More from: Mike Vaccaro

In some ways, Selection Monday looked the same as it always has. Teams anticipated their places in the N.C.A.A. women’s basketball tournament bracket from conference rooms and arenas around the country, their anxiety and celebrations shared with ESPN’s audience. Over a year into the coronavirus pandemic, though, it was hard to watch without being reminded of a giant Zoom call […]

The women’s bracket will be announced on Monday in a selection show airing at 7 p.m. Eastern on ESPN. The usual elite teams will be there — but others have a real shot to win a championship this year. Blue-chip programs have again ruled the season. Six of the top 10 teams in The Associated Press poll have won at […]

SKOUTED is the revolutionary tool that could help clubs inside and outside of the Premier League find the next big thing. The free app, co-created by ex Manchester United footballer Febian Brandy in 2019, is designed to put footballers in the shop window. HOW IT WORKS Players can build up a profile that includes video clips of them in action […]

OLI BELL is familiar to horse racing fans as the fresh-faced presenter of The Opening Show, and will be covering the Cheltenham Festival from March 16 for ITV. An expert on all things racing and a natural in front of the camera, Bell also hosts a popular podcast with footballer Charlie Austin. But it was for another reason the 33-year-old […]

TURKISH star Ozer Ozdemir reminded fans of Nigel de Jong's infamous challenge on Xabi Alonso with the clearest red card all year. The right-back was sent off for a horror flying kick to Junior Morais' face during Denizlispor's 2-0 defeat to Gaziantep. The game was waiting on a breakthrough five minutes into the second-half when Ozdemir drastically ignored the rules […]

FLOYD MAYWEATHER confirmed he will be 'working with Anthony Joshua real soon' as he broke down the 'intriguing' Tyson Fury fight. Mayweather has enjoyed a blossoming friendship with Joshua in recent years, even showing up ringside at the Brit's last win in December. And Fury has also been in the American boxing legend's company, partying with him in Las Vegas. […]

TYSON FURY'S promoter Frank Warren has taken a swipe at Eddie Hearn after he let slip that the Gypsy King and Anthony Joshua have agreed a two-fight deal. The 41-year-old – who promotes WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight champion Joshua – revealed on Monday that the first undisputed title clash is set to take place this summer. But his announcement […]

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MANCHESTER UNITED are facing a battle with neighbours Man City for Sporting Lisbon whizkid Nuno Mendes. The 18-year-old left-back is regarded as one of the rising stars in Europe with a number of elite scouts watching his every appearance. The Red Devils have been long-term admirers of the Portuguese ace. And Spanish giants Real Madrid also have him on their […]