Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterJun 30, 2023, 07:43 PM ET Close ESPN 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. The Texas Rangers, who have emerged as one of the most dominant teams in the majors this season, pulled off the
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Associated Press Jun 30, 2023, 09:12 PM ET CHICAGO — Connor Bedard heard from a lot of people after he was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks with the No. 1 overall pick in the NHL draft. There was one in particular who stood out. “I got a text from Sidney Crosby, so that was really
Associated Press Jun 30, 2023, 09:13 PM ET STEVENS POINT, Wis. — Bernhard Langer has been able to avoid most of the trouble at SentryWorld in the U.S. Senior Open. He still was far from unscathed Friday in a 3-under 68 that gave him the second-round lead. “Believe it or not, I had two three-putts
Salvador Rodríguez, Columnist, ESPN DeportesJun 30, 2023, 06:47 PM ET Canelo Alvarez will face one of the Charlo brothers on Sept. 30 in Las Vegas. But in a surprise announcement Friday, it will not be Jermall as everyone expected, but Jermell who will be his opponent in a battle of undisputed champions. Sources told ESPN
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 30, 2023, 06:06 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The New Jersey Devils declined to give qualifying offers to three key role players who contributed to their successful return to the playoffs last season, making them unrestricted free agents. Center Michael McLeod, forward Jesper Boqvist and winger Nathan
Associated Press Jun 30, 2023, 07:45 PM ET DETROIT — Taylor Moore and Taylor Pendrith shared the Rocket Mortgage Classic lead at 13 under Friday, hoping to hold off a veteran trying to end a victory drought and a promising young pro aiming for his first PGA Tour victory. Pendrith shot an 8-under 64 at
Pete Thamel, ESPNJun 30, 2023, 05:49 PM ET San Diego State is expected to deliver notice to the Mountain West on Friday that it will not withdraw from the league, a source told ESPN. The update from the school will be the latest in a back-and-forth between the school and the conference that began on
Jun 28, 2023, 11:32 AM ET Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce admits he thinks about how much more money he could be making if he “pressed the gas” on his contract, but ultimately, winning is more important to him. In a wide-ranging profile by Vanity Fair, Kelce said, “My managers and agents love
DJ Bien-Aime, ESPNJun 29, 2023, 12:11 PM ET Close D.J. Bien-Aime covers the Houston Texans for ESPN. He is the newest reporter to join ESPN Nation, as he moved over to ESPN in July of 2022 after covering the New York Jets previously. He’s a former athlete that finished his college career at Louisville. You
ESPN News Services Jun 30, 2023, 04:04 PM ET The Carolina Panthers added depth to its defensive line ahead of training camp by signing defensive tackle Taylor Stallworth to a one-year deal, the team announced Friday. Stallworth played for Panthers coach Frank Reich in Indianapolis for two seasons (2020-21) and spent time with the Chiefs
Turron Davenport, ESPNJun 30, 2023, 05:54 PM ET Close Turron Davenport covers the Tennessee Titans for ESPN. Turron is a former collegiate football player at Cheyney University and is a native of Philadelphia, and he has authored/co-authored four books. You can catch Turron on ESPN Radio on his show “Talking with TD” and you can
Jun 30, 2023, 03:43 PM ET Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker plans to attend training camp next month despite a trade request, his agent told NFL Network. NFL Network cited Baker’s rep, David Mulugheta, in detailing Baker’s plan to join the team for the start of camp but wants a deal that shows he’s a
Associated Press Jun 30, 2023, 03:56 PM ET MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin linebacker Jordan Turner, the Badgers’ second-leading tackler last season, has been suspended from the team for a violation of the athletic department’s student-athlete discipline policy. Athletic director Chris McIntosh announced Turner’s suspension Friday. The school didn’t offer additional specifics, noting federal law prohibits
Former Force India deputy team boss Bob Fernley has died aged 70. The Briton had a long history in motorsport management in both Formula 1 and the US-based IndyCar series. He was well known for running Force India for its owner, the controversial businessman Vijay Mallya, for a decade after his acquisition of the team.
McLaren have exercised their right to review over a five-second penalty given to Lando Norris during the Canadian Grand Prix. The Briton was penalised for slowing down other cars while trying to build a gap to team-mate Oscar Piastri so both could pit during a safety car. The penalty dropped him from ninth place to
The riders of the 110th Tour de France were presented in front of an enthusiastic crowd outside Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum. But the team presentations began under grey, drizzly skies with Bahrain-Victorious, and a period of silence to remember their rider Gino Mader: the Swiss 26-year-old who was killed a fortnight ago in his home race,
Marc Raimondi, ESPN Staff WriterJun 30, 2023, 02:47 PM ET Two of the top UFC heavyweights of their generation will meet in a rematch – in an unexpected setting. Junior dos Santos and Fabricio Werdum, both Brazilian-born former UFC heavyweight champions, will fight each other in bareknuckle mixed martial arts Sept. 8 in Jacksonville, Florida
Associated Press Jun 30, 2023, 02:15 PM ET NEW YORK — Belmont Park canceled its thoroughbred racing card on Friday due to poor air quality caused by wildfires in Canada. The New York Racing Association announced the decision early in the afternoon after consulting with the New York State Equine Medical Director, its management and