Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said his team will be able to cope without injured star signing Kylian Mbappe in Sunday’s La Liga visit to rivals Atletico Madrid. Los Blancos take on their rivals without the French forward, ruled out for three weeks with a hamstring injury. The Spanish champions are second, four points behind […]
Seahawks predicting Abraham Lucas will not return when eligible Week 5, longer absence expected
Here’s a negative little note that slipped under the radar last week amid all of the excitement of the Seattle Seahawks’ hot start to the season. It helps explain why the team brought in long-time veteran right tackle Jason Peters for a free agent visit earlier this week, certainly. When ESPN Seahawks beat reporter Brady […]
Arsenal's Martin Odegaard Faces Lengthy Injury Absence
File image of Martin Odegaard (right)© AFP Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard will be out “for a while” with an ankle injury he suffered on international duty with Norway, manager Mikel Arteta said on Wednesday. Odegaard twisted his ankle in Norway’s Nations League match against Austria earlier this month. His national team doctor had suggested he […]
Joey Chestnut ban, explained: 16-time champion opens up about Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest absence
Is it really the Fourth of July if Joey Chestnut isn’t eating hot dogs in Coney Island? The Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest will go on as normal, but Chestnut won’t be present amid a dispute with Major League Eating, the organizer of the event. Whether Chestnut’s absence is a “ban” has been a point […]
Where is Brittney Griner? Explaining Mercury star’s absence in Phoenix’s season opener vs. Aces
One of the WNBA’s biggest draws will be absent at the season’s opening salvo. Mercury standout Brittney Griner is slated to miss out on Phoenix’s regular-season opener against the Aces. The 10-year veteran will miss opening day after sustaining a toe injury ahead of Tuesday’s clash, the franchise announced on Monday. It’s unclear when she […]