Month: February 2021

8:00 PM GMT TWICKENHAM — Scotland’s celebrations reverberated around the empty Twickenham. Having earned their first win against England at Twickenham since 1983, a handful did this involuntary jig into their own 22. Those in blue hugged their nearest teammate. While those in white looked stunned and left wondering how exactly they’d played 80 minutes
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4:54 PM ET A pair of UFC veterans will attempt to take another step forward in their respective championship pursuits Saturday night as former champion Frankie Edgar and heavyweight legend Alistair Overeem will bring almost 100 fights worth of experience into the Octagon. Overeem (47-18) will face Alexander Volkov (32-8) in a five-round, heavyweight main
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5:01 PM ET James Rodriguez celebrates after scoring a goal for Everton against Manchester United. Getty Images Manchester United twice gave up the lead as Dominic Calvert-Lewin netted deep in second-half stoppage time to earn Everton a 3-3 draw at Old Trafford on Saturday. Everton looked the more dangerous side in the opening minutes, but it
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12:14 PM ET ESPN News Services The Houston Astros and shortstop Carlos Correa have reached a settlement and avoided arbitration, the team announced Saturday. The two sides agreed to a one-year deal worth $11.7 million, according to multiple reports. “I’m happy that we were able to come to an agreement and avoid arbitration,” Correa said
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12:57 PM ET Associated Press The NBA doesn’t want the Super Bowl to turn into a superspreader. Mindful of the potential of virus-related issues that can come from attending even small gatherings, the NBA issued guidance Saturday telling players, coaches and other employees that they may not go to a Super Bowl party outside their
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The General Medical Council case against former British Cycling and Team Sky chief doctor Richard Freeman was “all over the place”, a medical tribunal has been told. Freeman denies having testosterone delivered to the national velodrome in 2011 in order to help an athlete to dope. Summing up Freeman’s case, Mary O’Rourke QC said: “You’ve
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India’s senior speedster Mohammed Shami has resumed “low-intensity” bowling at the National Cricket Academy as his fractured wrist has healed significantly, raising hopes that he could be available for selection for the final two Test matches of the series against England. Shami was hit by a short ball from Pat Cummins during India’s second innings
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