27 March 2025
England U21 coach Lee Carsley hails Arsenal talent Ethan Nwaneri after debut goal in 4-2 win over Portugal. Carsley said: “It’s definitely a finish he’s got. “So you know he’s going to go, touch, finish and he took his goal so well. “He took his goal so well, but we have to keep remembering he’s 18. Unbelievable, isn’t it? “So we just have to encourage these guys; it’s important the rest of the…
27 March 2025
Crystal Palace star Ebere Eze expressed his pride after netting his first England goal. He became the club’s first player in 49 years to score for the national team in the World cup. “I always want to impact the game,” Eze told ITV Sport after the match. “Whenever I play, however long I get. “Today, it’s come off and I’m happy to get a goal as well and contribute. “I just tried to create space. I…
27 March 2025
Former footballer Joey Barton received a 12-week suspended sentence for assaulting his wife, Georgia, at their home in 2021. Barton, 42, was found guilty of kicking her in the head after a drunken argument. The court dismissed his defense as “untruthful” but suspended his sentence for two years, citing their ongoing relationship. Despite Georgia later retracting her allegations, prosecutors…
25 March 2025
Nuggets coach Michael Malone expects Nikola Jokic to return during Denver’s upcoming five-game homestand. Jokic missed his fourth straight game Sunday due to a left ankle impingement and isn’t expected to play Monday against Chicago. Denver also faces Milwaukee, Utah, Minnesota, and San Antonio during the homestand. The three-time MVP is averaging 29.1 points, 12.8 rebounds, and 10.3 assists this…
25 March 2025
Whitecaps Axel Schuster’s decision to part ways with Vanni Sartini last November raised eyebrows, but a month into the 2025 season, it looks like the right move. Under new head coach Jesper Sørensen, Vancouver Whitecaps FC remains MLS’s only perfect team (4W-0L-0D) and sits atop the Western Conference and Supporters’ Shield standings. They’ve also stunned in the Concacaf Champions Cup, knocking…
25 March 2025
Croatian winger Marco Pašalić sealed Orlando City dominant 4-1 win over D.C. United on Saturday with a stunning strike from outside the box. In the 56th minute, after a smooth team build-up, Pašalić cut inside on his left foot and blasted a shot into the top corner, leaving the goalkeeper no chance. “My left foot can be a weapon, and today it was a weapon,” Pašalić said post-match.
25 March 2025
Austin FC‘s big offseason signing had a slow start to his debut season, going scoreless through the first four MLS matches. But just 10 minutes into Matchday 5 against expansion side San Diego FC, Brandon Vazquez broke through with a breakaway finish past goalkeeper CJ dos Santos. Vazquez joined Austin as a Designated Player from LIGA MX’s CF Monterrey for a reported club-record million. The…
25 March 2025
Anthony Davis is nearing a return for the Mavericks after a six-week injury absence. He’s listed as doubtful for Monday’s game against Brooklyn, the start of a four-game road trip. Davis hasn’t played since injuring his left groin in his Dallas debut on Feb. 8, shortly after being traded for Luka Doncic. The Mavericks, battling Phoenix for the final play-in spot, could get him back during the…
25 March 2025
Emotions ran high for Brandon Vazquez and Austin FC on Sunday as they held off San Diego FC for a hard-fought 2-1 win on Sunday Night Soccer. The victory moves Austin into second place in the MLS Western Conference alongside LAFC, just five games into Nico Estevez’s tenure (3W-2L-0D, 9 points). Vazquez, who arrived from CF Monterrey for a reported million transfer fee, faced big expectations but…
25 March 2025
The Yankees released a statement on Sunday mourning the passing of Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of Brett and Jessica Gardner. “Our hearts are heavy, and the Yankees family is filled with grief after learning of the passing of Miller Gardner,” the team said. “Words feel insignificant and insufficient in trying to describe such an unimaginable loss. It wasn’t just Brett who literally grew up…
25 March 2025
After missing the Dodgers’ season-opening games in Tokyo, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman were originally set to play in Sunday’s Freeway Series exhibition, a 7-1 win over the Angels at Dodger Stadium. However, Betts was scratched from the lineup about 90 minutes before the game after vomiting. He has been battling an illness that caused him to lose about 15 pounds and forced the Dodgers to send…
25 March 2025
LeBron James returned Saturday after a two-week absence, looking ready to lead the Lakers’ playoff push. But almost nothing else went right in a 146-115 blowout loss to the Bulls. “We’ve got to play better basketball than we did tonight,” James said before the Lakers’ four-game road trip starts Monday in Orlando. James had 17 points after missing seven games with a strained groin but showed some…