Index proves that luck doesn’t even out in football
ESPN's Luck Index, powered by Intel, makes for intriguing reading especially as it smashes the cliche that luck evens itself out over time. Read more
Monthly Archives: agosto 2018
Usmanov confirms sale of Arsenal shares to Kroenke
Alisher Usmanov declared Arsenal can be the best club in the world as he confirmed the sale of his 30 per cent stake to majority shareholder Stan Kroenke. Kroenke, who…Read more
How sports betting went mainstream
Not long ago an NBA ref admitted to betting on games and U.S. sports leagues were suing New Jersey. Now states are legalizing it. How did we get here? Read more
Is McGregor vs. Nurmagomedov the biggest MMA fight ever?
Conor McGregor will face Khabib Nurmagomedov on October 6 for the UFC's lightweight belt. Is this the best MMA has ever offered? Our panel debates. Read more
Pound-for-pound rankings: Usyk enters the top 10
A dominating run at the World Boxing Super Series cruiserweight tournament pushed Oleksandr Usyk into the ESPN pound-for-pound rankings, and Mikey Garcia leapfrogged Errol Spence Jr. after another impressive win. Read more
Mbappe can reach legend status – Buffon
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon believes France star Kylian Mbappe is on course to becoming one of the game's all-time greats. Mbappe, 19, became the second teenager to score in…Read more
Kay apologizes after Frazier tweets response
Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier and YES Network's Michael Kay engaged in a back-and-forth on social media that began with Kay questioning Frazier's absence from the team on the radio and…Read more
Michigan’s Beilein undergoes heart surgery
Michigan coach John Beilein, who led his program to its second national title game in five years last season, has undergone a successful heart procedure, the school announced Tuesday. Read more
Ravens’ Weddle: RPOs a fad, won’t last in NFL
The Ravens' Eric Weddle believes the run-pass option will be out of the NFL in five years and is "just another phase." Read more
Why can’t defending champions retain the title?
Since Man United in 2008-09, no team has gone back-to-back. What are the reasons for that and can Man City buck the trend this season? Read more