1:39 PM ET Associated Press Shaun Norris opened a three-shot lead with a second-round 62 at the Steyn City Championship in South Africa on Friday. The home player moved to 18 under par with a near flawless round that contained eight birdies and an eagle. He picked up four shots in his last four holes
1:31 PM ET Emma Raducanu is set to make her Billie Jean King Cup debut after being named in the Great Britain squad to face Czech Republic in April. The 19-year-old was named in the team for the 2019 and 2020 competitions, but in both years did not end up playing a match. She will
9:05 AM ET The path to the Champions League final in Paris on May 28 is now clear following the draw for the last eight and semifinals of the competition and the prospect of a heavyweight clash at the Stade de France remains alive with favourites Liverpool and Manchester City, and Real Madrid and Bayern
10:38 AM ET Associated Press LONDON — Roger Federer is offering financial help to Ukrainians during Russia’s invasion of the country. Federer wrote Friday on social media that his foundation will donate $500,000 “to establish access to continued schooling for Ukrainian children.” 🕊💙💛 pic.twitter.com/HEwb5NGREu — Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) March 18, 2022 Russia invaded Ukraine on
Lewis Hamilton has donated 50,000 euros (£41,900) to Formula 1’s governing body to support the education of a student from a disadvantaged background. The Mercedes driver said the idea arose from a discussion with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem that covered his decision to miss last year’s FIA gala. It is a requirement for the
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen edged Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in second practice at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz was third with Mercedes driver George Russell fourth, but 0.5 seconds off the pace. Lewis Hamilton could manage only ninth fastest time in his Mercedes. Verstappen was 0.084secs quicker than Leclerc as Red Bull and
Women’s World Cup Live: India face Australia at the Eden Park in Auckland.© AFP INDW vs AUSW, Women’s World Cup, Live Updates: India face Australia in a do or die contest in the ongoing Women’s World Cup at the Eden Park in Auckland. After narrowly facing defeat in their previous game against England, India must
6:21 PM ET ESPN News Services NEW YORK — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer will miss the start of the season after his administrative leave was extended through April 16 on Thursday by Major League Baseball and the players’ association. He was placed on seven days’ paid leave last July 2 under the union
Alpha Tauri’s Pierre Gasly set the pace in first practice at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix as the true competitive picture remained unclear. Gasly was 0.364 seconds quicker than Charles Leclerc in second place, but using the soft tyres while the Ferrari was on the slower medium. The second Ferrari of Carlos Sainz was third,
6:55 AM ET The NHL trade deadline is three days away, and the action is picking up. Most teams are waiting until the last minute to make moves — hey, every dollar matters in this salary-cap world — but a pair of Wednesday trades should spur some action. You probably have questions about what the
7:39 PM ET The Green Bay Packers are trading Pro Bowl wide receiver Davante Adams to the Las Vegas Raiders for two 2022 draft picks, including the Raiders’ first-round pick, league sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Thursday night. It is expected that the Raiders and Adams will be able to work out a long-term
8:00 AM ET SIXTY FLOORS ABOVE Philadelphia’s Center City, sitting at a side table by the window-walled lounge of the Four Seasons Hotel, Malik Monk peeks through the glass toward the hustle and bustle below. It’s a Wednesday afternoon in late January and the Lakers are set to face Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers
Lewis Hamilton says he is not carrying “any baggage” into the new season after the controversial end to last year’s championship fight. The Mercedes driver begins his quest for a record eighth world title this weekend, as a report into last year’s Abu Dhabi race is set to be published. He said: “I don’t hold
7:16 AM ET ESPN Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email Chelsea have been drawn to face Real Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinals. In the other ties Manchester City take on Atletico Madrid, Villarreal come up against Bayern Munich and Benfica face Liverpool. – ESPN+ viewers’ guide: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, FA Cup, more (U.S.)– UCL
Mithali Raj-led India will take on Australia in their fifth game of the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup at the Eden Park, Auckland on Saturday. India currently have two wins and two losses in four games and a win against Australia will keep the hopes intact of reaching the semi-finals. Right now, Mithali and team
2:59 AM ET NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Jesse Iwuji credits his Nigerian parents for his discipline and success, which has seen him play D1 college football, serve in the US Navy for seven years, and become co-owner of Jesse Iwuji Motorsports. Lieutenant Commander Iwuji, who will race in the Emmett Smith-co-owned number 34 Chevrolet at
12:07 AM ET HENDERSON, Nev. — Sure, there was Amari Cooper and Michael Crabtree. But ‘Coop’ was too inconsistent, suffered from the dropsies too much, and ‘Crab’ — he put up numbers, but his best days were spent in San Francisco. Jordy Nelson? He still had those “White Lightning” moves but was ancient and getting
8:04 PM ET Hold on, let me readjust my projections … nope, the Colorado Rockies still aren’t the favorites to win the National League West. It’s been a wild, sometimes bumpy ride for Kris Bryant to free agency — one that includes an MVP award and a World Series title in his sophomore season in