Man United beat Bournemouth to solidify top-4

Man United players celebrate after scoring a goal against Bournemouth in the Premier League. Getty Images 4:52 PM ET Manchester United beat AFC Bournemouth 3-0 on Tuesday night at Old Trafford to draw level with Newcastle on points in the Premier League table. Casemiro scored in the first half and Luke Shaw added United’s second … Read more

Arsenal held to draw by Newcastle

play Time to upgrade Arsenal from PL contenders to favourites? (1:44)Janusz Michallik reacts to Arsenal’s win over Brighton that extends their Premier League lead to 7 points. (1:44) 4:39 PM ET Premier League leaders Arsenal dropped points at home for the first time this season as they were held to a goalless draw by high-flying … Read more

‘Genius,’ ‘King,’ ‘God’: Pele lived up to them all

play How Pele transcended soccer and became an international icon (1:55)ESPN’s Fernando Palomo discusses the legacy Pele leaves behind as both a soccer player and a global ambassador. (1:55) 6:00 AM ET In the 1970 World Cup, Pele’s strike partner was Tostao, one of the brightest players ever to represent Brazil. They first lined up … Read more

When Pele ruled soccer in the U.S.

Dec 30, 2022 On the morning of June 11, 1975, a pack of rubbernecking New Yorkers gathers on West 52nd Street. They’re standing outside the venerable “21” club, a former speakeasy turned posh canteen to presidents, plutocrats and Hollywood grandees, drawn there by the steady drone of a police helicopter overhead — and, no doubt, … Read more

Haller back with Dortmund after cancer battle

3:01 AM ET Sebastien Haller joined Borussia Dortmund from Ajax last summer. Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund via Getty Images Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller has returned to training after undergoing surgeries and chemotherapy to treat a testicular tumour that was discovered in July. “Happy New Year to all! And it’s off to a great start for … Read more