Bill ConnellyMay 24, 2025, 01:00 PM ET Close Bill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college football, soccer and tennis. He has been at ESPN since 2019. Every iteration of the Premier League has included Arsenal, Everton, Liverpool, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea. Manchester City, last promoted in 2002, bought its way … Read more
Sunderland have been promoted back to the Premier League thanks to a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Sheffield United. Tyrese Campbell opened the scoring for the Blades in the 25th minute with a composed chip that followed a swift counter-attack. 3 Watson completed the turnaround for Sunderland at WembleyCredit: Getty Sunderland equalised when Eliezer Mayenda … Read more
Teofimo Lopez encouraged his former defeated foe, Josh Taylor, on social media ahead of tonight’s fight against Ekow Essuman in Glasgow, Scotland. Taylor’s career is literally on the line with this fight at 147. In a goodwill move, Lopez wanted to give Taylor, 34, a pep talk by wishing him luck and saying, “You’re the … Read more
Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch has won the Premier League Young Player of the Season award. The Dutchman beat out competition from Liam Delap, Anthony Elanga, Dean Huijsen, Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers, William Saliba, and 2023/24 winner Cole Palmer. Gravenberch impressed in a new position at the base of the engine room, providing a platform for … Read more
A bitter, childish-sounding Tyson Fury posted on social media today, saying he has “nothing to prove to anybody” and “I’m staying retired.” The former WBC heavyweight champion said he’d been “rumped” and used. The Gypsy King’s cryptic post appears to allude to his not being given the decisions in his last two fights against Oleksandr … Read more
Manchester City take on Marco Silva’s Fulham in their final game of the 2024/25 Premier League season on Sunday afternoon. Last time out saw Pep Guardiola’s side record a crucial three points via victory over Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium, as a 3-1 win over the Cherries moved them to within just a single point … Read more
Canelo Alvarez has confirmed that his fight against Terence Crawford will be in Las Vegas on September 13th. He says they’re still “working on” the fight being staged at the Allegiant Stadium. Alvarez (63-2-2, 39 KOs) states that Las Vegas is the ideal location for his clash against Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) because it’s perfect … Read more
Sheffield United 1-0 Sunderland 45+6 mins: Rigg fires a bouncing half-volley towards Cooper’s goal – no trouble for the keeper, who will be happy to just see some of the ball. Will Castle24 May 2025 15:53 Sheffield United 1-0 Sunderland 45+5 mins: Mayenda tries doing it all himself but Vini Souza does brilliantly just to … Read more
Josh Taylor wants to reignite his career at welterweight tonight in a crucial fight against Ekow Essuman in the main event at the SSE Arena in Glasgow, Scotland. Taylor (19-2, 13 KOs) comes into the battle with enormous pressure after two straight defeats at 140. He looked horrible in losses to Jack Catterall and Teofimo … Read more
Chelsea are one victory away from booking their place in the Champions League next term but must secure that triumph at Nottingham Forest on the final day of the Premier League season. The Blues need to win on Sunday to secure a return to Europe’s premier competition by finishing in the top five—barring an unprecedented … Read more