Cynisca Cycling has parted ways with its director Inga Thompson, saying her views on transgender inclusion have “affected its brand and reputation”. The professional women’s team launched in 2022, with the ex-cyclist invited to serve on its board earlier this year. The American has opposed transgender women competing in elite female sport and on Sunday
Month: May 2023
Denmark’s Mads Pedersen won the sixth stage of the Giro d’Italia after the peloton caught a two-man breakaway with the finishing line in sight. Pedersen claimed victory following a sprint after Australia’s Simon Clarke and Italian Alessandro de Marchi were passed with about 250m to go. Italy’s Jonathan Milan was second, with Pascal Ackermann of
Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff WriterMay 11, 2023, 08:41 AM ET Close Longtime Jets beat writer for New York Daily News Syracuse University graduate FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets will begin the Aaron Rodgers era in prime time against an AFC East rival, as they face the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on
Israel Gutierrez, ESPN Staff WriterMay 11, 2023, 08:00 AM ET Close Israel Gutierrez is an NBA writer for ESPN.com. AS FANS BEGIN to slowly trickle into State Farm Arena, their eyes are on the handful of Atlanta Hawks and Boston Celtics who are completing individual pregame routines before Game 3 of the first-round playoff matchup.
Associated Press May 11, 2023, 09:03 AM ET ROME — Fresh off a doubles title in Madrid, Victoria Azarenka stepped up her singles game on the red clay courts at the Italian Open by defeating Sloane Stephens 6-4, 6-3 in her opening match Thursday. Stephens was coming off a singles title at a smaller clay-court
Marc Raimondi, ESPN Staff WriterMay 11, 2023, 09:14 AM ET The gravity of the situation didn’t dawn on Vijay Hanumantha Raju until hours later when he was talking with his friends. Hanumantha Raju competed Saturday in his first Brazilian jiu-jitsu competition. His opponent was also making his competitive debut in the grappling art: Mark Zuckerberg,
ESPN News Services May 11, 2023, 06:38 AM ET World No. 7 Ons Jabeur says female players should not have to wait to receive the same prize money as their male counterparts at the Italian Open after tournament organizers announced plans to achieve pay parity by 2025. Tennis has sought to be a leader in
Mike Coppinger Ben Baby Close Ben Baby ESPN Staff Writer ESPN Staff Writer Previously a college football writer for The Dallas Morning News University of North Texas graduate May 11, 2023, 07:49 AM ET Canelo Alvarez’s homecoming went according to plan on Saturday night. In front of more than 50,000 raucous fans at Akron Stadium
Chris Low, ESPN Senior WriterMay 10, 2023, 01:14 PM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of the University of Tennessee The Georgia football team’s turbulent offseason continued when wide receiver De’Nylon Morrissette was arrested on multiple driving-related charges — including driving under the influence of drugs — just after 3:30 a.m.
Para-cyclist William Bjergfelt said it was “fantastic” to see his sacrifices pay off after winning his first World Cup road race in Belgium. The 44-year-old from Portishead, Somerset, recently took a two-year sabbatical from his engineering job to focus fully on selection for the Paris Paralympics in 2024. Bjergfelt took gold in the World Cup
May 11, 2023, 06:21 AM ET The organizers of the Madrid Open have apologized to the women’s doubles finalists of this year’s tournament following criticism for denying players the opportunity to make speeches at the trophy ceremony. Singles world No. 3 Jessica Pegula, who played with Coco Gauff in a 6-1, 6-4 loss to Victoria
Associated Press May 10, 2023, 11:57 PM ET ATLANTA — Kenley Jansen became the seventh player in major league history to earn 400 saves, pinch-hitter Raimel Tapia hit a go-ahead RBI double in the seventh inning, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Atlanta Braves 5-2 on Wednesday night. Jansen, who had 41 saves last
Former India captain Anil Kumble has said that the “selectors missed a trick” by not picking veteran wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha in the World Test Championship (WTC) final squad. While highlighting his exploits for Gujarat Titans in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Kumble said that Saha’s performances often get unnoticed by selectors.
May 10, 2023, 11:03 PM ET The Colorado Rapids suspended winger Max Alves on Wednesday in connection with alleged unlawful sports gambling, a source with knowledge of the situation told ESPN. The Rapids released a statement announcing a player had been suspended, but did not identify him: “We are aware of the reports regarding a
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterMay 11, 2023, 02:04 AM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. EDMONTON — It was a vicious end between Edmonton and Vegas in Game 4 of their Western Conference second-round series on Wednesday when Golden Knights’ alternate captain Alex Pietrangelo slashed Oilers star Leon Draisaitl while
Britain’s Lizzie Deignan will race in this month’s Ford Ride London Classique, amid further concerns about the loss of cycle races in the UK. Ride London is the only World Tour race to take place in Britain following the cancellation of June’s Women’s Tour for financial reasons. “I hope to be able to open the
Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterMay 11, 2023, 02:32 AM ET Close Lakers 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. SAN FRANCISCO — Anthony Davis exited the Los Angeles Lakers‘ 121-106 Game 5 loss to the
Jalen Brunson scores 38 points, Knicks beat Heat 112-103 in Game 5 to cut deficit to a game — Jalen Brunson had 38 points, nine rebounds and seven assists while playing all 48 minutes in a season-extending performance, and the New York Knicks beat the Miami Heat 112-103 on Wednesday night in Game 5 of
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