MANCHESTER, England — Manchester City and Arsenal are on a collision course that could decide the destination of every major trophy this season. Pep Guardiola booked a meeting with former assistant Mikel Arteta at Wembley thanks to City’s 3-1 win over Newcastle United in Wednesday’s Carabao Cup semifinal second leg. The final is set for […]
Falcons’ Penix vows in post he’ll never fold in face of pressure
Marc RaimondiFeb 4, 2026, 05:14 PM ET Close Marc Raimondi’s first year covering the Falcons was 2024, but it wasn’t his first year at ESPN. He joined the company in 2019 and was a top combat sports reporter. He also covered professional wrestling and wrote the book “Say Hello to the Bad Guys: How Pro […]
Livingston 1 – 2 Falkirk
Marvin Bartley’s debut in the Livingston dugout ended in a 2-1 defeat at home to Falkirk in a William Hill Premiership clash at the Home of the Set Fare Arena. The Lions’ former captain, assistant manager and first-team coach took over from David Martindale on Sunday, with the former boss moving upstairs to become sporting […]
Imane Khelif: Boxer willing to take sex test for 2028 Olympic Games
Khelif spoke to CNN, external on Wednesday, saying she had “nothing to hide” and would comply with testing requirements if conducted by the IOC. “Of course, I would accept doing anything I’m required to do to participate in competitions,” she said. “They should protect women, but they need to pay attention that while protecting women, […]
Holders Newcastle crash out as Man City brush past with ease
Highlights of the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg match between Manchester City and Newcastle United. Source link
'I understand Pep's frustration' | Why Semenyo can play in the final and Guehi can't
Micah Richards and Shay Given debate the changing of this season’s eligibility rules in the Carabao Cup, as Antoine Semenyo can play in the final against Arsenal whereas fellow January signing Marc Guehi is not allowed to. Source link
Why a global Korean craze is making seaweed more expensive
Black, crispy, often flat and square, dried seaweed is growing in popularity – but also in price. Source link
'We have to accept the reality' | Howe frustrated by both semi‑final leg displays
Eddie Howe shares his disappointment as Newcastle’s run of defending their Carabao Cup title came to an end, after a 5-1 on aggerate defeat to Manchester City in their semi-final clash. Source link
Top NHL prospect Gavin McKenna charged with assault
Greg WyshynskiFeb 4, 2026, 05:51 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Multiple Authors Penn State forward Gavin McKenna, the consensus first overall pick in this June’s NHL draft, has been charged with felony aggravated assault and other counts, according to Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court documents. McKenna, 18, was charged with first-degree […]
Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris crashes, stretchered off
LIVIGNO, Italy — Canada’s three-time Olympic bronze medal snowboarder Mark McMorris crashed Wednesday night during big air training for the Milan Cortina Games and had to be taken off the course on a stretcher. McMorris, 32, making his fourth appearance at the Olympics, was getting ready for Thursday night’s qualifying, set for about 24 hours […]