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Top 10 moments of the NFL Draft Top 10 moments of the NFL Draft After an eventful three days in

Top 10 moments of the NFL Draft Top 10 moments of the NFL Draft After an eventful three days in

Social media reacts to Ruiz-Arreola Social media reacts to Ruiz-Arreola In a fight that went the distance, Andy Ruiz Jr.

Shohei Ohtani went 1-for-4 and hit his eighth homer of the young season but the Los Angeles Angels lost 7-4

The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Oakland Athletics, 3-2. The Orioles offense was sparked by Cedric Mullin’s bat. The Baltimore Center

National Football League Grading Every First-Round Pick Grading Every First-Round Pick Rob Rang grades every pick in the first round

National Football League Grading Every First-Round Pick Grading Every First-Round Pick Rob Rang grades every pick in the first round

Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Bryce Harper was drilled in the face with a fastball. The Phillies went on to defeat the

Aaron Rodgers Great as Gone? Great as Gone? Trouble is brewing in Green Bay, as reports have surfaced that Aaron

The San Fransisco Giants won easily against the Colorado Rockies behind a solid outing from Alex Wood, who struck nine

The San Diego Padres offense kept humming Wednesday night, hanging a 12-spot on the Arizona Diamondbacks in a breezy 12-3

Ryan McMahon and C.J. Cron both went deep in the top of the 10th inning to lift the Colorado Rockies

The Arizona Diamondbacks won their third-straight game with a 5-1 over the San Diego Padres. Carson Kelly crushed a monster

National Football League ‘We’re On The Clock’ ‘We’re On The Clock’ What’s it like in an NFL draft room right

Bengals Can’t Miss At No. 5, Right? Bengals Can’t Miss At No. 5, Right? The Bengals are in a spot

Bengals Can’t Miss At No. 5, Right? Bengals Can’t Miss At No. 5, Right? The Bengals are in a spot

Major League Baseball The No-Hitter That Wasn’t The No-Hitter That Wasn’t Diamondbacks pitcher Madison Bumgarner allowed zero hits in a

Major League Baseball The No-Hitter That Wasn’t The No-Hitter That Wasn’t Diamondbacks pitcher Madison Bumgarner allowed zero hits in a

Major League Baseball The No-Hitter That Wasn’t The No-Hitter That Wasn’t Diamondbacks pitcher Madison Bumgarner allowed zero hits in a

Top Flight Top Flight From No. 2 overall to the sixth round, Jason McIntyre breaks down all the picks in

The Colorado Rockies beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4. Raimel Tapia cracked a walk-off home run to give the Rockies the

‘Get Over Here’ ‘Get Over Here’ RJ Young loves “Mortal Kombat,” and he loves college football. He combines his two

‘Get Over Here’ ‘Get Over Here’ RJ Young loves “Mortal Kombat,” and he loves college football. He combines his two

Easy Money at WrestleMania This WrestleMania is shaping up to be way better than last year’s, despite everyone’s opinions on

‘Get Over Here’ ‘Get Over Here’ RJ Young loves “Mortal Kombat,” and he loves college football. He combines his two

Anthony Davis returned to the Los Angeles Lakers last night after missing 30 games. AD ended up playing 17 minutes

WWE Legend Terry Funk Recovering From COVID-19 – Wrestling Inc. WWE Hall of Famer Terry Funk is currently recovering from

Eat. Sleep. Golf. Eat. Sleep. Golf. Nolan Krentz is a golf fanatic, spending the pandemic playing the sport 256 straight

Eat. Sleep. Golf. Eat. Sleep. Golf. Nolan Krentz is a golf fanatic, spending the pandemic playing the sport 256 straight

The Kansas City Royals came from behind to walk off vs. the Tampa Bay Rays, 9-8. Salvador Perez batted in

The Tampa Bay Rays dominated the Kansas City Royals, 14-7. Mike Zunino and Austin Meadows his back-to-back home runs in

Don’t Sleep On ‘Em Don’t Sleep On ‘Em They might not top the draft board, but Rob Rang’s 2021 NFL

Is European Soccer Set To Implode? Is European Soccer Set To Implode? The recent announcement surrounding the European Super League

Is European Soccer Set To Implode? Is European Soccer Set To Implode? The recent announcement surrounding the European Super League

Still Learning Still Learning Mack Brown is almost 70, but in a candid interview with RJ Young, the North Carolina

Cup Series Bowman’s Big Surprise Bowman’s Big Surprise Even Alex Bowman was surprised to be the eighth winner of the

Madison Bumgarner picked up his first win of the season as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Washington Nationals, 5-2. Bumgarner

Ty France hit a walk-off ground rule double in the bottom of the ninth to give the Seattle Mariners a

The Oakland Athletics blanked the Detroit Tigers, 3-0. Matt Chapman hit his second home run of the season. Jose Urena

National Basketball Association Way Off Schedule Way Off Schedule As Utah’s Donovan Mitchell joins the list of injured NBA stars,

National Basketball Association Way Off Schedule Way Off Schedule As Utah’s Donovan Mitchell joins the list of injured NBA stars,

Major League Baseball What a show! What a show! Fernando Tatis Jr. homered in his return, but that was just

Major League Baseball What a show! What a show! Fernando Tatis Jr. homered in his return, but that was just

Back In Business Back In Business For the first time in 13 months, fans were allowed in Staples Center to

Back In Business Back In Business For the first time in 13 months, fans were allowed in Staples Center to

National Football League Chipping Away? Chipping Away? Trevor Lawrence is garnering attention for admitting that he doesn’t have a chip

The Kansas City Royals leaned on steady pitching and an active bullpen to pull through with a 7-5 win over

Bryan Stow’s Way Back Bryan Stow’s Way Back Ten years ago, Bryan Stow was the victim of a horrific attack.

Bryan Stow’s Way Back Bryan Stow’s Way Back Ten years ago, Bryan Stow was the victim of a horrific attack.

Major League Baseball The Road To No-No The Road To No-No Carlos Rodón’s no-hitter Wednesday showcased his unlikely journey and

Hopes And Dreams Hopes And Dreams Japan loves golf, but the country hasn’t experienced glory in the sport before Hideki

The Cleveland Indians completed a three-game series sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 5-2 win on Sunday afternoon. Eddie

Watch Kris Bryant hit a solo homer in the top of the fourth inning and give his Chicago Cubs a

Hopes And Dreams Hopes And Dreams Japan loves golf, but the country hasn’t experienced glory in the sport before Hideki

NEW YORK (AP) — New Mets owner, same old dysfunction. Marcus Stroman criticized New York for starting Sunday’s game against

The Chicago Cubs can’t seem to muster any offense in the early going of the 2021 season. They were held

The Milwaukee Brewers will be without one of their key acquisitions for a while. Second baseman Kolten Wong was played

FOX Sports Kansas City Apr 10, 2021 at 12:09p ET Rain delayed the start of the Royals-White Sox game Thursday.

LeBron James teases his and Anthony Davis’ return to the Los Angeles Lakers in an instagram post, stating “A thunderstorm

PITTSBURGH — Garrett Wait scored in overtime and short-handed Massachusetts beat two-time defending champion Minnesota Duluth 3-2 on Thursday night

Get Ready For A QB Bonanza! Get Ready For A QB Bonanza! This year’s NFL Draft centers around a talented

ST. PAUL, Minn. — After several humbling losses to the West Division leader, the Minnesota Wild sent quite the message

Ryan McMahon had a monster game, going 4-for-6 with three homers and four RBI but it wasn’t enough for the

SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry’s tender tailbone much-improved, the two-time MVP led one of those furious finishes that defined Golden

Video Details Mar 16, 2021 at 12:34a ET | FOX Sports Indiana | Duration: 2:40 254140454898 Brooklyn Nets Caris LeVert

Video Details Mar 16, 2021 at 12:33a ET | FOX Sports Indiana | Duration: 0:44 254140454898 Denver Nuggets FOX Sports

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard had 50 points and 10 assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers came from behind

DENVER — Nikola Jokic notched his 35th double-double with 32 points and 14 rebounds, leading the Denver Nuggets over the

College Basketball Social media reacts to Baylor’s big win Social media reacts to Baylor’s big win The Baylor Bears routed

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James had 25 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists in his 99th career triple-double, leading the

ST. LOUIS — Alec Martinez scored two goals and William Carrier added a goal and an assist, sparking the Vegas

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Heck, everyone’s entitled to an off night. But that beatdown Baylor put on undefeated Gonzaga with the

The NBA is relaxing some of its health and safety protocols for individuals who are fully vaccinated, changes including fewer

Welcome to the 2020-21 edition of the Bucks Weekly Spotlight. Each Thursday, we’ll track the progress of the players who

MILWAUKEE — Miguel Sanó and Mitch Garver homered to back up Michael Pineda, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Milwaukee

Women’s College Basketball Social Media Reacts to Stanford’s Win Social Media Reacts to Stanford’s Win Top-seeded Stanford won the NCAA

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Aleksander Barkov had a goal and an assist, Chris Driedger posted his third career shutout, and

MILWAUKEE — Miguel Sanó and Mitch Garver homered to back up Michael Pineda, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Milwaukee

President of basketball operations Gersson Rosas has a vision for the Minnesota Timberwolves. After making big changes to the Wolves’

FOX Sports Wisconsin Mar 18, 2021 at 12:29p ET Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports Torrey Craig could never gain a foothold

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zach Wheeler and slugger Rhys Hoskins each drove in runs with base hits just as Atlanta Braves

MILWAUKEE — Bally Sports Wisconsin (rebranding from FOX Sports Wisconsin) home of the Milwaukee Brewers, announced a 159-game telecast schedule

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Michael A. Taylor homered and drove in three runs for the second straight game, leading the

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Much of the attention on the Kansas City Royals this offseason centered around the acquisitions

Sideline Savants Sideline Savants No matter which Final Four coach cuts down the nets after winning the NCAA title, he’ll

Carlos Martínez had some rough going early on in his start Friday afternoon against the New York Mets and was

Women’s College Basketball NCAA Women’s Top Moments: Final Four NCAA Women’s Top Moments: Final Four The Final Four of the

FRISCO, Texas — D.J. Stewart Jr. scored 20 points, Iverson Molinar added 19 and Mississippi State defeat Saint Louis 74-68

Women’s College Basketball NCAA Women’s Top Moments: Final Four NCAA Women’s Top Moments: Final Four The Final Four of the

FOX Sports Wisconsin Apr 2, 2021 at 2:59p ET MILWAUKEE — Bally Sports Wisconsin announced plans Friday to cover Milwaukee

FOX Sports North Mar 27, 2021 at 11:22a ET MINNEAPOLIS — Bally Sports North (rebranding from FOX Sports North) announced

Kansas basketball coach Bill Self has agreed to a new contract that will keep him with the Jayhawks until he

FOX Sports Midwest Mar 20, 2021 at 11:05p ET Oskar Sundqvist is helped off the ice by Ryan O’Reilly (left)

Minnesota’s Kenta Maeda gave up four hits and one run in 5 ⅓ innings pitched during Saturday night’s showdown against

The San Francisco 49ers traded up to the 3rd overall pick and everyone assumed they had a plan, but that

Bally Sports Kansas City FOX Sports Kansas City Apr 1, 2021 at 11:36a ET Pitcher Jake Brentz is on the

Five rookies are on the St. Louis Cardinals’ Opening Day roster, which the team revealed Thursday, just hours before their

LHP Brett Anderson 2020 Stats: 10 games started, 4-4, 47 IP, 4.21 ERA, 1.277 WHIP, 1.1 HR/9, 1.9 BB/9, 6.1

Video Details Mar 22, 2021 at 12:51a ET | FOX Sports Southwest | Duration: 2:27 Dallas Mavericks FOX Sports Southwest

DALLAS (AP) — Calle Jarnkrok scored in the fifth round of the shootout and the Nashville Predators finished a franchise-record

LAS VEGAS — Keegan Kolesar was at the Vegas Golden Knights’ first development camp in 2017. That was long before the

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 37 points in three quarters, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 132-92 rout

It’s been reported that LeBron James has been recruiting Steph Curry, fueled by doubt that Steph wants to remain with

The Golden State Warriors are currently in 9th place in a loaded Western Conference, but that’s not stopping Draymond Green

FOX Sports North Mar 24, 2021 at 1:33p ET The Minnesota Vikings are keeping Ameer Abdullah in their group of

PHOENIX – Bally Sports Arizona (rebranding from FOX Sports Arizona), home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, today announced it will televise 161 of

As he prepared to enter free agency, Pro Bowl running back Aaron Jones feared his disappointing performance in the NFC

Despite a ninth inning rally, the Milwaukee Brewers fell short of the Chicago White Sox in Cactus League action, 7-5.

DALLAS (AP) — Aaron Ekblad scored with 9.3 seconds left in overtime after his apparent winner moments earlier was wiped

Kenta Maeda strutted his stuff on the mound in Minnesota’s 7-6 loss to Atlanta on Friday, a game which was

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Erik Karlsson scored twice in regulation and then added the deciding goal in the eighth round

LOS ANGELES — Marcus Morris scored 25 points and three other starters had at least 20 points, helping the Los

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Gregg Popovich became the fastest to reach 1,300 career wins, not that San Antonio’s veteran coach

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 20 of his 27 points in the second half and the Boston Celtics

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Harrison Barnes hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer after catching an inbounds pass from the opposite

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson scored 38 points, including 10 during New Orleans’ 18-8 run in the final 3:42,

Nicky Lopez, who entered spring training as the Kansas City Royals‘ projected starting second baseman, will begin the 2021 season

playCronin blasts NBA, G League for pursuing recruit (2:27)UCLA coach Mick Cronin blasts the NBA and the G League for pursuing former Bruins recruit Daishen Nix. (2:27)12:58 PM ETAdam RittenbergESPN Senior Writer Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University.UCLA coach Mick Cronin criticized the NBA and the G League on…

playWill the Bucs repeat as Super Bowl champs after re-signing Suh? (1:36)Marcus Spears isn’t sold on the Buccaneers winning back-to-back Super Bowls despite them bringing back Ndamukong Suh. (1:36)11:55 AM ETJenna LaineESPN Staff Writer CloseCovered the Buccaneers since 2009 Joined ESPN in 2016Free-agent running back Leonard Fournette is re-signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on…

3:55 PM ETTim McManusESPN Staff Writer PHILADELPHIA — Any dreams fans had of tight end Kyle Pitts or wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase running out of the Lincoln Financial Field tunnel in a Philadelphia Eagles uniform likely went up in smoke Friday when the Eagles traded the No. 6 pick in the 2021 NFL draft along…

playGonzaga’s Kispert makes and-1 bucket vs. Norfolk State (0:24)Corey Kispert tips in a shot while being fouled for Gonzaga vs. Norfolk State. (0:24)Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert and Baylor guard Jared Butler, who will attempt to lead their teams into the Elite Eight this weekend, were among the five finalists announced Friday for the 2021 John…

Mar 24, 2021Royce YoungESPN Staff Writer CloseCovers the Oklahoma City Thunder for ESPN.comSAN ANTONIO — Powered by 22 points from forward Sedona Prince, the No. 6 seed Oregon Ducks advanced to the Sweet 16 on Wednesday with a 57-50 win over the No. 3 seed Georgia Lady Bulldogs.But for Prince, the emotions were raw in…

By Charlie Creme Updated: 3/14/2021 at 8:15 p.m. ETPostponed games, long COVID-19 pauses for some programs and few nonconference contests have made this season different than any we have ever seen. Yet the 2021 women’s NCAA tournament is coming into focus, and is expected to be contested by 64 teams. After last season’s tournament was…

Mar 25, 2021Tim BontempsESPN Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry repeatedly insisted Wednesday night that he doesn’t know what will happen between now and Thursday’s 3 p.m. ET NBA trade deadline.But that didn’t stop an air of finality from hanging over the proceedings following a 135-111 victory over the visiting Denver Nuggets, as the greatest player…

The Dallas Cowboys have informed free-agent pass-rusher Aldon Smith that they are not going to re-sign him after one season, a source told ESPN’s Ed Werder on Wednesday.After serving an indefinite suspension from 2016 to 2019 for multiple off-field incidents and violations of the league’s substance abuse policy, Smith joined the Cowboys in 2020 on…

11:19 AM ETMarc RaimondiESPN Staff Writer LAS VEGAS — UFC heavyweight champ Stipe Miocic has a gym in the basement of his Cleveland-area home, and occasionally his 2-year-old daughter, Meelah, will walk over and hit the heavy bag a few times.”Punch, punch,” she says.That’s the extent of Meelah’s exposure to her father’s career as a…

The 2021 NBA trade deadline has officially passed, with a flurry of moves putting new faces in new places.The Miami Heat finalized a deal to acquire Victor Oladipo from the Houston Rockets. The LA Clippers found their veteran point guard in a deal that netted them Rajon Rondo from the Atlanta Hawks. The Orlando Magic…

Mar 23, 2021Nick WagonerESPN Staff Writer Close Covered Rams for nine years for stlouisrams.com Previously covered University of Missouri football Member of Pro Football Writers of AmericaSANTA CLARA, Calif. — As the clock ticked into the late hours of March 16, offensive tackle Trent Williams was growing more and more convinced that his first foray…

Mar 8, 2021Charlie CremeESPN.com CloseCharlie Creme projects the women’s NCAA tournament bracket for ESPN.com.With the ACC, Pac-12 and SEC tournaments in the books, the No. 1 seeds for the 2021 women’s NCAA tournament look to be settled. Stanford is No. 1 overall in the latest Bracketology projection through Sunday’s games, followed by UConn, Texas A&M…

playGordon says wanting trade is a result of frustration with losing (1:20)Aaron Gordon explains the frustration he’s felt over the losses that have accumulated during his time with the Magic. (1:20)Mar 24, 2021Nick FriedellESPN Staff Writer CloseNick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse…

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has been handed a further six years and eight months ban from the game and fined a million Swiss francs ($1.07 million) by the body’s Ethics Committee after a probe into massive bonus payments.Blatter’s current ban from the game was due to expire in October but the latest ban, for…

6:58 PM ETPaul GutierrezESPN Staff Writer CloseCovered Oakland Raiders for CSNBayArea.com and Sacramento Bee for eight years Member of Pro Football Writers Association Previously worked at Los Angeles Times, Las Vegas Review-Journal and Sports IllustratedHENDERSON, Nev. — Marcus Mariota has agreed to a contract restructure to return to the Las Vegas Raiders as Derek Carr’s…

5:00 PM ETSarah BarshopESPN Staff Writer CloseCovered the Packers for ESPN Milwaukee Marquette University graduateHOUSTON — With the number of lawsuits against Deshaun Watson reaching 16 on Tuesday, the quarterback’s lawyer, Rusty Hardin, said in a statement that his law firm has “strong evidence” showing that one of the lawsuits alleging sexual assault is false…

Mar 11, 2021Myron MedcalfESPN Staff Writer Close Covers college basketball Joined ESPN.com in 2011 Graduate of Minnesota State University, MankatoPatrick Ewing, minutes after coaching Georgetown to a thrilling victory over rival Villanova in the Big East tournament, said he was annoyed by the security measures he has encountered this week at Madison Square Garden –…

playKyrie somehow pulls off this ridiculous reverse layup (0:18)While driving to the basket, Kyrie Irving fights off Jayson Tatum and somehow sinks the reverse layup. (0:18)Mar 12, 2021Malika AndrewsESPN Staff Writer CloseStaff Writer Joined ESPN in 2018 Appears regularly on ESPN Chicago 1000NEW YORK — Kyrie Irving tied his season high of 40 points on…

1:36 AM ETHarry Lyles Jr.ESPN Staff Writer INDIANAPOLIS — USC defeated No. 3 seed Kansas 85-51 on Monday night to reach the Sweet 16 of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament — and in doing so handed the Jayhawks the third-worst loss in program history.Prior to Monday’s game, Kansas had suffered only eight 30-point losses in…

Mar 12, 2021Anthony OlivieriESPN.com FIVE WEEKS BEFORE the world shut down, Creighton’s Jett Canfield, a walk-on, stood on the court at The Palestra, a Philadelphia cathedral disguised as a basketball arena on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania.His flop of curly hair leaned forward like his shooting form, which seemingly needed all of his…

4:28 PM ETJeff BorzelloESPN Staff Writer Close Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware.Minnesota has hired Xavier assistant Ben Johnson as its new men’s basketball coach, the school announced Monday.Johnson replaces Richard Pitino, who was let go last week after eight seasons with the Golden Gophers.Johnson is a Minneapolis native…

6:24 PM ETJordan RaananESPN Staff Writer The New York Giants made their second big move in three days when they agreed to terms with former Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree’ Jackson, according to sources.The deal is for three years and $39 million, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter, and includes $26.5 million in guarantees and more than…

11:55 PM ETHarry Lyles Jr.ESPN Staff Writer Colorado men’s basketball coach Tad Boyle opened his NCAA tournament postgame news conference Monday night by addressing the mass shooting that happened just a few miles from the school’s campus in Boulder, saying the tragedy left “an emptiness” in his stomach win or lose.”First of all, before we…

2:40 PM ETESPN News Services Hall of Fame forward Elgin Baylor, who followed his illustrious playing career with a decades-long tenure as LA Clippers general manager, has died at the age of 86.Baylor died of natural causes Monday and was surrounded by his wife, Elaine, and his daughter, Krystal, the Los Angeles Lakers said in…

12:07 AM ETRoyce YoungESPN Staff Writer CloseCovers the Oklahoma City Thunder for ESPN.comSAN ANTONIO — UConn freshman star Paige Bueckers made a grand entrance into the Huskies’ storied NCAA tournament heritage on Sunday, setting a school record for most points in a tournament debut with 24 in a 102-59 rout of 16-seed High Point.The highly…

Mar 12, 2021Bill ConnellyESPN Staff Writer CloseBill Connelly is a staff writer for ESPN.com.Are you not entertained? What the FCS spring season lacks in length and quality, it makes up for in pure, magical nonsense. The best program in the country got blown out by an unranked opponent two weeks ago, and the new No.…

3:11 PM ETESPN News Services Salvador Pérez still remembers growing up in the Venezuelan city of Valencia, where as a youngster he would take batting practice against his mother with a broomstick and later play organized ball with the likes of José Altuve.He never thought a day like Sunday could be possible.That’s when the Kansas…

North Dakota is the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA men’s hockey tournament, topping a field of 16 teams announced on Sunday night.The Fighting Hawks won the National Collegiate Hockey Conference championship on home ice last week, all but assuring the top draw. They will stay in state, and top the Fargo, North Dakota,…

When 714 days have passed since your last women’s NCAA tournament game, even a whole lot of chalk isn’t going to sour the mood. Sixteen games are in the books as the 2021 women’s basketball tournament tipped off Sunday. The better seed won in each game. But that doesn’t mean there weren’t plenty of highlights.…

8:59 PM ETAdrian WojnarowskiSenior NBA Insider CloseHost of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, the NBA’s front-runner for Rookie of the Year, is expected to miss the remainder of the season with a fractured right wrist, sources told ESPN.Ball’s injury is in the area of the thumb on his shooting…

playWhy the Saints and Winston are a perfect marriage (1:15)Louis Riddick details why Jameis Winston is in the perfect spot in New Orleans. (1:15)Mar 20, 2021Mike TriplettESPN Staff Writer CloseCovered Saints for eight years at New Orleans Times-Picayune Previously covered LSU football, San Francisco 49ers Iowa native and University of Iowa graduateMETAIRIE, La. — The…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Vanderbilt right-hander Jack Leiter, ESPN’s No. 2 MLB draft prospect, tossed a no-hitter on Saturday in the Commodores’ 5-0 win over South Carolina.Leiter walked a batter in the first inning before recording 27 consecutive outs. He finished with a career-high 16 strikeouts as the No. 2 Commodores improved to 15-2, 2-0 in…

Mar 20, 2021Colin UdohSpecial to ESPN CloseItinerant writer. Engineer in a previous incarnation. One time Black Belt. Lover of football, flirter with other sports.Denver Nuggets guard Monte Morris has joined the Brooklyn Nets’ Spencer Dinwiddie in committing to playing for Nigeria internationally as a naturalized player, head coach Mike Brown has confirmed to ESPN.Multiple reports…

Ready for another day of March Madness? How’s your bracket? The first round of the 2021 NCAA tournament continues Saturday.Friday’s first-round games were not kind to the Big Ten. The league lost two top-four seeds (Ohio State and Purdue). According to ESPN Stats & Information, that was the first time that had happened to the…

2:21 PM ETMarc RaimondiESPN Staff Writer Saturday’s UFC Fight Night co-main event featuring lightweights Gregor Gillespie and Brad Riddell is off due to COVID-19 protocols, the promotion announced Saturday morning.The event will continue on with 10 fights.The plan is to reschedule the lightweight bout between Gillespie and Riddell to a later date.The Song Kenan vs.…

10:38 AM ETBen BabyESPN Staff Writer CloseESPN Staff Writer Previously a college football writer for The Dallas Morning News University of North Texas graduateThe Cincinnati Bengals made a big signing for their offensive line Friday but also announced they were releasing one of their all-time greats on the defensive line.The Bengals signed offensive tackle Riley…

3:14 AM ETDave McMenaminESPN Staff Writer CloseLakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09.LOS ANGELES — LeBron James has been awarded the NBA’s MVP award four times in his career, tied with Wilt Chamberlain for…

Mar 18, 2021Jake TrotterESPN Staff Writer CloseCovers the Big 12Joined ESPN.com in 2011Graduate of Washington & Lee UniversityThe Cleveland Browns are signing former Rams cornerback Troy Hill to a four-year, $24 million deal, a league source said.The Browns already have Pro Bowl performer Denzel Ward at corner. But with Greedy Williams working his way back…

The NFL announced a new set of national television deals Thursday, keeping games on ESPN/ABC, Fox, CBS, NBC, Amazon and NFL Network through the 2033 season.The agreement keeps Sunday afternoon games on CBS and Fox, Sunday night games on NBC and Monday night games on ESPN, with some games also airing on ABC. For the…

8:00 AM ETBill ConnellyESPN Staff Writer CloseBill Connelly is a staff writer for ESPN.com.Technically, North Dakota has won 10 of its past 15 games against North Dakota State.No, really! The Fighting Hawks got on a roll in the 1990s, beating the Bison 10 times between 1993 and 2003 to take what was then a 62-45-3…

Mar 17, 2021Tim MacMahonESPN Staff Writer CloseJoined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas MavericksAppears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FMFormer NBA center Shawn Bradley suffered a traumatic spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed, according to a statement released on his behalf by the Dallas Mavericks.On Jan. 20, Bradley was struck from…

11:02 PM ETJeff BorzelloESPN Staff Writer Close Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware.Georgia Tech star Moses Wright, the ACC player of the year, will miss the Yellow Jackets’ first-round game against Loyola Chicago in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, sources told ESPN on Wednesday night.Wright also likely will be…

Perennial Pro Bowl cornerback Patrick Peterson has reached an agreement on a one-year, $10 million deal with the Minnesota Vikings, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Wednesday.The 30-year-old Peterson leaves the Arizona Cardinals as one of the best cornerbacks in franchise history.He went to eight straight Pro Bowls, starting with his rookie year in…

7:23 PM ETAdrian WojnarowskiSenior NBA Insider CloseHost of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017The Milwaukee Bucks are acquiring Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker in a trade to fortify the franchise’s playoff push in the Eastern Conference, sources told ESPN.Bucks general manager Jon Horst had been persistent in his pursuit of Tucker in recent weeks,…

1:05 AM ETLindsey ThiryESPN Close Covered Rams for two years for Los Angeles Times Previously covered the Falcons Has covered the NBA and college football and basketballTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — The Los Angeles Rams are finalizing a trade to send veteran defensive lineman Michael Brockers to the Detroit Lions, a source confirmed to ESPN.NFL Network…

8:08 PM ETJeff BorzelloESPN Staff Writer Close Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware.Utah has fired coach Larry Krystkowiak, the school announced Tuesday.Krystkowiak had been in charge of the Utes for 10 seasons.”Today, I informed Head Men’s Basketball Coach Larry Krystkowiak that I am making a change in the leadership…

playStephen A. & Max get fired up debating the Chiefs’ dynasty (1:51)Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman have a heated discussion about whether the Chiefs are building a dynasty. (1:51)4:35 PM ETAdam TeicherESPN Staff Writer CloseCovered Chiefs for 20 seasons for Kansas City Star Joined ESPN in 2013KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs…

7:00 AM ETTony MossESPN Deputy Editor CloseDeputy Editor, ESPN Joined ESPN in 2014 Books: Hotter Than a Match Head, A Season In PurgatoryTony Bennett’s five fellow NBA alumni coaching in the 2021 NCAA tournament can only hope Bennett has started a trend.When Bennett’s Virginia Cavaliers became college basketball’s most recent national champions in April 2019,…

12:36 AM ETSarah BarshopESPN Staff Writer CloseCovered the Packers for ESPN Milwaukee Marquette University graduateHOUSTON — After Houston attorney Tony Buzbee said in an Instagram post Tuesday night that he has filed a lawsuit against Deshaun Watson, the Texans’ quarterback put out a statement saying he looks forward to clearing his name.Watson responded on Twitter…

8:58 PM ETMarc RaimondiESPN Staff Writer The UFC will be running its first show in front of a full crowd in more than a year. And the promotion will do so with a huge main event.Kamaru Usman will defend his UFC welterweight title in a rematch against Jorge Masvidal in the headliner of UFC 261…

The Kansas City Chiefs and free agent offensive lineman Joe Thuney have agreed to a five-year deal, his agent, Mike McCartney, said Monday.The deal is worth $80 million, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter, with the first two years fully guaranteed at $32.5M.Thuney, a previous standout for the New England Patriots, gives the Chiefs’ O-line…

The New England Patriots are giving former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Nelson Agholor a two-year, $26 million deal, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.He became the second major offensive addition by the Patriots on Monday. Tight end Jonnu Smith agreed to a four-year, $50 million contract, including $31.25 million guaranteed, agent Drew Rosenhaus told…

The Tennessee Titans have agreed to a deal with Bud Dupree, the former Steelers linebacker told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on Monday.The deal will pay Dupree more than $16 million per year.Dupree gives the Titans’ defense a much-needed presence off the edge. He also is capable of being a down lineman in nickel packages.The Titans fielded…

Mar 13, 2021Jeff BorzelloESPN Staff Writer Close Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware.Michigan senior Isaiah Livers is out indefinitely with a stress injury to his right foot, the school announced Saturday morning.Livers underwent an MRI after the Wolverines’ 79-66 win over Maryland in the Big Ten basketball tournament quarterfinals…

The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to restructure quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ contract to provide some cap relief, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.The team is expected to convert Mahomes’ $21.7 million roster bonus to a signing bonus in the coming days, which would save the Chiefs $17 million against the salary cap, sources said.In July, the…

Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha has become the first Premier League player to not take a knee before a game since the demonstration began last season, standing during the prematch ritual against West Brom on Saturday.Players and officials have been taking a knee before games since protests began after the death of George Floyd while…

playKlinsmann: Tottenham’s empty performance hard to explain (0:58)Former Tottenham striker Jurgen Klinsmann is disappointed by Spurs’ lacklustre display in a 2-1 loss to Arsenal. (0:58)4:22 PM ETJames OlleySenior Writer, ESPN FC Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho accused his players of “hiding” and questioned whether referees were “tired” as Spurs lost 2-1 to Arsenal in Sunday’s…

Mar 13, 2021ESPN News Services BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres will be without captain Jack Eichel for what coach Ralph Krueger called “the foreseeable future” in delivering yet another blow to a team in the midst of a nine-game skid.The injury is not considered season-ending, though Krueger on Saturday was unable to provide a…

The WBA announced on Sunday they are temporarily suspending judge Carlos Sucre, pending an evaluation, after his outlier scorecard for Saturday’s junior bantamweight world title unification fight between Juan Francisco Estrada and Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez.Sucre scored the fight 117-111 for Estrada, who won the fight by split decision. Jesse Reyes scored the bout 115-113 for…

2:13 PM ETESPN News Services After being thrust into the spotlight for the actions of an announcer, the Norman High School girls basketball team made news on its own terms by winning the Oklahoma 6A state championship.The Tigers (19-0) capped their perfect season with a 48-37 win over Bixby on Saturday.Norman gained national attention after…

6:45 PM ETMyron MedcalfESPN Staff Writer Close Covers college basketball Joined ESPN.com in 2011 Graduate of Minnesota State University, MankatoNow that the 2021 NCAA tournament field is set, you’ll need the right information to make the right picks in your March Madness bracket. We’re here to help with our annual 68-team preview. The 2021 NCAA…

6:44 PM ETRob DemovskyESPN Staff Writer CloseCovered Packers for Green Bay Press-Gazette from 1997-2013 Two-time Wisconsin Sportswriter of the Year as selected by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters AssociationGREEN BAY, Wis. — The examples of Aaron Jones’ game-breaking ability over the past two years for the Green Bay Packers are just as numerous as there…

Mar 12, 2021ESPN News Services OKLAHOMA CITY — An announcer for a livestream of an Oklahoma girls’ high school basketball game cursed and called one team by a racial epithet as the players kneeled during the national anthem.The incident occurred Thursday before the Norman High School-Midwest City quarterfinal game in Sapulpa as “The Star-Spangled Banner”…