Covers the Big Ten Joined ESPN.com in 2014 Graduate of the University of Notre Dame A legal battle that would open the door for some college athletes to form unions took an expected, yet significant step forward Thursday when the National Labor Relations Board issued a complaint against the NCAA, the Pac-12 and USC for unfair labor practices. Those three […]

00:45 Holly Patrick | 1684404604 Lewis Hamilton and George Russell have offered their “thoughts and prayers” to residents of Imola, who have been affected by heavy flooding which resulted in the cancellation of this Sunday’s (21 May) Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. “It’s a shame we’re not racing but ultimately the right decision has been made,” the 25-year-old Mercedes driver said. […]

01:16 Holly Patrick | 1684401541 Pep Guardiola was delighted to cruise past Real Madrid to secure a place in the Champions League final with a magnificent 4-0 thrashing at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday (17 May). It appears to be revenge for last season’s semi-final heartache against the Spanish side. City will now face Inter Milan at the final on […]

M.A. Voepel covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball, and other college sports for espnW. Voepel began covering women’s basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996. Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon strongly defended herself and the organization Wednesday following the WNBA’s announcement that she had been suspended two games without pay and that a 2025 first-round draft […]

Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The way the Stanley Cup playoffs have shaken out with such unpredictability, any favorite should be considered a prohibitive one at best. That said, there is a clear favorite to win it all as the postseason is whittled to a final four teams. The Carolina Hurricanes (+230) lead the Vegas Golden Knights (+250), […]

ARSENAL have been linked with a shock replacement for outgoing midfielder Granit Xhaka. As SunSport reported earlier this month, Xhaka is expected to join German side Bayer Leverkusen this summer. And Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan is a potential replacement, according to German outlet Bild. Etihad ace Gundogan, 32, is out of contract at the end of the campaign. Pep Guardiola has […]

FOULS can often be the scourge of a free-flowing and entertaining football match. But not for this lucky punter… This punter was actually celebrating every mistimed tackle, foul and all the argy-bargy antics during Inter Milan vs AC Milan on Wednesday. The Betfair customer created a bet builder for the Champions League semi-final second leg showdown at the San Siro. […]

ARSENAL are beginning to lick their wounds after the cruellest of ends to a season. But Mikel Arteta is already putting plans together for a fresh title challenge next term. And he could end up with FOUR ex-Man City star’s in his first XI — as well as top target Declan Rice. Arsenal saw any chance of winning their first […]

ARSENAL have tripped up in the race for the Premier League title as even a win against Nottingham Forest might not be enough to stay in the run-in. The Gunners already had a mountain to climb by trailing Manchester City even after playing a game more. But Brighton delivered a crucial blow on Sunday by hammering them 3-0 at the […]

In Poirier’s last fight, the “Diamond” submitted Michael Chandler in November, a year after Gaethje outpointed “Iron Mike”. Gaethje most recently fought at UFC 286 in March, narrowly outpointing Rafael Fiziev. The winner of Poirier vs Gaethje 2 may emerge as the next challenger for reigning lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, who is due to return to the ring in October. […]