Sources - Dwight Howard elected to Basketball Hall of Fame - ESPN
Dwight Howard has been elected as a first-ballot member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Friday.
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NWSL eyes further expansion: Can be 'size of the NFL' - ESPN
LOS ANGELES — National Women's Soccer League commissioner Jessica Berman said on Friday that she thinks the league could grow to be the size of the NFL, which has 32 teams.
England, Germany and Spain on mark in women’s Nations League
PARIS: England and Germany cruised and World Cup champions Spain downed Portugal on matchday three in the women’s Nations League on Friday. First-half headers from Lucy Bronze and Millie Bright set England on the road to beating Belgium in Bristol, with maiden Lionesses goals from Aggie Beever-Jones and Keira Walsh and substitute Jess Park also contributing to the lop-sided 5-0 win. The two sides meet again next Tuesday in Leuven with England manager Sarina Wiegman firmly focused on her side’s European Championship title defense and an event further ahead. “Now, of course, every game is competitive, but you have to win because we want to get in the best possible position for the World Cup draw too,” Wiegman said. “I would never be complacent.
Phillies' Bryce Harper: 'Only losers complain' about Dodgers - ESPN
PHILADELPHIA — Phillies slugger Bryce Harper loves L.A. — well, at least the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers' freewheeling spending on their way to a nearly $320 million payroll.
Ronaldo delivers Riyadh Derby glory for Al-Nassr
RIYADH: Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to help Al-Nassr to a 3-1 win over Al-Hilal on Friday and a first Riyadh derby victory in the Saudi Pro League for over three years.
Sources - Trey Lance, Chargers reach 1-year deal worth up to $6.2M - ESPN
Quarterback Trey Lance reached agreement on a one-year deal worth up to $6.2 million with the Los Angeles Chargers. sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Friday.
Emery glad to see Rashford make landmark appearance
“Happy for him,” Emery said“Happy because he is achieving individual objectives as well, with these appearances he is doing, playing matches here with us”LONDON: Aston Villa manager Unai Emery said he was “happy” for Marcus Rashford as the England forward prepares to make his 500th career appearance.Rashford has undergone something of an on-field revival since joining the Birmingham club on loan from Manchester United, with the England forward scoring three goals in his last two Villa outings.He is now set to make his 12th appearance for Emery’s side at home to Nottingham Forest on Saturday, having made 426 appearances for United in total and won 62 caps for England.“Happy for him,” Emery said.
Postecoglou plays dangerous game with gestures to Tottenham’s disgruntled fans
LONDON: By cupping his ear and waving sarcastically, Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou went head-first into a confrontation with his critics. Unfortunately, those critics were the club’s hard-core fans. Postecoglou, whose future at Tottenham has been looking increasingly uncertain in a tough season for the underperforming London team, might have gone a step too far Thursday when he appeared to goad his own supporters during the 1-0 loss at Chelsea — even though he later denied having that intention. Tottenham’s away contingent had serenaded Postecoglou with a chant of “You don’t know what you’re doing” after the combative Australian coach made two substitutions in the 64th minute at Stamford Bridge, including bringing on Pape Sarr to replace fellow midfielder Lucas Bergvall. Within five minutes, Sarr scored a goal from long range and Postecoglou reacted by facing the end containing Tottenham’s fans, cupping his hand to his ear and then waving. Unfortunately for Tottenham and Postecoglou, the goal was disallowed and Chelsea went on to secure a 1-0 win that consigned Spurs to a 16th loss in 30 Premier League games this season. Postecoglou was asked about his actions after Sarr’s “goal” and, in his unique style, said “I wanted them to be happy, mate.” “We’d just scored a cracking goal,” he said.