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Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff WriterSep 6, 2023, 12:55 AM ETCloseRich Cimini is a staff writer who covers the New York Jets and the NFL at ESPN. Rich has covered the Jets for over 30 years, joining ESPN in 2010. Rich also hosts the Flight Deck podcast. He previously was a beat writer for the New

Brian Windhorst, ESPN Senior WriterSep 5, 2023, 01:08 PM ETCloseESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two booksMANILA, Philippines — Anthony Edwards scored 32 fewer points Tuesday — three — in Team USA’s 100-63 World Cup quarterfinal win over Italy than he did in the loss to Lithuania two

Fantasy StaffSep 2, 2023, 08:00 AM ETThis page will be updated throughout the summer, so please continue to check back for the latest content.Summer is in full swing and that means fantasy football draft season is upon us.Whether you play in a casual redraft league, a serious, deep dynasty format or somewhere in between, we

Chris LowCloseChris LowESPN Senior Writer College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of the University of TennesseeM.A. VoepelCloseM.A. VoepelESPN.comM.A. 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.Sep 3, 2023, 09:00 AM ETBATON ROUGE, La. —

Andrea Adelson, ESPN Senior WriterSep 3, 2023, 09:40 AM ETClose ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida.TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State athletic director Michael Alford picks up a thick white binder in his office, one that he keeps with him at all times for reference. He calls it a “living

ESPNSep 3, 2023, 07:00 PM ETEuropean club football is back, providing another weekend of more last-minute winners, upsets and lots of goals. The Premier League, LaLiga, the Bundesliga and Serie A all had matchups worth diving into.We start with Friday, when Borussia Dortmund squandered a 2-0 lead, while Romelu Lukaku’s Roma debut was spoiled in

Adam BrownSep 2, 2023, 11:30 AM ETLiverpool secured their third consecutive win in the Premier League on Sunday as they enjoyed a 3-0 victory over Aston Villa at Anfield.The Reds got off to the perfect start in the third minute when Dominik Szoboszlai attacked a ball that was cleared into a dangerous area from a

Nick ParkinsonAug 30, 2023, 07:49 AM ETClose•Reports on boxing for ESPN.co.uk, as well as several national newspapers •Has been reporting on British boxing for over 15 years •Appears on BoxNation’s Boxing Matters showPride, reputation and world title hopes are on the line when Liam Smith (33-3-1, 20 KOs) and Chris Eubank Jr. (32-3, 23 KOs)

Michigan commit Jadyn Davis throws precision TD (0:25)Jadyn Davis finds Jaylen Himes with perfect pass for the Providence Day touchdown. (0:25)Blake Baumgartner, ESPN Staff WriterSep 2, 2023, 07:15 AM ETBefore they take the field as college football players on Saturdays, some of the top recruits in the 2024 ESPN 300 are playing underneath the lights

ESPNSep 2, 2023, 03:00 AM ETThe summer transfer window has been incredible, as the top clubs around Europe spent millions — nay, billions — to try to strengthen their sides.According to Transfermarkt, clubs across the English Premier League spent a colossal €2.79 billion during the window — the most ever — and there were some

Paolo Uggetti, ESPNSep 1, 2023, 01:11 AM ETSALT LAKE CITY — Cam Rising jogged off the field at Rice Eccles Stadium with a broad smile and not a drop of sweat on his head. Rising, Utah’s starting quarterback, didn’t see the field Thursday night as he continues to recover from an offseason ACL surgery, and

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Stephen A. is a big fan of Aaron Rodgers’ angry side (1:50)Stephen A. Smith shares why he loves seeing Aaron Rodgers lay down the law with his team. (1:50)Jordan Raanan, ESPN Staff WriterAug 30, 2023, 06:44 PM ETCloseJordan Raanan is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Raanan covers the New York Giants. You can

Heather Dinich, ESPN Senior WriterAug 30, 2023, 06:44 PM ETClose College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of Indiana UniversityIRVING, Texas — For the first time since the Pac-12 was gutted by realignment, the 10 FBS commissioners and Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick met Wednesday to discuss the future of the College Football

ESPN staffAug 29, 2023, 08:15 PM ETAs teams gear up for the 2023 NFL season, front offices finalized their 53-man rosters on Tuesday. That included making the calls and kicking the tires on potential preseason deals with other teams. We tracked every trade since training camp, starting with the New York Jets sending wide receiver

NFL cuts tracker 2023: Live roster updates for all 32 teamsplayStephen A.: Jerry Jones is ‘not playing’ with Trey Lance trade (1:20)Stephen A. Smith breaks down why the Cowboys trading for Trey Lance indicates Jerry Jones is putting pressure on Dak Prescott to win in the playoffs. (1:20)NFL Nation, ESPNAug 29, 2023, 08:24 PM ETThe

Associated PressAug 27, 2023, 09:19 PM ETSAN JOSE, Calif. — Simone Biles is not going to explain herself. Part of this is by design. Part of this is because she simply can’t.When the gymnastics star is at her best, as she was Sunday night while winning her record eighth U.S. championship, she says she feels

California wins LLWS title on walk-off home run (1:27)Louis Lappe plays the hero as his walk-off home run in the sixth inning wins the Little League World Series title for California. (1:27)Associated PressAug 27, 2023, 06:01 PM ETSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Little Leaguers everywhere dream of a moment like this.Louis Lappe hit a walk-off homer

Arozarena, Abreu at center of 2 Yankees-Rays bench-clearing incidents (1:27)Randy Arozarena takes issue with Albert Abreu twice in the eighth inning, leading to the benches emptying in both instances. (1:27)Associated PressAug 27, 2023, 06:32 PM ETST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Brandon Lowe homered and drove in four runs as the American League wild-card-leading Tampa Bay Rays

Alyssa Roenigk, ESPN Senior WriterAug 27, 2023, 11:33 PM ETCloseAlyssa 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).San Jose, Calif. — If there is an equivalent of a walk-off homer in gymnastics, it is Simone

ESPN News ServicesAug 26, 2023, 08:44 PM ETSARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Arcangelo won the $1.25 million Travers by a length at Saratoga on Saturday, but the day was marred by the deaths of two horses, bringing the total to seven horses who have died at the summer meet.Arcangelo gave trainer Jena Antonucci her second major

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 26, 2023, 01:57 PM ETMANCHESTER, England — It didn’t go the way Erik ten Hag drew it up but maybe the manner of Manchester United’s victory over Nottingham Forest was just what they needed. Going down two goals inside four minutes is never part of the plan but, roared on by the

Bronny James has congenital heart defect, expected to return ‘in very near future’playBronny James in stable condition after cardiac arrest (2:37)Michele Steele reports on Bronny James after he suffered cardiac arrest on Monday. (2:37)Myron Medcalf, ESPN Staff WriterAug 25, 2023, 07:37 PM ETClose Covers college basketball Joined ESPN.com in 2011 Graduate of Minnesota State University

Nick WagonerCloseNick WagonerESPN Staff WriterNick Wagoner is an NFL reporter at ESPN. Nick has covered the San Francisco 49ers and the NFL at ESPN since 2016, having previously covered the St. Louis Rams for 12 years, including three years (2013 to 2015) at ESPN. In his 10 years with the company, Nick has led ESPN’s

‘Bizarre’ incident involving Spanish FA president ‘tarnishes’ Women’s World Cup win (1:07)Alex Kirkland reacts to the incident involving Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales as he kissed midfielder Jennifer Hermoso during postmatch celebrations after Spain’s 1-0 win over England in the Women’s World Cup final. (1:07)Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentAug 24, 2023, 08:11 AM ETFIFA’s disciplinary committee

Aaron Judge’s first career 3-HR game snaps Yanks’ losing streak (1:39)Aaron Judge fuels the Yankees’ rout of the Nationals with three home runs, including a grand slam in the second inning. (1:39)ESPN News ServicesAug 23, 2023, 10:34 PM ETAaron Judge was used to the ribbing from Kyle Higashioka and Anthony Rizzo, a levity that has

Big 12 commish doesn’t hide rooting interests in Texas Tech vs. Texas (0:23)Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark tells Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire to “take care of business” against Texas before the Longhorns go to the SEC. (0:23)Dave Wilson, ESPN Staff WriterAug 23, 2023, 07:00 PM ETCloseDave Wilson is an editor for ESPN.com since 2010.

Nick Wagoner, ESPN Staff WriterAug 23, 2023, 06:00 AM ETCloseNick Wagoner is an NFL reporter at ESPN. Nick has covered the San Francisco 49ers and the NFL at ESPN since 2016, having previously covered the St. Louis Rams for 12 years, including three years (2013 to 2015) at ESPN. In his 10 years with the

Mark Ogden, Senior Writer, ESPN FCAug 23, 2023, 10:53 AM ETRetirement can be a daunting prospect in any profession — the loss of income, the sense of the best days being in the past, the need to search for a new purpose — but it can also offer new opportunities and a release from the

Why the Yankees’ woes might only be beginning (0:46)Jeff Passan breaks down the Yankees’ offensive woes and the precarious position they find themselves in. (0:46)ESPN News ServicesAug 21, 2023, 09:27 PM ETThe last-place New York Yankees will promote a pair of top prospects this week, outfielder Everson Pereira and infielder Oswald Peraza, according to multiple

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterAug 21, 2023, 07:00 AM ETCloseSenior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of GeorgiaJust when it looked like college football was settling down for the final season of a four-team playoff, conference realignment shook up the sport once again.UCLA and USC are leaving

Paolo Uggetti, ESPNAug 19, 2023, 08:00 AM ETLOS ANGELES — If it weren’t for the blue shirts and gold accents, the footballs and the pads, the playbooks or the helmets, one could describe what is going on inside the UCLA quarterbacks room this year as a scripted reality show.Take four guys from different parts of

Djokovic beats Zverev to set up final matchup vs. Alcaraz (1:16)Novak Djokovic defeats Alexander Zverev in straight sets to set up a star-studded final matchup against Carlos Alcaraz at the Western & Southern Open. (1:16)ESPN News ServicesAug 19, 2023, 11:14 PM ETMASON, Ohio — Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will meet Sunday at the Western

Bill Belichick, Matthew Slater react to Isaiah Bolden’s injury (1:19)Bill Belichick and Matthew Slater talk about the scary injury to Patriots cornerback Isaiah Bolden, which suspended their preseason game against the Packers. (1:19)Mike ReissCloseMike ReissESPN Staff WriterMike Reiss is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the New England Patriots. Reiss has covered the Patriots

Updated: Aug 18, 2023, 05:51 pmBayern Munich’s record signing Harry Kane scored once and set up another goal on his Bundesliga debut to steer the champions to a 4-0 victory at Werder Bremen on Friday and a winning start to their league season.England captain Kane, who joined for a league record €100 million ($108.68m) last

Associated PressAug 18, 2023, 03:58 PM ETFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The estate of late NFL quarterback Dwayne Haskins has reached a “partial settlement” in its lawsuit against the driver, the owner and the broker of the dump truck that struck and killed Haskins, the family’s lawyer said Friday.Haskins, 24, was killed April 9, 2022, while

NFL Nation, ESPNAug 18, 2023, 10:39 PM ETThe second week of preseason games for the 2023 NFL season kicked off Thursday night with a matchup between the defending NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles and the Cleveland Browns.On Friday, the New York Giants hosted the Carolina Panthers and the Cincinnati Bengals were on the road against the

ESPN FantasyAug 15, 2023, 10:15 PM ETEach year, at the conclusion of the ESPN Fantasy Football Marathon, members of our ESPN Fantasy crew and other ESPN personalities get together to conduct a mock draft. This year’s extravaganza was a 10-team PPR setup.This draft featured the following participants (in order of first-round selection): Anita Marks, Liz

Cesar HernandezAug 17, 2023, 11:55 AM ETAfter 70-plus matches featuring 47 teams from North America’s MLS and Liga MX, the first-ever fully expanded edition of the Leagues Cup tournament is set to conclude Saturday.The World Cup-style competition, kicked off by a dramatic game-winning goal from Argentina superstar Lionel Messi in his Inter Miami CF debut

Arsenal blow as Jurrien Timber set for surgery on ACL injuryplayNicol predicts how David Raya will be used by Arsenal (1:26)Steve Nicol explains what Arsenal should do with its starting lineup now that David Raya has joined on a loan. (1:26)James Olley, Senior Writer, ESPN FCAug 16, 2023, 10:42 AM ETArsenal have suffered a major

Updated: Aug 16, 2023, 08:41 amSix games, nine goals, one finals appearance. Lionel Messi continued to amaze Tuesday night in Inter Miami CF’s 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Union in the semifinals of the Leagues Cup at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania.First-half goals from Messi, Josef Martínez and Jordi Alba staked the visiting team to

Flashback to when Daniel Murphy plagued the Cubs in 2015 NLCS (0:25)Relive when Daniel Murphy hit a two-run home run against the Cubs in the 2015 NLCS. (0:25)Associated PressAug 15, 2023, 08:18 PM ETARLINGTON, Texas — Daniel Murphy’s surprising comeback bid ended with him going on the voluntarily retired list after playing 38 games with

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterAug 14, 2023, 06:45 AM ETClose• 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 2018SYDNEY, Australia — The headlines when England won Euro 2022 revolved around the goal scorers. Beth Mead won the

Clover HopeAug 14, 2023, 06:45 AM ETSUNNY CHOI, the top-ranked B-girl in America, emerges from backstage at New York City’s Hammerstein Ballroom with the confidence of a boxer. Cheerfully skipping past thousands, she hops onto a large, round platform in her typical uniform: a loose, black T-shirt semi-tucked into baggy black track pants, with her

Michael Rothstein, ESPN Staff WriterAug 13, 2023, 05:01 PM ETCloseMichael Rothstein is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Rothstein covers the Atlanta Falcons. You can follow him via Twitter @MikeRothstein.FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons have waived Mykal Walker, one of their starting linebackers from last season.Walker, 25, started 12 games for Atlanta

playWho will be the Colts’ RB1 to start the season? (0:55)Kimberley A. Martin suggests who the Colts will turn to at running back with Jonathan Taylor holding out and Zack Moss injured. (0:55)Stephen Holder, ESPNAug 13, 2023, 03:50 PM ETCloseStephen joined ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts and NFL at large. Stephen finished first

ESPN News ServicesAug 13, 2023, 08:57 PM ETMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Mostly from the stifling heat, but maybe some from the pressure, Lucas Glover needed to keep his hands from sweating and he learned a trick long ago from not wearing a glove.On the 17th tee Sunday, tied for the lead with Patrick Cantlay, he dunked

ESPNAug 13, 2023, 06:59 PM ETThe summer transfer window is now open in Europe, and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!TOP STORY: Barca make progress in Cancelo chaseBarcelona have made progress in their pursuit of Manchester City wing-back

Once again, in spite of a global financial crisis, the men’s soccer clubs around Europe spent an incredible amount of money to sign players in January, and this summer might not be any different.Indeed, clubs spent a record $1.57 billion (£1.27bn) on transfers in the January transfer window, according to FIFA, with the Premier League

James Olley, Senior Writer, ESPN FCAug 11, 2023, 03:43 PM ETTottenham striker Harry Kane has agreed to join Bayern Munich in a deal that could be worth up to €120 million ($131m), sources told ESPN.Kane, 30, arrived at a Munich hospital on Friday evening for medical tests as fans gathered outside the club’s headquarters.- Stream

Chiefs limit Patrick Mahomes to first quarter of preseason openerplayWhy Kimberley A. Martin has the Chiefs repeating as Super Bowl champs (2:20)Kimberley A. Martin and Damien Woody debate the Chiefs’ chances of winning back-to-back Super Bowls. (2:20)Adam Teicher, ESPN Staff WriterAug 11, 2023, 01:11 PM ETCloseCovered Chiefs for 20 seasons for Kansas City Star Joined

Ex-NFL CB Breeland faces stolen-car, gun charges after traffic stopESPN News ServicesAug 9, 2023, 07:41 PM ETFormer NFL cornerback and Super Bowl champion Bashaud Breeland was arrested in Charlotte, North Carolina, after a traffic stop earlier this week and hit with a slew of charges, including possession of a stolen car, guns and drugs, according

ESPN News ServicesAug 9, 2023, 08:52 PM ETPHILADELPHIA — Michael Lorenzen threw the 14th no-hitter in Philadelphia Phillies history, a dazzling performance in only his second start with his new team, which beat the Washington Nationals 7-0 on Wednesday night.Lorenzen, 31, struck out five, walked four and improved to 2-0 since he was acquired from

UConn’s Paige Bueckers says she’s fully cleared and ‘ready for takeoff’playPaige Bueckers’ top plays from the 2021-22 season (1:59)Take a look back at Paige Bueckers’ best plays from the 2021-22 season. (1:59)Alexa Philippou, ESPNAug 9, 2023, 08:59 PM ETCloseCovers women’s college basketball and the WNBA Previously covered UConn and the WNBA Connecticut Sun for the

Brooke Pryor, ESPN Staff WriterAug 9, 2023, 07:00 AM ETClosePreviously covered the Kansas City Chiefs for the Kansas City Star and Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman.LATROBE, Pa. — Joey Porter Jr.’s nights at the Pittsburgh Steelers’ training camp always used to end the same way.A ball boy during middle school and high school, the cornerback

Chris Wright, Toe Poke writerAug 9, 2023, 04:00 AM ETThe 2023-24 Premier League season brings with it a whole host of new kits from all 20 teams for fans to run the rule over.Home, away and (for most clubs, but not all) third alternate jerseys have been unleashed upon expectant fans who are hoping that

Eric Rosenthal and Jeff RosenthalAug 7, 2023, 07:30 AM ETEditor’s note: In honor of hip-hop turning 50, ESPN tapped the culture’s top voices to write about their favorite athlete name-drops in hip-hop history.”Imma get Bucks like Milwaukee, cuz like Sam I Cassell” — Jadakiss on “Put ya Hands Up” (2001) In New York City, we

Sean MalcolmAug 7, 2023, 08:00 AM ETEditor’s note: In honor of hip-hop turning 50, ESPN tapped the culture’s top voices to write about their favorite athlete name-drops in hip-hop history.”Some fool asked why I ran away/ I said, ‘A good run is better than a bad stand any day’/ My career is over as far

Updated: Aug 7, 2023, 02:03 amLionel Messi scored a pair of vintage goals to lead Inter Miami CF in a stunning comeback win over FC Dallas in the Leagues Cup on Sunday in Frisco, Texas.The World Cup winner scored Miami’s first and last goals in a chaotic match at Toyota Stadium that ended 4-4 in

Julie Ertz retires from USWNT duty after World Cup heartbreakplayAlex Morgan ‘not planning’ retirement after World Cup exit (1:13)Alex Morgan says she has no immediate plans to retire after the USWNT was eliminated from the World Cup by Sweden. (1:13)Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentAug 6, 2023, 12:26 PM ETCloseJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S.

Blue Jays beat Red Sox on colossal baserunning mistake (0:56)Connor Wong flies out to deep left-center field, and Reese McGuire gets doubled off at second to seal the Red Sox’s loss to the Blue Jays. (0:56)ESPN News ServicesAug 5, 2023, 07:55 PM ETBOSTON — Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo was scratched from the starting

Five-star athlete K.J. Bolden chooses Florida State over Georgia, AuburnplayFinebaum: FSU is better off leaving the ACC (1:04)Paul Finebaum discusses why Florida State and other members of the ACC should look elsewhere. (1:04)Tom VanHaaren, ESPN Staff WriterAug 5, 2023, 07:56 PM ETCloseESPN staff writerJoined ESPN in 2011Graduated from Central MichiganFive-star athlete K.J. Bolden announced his

Jose Ramirez catches Tim Anderson with right hook, big brawl ensues (1:37)Tim Anderson and Jose Ramirez exchange punches with Anderson falling to the ground, sparking a huge brawl between the White Sox and Guardians. (1:37)ESPN News ServicesAug 5, 2023, 09:29 PM ETCLEVELAND — Star infielders Jose Ramirez and Tim Anderson were ejected in the sixth

Associated PressAug 4, 2023, 03:52 PM ETCHICAGO — Steve McMichael, a star defensive tackle on the Chicago Bears’ famed 1985 Super Bowl championship team who has ALS, was in intensive care because of sepsis and pneumonia, his wife said Friday.Misty McMichael wrote in an Instagram post that her husband was hospitalized Thursday night.McMichael spent 13

Lionel Messi dazzles again with another brace in Inter Miami’s win (0:57)Lionel Messi is up to five goals in three games with Inter Miami as it defeats Orlando City to advance in the Leagues Cup. (0:57)Ross DevonportAug 4, 2023, 03:55 PM ETFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — In Lionel Messi’s third game with new club Inter Miami

Did Auburn make the right move hiring Hugh Freeze? (1:28)Paul Finebaum breaks down the expectations for Auburn ahead of its first season under Hugh Freeze. (1:28)Alex Scarborough, ESPN Staff WriterAug 3, 2023, 10:45 AM ETCloseCovers the SEC.Joined ESPN in 2012.Graduate of Auburn University.Auburn first-year coach Hugh Freeze opened preseason camp Thursday with a lingering sense

Heather Dinich, ESPN Senior WriterAug 3, 2023, 01:05 PM ETClose College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of Indiana UniversityOn July 21, Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff took the stage for media day at a critical time for his conference. USC and UCLA were already on their way out, and Colorado was rumored to be

Associated PressAug 2, 2023, 04:18 PM ETMOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s sports minister publicly apologized Wednesday and ordered that the chairwoman of the national track and field federation be suspended after a seemingly untrained female sprinter represented the African country at the World University Games in China and took more than 20 seconds to finish a

Myron Medcalf, ESPN Staff WriterAug 2, 2023, 02:35 PM ETClose Covers college basketball Joined ESPN.com in 2011 Graduate of Minnesota State University, MankatoFormer New Mexico State basketball coach Greg Heiar said he did not know about hazing allegations within his program when was fired with cause in February and accused the school of terminating him

ESPNAug 1, 2023, 06:00 PM ETThe 2023 MLB trade deadline has passed with a flurry of moves before 6 p.m. ET arrived on Tuesday, highlighted by the Houston Astros acquiring Justin Verlander in a blockbuster deal with the New York Mets.While Verlander returning to Houston defined deadline day, it wasn’t the only big move of

ESPN staffAug 1, 2023, 08:34 PM ETPads were popping in the NFL on Tuesday, as teams really get into the heart of training camp. That wasn’t the only popping off Tuesday, as New York Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett responded to Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton’s pointed criticism, quarterback Aaron Rodgers discussed taking a pay

Rodgers: Payton needs to ‘keep my coaches’ names out of his mouth’ (1:15)Aaron Rodgers wasn’t happy about Sean Payton’s remarks regarding Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett. Video courtesy of NFL+/NFL.com. (1:15)Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff WriterJul 30, 2023, 02:20 PM ETCloseRich Cimini is a staff writer who covers the New York Jets and the NFL at

4dMike Coppinger and Ben Baby18dMike Coppinger and Ben Baby21dMike Coppinger and Marc RaimondiplayJake Paul wants to fight Conor McGregor after Nate Diaz (1:51)Jake Paul outlines his thinking behind fighting Nate Diaz and then potentially Conor McGregor in the future. (1:51)ESPN.comJul 31, 2023, 02:30 PM ETJake Paul returns to the ring to face Nate Diaz in

Angels’ Taylor Ward suffered facial fractures, placed on ILplayTaylor Ward is carted off after being hit in the face by a pitch (0:33)Taylor Ward exits the game after taking a pitch to the face in the fifth inning. (0:33)ESPN News ServicesJul 30, 2023, 10:02 AM ETLos Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward suffered facial fractures when

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJul 30, 2023, 12:29 PM ETSAN DIEGO — Marcus Rashford has admitted there was a point last summer when he considered leaving Manchester United. The England forward scored five goals during an injury-hit campaign and United finished sixth in the Premier League, and in the process racked up a fifth straight season without

Julien Laurens, CorrespondentJul 29, 2023, 12:14 PM ETBRISBANE, Australia — There might be a strike in Hollywood this summer, but veteran defender Wendie Renard wrote her own superhero blockbuster script on Saturday night and starred as the main character, too. You could not have scripted what happened in Brisbane on Saturday night: doubtful all week

ESPNJul 29, 2023, 10:40 AM ETThe 2023 Women’s World Cup is in full swing, and these daily files will give you the latest reporting from around the tournament as well as betting lines, what-to-watch-for information and best reads. Check in with ESPN throughout the tournament as we bring you the latest from Australia and New

Aishwarya Kumar, ESPN.comJul 28, 2023, 08:30 AM ETDJ KHALED PURSES HIS LIPS and furrows his eyebrows as sweat drips from his forehead. He grips his driver, switching his weight from one leg to the other. He’s been golfing with pro Michael Block for two hours on a July afternoon under an extreme heat wave in

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJul 28, 2023, 08:20 AM ETClose• 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 2018SYDNEY — Of all the players England could not afford to lose for this Women’s World Cup, midfielder Keira

Updated: Jul 28, 2023, 08:33 amA superb early strike from Lauren James proved enough to secure England a 1-0 victory over Group D opponents Denmark on Friday and help Sarina Wiegman’s side close in on the knockout stages of the Women’s World Cup.The match was barely in full flow at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney

Caitlin Murray, ESPNJul 26, 2023, 11:04 PM ETCloseCaitlin Murray is a general editor for ESPN.com. She has reported on and written about soccer for The New York Times, The Guardian, Yahoo Sports, Fox Sports, the Associated Press, and others. She authored a book about the history of the U.S. women’s national team called “The National

ESPNJul 27, 2023, 07:00 AM ETTampa Bay’s 113-day reign atop the American League East is over — there’s a new division leader in town.The Orioles not only jumped the Rays in the division but in our power rankings as well, with Baltimore making its debut at No. 2 — its highest standing in recent memory.

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterJul 26, 2023, 09:46 AM ETCloseSenior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of GeorgiaAnd just like that, the 2023 major championship season is over in men’s professional golf.Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka each won another major championship title. World No. 1 golfer Scottie

Andres WatersJul 24, 2023, 04:01 PM ETAfter a near-clean sweep of the quarterfinals of “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 31, the remaining members of Michael Chandler’s team were offered a chance to train with Conor McGregor’s team ahead of their semifinal matchups. Brad Katona, who trains at SBG Ireland with McGregor and Lee Hammond, was the

Morgan: USWNT attack needs to be patient vs. Netherlands (1:58)Alex Morgan looks ahead to the USWNT’s World Cup group stage match vs. Netherlands. (1:58)Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJul 25, 2023, 02:44 AM ETCloseJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.AUCKLAND, New Zealand — United States women’s national soccer team forward Alex

Stephen HolderCloseStephen HolderESPNStephen joined ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts and NFL at large. Stephen finished first place in column writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competition, and he is a previous top-10 winner in explanatory journalism in the Associated Press Sports Editors national contest. He has chronicled the NFL since

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterJul 23, 2023, 05:11 PM ETCloseSenior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of GeorgiaHOYLAKE, England — More than a dozen years later, Georgia men’s golf coach Chris Haack still remembers what Brian Harman said to him as he walked off the 15th hole

Paolo Uggetti, ESPNJul 23, 2023, 05:26 PM ETHOYLAKE, England — The final major of the year has come and gone, and yet plenty of questions regarding the makeup of both the United States and European Ryder Cup teams still remain.Nearly two months out from the event, the Open Championship served as a proper stage for

Tom Aspinall returns to UFC with ‘fairy-tale’ TKO in London (1:10)Tom Aspinall finishes Marcin Tybura within the first 90 seconds of the first round of the main event. (1:10)Marc Raimondi, ESPN Staff WriterJul 22, 2023, 06:51 PM ETAlmost one year ago to the day, in the same arena, Tom Aspinall suffered a freak knee injury

Bradley sounds off on boxing judges after Kambosos gets victory (1:14)Timothy Bradley passionately sounds off on the state of judging in boxing and offers the idea that fighters should unionize. (1:14)Mike Coppinger, ESPNJul 23, 2023, 12:51 AM ETFormer lightweight champion George Kambosos Jr. returned to the win column — but in highly controversial fashion —

Bryce Harper lays out for incredible catch in 1st game at 1st base (0:24)Bryce Harper launches himself into the netting to make a terrific catch in his debut at first base. (0:24)ESPN News ServicesJul 21, 2023, 04:11 PM ETCLEVELAND — Bryce Harper enjoyed feeling the soft infield dirt under his cleats.The floor of the camera

Caitlin Murray, ESPNJul 22, 2023, 02:02 AM ETCloseCaitlin Murray is a general editor for ESPN.com. She has reported on and written about soccer for The New York Times, The Guardian, Yahoo Sports, Fox Sports, the Associated Press, and others. She authored a book about the history of the U.S. women’s national team called “The National

Jon ArnoldJul 20, 2023, 09:11 AM ETDinnia Díaz was playing a game within the game, a mind trick familiar to anyone who has worked a shift at a job that isn’t all that fun. When it was slow, she’d steal a glance at the clock, then try, try, try to let more time pass before

playEverybody’s talking about Megan (1:33)Megan Rapinoe’s USWNT teammates pay her an emotional tribute as she prepares to take a final bow as a professional at the 2023 World Cup. (1:33)Caitlin Murray, ESPNJul 21, 2023, 02:39 AM ETCloseCaitlin Murray is a general editor for ESPN.com. She has reported on and written about soccer for The New

ESPN News ServicesJul 19, 2023, 05:54 PM ETThree people have been confirmed dead by the New Zealand police after it responded Thursday to reports of shots being fired in a building in downtown Auckland, the city where the first game of the Women’s World Cup will be played later in the day.Police said the situation

ESPNJul 18, 2023, 11:58 AM ETThe 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand is set to kick off July 20, with the final slated for Aug. 20 in Sydney. It’s the first time the tournament will have 32 nations competing for the world title, and viewers could be in store for the most

McGregor lets one of his fighters take a spin in his Lamborghini (1:05)Rico DiSciullo gets to drive Conor McGregor’s Lamborghini after getting the first victory for Team McGregor. (1:05)Andres WatersJul 18, 2023, 05:12 PM ETIt took until the final week of the quarterfinals, but, in the last fight of the first round, coach Conor McGregor

SHOHEI OHTANI IS both text and subtext, the brightest light in the firmament and the candle flicker on the wall. He is right there in front of us, obvious in all his brilliance, yet slightly out of reach, his present as clear as his future is uncertain.This current edition of “Season of Ohtani” feels like

Updated: Jul 17, 2023, 01:17 amMexico players celebrate after beating Panama to win the Gold Cup.Getty ImagesSantiago Giménez scored after an electrifying sprint in the 88th minute as Mexico won the CONCACAF Gold Cup for the record ninth time with a 1-0 victory over Panama on Sunday night.After Edson Álvarez slid to block Iván Anderson’s

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterJul 17, 2023, 06:40 AM ETCloseSenior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of GeorgiaHOYLAKE, England — Rory McIlroy won a Claret Jug the last time the Open Championship was played at Royal Liverpool Golf Club, in 2014.Three weeks later, McIlroy, then 25, won

Sources: Titans expected to sign WR DeAndre HopkinsplayWhat adding DeAndre Hopkins means for the Titans (0:59)Turron Davenport breaks down DeAndre Hopkins reportedly joining the Titans on a two-year deal. (0:59)Turron Davenport, ESPNJul 16, 2023, 02:09 PM ETCloseTurron Davenport covers the Tennessee Titans for ESPN. Turron is a former collegiate football player at Cheyney University and

Teams ask fans to behave better after another Tour de France pileupAssociated PressJul 16, 2023, 04:47 PM ETSAINT-GERVAIS MONT-BLANC, France — Tour de France overall leader Jonas Vingegaard is calling on fans to behave better at cycling’s biggest race after another mass crash marred the 15th stage on Sunday.”I’d like to tell the spectators to

ESPN News ServicesJul 15, 2023, 03:36 PM ETNBA superstar Stephen Curry continues to show that just about any shot from long distance is makeable — no matter the sport.Curry, who has made more than his share of highlight-reel shots during his NBA career with the Golden State Warriors, added to his legacy on the golf

Alyssa Roenigk, ESPN Senior WriterJul 15, 2023, 10:37 AM ETCloseAlyssa 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).LONDON — Marketa Vondrousova became the first unseeded woman to win Wimbledon in a stunning 6-4, 6-4 upset

Manny Machado’s 300th career HR puts the Padres ahead (0:25)Manny Machado launches his 300th career homer as the Padres go up 4-3 vs. the Phillies. (0:25)ESPN News ServicesJul 15, 2023, 06:35 PM ETSan Diego Padres slugger Manny Machado belted his 300th career home run Saturday to continue his July power surge in a loss to

ESPNJul 14, 2023, 07:00 AM ETThis season has been anything but predictable. Sure, there are teams that you expect to contend every season, such as the Braves, Yankees, Dodgers and Astros. But the first half of the 2023 season was also full of surprises.The Rangers shot up the standings with a sky-high run differential thanks

Who should the Braves target at the trade deadline? (3:15)Alden Gonzalez and Buster Olney discuss why the Braves should target starting pitching and relief help by the trade deadline. (3:15)ESPN.comJul 14, 2023, 08:28 AM ETThe Atlanta Braves are going into the second half of the MLB season with a shot at breaking records.The team entered

Rory McIlroy: Wouldn’t play LIV Golf if last option on EarthplayMcIlroy’s huge tee shot leads to an eagle on 600yrd hole (1:03)Rory McIlroy sinks a stunning eagle to take the overall lead at the Scottish Open. (1:03)Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterJul 13, 2023, 09:07 AM ETCloseSenior college football writer Author of seven books on college

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterJul 12, 2023, 01:51 PM ETCloseSenior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of GeorgiaLike many golf fans around the world Tuesday, Scottie Scheffler watched the Senate hearing regarding the PGA Tour’s planned alliance with the DP World Tour and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment

Why Aliyah Boston is already a fantasy star (1:00)Liz Loza breaks down why Fever rookie Aliyah Boston is already such a valuable fantasy player. (1:00)Fantasy staffJul 12, 2023, 03:23 PM ETWho and what are the biggest surprises in the WNBA so far this season? As we hit the All-Star break, our experts list what has

Alyssa Roenigk, ESPN Senior WriterJul 11, 2023, 02:15 PM ETCloseAlyssa 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).LONDON — Tuesday’s quarterfinal between Elina Svitolina and world No. 1 Iga Swiatek was a stunner — for

Shwetha Surendran, ESPNJul 11, 2023, 07:00 AM ETCloseShwetha Surendran is an ESPN-American University investigative fellow in ESPN’s investigative and enterprise unit.The moment seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi announced he would head to the U.S. to begin his MLS career, the “Messi effect” immediately took hold. Inter Miami CF’s social media following exploded, ticket prices

Gerrit Cole: I have always wanted to start in the All-Star Game (1:08)Yankees ace Gerrit Cole describes what it feels like to be named the starter for the American League in the All-Star Game. (1:08)Jeff Passan, ESPNJul 10, 2023, 02:27 PM ETCloseESPN MLB insider Author of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most

ESPN News ServicesJul 10, 2023, 11:24 AM ETLONDON — Christopher Eubanks, a 27-year-old American making his Wimbledon debut, reached the quarterfinals at a Grand Slam tournament for the first time by stunning two-time major runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas 3-6, 7-6 (4), 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in a little over three hours Monday.Defending champion Novak Djokovic, meanwhile, was

Tim Bontemps, ESPNJul 8, 2023, 07:57 PM ETLAS VEGAS — The NBA officially unveiled its newly formed in-season tournament and the NBA Cup that teams will claim for winning it at NBA2K24 Summer League on Saturday afternoon. The event is the culmination of a vision NBA commissioner Adam Silver has had for years to bring

Myron Medcalf, ESPN Staff WriterJul 8, 2023, 11:19 PM ETClose Covers college basketball Joined ESPN.com in 2011 Graduate of Minnesota State University, MankatoWeeks after Bob Huggins announced his resignation following a DUI arrest, an attorney for the former West Virginia men’s basketball coach claims he never formally resigned last month and said Huggins will sue

Umpire discourages champagne-popping in most Wimbledon warning ever (0:17)Wimbledon umpire John Blom issues a warning for spectators to not pop open champagne bottles prior to players serving. (0:17)ReutersJul 9, 2023, 08:13 AM ETLONDON — Tens of thousands of champagne bottles are opened during Wimbledon every year, but Sunday, one chair umpire politely asked patrons to

Paolo Uggetti, ESPNJul 8, 2023, 12:25 AM ETPEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — There was no other way it could have ended.After a gloomy week at Pebble Beach, where Michelle Wie West struggled to find the bottom of the cup, the 30-foot par putt on the 18th green — the final one of her career — had

Alexa PhilippouCloseAlexa PhilippouESPNCovers women’s college basketball and the WNBA Previously covered UConn and the WNBA Connecticut Sun for the Hartford Courant Stanford graduate and Baltimore native with further experience at the Dallas Morning News, Seattle Times and Cincinnati EnquirerM.A. VoepelCloseM.A. VoepelESPN.comM.A. Voepel covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball, and other college sports for espnW. Voepel

Windhorst disagrees with Hahn’s low grade on Suns’ offseason (1:01)Brian Windhorst disagrees with Alan Hahn’s D grade for the Suns’ offseason. (1:01)Adrian Wojnarowski, Senior NBA InsiderJul 6, 2023, 10:04 PM ETCloseHost of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017After the Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal blockbusters cleaned out the Phoenix Suns’ coffers of any controllable

Brooke Pryor, ESPN Staff WriterJul 5, 2023, 07:00 AM ETClosePreviously covered the Kansas City Chiefs for the Kansas City Star and Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman.The Aug. 5 enshrinement of the 2023 class will bring the membership of the Pro Football Hall of Fame to 371 inductees, an exclusive club honoring the best of the

YES Network cameraman receives standing ovation after getting hit by wild throw (0:53)YES Network cameraman Pete Stendel gets hit in the head by a wild throw and receives a standing ovation from the crowd when he exits on a stretcher. (0:53)ESPN News ServicesJul 5, 2023, 09:38 PM ETNEW YORK — A cameraman was injured Wednesday

ESPN.comJul 5, 2023, 05:00 PM ETIt’s almost time for the 2023 MLB All-Star Home Run Derby!Spots for the most anticipated baseball event of the summer are filling up fast, and some of the biggest names in MLB will be taking aim at the T-Mobile Park bleachers on July 10 (8 p.m. ET on ESPN).One participant

ESPN News ServicesJul 4, 2023, 03:13 PM ETHours after placing All-Star outfielder Mike Trout on the 10-day injured list with a broken left wrist, the Los Angeles Angels saw their run of bad injury luck continue in Tuesday’s game against the San Diego Padres.Third baseman Anthony Rendon was removed from the Angels’ 8-5 loss in

Joey Chestnut wins his 16th Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog contest (1:33)Joey Chestnut finishes 62 hot dogs to win his eighth Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog contest in a row and 16th overall. (1:33)ESPN News ServicesJul 4, 2023, 03:32 PM ETEating superstar Joey “Jaws” Chestnut shook off a rain delay and gobbled his way to another win

Kyle Bonagura, ESPN Staff WriterJul 3, 2023, 08:07 PM ETCloseCovers the Pac-12.Joined ESPN in 2014.Attended Washington State University.United States attacker Brenden Aaronson is close to finalizing a loan to Union Berlin, a source told ESPN.Aaronson moved to Leeds United from FC Salzburg last year in a transfer worth roughly $30 million (£23.6m), but after Leeds

Timberwolves agree to 5-year extension with Anthony EdwardsplayLowe: Anthony Edwards is going to be a ‘super-duper star’ (1:23)Zach Lowe explains why Anthony Edwards’ contract extension makes him the focal point of the Minnesota Timberwolves. (1:23)Adrian Wojnarowski, Senior NBA InsiderJul 3, 2023, 12:32 PM ETCloseHost of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star guard

ESPN.comJul 2, 2023, 09:02 AM ETNovak Djokovic is the favorite to win — can he face down the pressure and set the Grand Slam record? Or will someone (maybe Carlos Alcaraz) be able to stop him along the way?Iga Swiatek just won the French Open title, but has admitted she’s a lot less comfortable on

Bill Connelly, ESPN Staff WriterJul 3, 2023, 08:03 AM ETCloseBill Connelly is a staff writer for ESPN.com.At the peak of his early prime, Tiger Woods won nine of the 20 tournaments he entered in 2000. He won three majors and finished second in four other tournaments. It was conceivably the best year of golf we’ve

Updated: Jul 2, 2023, 10:59 pmJesus Ferreira continued his red-hot run at the Gold Cup as the United States beat Trinidad and Tobago 6-0 to win Group A in Charlotte, North Carolina on Sunday.The FC Dallas striker made U.S. soccer history with a first-half hat trick — his second in as many games at the

Mets have 3rd-inning HR derby to beat Giants (0:56)Francisco Alvarez, Brandon Nimmo and Francisco Lindor all go yard in the third inning, helping the Mets pick up a win. (0:56)Associated PressJul 1, 2023, 09:14 PM ETNEW YORK — No team was happier to flip the calendar on Saturday than the New York Mets.Justin Verlander pitched

Which teams could provide the best package for a Damian Lillard trade? (1:49)Adrian Wojnarowski suggests the Clippers, the 76ers and the Heat will be in the hunt for Damian Lillard. (1:49)ESPNJul 1, 2023, 12:05 PM ETPortland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard has requested a trade after spending the first 11 seasons of his career with

Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterJun 30, 2023, 08:00 AM ETCloseLakers 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.DENNIS SCHRODER — fists cuffed, arms flexed, brow furrowed, eyes bugged and mouth stretched open — stares down Draymond

D’Arcy Maine, ESPN.comJun 30, 2023, 07:00 AM ETIt hasn’t even been three weeks since the French Open concluded, but Wimbledon is already upon us.The grass court major gets underway on Monday in London and there’s a lot to be excited about. From Novak Djokovic’s quest for a record-setting 24th Grand Slam title to Venus Williams

Harrison Barnes’ best plays of the 2022-23 season (1:56)Take a look back at some of Harrison Barnes’ top highlights from the Kings’ terrific season after he signed an extension to stay in Sacramento. (1:56)Adrian Wojnarowski, Senior NBA InsiderJun 29, 2023, 08:12 PM ETCloseHost of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes

What will Tata Martino bring to Inter Miami? (1:07)Herc Gomez gives his take on why Inter Miami needs Tata Martino and why he’s the right man for the job. (1:07)Cesar HernandezJun 29, 2023, 02:54 PM ETNew Inter Miami manager Gerardo “Tata” Martino insisted that he and upcoming signings Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets are not coming

ESPN staffJun 29, 2023, 11:38 AM ETWelcome to the 2023 NHL draft. From the first round all the way to pick No. 224, this page will be your home for tracking every selection, including notes on team fit for the 32 players taken in the first round from Ryan S. Clark, Kristen Shilton and Greg

Simone Biles’ gymnastics career: Olympic medals, titles, moreplaySimone Biles set to return to competitive gymnastics (0:41)Christine Williamson and Domonique Foxworth react to Simone Biles announcing her return to gymnastics. (0:41)ESPN.comJun 28, 2023, 07:29 PM ETSimone Biles is returning to competition.The 26-year-old gymnast, who last competed in 2021 at the Tokyo Olympics, will be part of

ESPN News ServicesJun 27, 2023, 01:35 PM ETFree agent running back Leonard Fournette escaped injury after his car caught fire — while he was driving it.Fournette posted a video to his Instagram account Tuesday showing his charred luxury SUV on the side of a highway. It’s unclear where he was or what caused the car

Is Buck Showalter on the hot seat as Mets manager? (1:52)Buster Olney details the Mets’ disappointing season and what it means for Buck Showalter. (1:52)Joon Lee, ESPNJun 27, 2023, 05:42 PM ETClosePreviously a Staff Writer at Bleacher Report Cornell University graduateThe New York Mets might be seven games under .500, but general manager Billy Eppler

Morgan: We have a target on our backs as reigning World Cup holders (0:48)Alex Morgan talks about what the upcoming World Cup in Australia and New Zealand means for her and the USWNT. (0:48)Chris Wright, Toe Poke writerJun 26, 2023, 11:00 AM ETEA Sports is on a bit of a roll when it comes to

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJun 26, 2023, 07:55 AM ETCloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN.For years, Yanni Gourde and players like him have constantly faced questions about whether they were too small to reach the NHL.After more than 450 games, nearly 300 points, two Stanley Cups and $34.7 million in career earnings

Sights and sounds from Cubs-Cardinals MLB game in LondonplayCricket rivals James Anderson and Nathan Lyon throw first pitch at MLB London (0:40)England’s James Anderson and Australia’s Nathan Lyon form an unlikely partnership as they throw the first ceremonial pitches at MLB London, where the St Louis Cardinals take on the Chicago Cubs. (0:40)ESPN.comJun 26, 2023

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN Senior WriterJun 25, 2023, 10:00 AM ETCloseSenior writer ESPN Magazine/ESPN.com Analyst/reporter ESPN television Has covered baseball since 1981LONDON — Some sports are only as international as the International House of Pancakes. Not baseball. It is everywhere, from Cuba to Aruba, from Canada to Panama, from Ty France to Jonathan India.And this weekend

Assault charge against Davante Adams dropped (0:27)Hannah Storm has the latest on the Davante Adams’ assault case involving a freelance photographer last October. (0:27)ESPNJun 24, 2023, 06:47 AM ETAn assault charge against Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams for shoving a credentialed media worker in Kansas City after an October game has been dropped.A

Padres score a pair as Wander Franco commits 2 errors on 1 play (0:38)The Rays will want this one back as some sloppiness in the field leads to two runs for the Padres. (0:38)Associated PressJun 24, 2023, 01:51 PM ETST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Tampa Bay’s Wander Franco homered in his first at-bat Saturday and added

Josh Weinfuss, ESPN Staff WriterJun 23, 2023, 06:00 AM ETCloseJosh Weinfuss is a staff writer who covers the Arizona Cardinals and the NFL at ESPN. Josh has covered the Cardinals since 2012, joining ESPN in 2013. He is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America and a graduate of Indiana University. You can

Jamison Hensley, ESPN Staff WriterJun 23, 2023, 06:00 AM ETCloseJamison Hensley is a reporter covering the Baltimore Ravens for ESPN. Jamison joined ESPN in 2011, covering the AFC North before focusing exclusively on the Ravens beginning in 2013. Jamison won the National Sports Media Association Maryland Sportswriter of the Year award in 2018, and he

Charlotte Gibson, ESPNJun 22, 2023, 07:30 AM ETIT’S BEEN LESS than one month since Rose Zhang turned pro.And this week, she tees it up in her first major as a professional at the 2023 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, New Jersey. Zhang will be among the 156 women golfers competing

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterJun 22, 2023, 07:00 AM ETCloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN.Selling the Ottawa Senators generated more drama than an episode of Netflix’s “Selling Sunset.”For months the Senators’ saga played out like a reality series cliché: billionaire bidding wars, high-stakes negotiations, celebrity cameos and, in the end, one clear

Wrexham learn League Two fixtures after 15-year EFL absenceplayAre Wrexham more popular than MLS? (1:55)Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar debate whether or not Wrexham are more popular in the States than MLS. (1:55)ESPNJun 22, 2023, 04:00 AM ETWrexham have learned their schedule for the upcoming 2023-24 campaign in League Two after securing promotion back to

Liz Loza, ESPNJun 20, 2023, 06:53 AM ETPrepping for the upcoming fantasy football season requires asking tough questions.Which NFL teams are set up for success? Which teams are set to struggle? Where can fantasy managers mine for latent fantasy talent? Which brand-name stars could actually disappoint?Throughout June, I’ll sift through every NFL division and highlight

M.A. Voepel, ESPN.comJun 19, 2023, 10:10 AM ETCloseM.A. 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.One consistent thing about the WNBA over the years: Sometimes just when you think you know what paths teams are on

ESPNJun 19, 2023, 07:33 PM ETNew Zealand refused to appear for the second half of their friendly against Qatar in Austria on Monday after allegations of racial abuse toward defender Michael Boxall by an opponent.It was one of two such occurrences in Austria on Monday, with Ireland’s football association saying its under-21 team had abandoned

Associated PressJun 19, 2023, 12:12 PM ETLOS ANGELES — Eight-time major champion Tom Watson wants answers on the PGA Tour’s new business partnership with Saudi backers of LIV Golf, asking in a letter Monday to commissioner Jay Monahan whether the deal was the only way to solve the tour’s financial hardship.That was one of several

Paolo Uggetti, ESPNJun 19, 2023, 01:00 AM ETLOS ANGELES — Just outside of the scoring tent where he had recorded an even-par 70 in the final round of the U.S. Open, all Rory McIlroy could do was stare at the ground in silence.His face reddened by a full day of sunlight, the four-time major champion

Daniel Ricciardo ‘can’t multitask’?! (1:11)Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo says despite being an F1 driver he can’t multitask in normal life. (1:11)Nate Saunders, General Editor, F1Jun 18, 2023, 06:47 PM ETMONTREAL — Max Verstappen can already be considered alongside Formula One’s greats at age 25, according to Red Bull boss Christian Horner.Verstappen is cruising towards a

Cannonier sets record for strikes landed in win over VettoriplayJared Cannonier picks apart Marvin Vettori in dominant win (1:21)Jared Cannonier dominates from the beginning of the second round until the very end, winning the main event of UFC Fight Night in impressive fashion. (1:21)Brett Okamoto, ESPN Staff WriterJun 18, 2023, 01:47 AM ETCloseMMA columnist for

ESPN.comJun 16, 2023, 02:16 PM ETNBA free agency season is almost upon us. While this year’s list of free agents doesn’t contain as many superstars as those in years past, there could be plenty of player movement via trades, which we’ve seen in recent offseasons. Among the big names who are free agents are Dallas

USWNT captain Becky Sauerbrunn to miss World Cup through injuryplaySalazar: Andonovski must make brutal decisions on USWNT World Cup roster (2:49)Sebastian Salazar predicts the USWNT World Cup roster and believes coach Vlatko Andonovski has tough decisions to make ahead of the tournament. (2:49)ESPNJun 16, 2023, 05:57 PM ETUnited States captain and veteran defender Becky Sauerbrunn

playMichael Malone happy to reward Nuggets’ faith in him (5:20)Nuggets coach Michael Malone reflects on the organization’s willingness to stick with him. (5:20)Brianna Williams, ESPNJun 16, 2023, 07:53 PM ETThe Denver Nuggets are celebrating the franchise’s first NBA title, but their Western Conference final foe is still seemingly top of mind.Nuggets coach Michael Malone hinted

Jeff Passan, ESPNJun 16, 2023, 07:18 AM ETCloseESPN MLB insider Author of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports”JAC CAGLIANONE WAS a freshman in high school in 2018 when Shohei Ohtani arrived in Major League Baseball. Like so many, the 15-year-old Caglianone marveled at Ohtani’s ability to hit tape-measure

ESPN News ServicesJun 15, 2023, 10:07 AM ETThe Oakland Athletics’ planned relocation to Las Vegas, which cleared a major hurdle Wednesday, has been widely panned by players and fans around Major League Baseball.Even a pair of Vegas-born teammates, Bryce Harper and Bryson Stott, say their hometown would be better served by an MLB expansion franchise

Rickie Fowler on record-breaking round: ‘It was a great day’ (1:25)Rickie Fowler recaps his U.S. Open record-breaking round of 62 on Day 1 at the Los Angeles Country Club. (1:25)Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterJun 15, 2023, 08:38 PM ETCloseSenior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of GeorgiaThe

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 13, 2023, 10:53 PM ETCloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer.LAS VEGAS — When the Vegas Golden Knights entered the NHL in 2017 as an expansion team, owner Bill Foley said his plan was to win the Stanley Cup in six years.That prophecy was emphatically fulfilled Tuesday night in Las Vegas, as

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 14, 2023, 03:30 AM ETCloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer.LAS VEGAS — Jack Eichel admitted there were times he had lost hope.The Vegas Golden Knights star didn’t make the playoffs for the first seven years of his career. He was often injured and maligned during his time with the Buffalo Sabres

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 13, 2023, 11:08 PM ETCloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer.The first time Brayden McNabb thought about the Vegas Golden Knights winning the Stanley Cup was when owner Bill Foley spoke it into existence in Year 1.”Playoffs in three. Cup in six,” the defenseman said with a grin, recalling the owner’s words

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 12, 2023, 07:00 AM ETCloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer.SUNRISE, Fla. — The Vegas Golden Knights have been spotted wearing T-shirts during the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs with the phrase “It Hurts To Win” printed on them.”Whatever we’ve got to do at this time of year, we’ve got to do it,”

ESPN.comJun 12, 2023, 11:24 PM ETDENVER — Long before Nikola Jokic won his first NBA championship, his first Finals MVP and his back-to-back league MVPs, there was “Jokmas.”It was 10 days before Christmas in 2016, and Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone was “racking” his brain for solutions to jump-start his team, which was sputtering to

Michallik on Man City’s UCL win: Sometimes you have to grind it out (1:32)Janusz Michallik discusses how Manchester City adjusted in the game after Kevin De Bruyne’s injury. (1:32)ReutersJun 11, 2023, 04:50 PM ETManchester City midfielder Rodri was named the Champions League Player of the Season by UEFA on Sunday after a stellar 2022-23 campaign.The

Andrew McCutchen gets standing ovation after his 2,000th hit (0:25)Andrew McCutchen hears the applause from the Pittsburgh crowd after recording the 2,000th hit of his career. (0:25)ESPN News ServicesJun 11, 2023, 04:29 PM ETPITTSBURGH — Andrew McCutchen recorded his 2,000th hit, Jack Suwinski hit his 12th home run and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Mets

ESPNJun 11, 2023, 01:26 PM ETKyle Brown, an ESPN director who worked at the company for 16 years, died Saturday after suffering a medical emergency at the NCAA baseball super regional in Winston Salem, North Carolina. He was 42.Brown won two Sports Emmy Awards and worked on various sports at ESPN, including baseball, basketball and

ReutersJun 9, 2023, 05:31 PM ETLeeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani has reached an agreement to sell his stake in the club to 49ers Enterprises, the second-tier English side said Friday.49ers Enterprises, the investment arm of the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers, has been a shareholder at Leeds, recently relegated from the Premier League, since its initial

Mets say Pete Alonso has bone bruise, sprain of left wristplayMad Dog is furious about the Mets’ start to the season (1:53)Chris “Mad Dog” Russo proclaims his problems with the Mets’ struggles to begin the season. (1:53)ESPN News ServicesJun 9, 2023, 04:41 PM ETThe New York Mets say slugger Pete Alonso has a bone bruise

ESPN News ServicesJun 9, 2023, 12:15 AM ETTORONTO — Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass said Thursday he doesn’t believe an anti-LGBTQIA+ social media post he shared last month was hateful.The right-handed reliever also said he is “working hard” to educate himself, including meeting with the executive director of group Pride Toronto.Bass is scheduled to

Alex Scarborough, ESPN Staff WriterJun 8, 2023, 10:11 PM ETCloseCovers the SEC.Joined ESPN in 2012.Graduate of Auburn University.OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma’s historic run through the softball season culminated with a 3-1 win over Florida State and a third straight national championship Thursday night.But looking back on all seven titles, Sooners coach Patty Gasso said this

Haaland: We’re one game away from creating history (0:29)Manchester City star Erling Haaland speaks ahead of the Champions League final in Istanbul against Inter. (0:29)Tim Vickery, South America correspondentJun 8, 2023, 04:17 AM ETThe chasm in financial forces between Saturday’s Champions League finalists is shown clearly by the status of their Argentine strikers, Julian Alvarez

M.A. Voepel, ESPN.comJun 8, 2023, 12:44 AM ETCloseM.A. 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.ARLINGTON, Texas — The warm welcome back that Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner received in her home state of Texas on

Elly De La Cruz unloads mammoth 458-foot blast for 1st career HR (0:45)Top Reds prospect Elly De La Cruz continues to impress as his first career home run leaves the bat at 114.8 mph and nearly exits the entire ballpark. (0:45)ESPN News ServicesJun 7, 2023, 08:33 PM ETElly De La Cruz smacked a 458-foot drive

Can Luis Arraez hit .400 this season? (1:17)Tim Kurkjian explains why Luis Arraez’s .399 batting average is so impressive. (1:17)ESPNJun 6, 2023, 09:52 PM ETMIAMI — Luis Arraez had two hits to raise his major-league-leading batting average to .401 and help the Miami Marlins beat the Kansas City Royals 6-1 on Tuesday night.Second in the

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterJun 6, 2023, 10:15 AM ETCloseSenior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of GeorgiaThe PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf League, which have been embroiled in a bitter legal battle for more than a year, have agreed to unify and move

Jack Eichel leaves the ice after huge collision with Matthew Tkachuk (0:30)Jack Eichel immediatly goes to the locker room after taking a huge hit from Matthew Tkachuk. (0:30)Emily Kaplan, ESPNJun 6, 2023, 01:33 AM ETCloseEmily Kaplan is ESPN’s national NHL reporter.LAS VEGAS — Down 2-0 in the Stanley Cup Final, Florida Panthers star forward Matthew

Todd Archer, ESPN Staff WriterJun 5, 2023, 04:07 PM ETCloseTodd Archer is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Dallas Cowboys. Archer has covered the NFL since 1997 and Dallas since 2003. He joined ESPN in 2010. You can follow him on Twitter at @toddarcher.FRISCO, Texas — Wide receiver Antonio Callaway was released by

Heat take over in fourth quarter to steal Game 2 in Denver (4:14)The Heat storm back from a 15-point deficit and finish strong in the fourth quarter to win Game 2 and even the series against the Nuggets. (4:14)Nick Friedell, ESPN Staff WriterJun 4, 2023, 10:53 PM ETCloseNick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter

Ramona Shelburne, ESPN Senior WriterJun 5, 2023, 02:37 AM ETCloseSenior writer for ESPN.comSpent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily NewsDENVER — Around 9 p.m. Saturday, Jimmy Butler was at a gym at the University of Colorado in Boulder working on his touch on shots near the rim. He’d had 48 hours to think about

Sophie LawsonJun 3, 2023, 03:07 PM ETIn their fourth Champions League final in five years, Barcelona used their experience to write a new chapter in their history, leaning on the lessons of the past to banish any final demons and come from two goals down to beat VfL Wolfsburg 3-2 on Saturday. It was a

Iraq’s Amir Albazi wins UFC Fight Night bout, moves to 17-1playAmir Albazi announced as winner via split decision (0:35)Amir Albazi picks up a much-needed victory vs. Kai Kara-France at UFC Fight Night. (0:35)Brett Okamoto, ESPN Staff WriterJun 4, 2023, 12:54 AM ETCloseMMA columnist for ESPN.com Analyst for “MMA Live” Covered MMA for Las Vegas SunLAS

playWhat the Suns still need after hiring Frank Vogel (0:39)Tim Bontemps reacts to the Suns hiring former Lakers coach Frank Vogel as head coach in Phoenix. (0:39)Adrian Wojnarowski, Senior NBA InsiderJun 2, 2023, 01:01 PM ETCloseHost of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017The Phoenix Suns and Frank Vogel are finalizing a five-year deal to

Katherine Terrell, ESPN Staff WriterJun 2, 2023, 05:39 PM ETCloseCovered the NFL since 2013 Previously covered the Saints for the Times-Picayune and The Athletic Bengals beat writer for ESPN from 2016-19Churchill Downs will suspend its current thoroughbred meet at the conclusion of Sunday’s card to examine safety measures after 12 equine fatalities in the past

Alex Scarborough, ESPN Staff WriterJun 1, 2023, 07:00 AM ETCloseCovers the SEC.Joined ESPN in 2012.Graduate of Auburn University.Greatness doesn’t take days off.Even when it’s hot and humid and things aren’t going exactly right and the ball keeps bouncing exactly the wrong way, greatness shows up. It finds a way. It believes, even when down to

Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN Staff WriterMay 31, 2023, 08:00 AM ETCloseOhm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the NBA for nearly a decade. He joined ESPNNewYork.com after working at the New York Daily News for almost 12 years and is a graduate

Victor Wembanyama shows off his dunks in Metropolitan 92’s playoff win (1:30)Victor Wembanyama scores 11 points as his team picks up the playoff win after a buzzer-beater from Barry Brown Jr. (1:30)Associated PressMay 31, 2023, 07:39 PM ETDENVER — Victor Wembanyama’s NBA summer debut might come in Sacramento.The San Antonio Spurs, who hold the No.

Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff WriterMay 31, 2023, 05:26 PM ETCloseLongtime Jets beat writer for New York Daily News Syracuse University graduateFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, nursing a calf injury, threw on the side and spent most of Wednesday’s practice coaching up teammates. Running back Breece Hall was off on a

Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterMay 30, 2023, 07:06 PM ETCloseESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016.Diamond Sports Group has decided not to pay the San Diego Padres their latest rights fee, a monumental development that will revert the team’s

ESPN.comMay 30, 2023, 08:00 AM ETThe top-seeded Denver Nuggets are headed to their first NBA Finals in franchise history and will face the surprising eighth-seeded Miami Heat, who have surged back to the Finals via the play-in tournament.The Nuggets, behind the leadership of two-time MVP Nikola Jokic, will look to win the franchise’s first title

Tim Bontemps, ESPNMay 30, 2023, 02:27 AM ETBOSTON — Jimmy Butler had the ball and surveyed the scene.It was early in the fourth quarter of Monday’s Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals, and the Miami Heat had absorbed everything the Boston Celtics — and the raucous crowd inside TD Garden — had thrown at

Notre Dame tops Duke, claims first NCAA men’s lacrosse titleplayNotre Dame beats Duke to win first lacrosse title (0:48)Notre Dame defeats Duke 13-9 to claim its first NCAA men’s lacrosse championship. (0:48)Associated PressMay 29, 2023, 04:48 PM ETPHILADELPHIA — Liam Entenmann made a season-high 18 saves and Brian Tevlin scored a go-ahead goal with 27

Associated PressMay 29, 2023, 02:32 PM ETINDIANAPOLIS — IndyCar owner Roger Penske said he is certain series officials will investigate what led to a wheel coming loose during a crash in the Indianapolis 500 and sailing over the catch fence and grandstands before hitting a parked automobile.”We haven’t had a wheel come off in a

Jordi Alba has emotional goodbye to Camp Nou (1:35)Jordi Alba lets his emotions show after being subbed off for the last time at Camp Nou. (1:35)Sam MarsdenMoises LlorensMay 28, 2023, 04:42 PM ETSergio Busquets and Jordi Alba bid farewell to Barcelona on Sunday on an emotional evening as the LaLiga champions ran out 3-0 winners

ESPNMay 28, 2023, 05:04 PM ETThe NBA has opened an investigation into longtime referee Eric Lewis involving a Twitter account that responded to numerous posts on league officiating and defended Lewis and other NBA referees, league sources confirmed to ESPN.The account in question, which has since been deleted, was listed under a username “Blair Cuttliff”