1+ min ago (372+ words) David Moyes said he likes his players fighting each other after Idrissa Gueye was sent off for slapping Michael Keane during Everton's 1-0 victory at Manchester United. The Everton pair started arguing with each other in the 13th minute, and Keane pushed Gueye away before the Senegalese hit him with an open hand. Referee Tony Harrington showed the defensive midfielder a straight red card for violent conduct. Moyes later defended Gueye, saying he likes his players fighting each other. He said (per The Guardian): "I like my players fighting each other, if someone didn't do the right action. If you want that toughness and resilience to get a result, you want someone to act on it. "If nothing happened [no red card], I don't think anyone in the stadium would have been surprised. I thought the referee could have taken a bit…...

2+ min ago (308+ words) The latest episode of the New Heights podcast took the audience on a nostalgia trip to their childhood. Brothers Travis and Jason Kelce spilling the tea about their childhood antics had viewers hooked to their screens while wondering if everybody has lived the same life. Travis Kelce revealing the spy move he pulled on his older brother had the Internet in splits. Sharing a classic example of one sibling trying to collect dirt on the other, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end revealed that he eavesdropped on conversations. For those wondering how they landed on the topic, here's what happened. Sports media legends Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson joined the brothers in the latest episode of the New Heights podcast. From talking about their favorite Kelce to sharing hysterical first broadcast stories, the conversation delved into teenage years and dating…...

6+ min ago (658+ words) Chelsea and Barcelona face off tonight in a huge Champions League showdown in London. Two European giants meet for the first time since 2018, when the Blues were ousted 4-1 on aggregate in the last 16 thanks largely to the efforts of one Lionel Messi. Chelsea head into the high-profile tie sitting 12th in the 36-team league table, having needed a second-half equaliser from Alejandro Garnacho to avoid losing to Qarabag in a 2-2 draw in Azerbaijan earlier this month. The Blues, up to second in the Premier League after Saturday's 2-0 win at Burnley, had previously hammered Ajax and edged past Jose Mourinho's Benfica after opening their campaign on the continent with a 3-1 loss at Bayern Munich. They face another tough test against a Barcelona side who trail rivals Real Madrid by a point in the LaLiga title race after notching three successive wins since…...

15+ min ago (119+ words) The post 49ers TE George Kittle highlights maintaining San Francisco's standards despite injuries appeared first on ClutchPoints. Following the win, SportsCenter posted to X (formerly known as Twitter) a clip of the six-time Pro Bowler discussing how the 49ers maintain high expectations regardless of who is available. The video highlighted his message about accountability across the roster. "And the 49ers organization, we have a standard that which we play at. " Even when your best players are out, we still want to hold guys to that standard." Related: Kyle Shanahan's blunt take on why Jauan Jennings fought Tre'von Moehrig after MNF win Related: 49ers' Ji'Ayir Brown becomes instant meme after 2nd INT off Bryce Young...

54+ min ago (301+ words) The post 49ers" Ji"Ayir Brown becomes instant meme after 2nd INT off Bryce Young appeared first on ClutchPoints. San Francisco 49ers safety Ji"Ayir Brown may not be as heralded as his star teammates, but he made sure he had everyone"s attention with huge contributions against the Carolina Panthers on Monday. The 49ers beat the Panthers, 20-9, at Levi"s Stadium to improve to 8-4. Brown twice intercepted quarterback Bryce Young to help them get the victory. Entering the game, he hadn"t tallied a single pick this season. Brown made his first pick in the first quarter, stealing Young"s pass to tight end Mitchell Evans. He got his second pick in the final frame, intercepting Young"s throw to wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan. Brown celebrated by brandishing the ball and gesturing number two, making him an instant meme. Fans were all in…...

1+ hour, 16+ min ago (373+ words) Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has challenged Mohamed Salah to step forward as a vocal leader in the club's hour of need. The Sky Sports pundit accused the Egyptian of going missing publicly during Liverpool's worst domestic run of the Arne Slot era. Liverpool suffered a 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday on Salah's 300th appearance for the club. It was the Reds' sixth loss in seven Premier League matches, leaving the reigning champions 11 points adrift of Arsenal and languishing in the bottom half. Virgil van Dijk fronted the media afterwards, admitting the team is a mess, but Carragher insists the burden should not fall solely on the captain. Speaking on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football, the former Liverpool defender said Salah must take greater responsibility during the club's slump. Carragher said, "On the back of all these defeats, it's…...

1+ hour, 17+ min ago (167+ words) On Friday night in Phoenix, the Timberwolves blew an eight-point lead with less than a minute left in a 114-113 loss. Against the Kings, they were up 10 with three minutes left. After DeRozan tied it at 101 with two free throws with 34 seconds left in regulation, Anthony Edwards missed a jumper for Minnesota, and DeRozan and Malik Monk missed shots on the final possession. The Kings won their second straight after rallying to beat Denver 128-123 on Saturday night on the road to end an eight-game losing streak. They are 5-13. DeRozan made 15 free throws without a miss. Keegan Murray had 26 points and 14 rebounds, and Monk added 22 points. Edwards scored 43 points for Minnesota. Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo each had 17, and Naz Reid added 15. The Timberwolves dropped to 10-7. Timberwolves: At Oklahoma City on Wednesday night in an NBA Cup game. Kings: Host Phoenix on…...

1+ hour, 23+ min ago (173+ words) Michigan State Spartans coach Jonathan Smith met the media Monday and attempted to address the biggest elephant in the room: his job security. Smith clarified that while he recognizes the frustration coming from all angles, all he can control is himself and his team's outcome. Smith said eight consecutive losses, which included a 20-17 defeat at the expense of the Iowa Hawkeyes this past Saturday, is not what he had envisioned entering his second season in East Lansing. The last thing Smith said he'll do, though, is fold under scrutiny. "What, you just quit? You run? You start blaming others? It's like, no. Keeping the main thing this week, we've been going at it, deeply believing in these guys. And we want it for them to come out on the right side of the scoreboard, and that's the approach this week....

1+ hour, 29+ min ago (604+ words) The Washington Capitals (12-9-2) bounced back after a rough loss to Tampa Bay on Saturday. They continued their homestand by crushing the Columbus Blue Jackets (11-9-3) 5-1 on Monday night. With the win, the Capitals have now won four of their last five games, showing that the team is really back. Jakob Chychrun opened the game with his first of two goals to give the home team a 1-0 lead in the first period. The Capitals then went on to score three goals in the middle frame, as Tom Wilson, Chychrun (again), and John Carlson made it 4-0. Then, in the third period, Martin Fehervary became the third Capitals blueliner to score on Columbus netminder Elvis Merzlikens. The Capitals will continue their homestand with two more games the week of Thanksgiving. They will host Winnipeg on Wednesday and Toronto on Friday. The Capitals" victory on…...

2+ hour, 1+ min ago (18+ words) Highlights: San Diego FC 1-0 Minnesota United (MLS) Highlights: San Diego FC 1-0 Minnesota United (MLS)...