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Ivory Coast kings of AFCON, Nigeria rue Peseiro’s decisions
[ad_1] Feb 11, 2024, 07:59 PM ET Ivory Coast have won the Africa Cup of Nations after a 2-1 victory over Nigeria at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on Sunday. Sébastien Haller scored the winning goal for the hosts in the 81st minute with an instinctive finish after excellent work from Simon
49ers LB Dre Greenlaw (Achilles) ruled out of Super Bowl 58
[ad_1] Nick Wagoner, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 11, 2024, 08:03 PM ET Close Nick Wagoner is an NFL reporter at ESPN. Nick has covered the San Francisco 49ers and the NFL at ESPN since 2016, having previously covered the St. Louis Rams for 12 years, including three years (2013 to 2015) at ESPN. In his 10
Which NFL team has the most Super Bowl wins?
[ad_1] With Super Bowl LVIII between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs right around the corner, let’s examine which NFL franchises have won the most Super Bowls. New England Patriots, 6 (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX, LI, LIII) The Patriots were perennial contenders for two decades, with all six of their Super Bowl victories
Source – Eagles grant Haason Reddick permission to seek trade
[ad_1] Tim McManus, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 11, 2024, 01:07 PM ET Close Tim McManus covers the Philadelphia Eagles for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2016 after covering the Eagles for Philadelphia Magazine’s Birds 24/7, a site he helped create, since 2010. You can follow him on Twitter @Tim_McManus. PHILADELPHIA — Eagles edge rusher Haason Reddick
Pan Zhanle swims record 100 meters as China wins relay gold
[ad_1] Feb 11, 2024, 02:56 PM ET DOHA, Qatar — Despite the absence of many of the sport’s biggest names, the first day of the swimming events saw a world record at the World Aquatics Championships on Sunday. Teenager Pan Zhanle swam the fastest 100 meters in history as he led off China’s gold medal-winning
49ers-Chiefs live updates: Super Bowl 2024 highlights and best moments
[ad_1] The San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs are set to go head-to-head in Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The two teams have had opposing journeys in their hunt to hoist the Lombardi Trophy. Perhaps that is best exemplified by their playcallers under center. Kansas City is led by 2017’s
Did Man United turn a corner under Ten Hag at Villa Park?
[ad_1] BIRMINGHAM, England — Erik ten Hag might just have turned a corner at Manchester United after making it five wins from six with a 2-1 victory at Aston Villa on Sunday, but no matter how many of his big players are now available to him, the guy he didn’t want continues to be the
John Cena makes Savannah Bananas debut with short at-bat
[ad_1] Anthony Gharib, ESPNFeb 10, 2024, 05:04 PM ET The Savannah Bananas had a surprise guest with an at-bat on Saturday — WWE wrestler and actor John Cena. Editor’s Picks The 16-time world heavyweight champion walked out of the dugout to his theme song in Tampa, Florida at George Steinbrenner Field. Prior to stepping into
Super Bowl 2024 betting cheat sheet: Bets, odds, props, tips
[ad_1] Feb 10, 2024, 09:04 PM ET There are literally hundreds of ways to bet on the Super Bowl, ranging from the familiar picking of sides and totals all the way to guessing the color of the Gatorade that will be dumped on the winning head coach. With so many options to sift through, one
Source – Kadarius Toney not expected to play in Super Bowl
[ad_1] Feb 11, 2024, 07:09 AM ET Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney is not expected to play Sunday in Super Bowl LVIII, a league source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Toney was one of the stars of Kansas City’s Super Bowl victory last year over the Philadelphia Eagles but has struggled with injuries and
Phoenix Open shuts gates, limits alcohol with course too crowded
[ad_1] Feb 10, 2024, 06:26 PM ET SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Even the famously no-holds-barred Phoenix Open has a limit on how much debauchery is allowed on a golf course. The tournament at TPC Scottsdale stopped allowing fans onto the premises around 2 p.m. Saturday because it was too crowded. It also briefly stopped alcohol sales
Zach Edey cashes first career 3 as Purdue rolls Indiana
[ad_1] Feb 11, 2024, 12:34 AM ET WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue center Zach Edey wanted to leave Indiana with a lingering impression Saturday. Naturally, he delivered. The reigning national player of the year had 26 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks and the first 3-pointer of his career while leading No. 2 Purdue
Hornets guard Kyle Lowry agrees to buyout, to join 76ers
[ad_1] Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPNFeb 10, 2024, 10:18 PM ET Charlotte Hornets guard Kyle Lowry has agreed to a contract buyout, clearing the way for him to sign for the rest of the season with the Philadelphia 76ers, his representative, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports told ESPN on Saturday night. Once Lowry clears waivers in the
Leafs’ Rielly cross-checks Senators’ Greig after empty-netter
[ad_1] Feb 11, 2024, 12:01 AM ET OTTAWA, Ontario — Toronto Maple Leafs All-Star defenseman Morgan Rielly cross-checked Ottawa Senators center Ridly Greig to the head with 5.1 seconds remaining in a hotly contested game Saturday night between Atlantic Division rivals. Greig had just sped into the Maple Leafs’ zone and fired a slap shot
Warriors’ Draymond Green clashes with Suns’ Jusuf Nurkic — ‘Never backing down’
[ad_1] Kendra Andrews, ESPNFeb 11, 2024, 02:02 AM ET SAN FRANCISCO — After hooking a shot in over Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green in the third quarter Saturday night, Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic slapped the floor twice and taunted Green with the “too small” gesture. Two minutes later, Green returned the favor. With
Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton goes off backboard for ‘special’ assist
[ad_1] Tim Bontemps, ESPNFeb 10, 2024, 11:38 PM ET NEW YORK — As Pascal Siakam watched Tyrese Haliburton make his latest game-breaking pass — this time by throwing the ball off the backboard to himself and then firing it out to his new All-Star teammate in the corner — there was only one thought crossing
Spencer Dinwiddie signs with Lakers after clearing waivers
[ad_1] Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 10, 2024, 11:55 AM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. LOS ANGELES — Free agent guard Spencer Dinwiddie signed with the Los Angeles Lakers after
Elijah Burress, son of Plaxico, commits to Notre Dame
[ad_1] Blake Baumgartner, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 10, 2024, 07:34 PM ET Elijah Burress, the son of former Michigan State and NFL wide receiver Plaxico Burress, committed to Notre Dame on Saturday. The product of DePaul Catholic High School (Wayne, N.J.) adds to a 2025 Fighting Irish class that already has seven ESPN 300 prospects, tied
Gonzaga upsets No. 17 Kentucky as Wildcats lose at home again
[ad_1] Feb 10, 2024, 07:04 PM ET LEXINGTON, Ky. — Gonzaga felt the energy and history of Rupp Arena, then crafted a milestone that No. 17 Kentucky didn’t want. Anton Watson scored 17 points, including a go-ahead three-point play with 3:49 remaining before adding two key layups in the final 91 seconds, Ben Gregg and
Dartmouth players say athletes backing their push to unionize
[ad_1] Feb 10, 2024, 07:33 PM ET CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — The two Dartmouth players working to unionize their basketball team say other athletes, both on campus and from other Ivy League schools, have been reaching out to see if they can join the effort. Romeo Myrthil and Cade Haskins said on Saturday they have been
Rutgers hands No. 11 Wisconsin fourth straight loss
[ad_1] Feb 10, 2024, 02:50 PM ET PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Jeremiah Williams scored 18 points and Rutgers used a stifling defense to lead the entire game and hand No. 11 Wisconsin its fourth straight loss 78-56 on Saturday. The Scarlet Knights (13-10, 5-7 Big Ten) scored 15 points off 12 Wisconsin turnovers to secure their
Sources – Kentucky targeting Boise State’s Bush Hamdan as OC
[ad_1] Pete Thamel, ESPNFeb 10, 2024, 02:09 PM ET Kentucky is targeting Boise State offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan to become the school’s next offensive coordinator, sources told ESPN, with a deal expected to come together in the upcoming days. Hamdan is a veteran offensive coach who brings SEC experience from his time at Missouri and
College football 2024: Sizing up new-look SEC, Big Ten, Big 12 and ACC
[ad_1] The 2024 college football season will be full of changes, including new coaches, big-name transfers who have switched schools and the expanded, 12-team playoff. Perhaps the most sweeping changes of all will be in the makeup of the remaining power conferences: the SEC, Big Ten, Big 12 and ACC. To review, Texas and Oklahoma
Ohio State hires UCLA’s Chip Kelly to replace Bill O’Brien as OC
[ad_1] Pete Thamel, ESPNFeb 9, 2024, 02:18 PM ET UCLA coach Chip Kelly is the new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Ohio State, the school announced Friday night. Kelly replaces Bill O’Brien, who was named coach at Boston College earlier Friday. Ohio State had hired O’Brien in mid-January as part of coach Ryan Day’s
Liverpool ratings: Elliott, Kelleher crucial in win vs. Burnley
[ad_1] Feb 10, 2024, 12:47 PM ET Harvey Elliott came off the bench at half-time to assist two of Liverpool three goals in the win over Burnley. Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images Liverpool restored their status as Premier League leaders on Saturday after they secured a 3-1 victory over Burnley at Anfield. A flat early
Haaland ending goal drought another ominous sign for Man City rivals
[ad_1] Rob Dawson, CorrespondentFeb 10, 2024, 11:00 AM ET Erling Haaland ended his longest run of Premier League games without a goal by scoring both of Manchester City’ in their 2-0 win over Everton Alex Livesey/Getty Images MANCHESTER, England — It’s a hallmark of Manchester City‘s relentlessness that there always seems to be someone ready to
NFL Super Bowl uniforms: Chiefs wear red, 49ers white
[ad_1] Anthony Gharib, ESPNFeb 10, 2024, 10:11 AM ET Super Bowl LVIII is not just a rematch of Super Bowl LIV on the field between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs, but also in the uniform design room. Editor’s Picks 1 Related The 49ers will wear their white uniforms, while the Chiefs will
Bundesliga braced for Leverkusen-Bayern Munich title showdown
[ad_1] The Rheinland prides itself on a fun-loving approach to life most of the time, but especially in the week of Karneval. It so happens that this flamboyant, multi-day festival of outlandish costumes, inebriation and generally forgetting about mundane everyday humdrum, coincides with the highly serious business of a Bundesliga Gipfeltreffen (summit meeting). It’s one
Falcons’ Blank: Belichick never asked for player control
[ad_1] Michael Rothstein, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 9, 2024, 03:50 PM ET Close Michael Rothstein is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Rothstein covers the Atlanta Falcons. You can follow him via Twitter @MikeRothstein. The Atlanta Falcons hired Raheem Morris to be their head coach last month, but owner Arthur Blank wanted to make a