Thomas Tuchel has been announced as England’s new head coach, the Football Association confirmed on Wednesday. Editor’s Picks 2 Related The 51-year-old will start work on Jan. 1 with interim boss Lee Carsley remaining in charge for next month’s UEFA Nations League double-header against Greece and Republic of Ireland. Tuchel’s appointment concludes a search conducted…
Raphinha converted a penalty in each half to guide an improved Brazil to a 4-0 home win over Peru in South American World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday. Building on last week’s 2-1 comeback win in Chile, Brazil looked livelier from the start and dominated possession, with late goals from Andreas Pereira and Luiz Henrique putting…
Eric Woodyard, ESPNOct 15, 2024, 08:44 PM ET Close Eric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. He joined ESPN in September 2019 as an NBA reporter dedicated to the Midwest region before switching to his current role in April 2021. The Flint, Mich. native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored…
Oct 15, 2024, 10:23 AM ET Get ready for an exciting new chapter of the United States vs. Mexico rivalry! With recent coaching changes bringing a high-profile figure in Mauricio Pochettino to the U.S. men’s national team, and a more tried and true veteran in Javier Aguirre to Mexico’s men’s side, both programs will have…
Oct 14, 2024, 09:09 PM ET United States men’s coach Mauricio Pochettino said the door is open for new players to feature against Mexico on Tuesday night at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara after the departure of five players. Marlon Fossey, Zack Steffen, Weston McKennie and Ricardo Pepi left U.S. camp after a 2-0 victory over…
Oct 15, 2024, 01:09 PM ET ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Seven cownose stingrays made it safely to a habitat at The Florida Aquarium after riding out Hurricane Milton in a touch tank at Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays. The stingrays, named for their cow-shaped snouts, were relocated Monday from the ballpark after…
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentOct 15, 2024, 05:48 AM ET Sir Alex Ferguson is set to step back from his ambassadorial role at Manchester United at the end of the season, a source has told ESPN. Editor’s Picks 2 Related The decision has been taken as part of a cost-cutting drive at the club put in place…
Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff WriterOct 14, 2024, 06:00 AM ET Close Rich Cimini is a staff writer who covers the New York Jets and the NFL at ESPN. Rich has covered the Jets for over 30 years, joining ESPN in 2010. Rich also hosts the Flight Deck podcast. He previously was a beat writer for…
Max Olson, ESPN Staff WriterOct 15, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Covers the Big 12 Joined ESPN in 2012 Graduate of the University of Nebraska On this date last year, Washington’s Michael Penix Jr. looked like the Heisman Trophy frontrunner after defeating Oregon. In 2022, Hendon Hooker held the lead at midseason following Tennessee’s upset…
Oct 14, 2024, 11:06 AM ET With two national team programs that have a combined history of 200-plus years, there’s obviously no lack of legends that have represented either the United States or Mexico. The rivalry has had iconic luminaries from the 20th century and younger superstars who have taken charge in the modern game…