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6:35 PM ETDave WilsonESPN Staff Writer CloseDave Wilson is an editor for ESPN.com since 2010. He previously worked at The Dallas Morning News, San Diego Union-Tribune and Las Vegas Sun.Oklahoma State president Kayse Shrum said Monday that Oklahoma's intentions to explore leaving the Big 12 are "the result of months of planning with the SEC"…

9:02 PM ETD'Arcy MaineESPN.com TOKYO -- Flora Duffy won the women's triathlon on Tuesday, becoming the first Bermudian in Olympics history to take home a gold medal.The 33-year-old Duffy crossed the finish line with a time of 1 hour, 55:36 minutes, more than a minute ahead of second-place finisher Georgia Taylor-Brown of Great Britain. Katie…

playKimes: Thomas' injury makes Saints' WR group thinnest in the NFL (1:03)Mina Kimes breaks down how Michael Thomas' injury affects the Saints' wide receiver group and if they could look to sign someone. (1:03)7:38 PM ETMike TriplettESPN Staff Writer CloseCovered Saints for eight years at New Orleans Times-Picayune Previously covered LSU football, San Francisco 49ers…

10:41 PM ETJesse RogersESPN Staff Writer CloseJesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com.CHICAGO -- The Oakland Athletics are finalizing a trade for Chicago Cubs left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin, sources confirmed to ESPN's Jeff Passan on Monday night.The trade is pending the review of medical records. Once finalized, the Cubs are…

7:15 AM ETKevin SeifertESPN Staff Writer CloseESPN.com national NFL writer ESPN.com NFC North reporter, 2008-2013 Covered Vikings for Minneapolis Star Tribune, 1999-2008NFL training camps this summer will be unlike any other in league history. They'll represent a hybrid between the tightly restricted version we saw in 2020, as the league began its journey through the…

Jul 25, 2021Alyssa RoenigkESPN CloseAlyssa Roenigk is a senior writer for ESPN whose assignments have taken her to six continents and caused her to commit countless acts of recklessness. (Follow @alyroe on Twitter).The U.S. women's gymnastics team qualified for Tuesday's team final at the Tokyo Olympics in second place by more than a point behind…

12:28 AM ETAssociated Press TOKYO -- Iranian defector Kimia Alizadeh is one victory away from winning the Refugee Olympic Team's first-ever medal after three impressive wins in the Tokyo Games' taekwondo tournament.Alizadeh shocked two-time Olympic gold medalist Jade Jones in the round of 16, beating the British champion 16-12. She went on to defeat Zhou…

1:35 AM ETTom HamiltonSenior Writer Close• Joined ESPN in 2011 • Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours • Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018The International Olympics Committee has reminded athletes not to hug on the podium and keep their masks on as they celebrate their…

1:03 AM ETMike CoppingerESPN Keyshawn Davis, a 3-0 pro widely hailed as Team USA's best hope to end the gold-medal boxing drought for the men, advanced to the round of 16 with a 5-0 victory over the Netherlands' Enrico Lacruz on Saturday evening in Tokyo.Davis, 22, won all three rounds on all five cards. He's…

Early Sunday at the Olympic Games, Simone Biles and the U.S. gymnastics team competed for the first time in a long evening of gymnastics qualifications.Also, the first Olympic gold medal in skateboarding has been awarded. Two-time Olympic medalist April Ross and her new partner Alix Klineman won their first match in beach volleyball, and the…

9:45 PM ETAssociated Press Americans April Ross and Alix Klineman cruised to a straight-set victory over China in their Olympic beach volleyball opener on Sunday in Tokyo.Ross is making her third appearance in the Summer Games with her third different partner. She's already won a silver medal and a bronze. Klineman is making her Olympic…

8:10 PM ETGreg WyshynskiESPN CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN's senior NHL writer.The Buffalo Sabres selected University of Michigan defenseman Owen Power with the first pick in the NHL Draft on Friday night.Power, 18, was the No. 1 ranked North American skater by NHL Central Scouting. His selection marks just the fourth time in NHL history that…

playWhy Tua Tagovailoa must step up in his second year (1:24)Max Kellerman argues the Dolphins could be Super Bowl contenders if Tua ups his game this season. (1:24)1:05 PM ETCameron WolfeESPN Staff Writer CloseCovered the Broncos for two seasons with the Denver Post Graduate of the University of Houston A native of Jackson, Miss.MIAMI GARDENS,…

Jul 22, 2021Greg WyshynskiESPN CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN's senior NHL writer.The NHL released its 2021-22 regular-season schedule on Thursday night, featuring realigned divisions, a rebalanced schedule and a lengthy Olympic break if the league's players participate in the 2022 Beijing Games.The schedule, which was announced on SportsCenter, returns the NHL to a full 82-game regular…

8:00 PM ETESPN staffThe 2021 NHL draft is here, and we're tracking all 224 picks over two days and seven rounds, starting with the Buffalo Sabres' selection at No. 1 overall of Owen Power. Follow along live Friday and Saturday for each selection. Plus, Greg Wyshynski will take a closer look at how each first-rounder…

Miami Hurricanes freshman safety Avantae Williams has been suspended by the team after he was arrested Wednesday on domestic violence charges, the school said in a statement.Williams, 20, is facing three counts of aggravated battery of a pregnant person, according to Miami-Dade County records. He is being held on $10,000 bond, according to records."We are…

playIs the USWNT's loss to Sweden a sign of things to come? (1:32)Ali Krieger breaks down the USWNT's 3-0 loss to Sweden and its potential impact moving forward at the Olympics. (1:32)Jul 22, 2021Associated PressThe U.S. women's soccer team's Olympics hopes have reached "do-or-die mode" following its surprising 3-0 loss to Sweden in its opening…

playIs it win the NFC East or bust for the Cowboys this season? (2:01)Domonique Foxworth and Rob Ninkovich explain what they would consider a successful season for the Cowboys. (2:01)1:58 PM ETTodd ArcherESPN Staff Writer CloseCovered NFL since 1997, Cowboys since 2003 Previously covered Bengals and Dolphins Lives in Dallas area with his wife and…

Jul 21, 2021Alex ScarboroughESPN Staff Writer CloseCovers the SEC.Joined ESPN in 2012.Graduate of Auburn University.Oklahoma and Texas have reached out to the SEC about possibly joining the conference, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN.The Houston Chronicle, which first reported the story, cited an unnamed college official and said an announcement could come within a couple of…

2:31 PM ETGreg WyshynskiESPN CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN's senior NHL writer.The Philadelphia Flyers traded defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere and two draft picks to the Arizona Coyotes and received nothing in return.The Flyers sent a second-round pick in 2022 and a seventh-round pick in the 2022 NHL draft, previously acquired from the Montreal Canadiens, to the Coyotes…

10:12 AM ETLaurence EdmondsonF1 Editor Close• Joined ESPN in 2009 • An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011There are few sports in which the stakes are higher than in Formula One. Sporting glory is one thing, but when the competition can land you in hospital, or worse, the events that unfold on track take on another dimension.It's…

There was a moment early in the first half of the United States women's national team's opening match of its Olympic campaign when midfielder Rose Lavelle, dribbling into Sweden's half with the ball at her feet, looked around furiously and put her hands out, as if she was lost. Even without being able to hear…

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers open 2021 NFL training camp Wednesday at Heinz Field. Here's a closer look at a few storylines:At 39 years old, does Ben Roethlisberger have another deep playoff run in him?Maybe. If Roethlisberger makes another deep playoff run, it will be because of his supporting cast and avoiding a major injury.…

8:00 AM ETTim KeownESPN Senior Writer CloseSenior Writer for ESPN The Magazine Columnist for ESPN.com Author of five books (3 NYT best-sellers)THIS IS IT: one last stand against the stenographers and yes-men, the bean counters and numbers crunchers, the button pushers and script readers. One last stand against those who live in mortal fear of…

Jul 18, 2021Tim FiorvantiESPN.com On a Money in the Bank pay-per-view that overdelivered, Edge and Roman Reigns did that and more for over 30 minutes. The energy was high, the crowd was plugged in and both men could have convincingly walked out of Fort Worth, Texas with the Universal championship in hand.But with Seth Rollins'…

Jul 18, 2021Fantasy staffThis page will be updated with additional content and analysis throughout the summer, so please check back often.The fantasy football season begins Thursday, Sept. 9, when the Dallas Cowboys take on the defending Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Whether you play in a casual re-draft league or a more serious deep dynasty…

Jul 19, 2021Jesse RogersESPN Staff Writer CloseJesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com.Some turn off their phones and ignore the "noise." Others have conversations with their bosses just to know where they stand.Many simply take things as they come, because all are in agreement: When you're set to become a…

After an unprecedented pandemic delay, the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics will finally begin on Friday. And while there are many superstars competing (Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky and Allyson Felix, to name three), there also are other names you might not know yet -- but should. Here, 25 of the most compelling Olympians this…

The cardboard bed frames in the Athletes Village can stand up to 200 kilograms, or 440 pounds, and will be recycled into paper products after the games. Jae C. Hong/AP5:30 PM ETTory BarronESPN Editor CloseTory Barron is a Bristol-based writer and editor for ESPN.com. After retiring from playing lacrosse at UConn, the DC native decided to…

Jul 18, 2021ESPN News Services LAS VEGAS -- The U.S. women's Olympic basketball team was in unfamiliar territory after dropping two exhibition games in a row for the first time in a decade.The Americans rebounded with a strong effort to beat Nigeria 93-62 on Sunday in the final pre-Olympic exhibition tuneup for both teams."It feels…

4:23 PM ETBob HarigESPN Senior Writer Close Senior golf writer for ESPN.com Covered golf for more than 20 years Earned Evans Scholarship to attend Indiana UniversitySANDWICH, England -- He waved to the crowd, clapped his show of appreciation and then stepped to the microphone like he's been giving speeches for years. Collin Morikawa might have…

The Seattle Kraken are joining the NHL for the 2021-22 season and will play in the Pacific Division. The front office and coaching staff have taken shape, and Climate Pledge Arena is on track to be ready, but the team needs players.The Kraken will select one player each from 30 NHL teams, as the Vegas…

Jul 17, 2021Jeremy FowlerESPN Staff Writer CloseESPN staff writer Previously a college football reporter for CBSSports.com University of Florida graduateWho's the NFL's best cornerback? Wide receiver? Offensive tackle? What about the second-best defensive tackle -- after Aaron Donald? To preview the 2021 NFL season, we set out to answer those questions and much more.We surveyed…

Jul 18, 2021Ramona ShelburneESPN Senior Writer CloseSenior writer for ESPN.comSpent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily NewsPHOENIX -- Jrue Holiday knows what everyone wants him to do. No one needs to tell him to be more aggressive offensively. Or to keep shooting, that his shots will eventually start falling."We always kind of throw that…

11:33 PM ETMike CoppingerESPN SAN ANTONIO -- Brian Castano appeared to clearly topple Jermell Charlo to claim the undisputed 154-pound championship in an upset, but two judges disagreed, delivering a controversial split draw Saturday night at AT&T Center.One judge scored it 114-114, while another scored it 114-113 for Castano; a third judge turned in a…

Jul 16, 2021Mike CoppingerESPN There are four world titles in each of boxing's 17 divisions. Any attempt to clear up just who "the man" or "the woman" is in a given weight class is a boon to the sport, and that's what makes Saturday's fight between Jermell Charlo and Brian Castano for the undisputed junior…

Jul 15, 2021Brett OkamotoESPN Staff Writer CloseMMA columnist for ESPN.com Analyst for "MMA Live" Covered MMA for Las Vegas SunLAS VEGAS -- Khabib Nurmagomedov's late father, Abdulmanap, had a plan for the end of his son's career. Abdulmanap wanted Khabib to retire with a 30-0 record, which has become common knowledge in the MMA world,…

Jul 16, 2021Brett OkamotoESPN Staff Writer CloseMMA columnist for ESPN.com Analyst for "MMA Live" Covered MMA for Las Vegas SunThe women's bantamweight division in the UFC has been in need of new blood for some time now -- but no one would have guessed Miesha Tate would be the one to fill the void.But that's…

12:18 PM ETESPN News Services The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will return to action Friday night after positive COVID-19 tests for Yankees players caused Thursday's game to be postponed.Including rapid testing conducted Friday afternoon, there have been no new positive cases, the Yankees announced.All six of the Yankees' cases from Thursday have…

playWhy it's no surprise Brady reportedly played with an MCL injury (1:07)Rob Ninkovich explains why he's not surprised to hear that Tom Brady reportedly played through an MCL injury last season. (1:07)Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady played the entirety of last season with a torn medial collateral ligament in his left knee, according to…

11:36 AM ETTom VanHaarenESPN Staff Writer CloseESPN staff writerJoined ESPN in 2011Graduated from Central MichiganTyrrell Hatton has never been shy about showing his emotions. On Friday, that was clear. After missing a putt at The Open, Hatton walked toward the hole and flipped off a member of the gallery.The middle-finger salute was caught on camera…

playKeldon Johnson and JaVale McGee set to be Team USA replacements (2:22)Brian Windhorst and Monica McNutt discuss Keldon Johnson and JaVale McGee joining Team USA after Bradley Beal and Kevin Love were unable to travel to Tokyo. (2:22)11:00 AM ETESPN News Services Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love has withdrawn from Team USA, and Denver Nuggets…

The administrative leave for Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer has been extended by nearly two weeks to July 27, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.The move pushes Bauer's leave past a scheduled July 23 hearing for a domestic violence restraining order filed by a woman in L.A. County Superior Court.Major League Baseball and the Pasadena…

playFans take a knee at Marcus Rashford's mural (1:20)Hundreds of England fans join a rally in support of Marcus Rashford and against racism in the UK. (1:20)Four people have been arrested over online racist abuse aimed at members of the England team after Sunday's Euro 2020 final, British police said on Thursday.A specialist team is…

11:24 PM ETMechelle VoepelESPN.com CloseMechelle Voepel covers the WNBA, women's college basketball, and other college sports for espnW. Voepel began covering women's basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996.LAS VEGAS -- Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale smiled broadly but didn't take the bait. After she helped Team WNBA beat Team USA 93-85…

playIs no fans at the Olympics for the best? (1:43)Katie Nolan fully supports the decision to not have fans at the Olympics as COVID-19 cases rise in Japan. (1:43)6:16 AM ETAssociated Press TOKYO -- New coronavirus cases surged to 1,308 in Tokyo on Thursday, a six-month high, as fears rise of a possible dramatic increase…

10:30 AM ETSam MarsdenMoises LlorensBarcelona have reached an agreement in principle for Lionel Messi to sign a new five-year contract, sources confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday, but that doesn't mean the club's problems are solved.They still have a gross debt of €1.2 billion, and if La Liga started tomorrow, the 34-year-old club legend would not…

Jul 13, 2021Jeff PassanESPN CloseESPN MLB insider Author of "The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports"DENVER -- After dropping a dramatic first-round Home Run Derby matchup to Juan Soto on Monday night, Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani said he wants a return engagement.Following a wild 24 hours in…

Jul 13, 2021Jeff PassanESPN CloseESPN MLB insider Author of "The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports"DENVER -- About 15 minutes before Shohei Ohtani made the most anticipated debut in Home Run Derby history and kicked off the madcap 24 hours in which he also would start the All-Star Game…

For years, the question has been: "Who is the face of baseball?" Ahead of the 2021 MLB All-Star Game though, three new superstars have proved there doesn't need to be just one face of the sport.Fernando Tatis Jr. of the San Diego Padres, Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of…