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2-0 success against Go Ahead EaglesWe got them - our first three points in the UEFA Europa League's league phase! We took a highly deserved win against Go Ahead Eagles on Matchday 4 with a much-improved performance. Yorbe Vertessen and Aleksa Terzic scored two spectacular goals, while Christian Zawieschitzky kept a clean sheet while deputising for Alexander Schlager.AdvertisementMatch summaryThe fog was hanging over Salzburg as both teams took a while to get to grips with the game. The first clear chances fell at either end around the 15-minute mark, with the visitors going closer. Our play off-the-ball was not efficient enough in the opening 45 minutes to put the Dutch outfit under pressure.The 10,000 fans at the Red Bull Arena were treated to an evenly contested affair that ebbed and flo...

The Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers are back at it in Miami on Wednesday night, yet the rotations will look a whole lot different for one side.The Cavs injury report was quite lengthy after Monday night's wild finish before Andrew Wiggins flushed it down at the buzzer to take down Cleveland. They will be without Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Max Strus, and Jaylon Tyson, while Larry Nance Jr remains questionable.A depleted team on the other side, yet Miami can't take opportunities like this for granted. Funny enough, the Heat are depleted themselves, yet it hasn't seemed that way to start the year.So let's discuss three keys to this match-up:1. A De'Andre Hunter gameplan.Mar 18, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward De’Andre Hunter (12) shoots ag...

Following a successful launch in 2024/25, the UEFA Europa League gears up for its second season under the revamped format.In 2025/26, Europe’s second-best competition returns for its 55th edition and its 17th since being rebranded from the UEFA Cup to the Europa League, with the final scheduled for May 20, 2026.AdvertisementUEFA has released the complete fixture schedule for the 2025/26 Europa League season, from the opening qualifying round to the title showpiece.Here’s a look at all the key dates for the upcoming season of Europe’s second-most prestigious club competition, along with details on how to watch the matches live.How to watch the 2025/26 Europa League season?All games in Europe’s second-tier competition in the 2025/26 season will be available to watch online via Europa League ...

Julian Edlow shares an NBA pick for Wednesday, November 12. We have a jam-packed 12-game slate in the NBA on Wednesday night, but I’m focusing in on one game here. I have some interest potentially on the Atlanta Hawks playing in Sacramento, but taking a side in that one will depend on the Kings’ injury report. There could also wind up being some props on the Kings worth betting if anybody sits out against Atlanta’s defense. But I’m targeting the Grizzlies against the Celtics, in what I feel shapes up as a pretty good spot for the C’s. Memphis Grizzlies at Boston Celtics The Celtics have been a pretty back-and-forth team this season, taking some poor losses, and generally responding to them. After losing to Utah, they blew out the Wizards. After losing the first game in Orlando, t...

Eight league phase opponents confirmedNow it is official! With the draw for the UEFA Europa League's league phase, we finally know which eight teams we will be facing in Europe in 2025/26.Our four home opponentsGo Ahead Eagles Deventer (NED)AdvertisementOur four away opponentsViewsI think we've got some exciting and challenging opponents. I see Porto and Aston Villa as particularly strong teams, who I believe are among the favourites for the tournament. The two matches against relatively nearby Basel and Freiburg are also exciting. Our aim is to play well in the league and perform to the best of our ability against all of these teams.Thomas LetschWe have been drawn against some really strong opponents in the league phase. There is a lot of quality there, and I am already looking forward to...

Lakers star LeBron James has not yet played this season due to sciatica, but it appears the 40-year-old is nearing a return.James has been assigned to Los Angeles's G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers, and he will be a full participant in practice. The practice will include 5-on-5 play so that James can get his feet under him as he works towards a season debut, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.This season marked the first time in James's 23-year career that he was not available for his team's season opener. After playing just 55 games in 2022-23, James has eclipsed 70 games played in each of his last two seasons.When James returns to the lineup, he is expected to have a similar impact to the one he has had across his illustrious career. The 21-time All-Star and four-time NBA champio...

Crystal Palace supporters have staged a protest march outside Selhurst Park against UEFA’s decision to ban the club from the Europa League.Hundreds of Palace fans marched to the club’s home ground on Tuesday carrying banners in protest against the decision to demote their team to the Europa Conference League, per BBC Sport.AdvertisementThe Eagles earned a place in the Europa League by winning the FA Cup last season, beating Manchester City in the final.But they were demoted to third-tier competition due to their rules surrounding multi-club ownership.American businessman John Textor owns a stake in Palace and Ligue 1 club Lyon. They also qualified for the Europa League.UEFA’s rules say two clubs owned by the same person or entity cannot compete in the same European tournament to protect co...

Draymond Green didn't hold back after the Golden State Warriors' 126-102 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday."I think everyone has a personal agenda in this league," Green said. "But you have to make the personal agenda work in the team confines. If it doesn't work, you kinda got to get rid of your agenda. Or, eventually the agenda is the cause of someone getting moved."Green didn't call out anyone by name, but ESPN's Anthony Slater offered important context:"When the term 'agenda' enters the mix, the attention tends to shift toward two of the Warriors' youngest core members who have been outspoken about their desire for more -- third-year guard Brandin Podziemski and fifth-year forward Jonathan Kuminga." Between the two, Kuminga is far more likely to be traded. He's on his second...

'A good start but there is a lot more to come'published at 22:27 BST 23 October22:27 BST 23 OctoberFT: Nottingham Forest 2-0 PortoNottingham Forest Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche speaking to TNT Sports: "Marvellous. It meant a lot. The players have been through a lot and the fans have but just to give something back to them. We have been with them for two days and they have applied that very quickly. It is a start. There is a lot more to come but it is a start. A good start."The shape was good and we had to make sure that we kept it but also with the ball, can we stretch them? We managed to find the balance and we will get fitter and sharper. It will take a little bit of time."I don't want to be a purist I want to play long and stretch teams. That gives you more room to play in...

André SnellingsNov 12, 2025, 12:45 PM ETCloseDr. André Snellings is a senior writer for men's and women's fantasy basketball and sports betting at ESPN. André has a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from Michigan. He joined ESPN in 2017 after a 16-year career as a neural engineer, during which time he was also a writer and analyst for Rotowire.ESPN's fantasy basketball daily cheat sheet is your pregame destination before you set your lineups for that night's games. Here, you'll read our best advice for the night, including a selection of players you can stream as well as game-by-game injury reports.Jump aheadTop streamers | Best bets | Odds & Injury reportWhat you need to know for Wednesday's gamesWe have a full slate, with 12 games putting 24 teams in play. There will be action all over...