7:15 AM ET Tim KavanaghESPN.com Close Tim Kavanagh is a senior NHL editor for ESPN. He’s a native of upstate New York. Much of what we examine in this space revolves around the races to earn a playoff spot (or the race to the bottom for the lottery teams). But let’s look a little bit
Not long after Cameron Bancroft‘s boundary sealed Western Australia’s Sheffield Shield title defence, those left marvelling at cricket’s undisputed domestic powerhouse were trying to pinpoint their seemingly magical formula for success. Even though the hierarchy at the WACA prefer a measured approach, which is drilled down into their players, talk of a dynasty was unavoidable
News » Premier League news » Chelsea news March 25, 2023 20:52 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin Arsenal or Chelsea to sign Sangare? Arsenal and Chelsea have been offered the chance to sign PSV Eindhoven midfielder Ibrahim Sangare this summer. The Ivory Coast international was heavily linked with a Premier League move last summer but a transfer did not
1:51 AM ET Mike CoppingerESPN David Benavidez scored the biggest win of his career with a unanimous decision victory over Caleb Plant on Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Plant jumped out to an early lead on the strength of his jab and movement in the large, 22-by-22 ring, but Benavidez
At one point Saturday night, it looked like Seniesa Estrada was playing with her opponent a little bit. Her hands moved all over the place — even rolling them over each other in one sequence with a bit of flair — but in some ways that is just Estrada’s style. It has worked throughout her
1:44 AM ET Mike Coppinger Michael Rothstein Close Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer Previously covered University of Michigan for ESPN.com and AnnArbor.com Also covered Notre Dame for Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Super middleweight interim champion David Benavidez showed why he’s one of the best two fighters in the division (after champion Canelo Alvarez) by demolishing
It’s not easy to stand out in the UFC’s absolutely stacked 135-pound bantamweight division, but Cory Sandhagen is finding a way to do just that. Sandhagen (16-4) was brilliant over the course of a five-round split decision over Marlon “Chito” Vera (22-8-1) on Saturday, in the main event of UFC Fight Night in San Antonio.
5:07 PM ET Kendra AndrewsESPN SAN FRANCISCO — Gary Payton II is considered probable for the Golden State Warriors‘ game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday, coach Steve Kerr said. Payton scrimmaged on Friday and was a full participant at the team’s light practice Saturday afternoon. He will warm up on Sunday with the intent
Mar 24, 2023 Jeff PassanESPN Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Eight former Cy Young Award winners are scheduled to start Opening Day next Thursday, including a matchup between reigning National League winner Sandy Alcantara and three-time honoree Max Scherzer, whose New York
Kate Cross, the England seamer, has revealed her shock at being signed by Northern Superchargers in Thursday’s Hundred draft, having captained Manchester Originals in the competition’s first two seasons. Cross had spoken to the Originals ahead of the draft, who gave her a verbal guarantee that they would sign her for £25,000 with their second
News » Premier League news » Arsenal news March 25, 2023 21:01 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin Veiga set to leave Celta Vigo Arsenal and Manchester United target Gabri Veiga is expected to leave Celta Vigo during the summer transfer window. The Spanish midfielder has been hugely impressive for the La Liga outfit this term, bagging nine goals and
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The family of former North Carolina and NBA big man Eric Montross says he has begun treatment for cancer. Montross’ family issued a statement through the school on Saturday announcing the 51-year-old’s diagnosis, though it didn’t specify the nature of the cancer. “We are all touched by the responses our entire
PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles are giving All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson a one-year, $33.445 million contract extension that includes $30 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter The Eagles announced the extension Friday without disclosing terms. Johnson is now under contract through the 2026 season. “My whole goal is to retire an Eagle,” Johnson
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens‘ first significant free agent signing addresses their biggest need as the team reached a deal with with wide receiver Nelson Agholor, it was announced Friday. The deal is for one-year with a $3.25 million base salary and can max out at $6.25 million with incentives, sources confirmed to
Saddle up. Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone, one of the most active and popular fighters of the past several decades, will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame this summer, the promotion announced Saturday during the UFC San Antonio broadcast. Cerrone, 39, will join a prestigious class that includes former longtime UFC champions Anderson Silva and
Can a change of scenery fix new Chicago Cubs center fielder Cody Bellinger? Winner of the National League MVP Award in 2019, Bellinger has been on a downward spiral at the plate ever since. It led to him being released by the Los Angeles Dodgers in December and eventually signed by the Cubs on a
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Coco Gauff let a big lead slip away and wound up dropping the last five games of a mistake-filled 6-7 (8), 7-5, 6-2 loss to Anastasia Potapova in the third round of the Miami Open on Saturday. The No. 6-seeded Gauff was critical of herself afterward, saying that her footwork wasn’t
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic — Nicolai Hojgaard of Denmark played bogey-free Saturday for a 6-under 66 and shared the lead with PGA Tour rookie Sam Stevens in the Corales Punta Cana Championship. Stevens twice had the lead down the stretch on the Corales course until a wobbly finish, making bogey on the 16th, answering with