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ESPN Man pleads guilty to Jackie Robinson statue theft

Ricky Alderete, 45, arrested after a Jackie Robinson statue went missing from a Wichita, Kansas, youth baseball league in January, pleaded guilty Thursday to theft and other charges.

ESPN Raiders' O'Connell gets first snap over Minshew

Aidan O'Connell has "earned the right" to take the first snap for the Raiders in his quarterback battle with Gardner Minshew, according to coach Antonio Pierce.

ESPN Poch: Not the end of the world if I leave Chelsea

Mauricio Pochettino has raised the possibility of walking away from Chelsea and said "it is not going to be the end of the world" if he leaves the club.

ESPN Ten Hag: Ratcliffe has 'common sense' to keep me

Erik ten Hag said on Friday that he believes Manchester United's new owners have the "common sense" to see that he should be allowed to continue as manager.

ESPN Malaysian player recovering after acid attack

Malaysian footballer Faisal Halim has responded well to a third surgery and can walk after being left in critical condition from an acid attack, state news agency Bernama reported on Friday.

ESPN Ink-redible: Leverkusen offer fans free tattoos

Bayer Leverkusen are offering fans free club tattoos to commemorate their record-breaking, title-winning season, the club said Friday.

ESPN Arteta: Jesus, Martinelli have to take their chances

Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal forwards Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli to do their talking on the pitch amid limited starting opportunities as Arsenal continue their pursuit of the Premier League title.

ESPN Ancelotti on Vini Jr.'s form: This is his moment

Carlo Ancelotti praised Vinícius Júnior on Friday after the forward's starring role in Real Madrid's Champions League semifinal win over Bayern Munich, saying "this is Vinicius' moment."

ESPN Betis defender hospitalised after head injury

Real Betis defender Félix Martí Garreta is receiving treatment in hospital after suffering a head injury following a fall.

ESPN Everton withdraw appeal against 2-point deduction

Everton have withdrawn their appeal against a two-point deduction for breaching the Premier League's financial rules, the club said on Friday.

ESPN Source: Cardinals signing ex-Jaguars WR Jones

Wide receiver Zay Jones is signing a one-year deal with the Cardinals after being released by the Jaguars last month, a source told ESPN.

ESPN Williams minted as Bears' QB1: 'No conversation'

An inevitable decision was made official Friday as Bears coach Matt Eberflus declared that rookie Caleb Williams would be Chicago's starting quarterback.

ESPN Lions' Arnold to wear No. 0: 'Ain't nobody like me'

Terrion Arnold was all smiles as he arrived at the Detroit Lions' practice facility on Friday for his first day of rookie minicamp sporting No. 0.

ESPN Nabers: NFL Offensive ROY bet with Daniels off

Giants receiver Malik Nabers said his $10,000 bet with former LSU teammate and Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels for the NFL's Offensive Rookie of the Year is off because of the NFL's gambling policy.

ESPN Ex-Illinois star Shannon Jr. to stand trial for rape

Former Illinois star Terrence Shannon Jr. will stand trial for first-degree felony rape and felony sexual aggravated battery on June 10, a Kansas just ruled at his preliminary hearing on Friday.