Tuesday’s Asian Champions League opener saw Al-Nassr, featuring Cristiano Ronaldo, defeat Persepolis 2-0 in Tehran’s empty Azadi Stadium thanks to their numerical advantage over the 10-man Iranians. Amid a skirmish in the middle of the field, Milad Sarlak of the hosts was sent off seven minutes into the second half for stepping on Cristiano Ronaldo’s […]
Day: September 19, 2023
Defensive TDs lift Steelers to another home win over Browns
In an AFC North matchup on Monday night, linebackers T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith each scored their first regular-season touchdowns, continuing the Pittsburgh Steelers’ home dominance over the Cleveland Browns with a 26-22 triumph. With 6:58 left in the game, Watt returned a fumble 16 yards for the game-winning touchdown as Pittsburgh defeated the Browns […]
Milan held to 0-0 home draw by Newcastle in Champions League opener
Newcastle United, making their Champions League debut after a two-decade absence, held AC Milan to a 0-0 draw at San Siro on Tuesday as the hosts missed countless chances in the Group F opening. Rafael Leao, a Portuguese winger for Milan who has scored in his past two games, was a constant threat down the […]
Hermoso says Spain’s squad announcement shows ‘nothing has changed’
According to Jenni Hermoso, the RFEF’s choice to rehire players who are boycotting the Spanish women’s squad is evidence that “nothing has changed” despite the resignation of the RFEF’s president due to the Women’s World Cup kiss incident. The players announced they would continue their boycott after Luis Rubiales kissed Hermoso on the lips during […]