until the end of the 2018-19 campaign with the French midfielder having completed an 18-month doping ban, the Premier League side said on Monday. The former Arsenal and Manchester City midfielder had been training with the Hammers since last month and is free to resume playing from Jan. 1. "You choose a club and a project because of the ambition, and I think that West Ham has everything to be one of the biggest clubs in London," Nasri told West Ham's website. #WelcomeNasri pic.twitter.com/WIo9aOIDAG— West Ham United (@WestHamUtd) December 31, 2018 "Coming... from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2EVNRcg

Redskins cornerback Josh Norman said that if he wins a Super Bowl he will retire and move on to his other interests. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2EXELLj

LIVERPOOL, England -- Believe it or not, there can be certain drawbacks to having sustained success in the transfer market. Liverpool's revamped approach and methodology to recruitment in recent years has the team well-placed to end its 28-year wait for a league title this season. But in doing so, sources have told ESPN FC that when Liverpool come calling for a player the selling club can often hesitate, wondering whether their valuation of their player will quickly be perceived as a bargain... from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2BQNewI

The Falcons coaching staff will undergo a complete overhaul. Offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian, defensive coordinator Marquand Manuel and special-teams coach Keith Armstrong have all been let go. Head coach Dan Quinn takes over as DC. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2BQMEiw

Steve Alford's defensive, deflective habits not only alienated the UCLA base, but clouded his ability to coach. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2LL1vji

The Premier League season has reached the end of 2018, and there have already been plenty of laughs had with the season only halfway through. from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2QgllmS

Nick Foles, who exited the regular-season finale with a rib injury, has been cleared and will start the NFC wild-card game against the Bears, coach Doug Pederson said. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2VnWMbI

N'Golo Kante scored his third goal of the season early in the second half and that's all Chelsea would need as they defeat Crystal Palace 1-0. Chelsea's Maurizio Sarri insists he doesn't know the severity of Olivier Giroud's ankle injury but is worried that the injury list is building up heading into a busy fixture list in January. Chelsea have announced record revenues of £443.4 million and a post-tax profit of £62m in their financial results for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018. It is the first time that the club's revenues have broken the £400m barrier and represents a 22.7 percent increase on last year's figure of £361.3m. Chelsea's overall profit is thanks in no small part to revenue from player sales for the year of £113m, generated by the departures of Diego Costa, Nemanja Matic, Nathan... from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2rZO6KZ

Six months ago, Pep Guardiola's Manchester City were heralded by many as the greatest team of the Premier League era having smashed a series of records on the way to winning the 2017-18 title. They became the first team to amass 100 points in the Premier League and also won the title with a 19-point margin -- the biggest-ever. In the end, City set 11 new records last season including most wins, most goals, most away wins and longest winning run. But as 2018 is consigned to history and with Guardiola's... from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2s2DqLE

The Bearcats, seeking their 11th win of the season, take on a Hokies team looking to end the season on a high note. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2CGiu3g

Stewart Robson breaks down arsenals poor performance as the were thrashed 5-1 by Liverpool Arsenal led at Anfield for three minutes before Roberto Firmino and Liverpool unleashed and widened their Premier League lead to nine points. Craig Burley recaps Arsenal's 5-1 drubbing at the hands of Liverpool, at Anfield. Unai Emery has been fined £8,000 by the Football Association after being charged with improper conduct for kicking a water bottle at a Brighton supporter. The incident occurred in the latter stages of Arsenal's 1-1 draw at the Amex Stadium on Boxing Day, where he kicked a bottle in frustration towards fans of the home side. He immediately apologised to the supporter that the bottle hit. "I kicked it for me and it went near the supporters," Emery said after the game. "I said my apologies, I... from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2EZULgL

If you call watching Floyd Mayweather annihilate a 20-year-old non-boxer in a little over two minutes entertainment, congratulations, you were probably entertained. The rest of us? Meh, writes Dan Rafael. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2EVSr9A

Steve Wilks has been fired as Cardinals coach after one 3-13 season, a source told ESPN. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2TmOgry

Six months ago, Pep Guardiola's Manchester City were heralded by many as the greatest team of the Premier League era having smashed a series of records on the way to winning the 2017-18 title. They became the first team to amass 100 points in the Premier League and also won the title with a 19-point margin: the biggest-ever. In the end, City set 11 new records last season including most wins, most goals, most away wins and longest winning run. But as 2018 is consigned to history and with Guardiola's... from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2LFEONe

With Mesut Ozil reportedly missing out on Arsenal's trip to Liverpool, the FC crew assess his future at the club and the issue his wages present. The FC guys examine Unai Emery's tactical changes that saw Mesut Ozil and Alexandre Lacazette substituted in Arsenal's draw at Brighton. ESPN FC's Steve Nicol assesses potential moves for Mesut Ozil, Kalidou Koulibaly, Douglas Costa, Neymar and more in Transfer Rater. Mesut Ozil has categorically ruled out a January loan move and is fully intent on winning back his starting position in the Arsenal team, sources close to the player have told ESPN FC. The midfielder, who missed Saturday's 5-1 away defeat at Liverpool with a knee injury, has been repeatedly dropped by manager Unai Emery for "tactical reasons" this season but remains confident that he can regain his coach's trust. Transfers How a transfer works With help from former Tottenham and Liverpool director of football Damien Comolli, we show you a step-b

The Bengals have fired coach Marvin Lewis after 16 seasons. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2SsrpL6

Adam Gase, who had a 23-25 record in his three seasons as coach of the Dolphins, was fired, Gase told ESPN. Miami will seek its fourth head coach this decade. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2Spi2LX

Floyd Mayweather dusted off the boxing gloves to deliver a masterclass in an exhibition match, stopping Japanese kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa in the first round on New Year's Eve. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2QfFute

There's rarely a moment's rest for the Premier League over the festive period and this week heading into 2019 is no different. There's a potential title-decider at the Etihad, a resurgent Man United and questions galore for Maurizio Sarri. We preview what you need to watch for over the New Year fixtures. Happy 2019! Lukaku could be next to benefit from Solskjaer's magic Who knows how far Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's maverick approach of being positive and not treating his players like wastes of space... from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2Qbg14k

Stewart Robson breaks down arsenals poor performance as the were thrashed 5-1 by Liverpool from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2EXO1iD

Vance Joseph told ESPN's Josina Anderson that he has been fired as Broncos head coach. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2F23Zcm

Which teams are heading into 2019 in style? We're unveiling our final Power Rankings of the calendar year. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2CI3WQo

Manchester City's Raheem Sterling took to his personal instagram account to show off his son's football skills and also his goal celebrations. Manchester City's Pep Guardiola believes it would be impossible to win the Premier League title if they were to lose to Liverpool as the gap would be too big. Manchester City beat Southampton to end their losing run, but Shaka Hislop and Steve Nicol examine why teams are no longer afraid of the champions. Manchester City were given early worries, but returned to winning ways with a 1-3 rout of Southampton at St Mary's. Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has said that his side need to stand up and be counted in their clash with Liverpool on Thursday. Defeat for the Premier League champions would leave them 10 points behind the visitors to the Etihad Stadium. City ended their poor run of results with a win over Southampton on Sunday, and Kompany said they looked far more like their old selves. Fantasy Play ESPN Fantasy Soccer

One important lesson: Turns out Kirk Cousins wasn't the Vikings' immediate fix. Here's what 2018 can teach us about what's to come next season. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2R2I2QW

The Knights' senior class started with a winless season and the midseason resignation of their coach. Now, they head into their final bowl game with 25 straight victories. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2QaL7sV

UCLA has fired men's basketball coach Steve Alford after a 7-6 start to season, according to multiple reports. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2EUz5St

A quarterback with first-round potential as a passer is a rarity in Buckeyes history, and could signify a change in philosophy under Day. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2BTRITp

The Australian is typically a time of hope for most players, but for a few veterans, it could be the venue for more setbacks. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2SuGQCD

The Raiders, coming off a 4-12 season in Jon Gruden's first year as coach, are hiring NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock as their general manager, league sources told ESPN. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2EW2xHI

Amanda Nunes is at the top of the world of women's MMA after her stunning knockout of Cris Cyborg. Now it's up to "The Lioness" and the storytellers at the UFC to see how far the two-division champ can go. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2SuxSVQ

We run through eight nominees who represent the triumphs and inspiration this year, and honor our hockey person of 2018. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2EYXaYT

Perth Gory will end 2018 atop the A-League, but they were delayed by 45 minutes in their win over Central Coast. from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2Spgx0t

Manchester United's Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Paul Pogba was at his best in the side's victory over AFC Bournemouth where he was winning tackles and not showboating. from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2s17XcF

Arsenal's Unai Emery admitted he tried to sign Mo Salah from Roma when he was at PSG and will also respect the decision by the FA to take action when he kicked a bottle during the 1-1 draw with Brighton. France's World Cup winner Kylian Mbappe met LA Lakers' LeBron James as they discussed fame, winning and how they are driven to inspire others. Wolves put a dent in Spurs' title challenge with a resurgent second half performance to take all 3 points away from Wembley. Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino reflects on his side's shock 3-1 defeat to Wolves, at Wembley Tottenham Hotspur are considered "below" Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot, a source close to the player has told ESPN FC. The 23-year-old's mother and agent Veronique said earlier this month that her son has taken the "firm and definitive" decision to leave the French champions at the end of the season when his contract expires, while Barcelona have publicly denied that

Manchester City's Pep Guardiola believes it would be impossible to win the Premier League title if they were to lose to Liverpool as the gap would be too big. The column was unlucky over the weekend with West Ham ruining our 5/1 treble and Manchester City ending up 3-1 winners at Southampton (when we tipped a 2-1 success at 8/1). The action continues apace in the New Year and there's no bigger game around than Thursday's clash between Manchester City and leaders Liverpool. Running total: -£12.61 The Banker Manchester City brushed past Southampton to set up what looks a must-win clash against Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool on Thursday. Pep Guardiola's... from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2VliIUA

With a third successive win under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, ESPN FC's Steve Nicol and Shaka Hislop assess the marked differences in Man United's play. Paul Pogba and Manchester United played with a swagger unseen at Old Trafford in recent memory, ripping Bournemouth apart for a third straight win. Steve Nicol breaks down Manchester United's latest win over Bournemouth and the turnaround of Paul Pogba since United sacked Jose Mourinho. Manchester United's star man Paul Pogba says he's happy with his teams recent offensive performances, after a 4-1 victory over Bournemouth at Old Trafford. MANCHESTER, England -- Jesse Lingard believes the Paul Pogba "he used to know" is back because the Manchester United midfielder is enjoying his football again. Pogba has scored four goals in his last two games under caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after a difficult start to the season that saw him benched under former boss Jose Mourinho. Fantasy Play ESPN Fantasy Soccer

After half-centuries from Colin Ingram and Alex Carey, the fast bowler picked up 3 for 20 to restrict Sydney Thunder to 155 in the chase of 176 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2LG8xpg

Central Coast Mariners Perth Glory 1 4 FT Game Details Live football odds with bet365. Bet Now » GameCast Lineups and Stats Tomislav Mrcela's tumble into the net broke the goalpost as the Central Coast Mariners hosted Perth Glory. Andy Keogh and Fabio Ferreira ended goal-scoring droughts and a goalpost was also broken, as Perth Glory ended 2018 top of the A-League and Central Coast completed their year from hell. The game, won 4-1 by Perth at Gosford's Central Coast Stadium, was held up for 40 minutes after a post was snapped when Perth defender Tomislav Mrcela ran hard into the back of the Mariners goal. The players left the ground around 12 minutes into the delay as officials addressed the situation. With both goals needing... from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2EZAPdL

Manchester City's Raheem Sterling took to his personal instagram account to show off his son's football skills and also his goal celebrations. from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2ApotYv

He secured over 96% of the votes in his constituency as part of a landslide victory for Awami League from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2BV2dpE

Chelsea's Maurizio Sarri insists he doesn't know the severity of Olivier Giroud's ankle injury but is worried that the injury list is building up heading into a busy fixture list in January. from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2BNvAKi

Tomislav Mrcela's tumble into the net broke the goalpost as the Central Coast Mariners hosted Perth Glory. from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2EZ0BOI

Manchester City's Pep Guardiola believes it would be impossible to win the Premier League title if they were to lose to Liverpool as the gap would be too big. The guys respond to your tweets about Roberto Firmino, fantasy football and the struggle for a good Indian curry in America. Arsenal led at Anfield for three minutes before Roberto Firmino and Liverpool unleashed and widened their Premier League lead to nine points. Arsenal led at Anfield for three minutes before Roberto Firmino and Liverpool unleashed and widened their Premier League lead to nine points. Liverpool defenders Virgil van Dijk and Andy Robertson talk about the team's confidence after Liverpool's 5-1 win over Arsenal. Sadio Mane is free to play in Liverpool's crucial clash at Manchester City on Thursday after the English Football Association decided not take action over an incident that saw him put his hands on Stephan Lichtsteiner's throat, a source has told ESPN FC. Mane reacted to the way Arsen

England left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone, meanwhile, has been named the Emerging Player of the Year from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2EWiVYE

Maurizio Sarri stands by Kalidou Koulibaly of his former club Napoli after the defender allegedly received racial abuse against Inter. Paolo Bandini and Mina Rzouki discuss the abuse aimed at Kalidou Koulibaly during Napoli's 1-0 defeat to Internazionale on this weeks' Serie Awesome podcast. Napoli's Carlo Ancelotti says he and his side wanted their contest with Inter halted after Kalidou Koulibaly was subjected to abuse which he feels had a huge part in the defender's dismissal. Gab Marcotti reacts to Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti's post-match comments about the racist abuse aimed at Kalidou Koulibaly against Inter. Dries Mertens scored the late winner to ensure that Napoli saw out an exciting 3-2 home win against battling Bologna. Diego Maradona has showed his support for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly and said he too suffered racial abuse when he played in Serie A. Koulibaly was the victim of monkey chants from Inter Milan fans during his side's 1-0 defeat t

The former Pakistan and Bangladesh coach has been serving as CWI's high performance director since February 2018 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2CHJj76

Manchester City's Pep Guardiola believes it would be impossible to win the Premier League title if they were to lose to Liverpool as the gap would be too big. from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2SobMUS

He featured in four Tests for Australia in addition to playing 41 first-class games from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2SvsOka

The owner of defending champions, Minerva Punjab, Ranjit Bajaj threatened to move court under the aegis of I-League (Private) Clubs Association if the All India Football Federation (AIFF) does not sort out the ongoing telecast row. A group of six I-League clubs -- defending champions Minerva Punjab, Chennai City, NEROCA, Aizawl, Gokulam Kerala and Shillong Lajong -- has demanded that all I-League matches must be broadcast with equal coverage like the Indian Super League (ISL), backed by AIFF's commercial and marketing partners IMG-Reliance, following an announcement earlier this month that only 30 of the remaining 61 matches will be broadcast.  The 2017-18 season had seen all 90 games broadcast in high definition (HD)... from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2Ti2VnF

The FC crew answer your tweets on the length of Unai Emery's honeymoon at Arsenal, Neil Warnock's success at Cardiff, New Year's resolutions and more. Manchester City beat Southampton to end their losing run, but Shaka Hislop and Steve Nicol examine why teams are no longer afraid of the champions. With a third successive win under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, ESPN FC's Steve Nicol and Shaka Hislop assess the marked differences in Man United's play. Stewart Robson and Peter Walton discuss the big refereeing decisions from the weekend's football action. After Manchester City's win at Southampton, Steve Nicol says the returns of David Silva and Sergio Aguero will help steady the reigning champions. Steve Nicol breaks down Manchester United's latest win over Bournemouth and the turnaround of Paul Pogba since United sacked Jose Mourinho. Manchester United's star man Paul Pogba says he's happy with his teams recent offensive performances, after a 4-1 victory

Shaka Hislop examines the latest transfer rumours involving Aaron Ramsey, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Christian Pulisic, Chicharito and Toby Alderweireld. The transfer window for Europe's biggest clubs might be closed, but they are still working tirelessly behind the scenes to line up the arrival of their next star. Transfer Talk has been scouring the world's media to see who could be heading to your club when Jan. 1 arrives. TOP STORY: Ramsey agrees to join Juventus One of Italy's leading newspapers, Corielle dello Sport, claims Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey has agreed to join Juventus. The daily newspaper claims confirmation of the Wales... from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2VhzLXD

Relive the top saves from Week 20 of the 2018-19 Premier League season, as Rui Patricio denied Tottenham's Christian Eriksen with a diving stop. from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2CFDVkW

Relive the top goals from Week 20 of the 2018-19 Premier League season, including the game-winning goal from Cardiff's Victor Camarasa. from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2Vn6lau

Atlanta United head coach Tata Martino shares his thoughts on Gregg Berhalter's fit for the USMNT and hints at what his managerial future might hold. It was far from an exciting year for the Mexican men's national team in 2018. Other than a historic 1-0 victory over Germany in the World Cup, it's difficult to find real signs of progress for El Tri. With 2019 rolling around, now appears to be a good time to look ahead to the potential progress and improvements that could be made. Here are five New Year's resolutions for the national team. 1. Transition in young talent The good news for fans of Mexico is that it's easy to create a long list of... from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2QcDQIP

The FC crew answer your tweets on the length of Unai Emery's honeymoon at Arsenal, Neil Warnock's success at Cardiff, New Year's resolutions and more. from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2Q8T41L

Manchester City beat Southampton to end their losing run, but Shaka Hislop and Steve Nicol examine why teams are no longer afraid of the champions. from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2BSwHZo

With a third successive win under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, ESPN FC's Steve Nicol and Shaka Hislop assess the marked differences in Man United's play. from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2Vn0MJx

Shaka Hislop and Steve Nicol vehemently disagree on whether Southampton were wrongly denied a penalty minutes before Man City took a 2-1 lead. from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2EZTzcB

Wolves put a dent in Spurs' title challenge with a resurgent second half performance to take all 3 points away from Wembley. Craig Burley and Dan Thomas recap another excellent day in the Premier League for Liverpool and round up all the other story lines from Saturday's fixtures. Dan Thomas and Craig Burley review Spurs' shock 3-1 defeat to Wolves, at Wembley. Wolves put a dent in Spurs' title challenge with a resurgent second half performance to take all 3 points away from Wembley. Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino reflects on his side's shock 3-1 defeat to Wolves, at Wembley Harry Kane says Tottenham were punished in the second half by Wolves for their lack of energy and hopes Spurs can bounce back to start 2019. Wolves put a dent in Spurs' title challenge with a resurgent second half performance to take all 3 points away from Wembley. Harry Winks has shrugged off criticism of Tottenham after their defeat to Wolves, saying the fact that the north Londoner

Stewart Robson and Peter Walton discuss the big refereeing decisions from the weekend's football action. from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2s0GsQo

Stewart Robson and Peter Walton discuss the big refereeing decisions from the weekend's football action. from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2F0gHZl

Manchester City were given early worries, but returned to winning ways with a 1-3 rout of Southampton at St Mary's. from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2BM7BuZ

Paul Pogba and Manchester United played with a swagger unseen at Old Trafford in recent memory, ripping Bournemouth apart for a third straight win. from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2QUSkT3

Steve Nicol reveals his best XI from the 19th round of Premier League action, which receives praise from the rest of the FC crew. Following a weekend where Liverpool again certified their title credentials, Nick Miller runs the rule over the Premier League's biggest storylines. Performance of the weekend Here's the thing about Liverpool: there's still more to come. This is a team who look to be pacing the marathon run that is the Premier League perfectly/ Whereas before they might have sprinted from the off and been sick at the side of the road by the second mile, now they look to be calmly striding ahead of the competition,... from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2LGnNlZ

From Liverpool's five-star performance to Paul Pogba's latest double for Man United, relive every Premier League goal from Week 20 in 90 seconds. from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2Apomwb

First-half goals from Chris Wood and Dwight McNeil proved to be enough as Burnley defeat West Ham 2-0. from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2GN5Mns

N'Golo Kante scored his third goal of the season early in the second half and that's all Chelsea would need as they defeat Crystal Palace 1-0. from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2GOjCGd

Paul Pogba and Manchester United played with a swagger unseen at Old Trafford in recent memory, ripping Bournemouth apart for a third straight win. from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2SuQ69x

The playoff field is finally set. Here's your guide to everything you need to know about the 12 teams vying to win Super Bowl LIII. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2R24n11

The Saints stand as consensus national favorites in sportsbooks to win the Super Bowl entering the playoffs. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2QcW39e

Todd Bowles, who presided over one of the worst three-year stretches in franchise history, was fired Sunday evening in a long-anticipated move, though Jets ownership opted to retain embattled general manager Mike Maccagnan. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2AoyHsp

LeBron James says he feels that the title he won with the Cavs -- and how he won it -- "made me the greatest player of all time." from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2ETrKm9

Miami hired Temple's Manny Diaz as its next coach on Sunday night, replacing Mark Richt, who retired earlier in the day. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2F1hoRl

Russell Westbrook didn't attempt to sugarcoat anything after one of the least efficient offensive performances of his career, declaring that he has been letting down his Oklahoma City Thunder teammates far too often. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2LH0wAC

The Arizona Cardinals (3-13) have clinched the No. 1 overall pick in the draft with their 27-24 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2Sot6sV

To celebrate LeBron's 34th birthday, here's every dunk, layup, 3-pointer and midrange jumper of King James' career. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2H0ckPN

Will the Dolphins have a new signal-caller next season? We look at five starting QBs who could have new homes in 2019. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2EUO4f7

The 2018 NFL season came to a close for all non-playoff teams on Sunday. NFL Nation grades each and looks forward. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2QVQ6ml

The unraveling of a seemingly perfect marriage shows the difficulty in fixing a Miami program while fans expect a quick return to glory. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2AmzTMK

Jones insists that his victory Saturday night and his renewed UFC title reign should not be marred by an asterisk. But some still see him as a serial drug offender. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2Ah7s2P

The batsman left Australia on Sunday to attend to his wife and newborn daughter in Mumbai from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2sacl9z

The Afghanistan legspinner had announced his father's death on Sunday evening through a Twitter post where he said he had lost 'the most important person in my life' from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2BPfa41

Coach Justin Langer said that Aaron Finch would be better for the experience of learning how to juggle three formats as he goes through a testing series as opener from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2EXjT7a

Three playoff spots are still up for grabs as we enter an all-so-important Week 17 slate. Here's a running log of what is happening all day long. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2Qc3HRj

With his 89th catch of the season, New York's Saquon Barkley set a rookie running back record for receptions in a season. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2EXDTGI

Steelers WR Antonio Brown (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals, while RB James Conner (ankle) returns to the lineup after a three-game absence. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2AoxYHq

Manchester City were given early worries, but returned to winning ways with a 1-3 rout of Southampton at St Mary's. from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2EY8hBG

Paul Pogba and Manchester United played with a swagger unseen at Old Trafford in recent memory, ripping Bournemouth apart for a third straight win. Manchester United's star man Paul Pogba says he's happy with his teams recent offensive performances, after a 4-1 victory over Bournemouth at Old Trafford. Steve Nicol breaks down Manchester United's latest win over Bournemouth and the turnaround of Paul Pogba since United sacked Jose Mourinho. MANCHESTER, England -- Manchester United interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said Paul Pogba's performance against Bournemouth proved that he does not need to showboat to prove how good he is. France international Pogba scored two and made one in the 4-1 win at Old Trafford as Solskjaer continued his perfect start since taking over from Jose Mourinho. "That is a top, top performance from a midfielder," the manager told a news conference. "It's work rate, headers, winning tackles, no showboating... from ESPN F

First-half goals from Chris Wood and Dwight McNeil proved to be enough as Burnley defeat West Ham 2-0. from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2EWjCRF

Ryan Tannehill, a receiver for much of his time at Texas A&M, made his first career TD catch as the Dolphins fought back from a deficit at Buffalo. from www.espn.com - TOP https://es.pn/2VkKeS4

Paul Pogba and Manchester United played with a swagger unseen at Old Trafford in recent memory, ripping Bournemouth apart for a third straight win. from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2GOap0j

Brek Shea signed a one-year contract with Atlanta United after Vancouver Whitecaps did not pick up his option. Reigning MLS champions Atlanta United has signed U.S. national team midfielder Brek Shea to a one-year free agent contract. The 6-foot-3 defender spent the last two seasons with the Vancouver Whitecaps, but did not have his contract option picked up for the 2019 season. The left-footed Shea is a former U.S. teammate of Carlos Bocanegra, Atlanta United's technical director. "We're pleased to add a player of Brek's caliber and versatility to the club," Bocanegra said in a statement. "He has significant... from ESPN FC News https://es.pn/2VkMFnF

Paul Pogba and Manchester United played with a swagger unseen at Old Trafford in recent memory, ripping Bournemouth apart for a third straight win. MANCHESTER, England -- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's honeymoon as Manchester United manager is still in full flow after a 4-1 win over Bournemouth at Old Trafford. Paul Pogba got two, Marcus Rashford added a third and Romelu Lukaku came off the bench to score a fourth as United won their third successive game under the Norwegian, despite playing the final 10 minutes with 10 men after Eric Bailly's red card. Fantasy Play ESPN Fantasy Soccer Pick your eight-man team and compete in the Champions League, Premier League, La Liga or Liga MX, then go head-to-head in leagues against your friends or people around the world. Sign up for free! How to play ESPN Fantasy Soccer Your team will be made up of eight players, at four different positions: two forwards, three midfielders, two defenders, and a goalkeeper. Find out more here. Watch on ESPN netwo