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Australia No. 1 Test and T20I team after rankings update

India have slipped to No. 3 in Tests and Pakistan end 27-month stay at No. 1 in T20 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3d2bNrx

Ramnaresh Sarwan hits back at Chris Gayle for 'scandalous' allegations

Sarwan's reaction comes a day after the Tallwahs franchise issued its own statement on Gayle's release from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2SnZMow

Sources: NBA urges no testing if no symptoms

The NBA said it is "not appropriate in the current public health environment" for asymptomatic players and staff to be tested for the coronavirus, sources told ESPN. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3d1jv5h

Meeting crasher: Ferrell gives Seahawks a laugh

With NFL facilities shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Seattle Seahawks are holding video conferences in lieu of in-person meetings that would normally take place at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/35pktFY

Bowlsby fears virus may roar back, disrupt season

Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby said Thursday he's optimistic about college football starting in the fall, but is skeptical of making it through the entire season without interruption in the event the coronavirus "comes roaring back" during flu season. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2yj1u3s

Rejected! Spieth's 'ace' denied by spacer in cup

Jordan Spieth drained an apparent hole-in-one Thursday, only to see it bounce back out thanks to a spacer that was placed within the cup for safety purposes. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3f7BMzO

Broncos' Miller says he's now 'negative' for virus

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller tweeted that he was negative for the coronavirus on Thursday, two weeks after announcing he had been diagnosed with the virus. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/35kih2l

Inside the NBA's urgent decisions as it tries to finish this season

After nearly two months without basketball, commissioner Adam Silver is flooded with ideas. Here is what the league is considering as the clock ticks. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2KP1DOR

Should Wilder step aside and let Fury face Joshua next?

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are negotiating a heavyweight unification fight, but with Fury contractually obligated to face Deontay Wilder next, they need Wilder to step aside. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/35laQYy

A first-round QB?! Inside Packers' gamble on Jordan Love and Aaron Rodgers

The Packers have been here before, but that doesn't make it any less complicated. Here's how they planned for the future while potentially straining a Hall of Fame present. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2yWxoTt

Dota 2's The International delayed due to pandemic

One of the biggest esports events of the year will be delayed due to the coronavirus. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3bUcXVM

Ross Taylor wins the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal for third time

Taylor hit 1389 runs across the three formats and became New Zealand's leading Test run-scorer from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2Sl6ewf

The uncertain future for John Augenstein and top amateur golfers everywhere

He was supposed to play in the Masters, then turn pro later that summer. Now what? Like everyone else, John Augenstein has to wait and see. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2SohiZH

'This is who I am': Cowboy ready for UFC 249, moving past deflating Conor loss

Cowboy Cerrone hit a low point after his loss to Conor McGregor, but the veteran has reignited his competitive fire in time for UFC 249. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/35gObwy

Cricket calls should wait for football return - Healy

Queensland board director Ian Healy said the NRL and AFL could show the way for cricket to resume from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2yZ6R7T

Sources: PSG to be crowned Ligue 1 champions

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How weed became 'whatever': Leagues are ditching old policies

The marijuana stigma is eroding, and sports leagues have adapted. The NFL's new approach that focuses on treatment -- not punishment -- has become the norm. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3fbgBgj

Meet the 2021 NFL draft QB class: Names to know, potential landing spots

Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields headline a strong 2021 NFL draft quarterback class. Who are the names to know, and which NFL teams might be in the market next year? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2YjuGlK

What were the Packers and Eagles thinking? Barnwell explains the NFL draft's biggest surprises

Green Bay and Philadelphia surprised most everyone by taking quarterbacks early in the draft. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3cZMK8w

Is the Astros' title tarnished? Is Jeter overrated? We settle the biggest debate for all 30 MLB teams

From which franchise icon was better to playing what-if in crucial moments gone wrong, it's our turn to have the final word in your favorite club's ultimate argument. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/35jMbno

The Zion-Lonzo connection has the Pelicans -- and the NBA -- eager for more

It took less than 500 minutes together on the court for Ball and Williamson to become the NBA's most exciting alley-oop partnership. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3f4BCJl

The ESPN Daily podcast: Ricky Williams and marijuana policy in sports

Former NFL RB Ricky Williams recounts how his marijuana use once dominated football headlines. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2J8KXBk

Amid coronavirus shutdown, English players' union and clubs wary of gaming addiction risk

Online gaming has been popular among locked-down Premier League stars, but they must be aware of the potential dangers of playing for too long. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VOUNzj

Brit. veteran, 100, honored by F1, WWE, Cricket

Captain Tom Moore, a World War Two veteran, has been honored by sports stars across England. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2yfELW1

Closed-door cricket 'felt like warm-up game' - Ross Taylor

But he says players will adjust and give it their all and Kane Williamson agrees from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/35kryHJ

England 'cap' Colonel Tom Moore on 100th birthday and invite him to address team

World War 2 veteran to be invited into dressing room when England next play a Test from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2KKWhnN

George Bailey's influence evident in Australia's selection revolution

Players who have been dropped have more chance to question the decision-makers from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2Sm13ML

Tahlia McGrath 'has the attributes' to cover for Ellyse Perry

Allrounder's leadership potential also endorsed by national selector Shawn Flegler from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3f6Tins

Gronk: Bucs playbook comment was just a joke

Rob Gronkowski went on Twitter on Wednesday to clarify that a comment he made over the weekend suggesting he had received the Bucs' playbook before his trade was made in jest. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2y10st3

7 sue NCAA, allege negligence in sexual assaults

Seven women who allege they were sexually assaulted by male athletes have filed a lawsuit against the NCAA, accusing the organization of negligence, fraud and breach of contract. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3f55rti

Tahlia McGrath handed Australia contract; Nicole Bolton, Elyse Villani left out

Tayla Vlaeminck and Annabel Sutherland are also among the 15 names from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2zJ0Lco

Ashton Agar, Joe Burns and Mitchell Marsh earn Cricket Australia contracts

Usman Khawaja and Marcus Stoinis among those to drop from the list from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2KNwyeC

Showalter: Players feed off emotion from fans

Buck Showalter, who managed the Orioles in the only game in MLB history played without spectators, said on "Spain and Company" on ESPN Radio Wednesday that having games without fans would affect players, who feed off the emotions of the crowd. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3aT03pM

Kane Williamson and Sophie Devine among New Zealand limited-overs winners

Suzie Bates and Ross Taylor also picked up awards for white-ball cricket from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2KHDoCl

LeBron backs prime-time tribute for HS '20 class

LeBron James is helping to present a primetime special that will honor the high school class of 2020 with commencement addresses, celebrity cameos and more. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3d13Hzr

Good boy: How Belichick dog became draft star

Star of NFL Draft night: How Bill Belichick's dog Nike became a star from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3cXDtxD

ESPN 2020 basketball recruiting player rankings

Jalen Green holds at No. 1 in the final ESPN 100 rankings for 2020, but Cade Cunningham (Oklahoma State commit) overtakes Evan Mobley (USC) at No. 2. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/34UEMK2

Answering all your questions about the state of recruiting

The pandemic has wiped out spring recruiting events and placed summer events in peril. Here are the implications. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2SgCjW0

Ariel Helwani on why Dominick Cruz shouldn't be overlooked vs. Henry Cejudo

Dominick Cruz doesn't need a belt to make him happy, but don't dismiss his chances to regain the bantamweight strap on May 9. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/35g8uds

A spring season? No fans? What will college football look like in 2020?

We talked to dozens of coaches, athletic directors and conference commissioners for a comprehensive sense of where things stand for this year's college football season. The only consensus is that no one knows -- but they need to find a way to play. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2ShSfr0

Flashback: How Tim Duncan, Spurs' majestic 2014 Finals changed the NBA forever

Inside the despair, desperation and breathtaking wizardry that brought a title back to San Antonio. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2JBLnAj

LSAT prep, DJ sets and virtual golf: How NBA players are staying sharp

Players are finding creative ways to stay engaged during the league's hiatus. And one might even be law school-bound. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3cVNA6a

Inside the virtual 2020 NFL draft: 10 GMs on what they learned

Here's how the event unfolded for those doing the drafting. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2SjE4ln

Hundred postponement 'makes more sense' than low-key launch - Moeen Ali

ECB board meet on Wednesday to discuss tournament from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2ShSX7E

Ellyse Perry re-signs with Sydney Sixers for two more seasons

Though the Australia allrounder lives in Melbourne, she will continue to play the NSW-based T20 team from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2KOKd4N

Cricket Australia chief stands by pay cuts, apologises to staff for poor communication

Questions from employees are believed to have been about the way the stand downs were handled from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2VM2iH5

Australia 2020-21 central contracts: who comes in and who goes out?

Marnus Labuschagne is all set to get in, but some other decisions might not be so straightforward from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2WaRXmW

How Jos Buttler inspired Ben Stokes to get 'bigger and better'

England allrounder explains how adding meaning to every net session made him better from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3aNndxQ

J Arunkumar appointed USA men's head coach

The former Karnataka captain, who had applied for the role in February, replaces interim coach James Pamment from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2ybrLkd

LSU lands Harvard OL Shanahan as grad transfer

Liam Shanahan, an All-Ivy selection on the offensive line while at Harvard, has joined LSU as a graduate transfer. He is eligible to play this season for the Tigers. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3f2o3du

205 early-entry prospects declare for 2020

The NBA informed teams on Tuesday that 205 players have filed as early-entry candidates for the 2020 NBA draft. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Yhd0H9

Tim Southee and Tom Latham take first-class honours at NZC awards

Devon Conway took the men's domestic title for the second year running from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3f6GqOz

Chiefs' Breeland jailed in S.C. on multiple charges

Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland, who started 15 regular-season games in 2019, was jailed in South Carolina on multiple charges Tuesday. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2y0Sbp0

TCU's Patterson making an album in quarantine

With practices and workouts on hold in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, TCU coach -- and songwriter -- Gary Patterson is using his rare free time to make an album with the help of a recording artist. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3aO8J0w

Tua Tagovailoa, Lamar Jackson react to 'Longest Yard' look-alike

The Dolphins quarterback bears an uncanny resemblance to Nick Turturro's character, Brucie, in the 2005 prison football movie. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3cVLZx5

Can Jameis Winston revive career in audition to be Drew Brees' heir?

Teddy Bridgewater rebooted his career; can Winston do the same? The Saints are taking a flier to see if the former No. 1 pick can elevate his game. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2YewdJO

Sources: Overwatch League MVP Sinatraa to retire, join Sentinels VALORANT team

Jay "sinatraa" Won, who won an Overwatch League title with the San Francisco Shock, is leaving the organization and game to become a VALORANT pro. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2xhJlCJ

Stuck inside with: Call of Duty as a beginner

Since we're all stuck inside, we're exploring Call of Duty: Modern Warfare through the eyes of a first-time player. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2xYXZzm

PM: French soccer leagues won't finish seasons

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Source: Chiefs release P Colquitt after 15 years

Punter Dustin Colquitt, the longest-tenured member of the Kansas City Chiefs, has been released, according to a source. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3eVXyWV

O's Mancini doubts he'll be able to play in 2020

If Major League Baseball returns in 2020, it likely will be without Baltimore Orioles star outfielder Trey Mancini, he wrote Tuesday in the Players' Tribune. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3bJrdk8

Bracketology: Texas moves up to No. 4 line

The commitment of top-10 prospect Greg Brown has Shaka Smart and the Longhorns ascending to the No. 4 seed line in Joe Lunardi's bracket projection. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2FbOMWF

Behind the Bracket: No. 1 seed projections have a historic look

Five of college basketball's top blue bloods are missing from the top line, from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3aJygIp

Pat Perez has thoughts, on the PGA Tour's possible return, Tiger Woods and more

Pat Perez hasn't picked up a golf club since sports got shut down. He's not in a hurry to. He thinks the PGA Tour shouldn't hurry back, either. But that's just one of the things on the mind of one of the Tour's most outspoken players. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3cTZX2z

U.K. sports minister: Premier League will return 'ASAP'

The U.K. government's cabinet minister for sport said he has been in talks with the Premier League with the aim of re-starting matches. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3cToipf

'That's the guy!' The arrival of Albert Pujols

In 2001, nobody expected Albert Pujols to become Albert Pujols. But it didn't take long to realize something special was happening in St. Louis. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3f2Hi6O

Trade and cut candidates for all 32 NFL teams: Barnwell picks post-draft nominees

The Packers might not have room for Jamaal Williams. Dante Pettis could be out in San Francisco. Here's how the NFL draft shook loose trade and cut candidates. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2xVaNGV

Fifth-year option predictions for 2017 first-rounders: Who will get picked up?

The Bears, Bengals and Broncos are among the teams that have big contract decisions coming soon. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3eXV7TR

One wild record you probably didn't know for all 30 MLB teams

From a pitcher with a nine-RBI game to an infielder you've never heard of going 7-for-7, these are the marks from every team that you'll have to see to believe. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3cZ7s8j

Luka, Ja, Zion or Trae: Which young star would NBA execs build around?

ESPN asked NBA coaches, scouts and executives to rank these four young talents based on their potential to lead a franchise. The result wasn't particularly close. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3bMeWLZ

Ranking the Bulls' best title teams

Our experts rank the best Bulls championship teams. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2KCmNQi

Viewers guide: Yankees-Red Sox ALCS thriller goes out with a Boone

The stakes and tension couldn't be higher. Game 7. Yankee Stadium. Pedro Martinez. Roger Clemens. Grady Little. And Aaron Boone. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2xkiqGA

NHL Viewers Club: 'Kings Ransom'

We rewatch the Peter Berg-directed 30 for 30 documentary that explores when Wayne Gretzky got traded to L.A. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2KF06eb

Scotland willing to host New Zealand and Australia behind closed doors

Cricket Scotland will wait on guidance from boards, government before making any decisions from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2Yenw2a

ECB should seek private capital to prop up Hundred, says report

Selling equity stakes to investors could lessen the financial hit from coronavirus lockdown from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2W43Rz3

Sources: Lakers in touch with city about workouts

The Lakers and the Los Angeles mayor's office have been in contact to talk about potentially opening the practice facility for players before the shelter-at-home order for the city expires May 15, sources say. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2KBphye

Cricket Australia to open books to states, announce contracts

Tensions have been high in recent days amid major cost-cutting by the board from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3eTDW61

Pats' Rohrwasser to remove controversial tattoo

Patriots rookie kicker Justin Rohrwasser says he is removing a tattoo on his arm associated with a right-wing militia group because it doesn't represent who he is. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3aIBLyL

Assistant GM says Saints a great fit for Jameis

Jameis Winston and the Saints have yet to finalize their pending deal, but assistant GM Jeff Ireland made the case for why it's such a good fit for both sides during a radio appearance Monday. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3f03Qor

Ian Smith honoured by NZC for 'outstanding services to cricket'

Gets the Bert Sutcliffe Medal on the first day of NZC's virtual awards ceremony for 2019-20 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2VIS6z3

Zion not taking break in quarantine: He's ready

Zion Williamson put his own spin on an apt cliche as applied to the quarantined style of life that everyone in America has had to adapt to: "With a goal, there's a way. So, hoop." from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3aDDaqg

Magnus Carlsen, game-changer

Chess' reigning superstar talks of his ambitions to professionalise chess, his rivals and not treating defeat as an option. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3cVPaFf

The grandmaster diet: How to lose weight while barely moving

Inside the very real, very bizarre metabolic phenomenon gripping chess. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2ZZ4gaX

Biggest post-draft questions for all 32 NFL teams

From the Vikings' 15 picks to the Saints' four, every team filled holes in the NFL draft. NFL Nation reporters identify what's left to do. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3cROfp6

Lowe: How Toni Kukoc went from Dream Team nemesis to '90s Bulls hero

The Bulls' unsung star shares his thoughts on "The Last Dance," his famous teammates and his Hall of Fame chances. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2W7VhzA

'I miss baseball every day': What a Nolan Arenado game day looks like with MLB on hold

The Rockies star shares what a normal day in April was like and how he spends them now, waiting for baseball's return. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3aKHKTE

The NHL's coronavirus pause: Where the games could be played, latest on the draft, more

The neutral site idea is not happening. Here are the cities that could host games. Plus, what's going on with the 2020 draft? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2KzJEfl

Gerrard, Suarez lead Premier League's nearly men who never won a title

Steven Gerrard is in a band of great players to not win the Premier League. On the anniversary of his slip vs Chelsea, we list the best to miss out. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3eUsyXr

Bale recreates famous Champions League final goal vs. Liverpool at home

Star players have found themselves at a loose end. How are they filling their time? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VZfXcM

How to watch MNF Classics: No revenge for Wade Phillips vs. Bills

Phillips talks about the memorable Monday night game on Oct. 8, 2007. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VGds09

F1 'increasingly confident' of summer start for 2020 season

Formula One boss Chase Carey says the championship has growing faith in its plans to host a 15-18 season starting in Europe during the summer. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/357RbeI

French GP canceled, no F1 races until July at earliest

The French Grand Prix of June 28 has been cancelled. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2xbSJI9

PCB hands Umar Akmal three-year ban from all cricket

Penalty after the batsman pleaded guilty to not reporting corrupt approaches from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2zzDABe

R Ashwin, Keshav Maharaj, Nicholas Pooran's Yorkshire contracts terminated

Overseas trio become latest players to have county contracts cancelled from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2W0S2K6

Saliva or artificial substance? Five former quicks have their say

Holding, Waqar, Nehra, Donald and Mahmood debate pros and cons from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3bHfbI7

Domestic-only WBBL could showcase Australia's depth - Mooney

It remains uncertain whether players from overseas will be able to travel to Australia by October from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2zyXgFo

Jordan: I hate the 'Bad Boys' Pistons to this day

Decades after the Pistons stalled Michael Jordan's ascending stardom by bouncing the Bulls from the playoffs in three straight postseasons, Jordan admitted he still harbors animosity for the "Bad Boys" team that threatened to derail his success. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2xaXXUq

Bulls tap 76ers' Eversley for GM job, sources say

The Bulls are hiring 76ers executive Marc Eversley to be the franchise's new general manager, league sources told ESPN. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2y1q88N

NBA stars react to wild Rodman moments in "The Last Dance"

CJ McCollum, Ja Morant and Andre Iguodala share their thoughts on the life and times of Dennis Rodman. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2KEzpX7

How Phil Jackson is influencing today's NBA coaches

Playbook questions? Big personalities? Title aspirations? Those are times when NBA coaches solicit Phil Jackson. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/356RmXy

Kevin Roberts 'stumbled' explaining Cricket Australia's financial battle - Malcolm Speed

The former CA CEO believes the current man in charge faces a critical two or three weeks from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2VDKk9C

I'm fighting my own benchmarks - R Ashwin

India's No. 1 offspinner talks to Manjrekar on his form abroad, injuries and more from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2Sbzt4F

Our NBA experts' biggest takeaways from episodes 3 and 4 of 'The Last Dance'

Learn about Dennis Rodman's antics and Michael Jordan's prime nemesis, the Detroit Pistons. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/35czZoy

Dallas Empire win second Call of Duty League title of season

The Dallas Empire defeated the Atlanta FaZe this weekend 3-1 to win their second title of 2020. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2zytikQ

Romo part of 54-hole fundraising event this week

A 54-hole fundraising tournament involving a handful of Dallas-area pros and top amateurs, including former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, will take place this week, with entry fees earmarked for the caddies at Maridoe Golf Club in Carrollton, Texas. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2W1wtc9

Tennessee lures top football recruit in Alabama

Tennessee added a big piece to its 2021 recruiting class Sunday when defensive end Dylan Brooks announced his commitment to the Volunteers. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3aJGIXT

Virtual draft shatters records with 55M viewers

Each day of the 2020 NFL draft set records, with coverage across all of the rounds up more than 30% over 2019. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3cOOnFR

Tulane guard Hightower charged with murder

Teshaun Hightower, the Green Wave's leading scorer in 2019-20 after transferring from Georgia, was arrested Saturday and charged with murder in connection with a homicide in Stockbridge, Georgia, earlier this month. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3bDMYly

Team SoloMid officially re-sign Doublelift

Yiliang "Doublelift" Peng rejoins former TSM teammates Søren "Bjergsen" Berg and Vincent "Biofrost" Wang. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Ye8R7b

Cutler, Cavallari to divorce after decade together

Reality star Kristin Cavallari and former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler are divorcing, they announced. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2SpNsnR

Ravens' Brown uses himself to beat Snoop Dogg

Marquise "Hollywood" Brown used himself in Madden to score two touchdowns and beat Snoop Dogg. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2xZZmh3

Newman says he's ready when racing resumes

Ryan Newman said he'll be ready when NASCAR resumes, as early as May 17. He hasn't been medically cleared, NASCAR says. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VCQt60

Source: Saints to sign QB Hill through 2021

The Saints are signing Taysom Hill to a $21 million extension through 2021, a source says, on the same day they closed in on a deal with Jameis Winston. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2SpfIXJ

English football faces grim future

The coronavirus pandemic might fundamentally change English football's lower leagues. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3aKWd29

Louisville WR signee Rentz, 18, shot and killed

Louisville signee Dexter Rentz was shot and killed in Orlando. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2S4SzcI

Everton 'appalled' Kean attended house party

Everton 'appalled' Kean attended house party from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VBpfwI

Top 10 controversial transfers: Van Persie to Man United, Figo to Real Madrid

Spite, broken promises, moves to rivals. These are the hunting grounds of some of the most controversial transfers in the history of world football. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/356pP8D

Coronavirus lockdown: Man City striker Aguero reacts exactly like FIFA character

With almost all football off because of the coronavirus, star players have found themselves at a loose end. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VCwjsK

Dutch league canceled: Ajax denied title

The 2019-20 season in the Netherlands has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, with Ajax denied the league title. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2xVsNkj

Sources: QB Winston, Saints discussing contract

Former Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston and the Saints are discussing a deal, sources told ESPN. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3bGC6Dc

Referees, judges, fans wearing face masks headline boxing card in Nicaragua

A boxing event with fans in the stands took place Saturday night in Nicaragua with strict measures due to the coronavirus pandemic. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2S8Uwos

Source: RB Jones, shot in '18, signs with Seattle

Anthony Jones, who was seriously injured in a drive-by shooting in 2018, has agreed to a deal with the Seahawks after going undrafted. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2y2Aipw

Belichick: Pats' QB-less draft 'wasn't by design'

The Patriots finished the 2020 NFL draft without selecting a quarterback, creating a clearer path for Jarrett Stidham to succeed Tom Brady as the team's starter. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2yIHk2Y

Lynch: 49ers, Williams won't rush into extension

On the day the San Francisco 49ers acquired left tackle Trent Williams from Washington, 49ers general manager John Lynch said neither Williams nor the team is focused on a contract extension. Williams will be in the final year of his deal this season. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2zwu5CR

Redskins add TE Moss, son of ex-NFL star Randy

Former LSU tight end Thaddeus Moss, the son of NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss, will sign with the Redskins as an undrafted free agent, the team confirmed Saturday night. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3cZ9h5x

LSU ties 7-round record with 14 players drafted

LSU tied Ohio State's mark from 2004 with 14 players selected in a seven-round draft. The NFL switched to a seven-round format in 1994. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2yFHQPg

Mayor playfully apologizes to Brady, welcomes QB

Tampa mayor Jane Castor issued a lighthearted apology to new Bucs quarterback Tom Brady, took a jab at his trademark quest for 'Tampa Brady' and welcomed Rob Gronkowski to the city as well. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2xQN2zM

Colts draft possible QB of future Eason at No. 122

The Colts, whose current quarterbacks are all set to become free agents at the end of the 2020 season, drafted Washington's Jacob Eason in the fourth round on Saturday. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2zn2hAD

Sources: 49ers veteran Staley expected to retire

Joe Staley, who has played all 13 NFL seasons with the 49ers and has started all 181 games in which he has appeared, is expected to retire, sources told ESPN. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2KCxPoo

Doggone: Judge's move leaves pup out of draft

Draft setup issues at his Massachusetts home led Giants coach Joe Judge to relocate to his New Jersey apartment on Wednesday -- leaving him without the help of his trusted sidekick, Abby the golden retriever. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3aDyhO7

Who Wake Forest could hire to replace Danny Manning

Wake Forest let go of Danny Manning after one NCAA tournament appearance in six seasons. Who could the Demon Deacons hire next? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Y3OhWN

Agent: Redskins trade OT Williams to 49ers

The Redskins traded Pro Bowl offensive tackle Trent Williams to San Francisco in exchange for a fifth-round pick this year and a third-round pick in 2021, league sources told ESPN. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2x7ZYRn

Childress to auction Earnhardt car for virus relief

Richard Childress will auction off one of Dale Earnhardt's trademark No. 3 race cars from his personal collection in an effort to raise money for coronavirus relief efforts. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2yKNf7q

Source: Wake Forest parts ways with Manning

Danny Manning, who went 78-111 in six seasons at Wake Forest, will not be returning to the Demon Deacons next season, sources confirmed to ESPN. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3eTpmev

OT Williams denies shutting down Vikings trade

Trent Williams told ESPN that he did not strike down a potential trade to the Vikings, though sources confirmed that the potential trade partners were informed at some point Friday that the Redskins offensive tackle did not want to play in Minnesota. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3cEoY1I

Inside Mark Hamilton's journey from MLB to MD fighting coronavirus

When Hamilton's baseball career ended, he decided to go to medical school. This month, the former major leaguer graduated and will be working at the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3bBXt8J

Five key issues for the ECB in face of Covid-19 disruption

From women's cricket to venue bio-security and the Hundred, there is plenty for the board to grapple with from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2xaZTfK

From the archives: Phil Jackson on Rodman, Pippen's trade demand and dreams of Shaq

As he was readying the Bulls for their sixth title run in eight seasons, Jackson dished on a variety of topics. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3eQ1ZCD

Messi has everything, so how does he get better?

Where almost all players are controlled by the game, Messi controls it, so how does one of the world's best keep improving? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2xXANRS

Coronavirus lockdown: Arsenal's Lacazette shows he misses Aubameyang

With almost all of soccer idle, here is how star players are they filling their time. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VAUTdv

Sana Mir retires from international cricket

Mir, who made her international debut in 2005, took 151 wickets in 120 ODIs and 89 wickets in 106 T20Is from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2xbJxn8

Ravens surprised Dobbins fell, 'had to take him'

After setting the NFL's single-season rushing record in 2019, the Ravens used a second-round pick on Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2KwBXqj

Former Australia allrounder Graeme Watson dies at 75

He played five Tests for Australia in an injury-plagued career from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2zuotsO

Bears now have 10 tight ends after drafting Kmet

After going through the 2019 season with the least productive tight end group in the NFL, the Bears continued revamping their roster by taking Notre Dame's Cole Kmet in the 2nd round of the NFL draft. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/353WPOP

Packers' Love says Rodgers congratulated him

Jordan Love, the Green Bay Packers' first-round pick in the NFL draft, told ESPN's Maria Taylor Friday night that he and Aaron Rodgers had a good first interaction and that Rodgers congratulated him on joining the team. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VXGDul

Winfield Jr., whose dad INT'd Brady, goes to Bucs

Antoine Winfield Jr., who went to the Bucs with the No. 45 overall pick, said it was "crazy" to land on the same team as Tom Brady, who faced his dad, Antoine Winfield Sr., seven times in the NFL. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3aCmkIm

Eagles surprise by picking QB Hurts in 2nd round

In a surprise move, the Philadelphia Eagles selected Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jalen Hurts in the second round of the NFL draft on Friday. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VVxkv3

Pats take D-II safety with first post-Brady pick

With their first pick in the post-Tom Brady era, the Patriots used the No. 37 overall pick in the NFL draft on Kyle Dugger, a safety out of Division II Lenoir-Rhyne. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VAJQRJ

Colts trade up, add Wisconsin's Taylor to RB mix

The Colts traded up three spots during Friday's second round to select Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor at No. 41, giving new quarterback Philip Rivers another threat out of the backfield. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VE1mVn

Ferraris, nail salons, and armed guards: Two weeks with Dennis Rodman in the mid-1990s

Spending time with Dennis Rodman in the mid-1990s meant having a front-row seat to the basketball/pop culture phenomenon of the Bulls, an experience that can only be described as surreal. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2KxwnE4

A record-breaking year: Five UFC marks likely to fall in 2020

If UFC 249 happens as scheduled on May 9, Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone will set a record, with others expected to soon be surpassed. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2zsCiYJ

Finishing season in Abu Dhabi 'has to be considered' - Surrey chairman

Richard Thompson says ECB and counties will have to be "creative" in staging fixtures from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2Y2j0nl

'Wherever they want to play, I'll play': Phillies ace Aaron Nola on MLB shutdown life, baseball's return and more

We asked the Phillies righty what he's doing without baseball, how he's training without a start date and his ideas for the upcoming season. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2KwKTvC

No English cricket before July, Hundred decision delayed

West Indies Tests postponed, decision on new tournament expected next week from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2xY8S4j

India tour of Australia travel exemptions to be considered

Governments in Australia and abroad have asserted the importance of finding ways for sport to return from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2xUJ4pI

Cricket to consider legalised ball tampering in wake of coronavirus

There are concerns about using saliva when cricket resumes due to the risks posed by Covid-19 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2VzxwBq

From Jerry Jones' yacht to whatever's happening at Mike Vrabel's place

Not all NFL home draft rooms are created equally. From Jerry Jones and Kliff Kingsbury's lush quarters to Mike Vrabel's hilarious backdrop, here are some of our favorites from the first round. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VSkxcW

Internet outage gives Broncos' Fangio brief scare

Broncos coach Vic Fangio said he lost internet and cable service at his house just minutes before the first round of the NFL draft began Thursday, but the problem was rectified quickly and the rest of the night went smoothly. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2xJfjIt

SEC smashes mark with 15 1st-rounders in draft

The SEC had a record 15 players taken in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night, including five from national champion LSU. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Y5l9hV

Giants GM on mask flak: Wore it for good reason

Giants general manager Dave Gettleman said he wasn't alone at home when he wore a mask during Thursday night's virtual NFL draft. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Y1rzif

Packers trade up to select QB Love from Utah St.

The Green Bay Packers traded up late in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night, using the 26th pick to select Utah State quarterback Jordan Love, the potential heir to Aaron Rodgers. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Y2THBh

Welcome to Kliff's house: NFL stars react to Kingsbury's luxe setup

One NFL draft war room to rule them all. Kliff Kingsbury's setup put everyone else's to shame, and the stars of the league noticed. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VMHNJ2

Oklahoma WR Lamb falls to Cowboys at No. 17

Former Oklahoma star CeeDee Lamb dropped to the 17th pick in Thursday night's draft, and Dallas was there to snag him, giving QB Dak Prescott another talented wideout to join Amari Cooper and Michael Gallup. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2yJLlE3

Raiders pick speedy receiver Ruggs 12th overall

The Las Vegas Raiders have drafted speedy Alabama receiver Henry Ruggs with the 12th pick in the NFL draft. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2S2KhSG

Bucs move up to get Wirfs to protect Brady

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made the first trade of the draft, moving up to get Iowa OL Tristan Wirfs. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3bxtWwY

Chargers replace Rivers with QB Herbert at No. 6

Herbert is valued for his prototypical size (6-foot-6¼, 236 pounds), plus his speed (4.68 in the 40-yard dash) and arm strength. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2xKH6bx

Dolphins draft Bama QB Tagovailoa with 5th pick

The Miami Dolphins selected Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa with the No. 5 pick in Thursday night's NFL draft with hopes he will be the answer to their long-standing franchise quarterback question. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Y0ed5H

Redskins seize sack master Young with No. 2 pick

Washington ended months of speculation by doing what many predicted it would long ago, selecting Ohio State defensive end Chase Young with the No. 2 pick of the NFL draft. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VRO06B

Goodell stirs up virtual boos as draft starts clean

The coronavirus pandemic kept the NFL world at home, but technology prevailed as commissioner Roger Goodell announced quarterback Joe Burrow as the No. 1 pick of the NFL draft to the Cincinnati Bengals. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2xScXXy

NFL draft: Live updated fantasy football reaction, projections

What should you expect from rookies like Joe Burrow, Jerry Jeudy and CeeDee Lamb? Mike Clay provides a fantasy breakdown of each skill-position pick from the first three rounds of the NFL draft. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3bzXcmU

Follow live: The 2020 NFL draft is here

The Bengals selected former LSU star Joe Burrow No. 1 overall, making it three straight years a Heisman Trophy-winning QB has gone first. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2S2AIDj

Bayou Bengal: Cincy takes Burrow No. 1 in draft

Months of speculation ended on Thursday night when the Cincinnati Bengals selected former LSU quarterback Joe Burrow with the first overall pick in the NFL draft. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VvS7Xc

Inside the music and mind of Blazers guard Damian Lillard

Whether he's balling or rapping, Lillard represents far more than just himself. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Ky3N5b

How to make the 2020 NHL draft work

Holding the draft in June, before there's any finality to the 2019-20 season, wouldn't be ideal or perfect or even next to perfect. It would be calamitous. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2RWYVe8

UFC bantamweights: Who gets the next title shot? One bold prediction

Will a top challenger get the Henry Cejudo-Dominick Cruz winner? Our panel weighs in. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3bs0YyB

Arsenal's David Luiz hosts birthday party attended entirely by clones

With almost all football off because of the coronavirus, star players have found themselves at a loose end. How are they filling their time? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2xRwtDF

The 10 best women's basketball recruits regardless of class

Paige Bueckers, the top recruit in the Class of 2020, and Azzi Fudd, No. 1 in 2021, lead the way, but the Class of 2023 has a lot of potential. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3eLU5tV

List of all the cricket series affected by coronavirus: full coverage

From saying no to handshakes, to playing matches in empty stadiums, and eventually calling off almost every tour from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/38PxZmj

From selling ice cream, to the NFL? Aussie Dane Roy on draft radars

Australian punter Dane Roy's NFL dream closer than ever despite being thousands of miles away self-isolating in a tiny one-bedroom apartment in Melbourne. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/34YzCxt

The ultimate NFL draft glossary: Glass-eater, fluid hips, cow on ice and more

Impress your friends and sound like a draft expert by learning these simple terms. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3eLHjeY

Why the four-man outfield could be MLB's next big innovation

In spring training, the Rays -- who brought us the opener and the shift -- dabbled with using an extra outfielder. Could this become a trend? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3cHdtqm

Arsenal in the Champions League? Forget it

ESPN's Insider Notebook has bad news for excited Arsenal fans. PLUS: Chelsea have a Kepa conundrum, and PSG's president faces a dilemma ... from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2KoF3wk

NZC staff protected but CA keeps players, staff waiting

NZC staff are on four-day working weeks while a scheduled board-to-board meeting between ACA and CA on Friday was called off from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2KvQpOY

RetroPreview - Tendulkar v Australia, one last time (this April)

On his 25th birthday, can Tendulkar end Australia's unbeaten run and take India to glory? from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3cIJWwa

Peter Handscomb left frustrated with Middlesex contract 'on hold'

Australian batsman was due to captain his new county in first-class and one-day cricket from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3bwIUU5

Gretzky, Ovechkin raise $40K in NHL 20 deadlock

NHL greats Wayne Gretzky and Alex Ovechkin took to the virtual ice Wednesday night, each winning a game in their EA Sports NHL 20 showdown that raised funds for relief efforts related to the coronavirus pandemic. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3axwcmw

ESPN Esports VALORANT Invitational: Final thoughts

The ESPN Esports VALORANT Invitational ended with Team Canyon upsetting Team Mirage in the finals. Our experts share their thoughts on the last day of the tournament. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3bz2Pl6

VALORANT Day 3 rounds in one sentence

The final day of the tournament featured a lot of close games. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3eDpBdL

FAQ - What is happening at Cricket Australia?

What are CA's numbers, how much is being saved and will there be another pay dispute? from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2KrGtpU

Muffet McGraw evolved, then exited on her own terms

Muffet McGraw won two national titles in very different eras of college basketball, but it was her voice that garnered lasting respect within the game. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3bwsevY

Roger Federer's comments add fuel to ATP-WTA merger debate

Tennis stars and commentators support Roger Federer's plea for one strong governing body as the sport remains on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2S0UGOF

A sudden shutdown, then uncertainty for ATP, WTA tours

Wimbledon is canceled, the French Open has moved, and the US Open is up in the air. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3asQm1e

Bettman: 4-city NHL restart, June draft discussed

Gary Bettman confirmed that a potential four-arena restart for the season has been discussed. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VxLCTP

Knicks' Dolan donating plasma after virus recovery

Knicks owner James Dolan has recovered from the coronavirus and is volunteering to donate blood plasma for various medical trials, a team spokesperson confirmed to ESPN. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3cIFCxh

CP3: Players need at least 3-4 weeks' prep time

Chris Paul said that he believes players will need a runway of "at least" three or four weeks to prepare to play. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3cLiUoh

Clemson not letting cancellation spoil memories of inaugural season

Clemson softball players were upset due to the pandemic, but they will remember it for starting traditions. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VrdEQA

Bengals coach: Burrow is as good as advertised

Bengals coach Zac Taylor says the team is impressed with LSU quarterback Joe Burrow, who they are expected to take with the first pick in the NFL draft. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2KlRby6

Federer ponders merger of men's, women's tours

Roger Federer raised the prospect of merging the governing bodies that oversee the men's and women's professional tennis tours on Wednesday. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2zmNiqx

Tom Brady lures Rob Gronkowski, showing Bucs all-in to win hometown Super Bowl

The Gronkowski trade shows Brady's influence on his new team, which has made bold moves this offseason to contend now and make Super Bowl history. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/34X9nb1

Former Michigan player says team doctor's abuse had lasting impact

Chuck Christian avoided doctors - until he had no choice. By then his condition was incurable, but a contributing factor became clear. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3aqYSNZ

NBA decisions with big impacts on top college conferences

Iowa's Luka Garza, Baylor's Jared Butler and others haven't yet decided if they'll enter the NBA draft, but their decisions will have a big effect on their college teams. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2wZEQg7

First on the tee: How the Charles Schwab Challenge is getting its name out there

If the PGA Tour comes back as planned in early June, the Charles Schwab Challenge will be one of the first events as American sports makes a return. That means name recognition, and some pressure given so much uncertainty. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2RY0AQI

WR Harvin 'ready to return' after 3 seasons off

Wide receiver Percy Harvin, who has not played since the 2016 season and battled numerous injuries throughout his career, told ESPN's Josina Anderson that he is "ready to return to the NFL." from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2XWnawI

The college football stars we can't believe didn't make it in the NFL

These players were transcendent talents who seemed destined for NFL superstardom. But for whatever reason, it didn't pan out. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Vw4r9X

Jason Gillespie in limbo as Covid-19 travel bans leave county coaches grounded

Michael di Venuto and Dave Houghton are also out of the UK and awaiting developments from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3ase1Po

Inside the 2008 Celtics' group-text thread that is still active today

How do Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and other members of the '08 Celtics stay connected? The same way all family members do, by group text. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VqYI59

Sources: Chelsea eye Coutinho as Sancho stalls

Chelsea are considering a deal to sign Philippe Coutinho as an alternative to Jadon Sancho, sources have told ESPN. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3eIW1Uc

Rollerblade renaissance: How hockey players are staying in shape during coronavirus pandemic

With icetime unavailable for most players, they've dug their old inline skates out of the closet and are taking to the streets. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VtBA68

Coyotes GM John Chayka on Taylor Hall, 'frustrating' paused season and helping others

We check in with Chayka on a wide range of topics as the NHL's coronavirus pause continues. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VPODgV

Little appetite for upheaval as ECB begin review into Ian Watmore appointment

Barry O'Brien, former Glamorgan chairman, asked to head up panel looking into circumstances from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2S1klqG

The Hundred's future uncertain as ECB board prepares for postponement

New tournament's inaugural season set to be pushed back with its long-term future unclear from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2VNuTdX

Gronkowski reuniting with Brady brings out memes and more

From eye emojis to sunshine and no state taxes tweets, there's plenty of reaction to the former Patriots teammates joining the Buccaneers. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/34T684l

Seahawks GM: 'Door not closed' on Clowney deal

Seahawks GM John Schneider said "the door is not closed" on defensive end Jadeveon Clowney returning to Seattle, but the team couldn't wait on him at the risk of losing out on other deals. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2wXM981

ESPN Esports VALORANT Invitational: What we learned on Day 2

What was the biggest surprise on Tuesday and which of the semifinal teams might win the ESPN Esports VALORANT Invitational on Wednesday? Our experts answer this and more. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VRBfsZ

S. Dakota dirt track to race in front of 700 fans

Without any enforceable restrictions against large gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic, Park Jefferson International Speedway -- a dirt track in North Sioux City, South Dakota -- is planning to race Saturday with ticket sales capped at 700. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/34Se1qH

Each round of Day 2 at our VALORANT Invitational in one sentence

Day 2 of the ESPN Esports VALORANT Invitational was packed with action. Here's a breakdown of each electric round. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2XXg2Ai

Cricket Australia could redeploy stood down staff to Woolworths

Conversations are ongoing about how to help staff who face an uncertain future from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2XTYXHu

Baseball's back as umps wear masks in S. Korea

Baseball returned to South Korea on Tuesday with five exhibition games, though it was hardly business as usual amid the coronavirus pandemic. The stands were empty and umpires wore masks and gloves. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3eE9lZT

NHL Viewers Club: Episode 7 of 'Quest for the Stanley Cup'

Let's rewatch the final episode of the 2019 series, covering the Blues' Stanley Cup victory over the Bruins. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/34TpvKp

Our favorite NFL draft comps: Jalen Hurts as Dak Prescott?

Ten of our analysts weighed in with comps for this year's class -- plus four top comparisons from around the league. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3awOEvT

Tokyo, IOC at odds over massive cost for delay

An open conflict broke out Tuesday between Tokyo organizers and the IOC over who will pay for the unprecedented yearlong postponement of the Olympic Games. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3cC0ZAd

A kicker?! At 17?! Inside one of the weirdest NFL draft picks ever

In 2000, Al Davis' Raiders shocked the world by selecting kicker Sebastian Janikowski in the first round. But 20 years later, is it possible that it was ... exactly the right move? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3bm9dMB

Brady Anderson hit homers and raced people shirtless in the parking lot

He wasn't quite the one-year wonder everyone thinks he is. But what made him truly memorable were some of the wild things he said and did. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2xDDfNr

'Corruptors may use social media route' - ICC cautions players, agents

Anti-Corruption Unit feels domestic players may especially be vulnerable in times of no cricket from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2wWPnIX

Charl Langeveldt finds 'plus point' in 'maturity' of young bowlers

The bowling coach has also identified some back-up candidates for South Africa's international bowlers from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2RUO30p

Ben Simmons hears the talk, but his process is not a public experiment

The Sixers point guard has made only two 3-pointers in his NBA career, but insists he will shoot on his own terms. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VquwqM

The Spider-Man catch. The slide. Father-son history: 15 moments that made Ken Griffey Jr. an MLB icon

No player had more iconic highlights than The Kid, the exuberant superstar who put Mariners baseball on the map. We look at his most memorable ones. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Vqv5AU

Viewers guide: Mariners, Junior race past Yankees in walk-off thriller

Watch as the M's rallied to victory, completing a series comeback that may have saved baseball in Seattle. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VMEQsc

An oral history of 'Love & Basketball,' 20 years later

"Love & Basketball" lead Monica Wright challenged her partner, sport and status quo without being painted as a shrew, undesirable or any other limiting descriptor. To mark its 20th anniversary, the cast, crew and WNBA players speak on the film's legacy. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2XQHD66

ECB to investigate claims of misconduct against incoming chairman Ian Watmore

Incoming chairman's position still needs to be ratified at ECB AGM on May 13 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2wUf8td

Cricket Australia mulls five India Tests behind closed doors

'Creative' solutions may need to be found for the Australian season in the wake of the pandemic from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2VMVjwm

Cricket Australia chief won't back down on drastic staff cuts

Kevin Roberts said the board's finances could be 'on a path to zero' if action wasn't taken from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3cvmoe8

Draymond: Warriors had 'elephant in room' in KD

Draymond Green, on ESPN documentary "The Last Dance" about the Michael Jordan-era Bulls, says he sees similarities in his own title-winning Warriors with one glaring exception -- Kevin Durant and his expiring contract. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2yyq0NL

Sources: 18 ballclubs to pay ops staff through May

More than half of MLB teams have pledged to pay baseball operations staffs through at least the end of May, sources told ESPN, as the murkiness of baseball's economic future drives decisions around the sport. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3atH4BP

Brady spotted at closed Tampa park, mayor says

A city employee spotted new Bucs quarterback Tom Brady working out at a closed park in downtown Tampa, mayor Jane Castor said Monday. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2xKXp84

Each round of the ESPN Esports VALORANT Invitational in one sentence

Here's a short-but-sweet roundup of all of today's action at the ESPN Esports VALORANT Invitational. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Vsk2aB

CPL is the second-best T20 league after IPL - COO Pete Russell

The tournament's chief operating officer on his plans for expansion, including a women's league from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2Vmmuz7

Measuring the loss of Nunes-Spencer and picking the can't-miss fights on May 9

How much does Amanda Nunes' withdrawal hurt the UFC's targeted May 9 event? Our MMA insiders weigh in. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VMI3Yu

Texas, Florida eager for NASCAR to start again

Texas and Florida appear to be ready to allow NASCAR races to resume without fans. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3anS8ke

ESPN Esports VALORANT Invitational: What we learned on Day 1

Day 1 of the ESPN VALORANT Invitational showed Counter-Strike players have the upper-hand in the game. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VDmsBK

Gruden's Zoom struggles, jokes amuse Vols class

Raiders coach and noted Tennessee fan Jon Gruden made a surprise virtual appearance last Friday in an Introduction to Statistics class, during which he struggled with Zoom and encouraged students to stay strong during the coronavirus pandemic. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2xIS8Oc

Sources: English football's £1bn virus lifeline

A group renowned financiers are offering a lifeline in excess of £1billion to English football as it tackles the monetary crisis during coronavirus. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2KnKxas

Source: Bucs not expected to trade for Fournette

The Buccaneers are not expected to make a trade for Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette, a source told ESPN's Josina Anderson. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3cBiP6v

Ex-commish Finchem elected to World Golf HOF

Former PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem has been elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame as part of a 2021 class that will also feature Tiger Woods. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3eyLdYx

Umar Akmal to learn his fate on April 27

The PCB had charged Akmal for two unrelated incidents on March 20, for which he could face up to a life ban from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2RUOlEB

Sportsbooks see big betting interest in NFL draft

With games on hold, the NFL draft is taking center stage at sportsbooks around the nation, and betting interest is booming ahead of Thursday's first round. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VqO7Y5

The magic of box scores and how an obsession was born

In baseball, the numbers tell a story. Always have. You just need to look at a box score. Every box score. Every day. You won't believe what you'll find. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3cyEZX0

Cejudo isn't acting like a champion with his choice of challengers

UFC bantamweight champ Henry Cejudo is not helping his legacy by calling out past-their-prime fighters instead of the division's finest. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2yq5WNR

Virginia up, Kentucky down in college basketball's Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2020-21

Virginia, Kansas and Wisconsin are among the teams that climbed in the Way-Too-Early Top 25 in men's college basketball for 2020-21. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2zdPr7L

Primary color: Pats' Color Rush now regular uni

The Patriots have made their previously alternate Color Rush jersey the team's new standard uniform. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3bsNpio

Inside the 2020 NFL draft class: 50 facts you didn't know

A home run-hitting QB? A Swahili-speaking cornerback? Get to know this year's NFL draft class. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3cC7LpH

Bright lights, big hair: The Boz, Neon Deion and our favorite players from the '80s

Herschel was transcendent, Eric Dickerson was electric and The Boz was, well, The Boz. Let's look back at the players who defined a fascinating decade of college football. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3akp4Kd

Celebrating Steve Spurrier's 75th birthday: The wins and the untold stories

In honor of the Head Ball Coach turning 75, he talks his favorite win (sorry, Tennessee) and a lot more. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2XOMfK4

Players who could transfer this summer: Pogba, Werner, Sancho and more

The transfer window is in an uncertain place after the coronavirus outbreak, but which major players could be the priority when business resumes? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2RRAFKB

ICC chief executives' committee to discuss Covid-19 impact on Thursday

The fate of the T20 World Cup and various bilateral commitments are likely to be on the agenda from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2Vktv3o

Sources: Niners open to trading 1st-round picks

The 49ers are interested in trading either or both of their two first-round draft picks, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. San Francisco does not have any selections in the second, third or fourth rounds. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3au0JC0

Gloucestershire captain Chris Dent signs three-year contract extension

Batsman led side to promotion to Division One of the County Championship last season from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3cpvdq2

Cricket Australia backs down on 45% cut to state grants

It entered fresh talks with the ACA and states to clarify its finances and assuage fears that it could go broke by August from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/34O4z7A

South Africa's June tour of Sri Lanka postponed

Results from the ODI series were supposed to count towards points in the ICC's new one-day league from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2VMBjKe

Use saliva on the ball or not - what's the post-coronavirus future?

Using saliva may be considered too much of a risk when the game resumes from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2xzdL3K

Djokovic unsure about COVID-19 vaccination

Novak Djokovic said he faces a dilemma if it becomes compulsory for players to get vaccinated before they can return to competing, as he is opposed to vaccinations. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VGRskD

Biggest takeaways from 'The Last Dance'

ESPN's NBA experts weigh in with their biggest takeaways from the first two episodes of "The Last Dance." from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2XOmbPh

Trending: Inside the excitement of 'The Last Dance'

One would think the NBA playoffs were starting, given the way the world anticipated the 'The Last Dance' premiere. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Vkhuer

Hazlewood calls for Cricket Australia transparency but players prepared to 'ride the lows'

The fast bowler accepts reduced pay appears likely as the impact of the coronavirus pandemic hits Australian cricket from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2z7MVzQ

Cloud9 defeat FlyQuest in dominant LCS spring split finals

The seventh time was the charm for Cloud9 as they defeated FlyQuest for their first title since 2014. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2XOEpju

Byron wins 2nd consecutive NASCAR virtual race

William Byron won his second straight NASCAR virtual race in a relatively drama-free day for the sport. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3bkfMzm

Gretzky optimistic NHL will resume this summer

Wayne Gretzky is optimistic the NHL will be able to resume at some point this summer. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VjYxZ8

How soccer has changed in the past 10 years: From Jose Mourinho's peak to reign of super-clubs

European soccer has come a long way in a decade. Bill Connelly breaks down the major areas of evolution for the sport's top clubs. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/34MSGPi

Peyton to Burrow: Learn from tough rookie year

Peyton Manning said Sunday that likely No. 1 overall pick Joe Burrow is going to take his lumps in his rookie year, but those rough times can help propel him to success in his later years. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3eweCm9

Atlas owner promotes Liga MX, MLS joint league

Santos Laguna and Atlas owner Alejandro Irarragorri is adamant that MLS offers an example of sustainable growth for Liga MX and that a North American super league would be beneficial in the long term. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2RQxUcb

Madden NFL 20 Celebrity Tournament picks and players to watch

Our experts make their picks for each of the first-round matchups in the Madden NFL 20 Celebrity Tournament and tell us who to watch and who they think will be crowned the champion. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3csE1vh

An ode to baseball's voices of summer

They are the ones who call the games, who make up the sound of baseball -- from Russ Hodges and Vin Scully to Ernie Harwell and Jon Miller. Those are the voices that have long brought baseball to life. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2XMV8DP

Lewandowski, Pirlo and Campbell among the best free transfers ever

The transfer market is often full of mega-money deals, but here are the best who cost absolutely nothing. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2XOByYa

Rooney: MLS owners 'taking advantage' of stars

Former D.C. United star Wayne Rooney let his feelings be known about how MLS owners deal with American players. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/34YeAiR

Rooney: MLS owners taking advantage of players

Rooney: MLS owners taking advantage of players from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3cw1j3y

From the archives: Michael Jordan, in his own words

In 1998, as the Bulls were preparing for their 14th consecutive playoff appearance, Michael Jordan talked Phil Jackson, his love for Madison Square Garden and why he couldn't stand Reggie Miller. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VAnM8E

NFL draft interviews on video calls get interesting with dogs and spotty Wi-Fi

NFL prospects and teams are adjusting to working from home during the coronavirus pandemic. To conduct pre-draft interviews, everyone's getting familiar with video calls, checking on the Wi-Fi and wondering what to wear while working from home. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3csfjLx

States ask Cricket Australia to open financial books

A proposed drastic reduction in annual grants has left the associations "bemused" and "nonplussed" from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2KfIlSx

Dav Whatmore joins Baroda as director of cricket

Whatmore and Kerala parted ways at the end of a disappointing 2019-20 domestic season from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/34Kx5XQ

Delayed Olympics has Bogut weighing retirement

Andrew Bogut told the Australian Broadcasting Corp. "Offsiders" program that the coronavirus pandemic has left him debating whether to retire or to play another season, including the 2021 Olympics. He said a decision could come by mid-May. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3amsr3n

Marnus Labuschagne's 'phenomenal' growth the highlight for Andrew McDonald

Australia's assistant coach said Labuschagne reached a level he had never seen before from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3evlQa1

FlyQuest reach first LCS final

FlyQuest beat Evil Geniuses on Saturday to reach their first LCS final, where they will face Cloud9 in a best-of-five series on Sunday to determine the league's spring split champion. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VDgKzT

No. 5 WR Hall picks Alabama over LSU, Georgia

ESPN Junior 300 wide receiver Agiye Hall, the No. 52-ranked recruit in the 2021 class, announced his commitment to Alabama on Saturday. He's just the third commit in 2021 for the Crimson Tide. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VgX4mq

Retroreport - Brendon McCullum's blistering 158 leads rout of Royal Challengers Bangalore

In pursuit of 223, RCB folded for 82 to lose by an embarrassing margin of 140 runs from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2VhmTTx

NHLPA's Fehr: No talks on specific neutral sites

While the NHL has been getting pitches from cities about hosting a neutral site Stanley Cup playoffs, NHLPA executive director Donald Fehr says he and the league have yet to discuss specific scenarios. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2S45UlN

WNBA Power Rankings: Mystics, Storm lead the way

Washington and Seattle, the past two WNBA champs, open 1-2, followed by L.A. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3exdsqz

How to watch Ali-Frazier, Hagler-Hearns and more of the biggest fights in boxing history on ESPN

Oscar De La Hoya-Julio Cesar Chavez I, Marvin Hagler-Thomas Hearns, the Muhammad Ali-Joe Frazier trilogy and more can be found Saturday on ESPN. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Vz8Fwh

International prospect Kriisa commits to Arizona

Kerr Krisa of Estonia, who average 14.8 points and 6.0 assists in the Lithuanian NKL this season, is considered the top European recruit committing to the college route. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VILyPI

MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma named joint GOATs among IPL captains

Malinga and de Villiers named GOATs among bowlers and batsmen by a panel of experts on Star Sports Cricket Connected from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3blFEe1

Source: Ravens reach 1-year deal with LB Ryan

The Ravens and middle linebacker Jake Ryan have reached agreement on a one-year deal, a source confirmed to ESPN's Jamison Hensley. Ryan has missed the majority of the past two seasons with a knee injury. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3bjvb2V

Here's how many people are needed to play 'behind closed doors'

There is more to a top-level game than two teams, managers and a referee. When leagues resume, hundreds must be present for matches to take place. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2yluDea

Liverpool's UCL parade among stunning images in 2020 Photo of the Year awards

Celebrations of Liverpool and Flamengo were honored by the World Press Photo Foundation. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3bkGDv6

'The Last Dance' is finally seeing light. Here's why

How is there so much footage of the Chicago Bulls' final title run? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2XGsx3c

The man behind your favorite QB? A career backup ... and Carson Palmer's little brother

How does a man with 18 career NFL passes become the coach for No. 1 picks in the NFL draft? Turns out, Jordan Palmer has always been a better QB confidant. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3cueORb

2020 NFL draft: Ranking the top 100 prospects

Jeff Legwold picks this year's top prospects. Eighty-two of his picks went in the top 100 in 2019. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2RNBkN7

How Michael Jordan's Bulls built their last title team

A look back on all the transactions that created the 1997-98 Bulls team that captured its sixth title. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VztE1U

A one-of-a-kind path to the NFL draft: How the XFL prepped Kenny Robinson

NFL draft prospect Kenny Robinson gave up his remaining college eligibility to play in the XFL -- and now looks to turn that pro experience into NFL success. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3bolvUI

How would MLB playoff teams change in a shortened season? Here's what recent years tell us

With baseball looking at an abbreviated 2020 season, we examined which teams would have been contenders the past three years under a shorter schedule. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3cu8mty

Moeen Ali 'probably ready now' to make England Test return

Allrounder says coronavirus outbreak "makes you realise what you love" and would play a Test "tomorrow" from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2XJQ1V2

WNBA draft grades: Wings, Lynx score highest marks

Dallas and Minnesota got A-plus grades after picking the players they wanted to fill their team needs. Three other teams scored A grades. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3bvc99X

'It changed my life forever' - Brendon McCullum on his whirlwind 158* in IPL opener

The ferocity of the assault was such that his score has been bettered only once in 11 seasons of the IPL from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3cmnusG

Restricted free agents Hill, Hunt staying put

Saints quarterback Taysom Hill, Browns running back Kareem Hunt and 49ers running back Matt Breida are among the players staying put, as none of the NFL's restricted free agents signed an offer sheet prior to Friday's deadline. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2XJBc4Q

Sky's Dolson says entire family had COVID-19

Chicago Sky center Stefanie Dolson said Friday that she and her entire family tested positive for the coronavirus last month. "The virus hit pretty close to home," Dolson said during ESPN's WNBA draft broadcast. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2XRdK5X

Cloud9's Blaber named LCS spring split MVP

Cloud9 jungler Robert "Blaber" Huang has been named MVP of the League of Legends Championship Series spring split. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3bjvDhj

Twitter reacts to Sabrina Ionescu's selection

Ionescu's selection with the No. 1 pick was among the items eliciting social reaction on Friday. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3bjBLpV

Silver: NBA not in position to make any decisions

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Friday that there remains too much uncertainty amid the coronavirus pandemic for the league to make any decisions on a possible return to play. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VBWsqC

'The Last Dance' updates: The untold story of Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls

"The Last Dance" documentary will debut Sunday at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3beFvsT

NBA, WNBA to sell face coverings, donate funds

The NBA and WNBA will be selling cloth face coverings, featuring all 30 NBA and 12 WNBA team logos, with the proceeds benefiting hunger relief organizations. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/34IpxEU

Sources: Jets' Adams to skip voluntary program

All-Pro safety Jamal Adams is not expected to participate in the Jets' voluntary virtual offseason program, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3exu7dx

Lowe: Five NBA things I like and don't like, including Devin Booker playing like CP3

This week we look at the Bulls' biggest problem, a Knick with potential and two All-Star guards in command. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3ag81sI

How will Sabrina Ionescu's game translate to the WNBA?

There are strengths and weaknesses in her game. But compare Sabrina Ionescu to other top picks and she's one of the best WNBA draft prospects in recent memory. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2z9do04

What all 12 teams are looking for in the draft

Some teams have glaring needs. Others will look for the best player available. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/34HO4K8

CPL eyeing on-schedule start, but wary of potential IPL clash

Contingencies being planned for, but tournament taking place could signal "Caribbean is open for business," says COO from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3cseQJm

The Michael Jordan I knew is about to be revealed to the world

What was it like to cover Michael Jordan? Jackie MacMullan shares some of her experiences covering the greatest of all time. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2XPpsOt

The college transfer market has shaken up the NFL draft, and Joe Burrow is next

Next week Burrow will almost certainly become the third straight transfer quarterback to go No. 1. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2zaliGz

Glanville: As a former player, it would be a shame for baseball to return without fans

While MLB weighs the idea of playing to empty parks, a recent gift reminded Doug Glanville that just one fan -- let alone a million -- can mean the world. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VggI1Z

Which NHL interim coaches earned permanent jobs in 2020-21?

Five coaches had the interim tag when the NHL paused its season. We assess each man's chances of retaining the job to start next season. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2z9xkjr

What are NHL coaches doing during quarantine? Coaching other coaches

Coaches from around the world have watched webinars from those at the top of the sport. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VPhv9p

A private jet, a secret location and the inside story of UFC 249

As Dana White navigated his toughest challenge, his fighters prepared the best they could to stay ready amid the uncertainty. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3bjbmsf

Soccer lives online! Sterling and Alexander-Arnold in ePremier League

A host of top pro soccer stars and esports players are facing off in new online competitions organised to fill the void left by football's shutdown. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/348uh6j

Shane Warne conjures win out of nowhere as Australia make final

Needing 43 from 52 balls with eight wickets in hand, West Indies suffered one of ODI cricket's most dramatic collapses from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2VeRykg

Lancashire cancel deals for BJ Watling, Glenn Maxwell and James Faulkner

Lancashire's players agree to take 20% pay cut for May from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2wLiu1C

Graeme Smith confirms Quinton de Kock won't be South Africa's Test captain

Smith has indicated that South Africa could make the appointment from left field and take a chance on someone with potential from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2wKY6h5

Bank demands force savage Cricket Australia salary cuts

Majority of staff to be stood down on 20% of pay until July; executives and a skeletal staff on 80% of their salaries from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3etCGGe

Ashleigh Gardner takes to artwork to stave off boredom

'I said to my Mum that going into lockdown I'm going to need a hobby' from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3ae1cb1

Graeme Smith appointed South Africa's director of cricket till March, 2022

Smith was appointed in an interim capacity in mid-December from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/34J1IN7

Jazz's Conley beats Bulls' LaVine for HORSE title

The ability to make shots with both hands was the difference as Jazz point guard Mike Conley beat Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine to claim the NBA's first-ever HORSE competition on Thursday. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VgQOv9

Grading Conley, LaVine, Quigley and Billups in the NBA HORSE Challenge finale

Mike Conley Jr. emerged as the winner, but how do the grades measure up from the final four? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VA8PDp

Kaepernick starts virus relief fund to aid minorities

The former NFL quarterback used an initial donation of $100,000 to help minority communities. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2xs7TJz

The complete rundown of the PGA Tour's revised schedule

The coronavirus pandemic caused the PGA Tour to alter its schedule. The Tour hopes to start back up in mid-June. Here is the full schedule. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3clxIcS

Is Allie Quigley the favorite against Zach LaVine in HORSE?

Here's what you need to know as the WNBA sharpshooter prepares to take on another NBA star. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/34GoWn1

Feisty rivals set for era-defining clash as World Cup final beckons

A year after losing their unofficial world Test crown to Australia, West Indies have revenge on their minds from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2VATNNE

No-look free throws and volleyball digs: The greatest HORSE shots in NBA history

Need inspiration for potential HORSE shots? Let these in-game buckets lead the way. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/34I1JRB

Why Michael Jordan's scoring prowess still can't be touched

Jordan thrived in ways and in places that few players before him could match, and that even fewer players today can emulate. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2XDBVEI

From the archives: The building of Bill Belichick

Call Bill Belichick what you want, but these accounts of his uncompromising life -- from prodigy to professional ballbuster -- reveal why history might one day call him the greatest. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3acBxQ7

'RCB happy for IPL to be held in South Africa or Australia' - Simon Katich

Ex-Australia allrounder also thinks the T20 World Cup should have a new window from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/34EE0S8

Jordan calls final season with Bulls 'a trying year'

The world will get to see "The Last Dance" starting this weekend. But Michael Jordan and the rest of the Chicago Bulls knew that the 1997-98 season would be their last dance together from the very beginning of that championship season. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3eqn46l

Caesars: Brady's Bucs at 9 wins, Patriots at 8.5

Caesars Sportsbook released NFL win totals and playoff odds on Thursday, with the Patriots opening with a win total of 8.5, their lowest since 2003. Tom Brady's Buccaneers open with a win total of 9. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2KahUgZ

Where have all the lefty QBs gone? How Tua could start a revival

The last southpaw to start an NFL game at quarterback? Michael Vick in 2015. So no matter where he ends up in the NFL draft, Tua Tagovailoa will hold the fate of the left-handed quarterback in his hands. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3ekdDW6

Which RBs could get paid next? Early predictions on Kamara, Cook and more

Christian McCaffrey's big-money extension perked up the ears of several backs. But will any strike it rich? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3coPaxe

The all-time worst fantasy football performances

We often talk about great fantasy performances when they happen, but how about the biggest single-game duds of all time? DJ Gallo takes us on a walk down memory lane of games we'd rather forget. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3ak9LBu

How the delay helped Justin Gaethje, and bold UFC predictions for May 9

Did Tony Ferguson peak too soon? How much does Dominick Cruz have left? Our panel takes a look at the UFC's May 9 event. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2XG6JVa

Inside Ohio State's ridiculous 2016 draft class (and confounding 2015)

The "college all-star team" featured Joey Bosa, Ezekiel Elliott, Michael Thomas -- even a young Joe Burrow, and it has gone on to have a dramatic impact on the NFL. So why couldn't it get to the mountaintop of a national title? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3elhz9f

Wysh List: Why this will be the 'worst possible offseason' for NHL free agents

The NHL's coronavirus pause brings about massive uncertainty for those without deals in 2020-21. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2RJP37p

Lungi Ngidi rates himself six out of ten post-comeback

Although he is South Africa's leading white-ball wicket-taker in 2020, he says he wants to be more economical from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3epiLby

Kiper: My pre-draft scouting report for Tom Brady from 20 years ago

In 1999, the Patriots picked the GOAT in the sixth round at No. 199 overall. Here's how Mel Kiper Jr. graded Brady then. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3cflRNw

'Forced break a good time to refresh, recharge' - Alex Carey

Ideally, Carey should've been in India for his maiden IPL stint. But for now, he's happy spending time with his 19-month old son from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3cnNrbi

Gauff reveals struggle with depression amid hype

American teenager Coco Gauff said she struggled to deal with the hype and mental pressure brought on by her rapid rise in tennis. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2RJ2sN1

Cricket Australia staff to be stood down on reduced pay until July

CA is believed to be planning for a 50% reduction in revenue for next summer, which was slated to feature the T20 World Cup and an India tour from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2VvrZKU

U.S. soccer terminates youth academy amid virus

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Rams' Brian Allen positive for virus, report says

Rams veteran center Brian Allen says he tested positive for the coronavirus but is now symptom-free, according to a Wednesday report. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3eqjl93

WNBA mock draft: Ionescu remains No. 1, but trades shuffle first round

Wednesday's three-team trade sending Tina Charles to the Mystics could bring Oregon teammates Sabrina Ionescu and Ruthy Hebard together again on the Liberty. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2RHg0bV

Helwani on Conor's schedule, Tony vs. Khabib and other burning UFC questions

Expect Conor McGregor to be active when fights resume, and Tony Ferguson vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov isn't done yet, Ariel Helwani writes. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2REIYJs

Premier League Hall of Fame: Henry, Shearer, Giggs headline ESPN's inaugural class

The Hall of Fame is a concept as old as sports itself but the English Premier League finally has a pantheon in 2020. We've picked the first class. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2XCa8Vd

Ranking Kobe Bryant's five NBA title-winning postseasons

The Lakers legend won five titles and two Finals MVPs in his 20-year career. How do those postseasons stack up against each other? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VbtEX2

Three refugees, one Olympic shooting champion and a story of undying hope

On April 15, three refugees-turned-sport-rifle-shooters selected under the 'Taking Refuge' programme should've been counting down to 100 days to their shot at an Olympics. The Games postponement has redefined their dreams and strengthened their resolve. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2RErZH0

Tua at USC? Joe Burrow at Nebraska? Recent recruiting 'What Ifs' that would change college football

What would have happened to the balance of power in the Pac-12 had Alabama's star QB chosen USC? Imagine if Joe Burrow got an offer from his dad's alma mater, Nebraska? And what if Justin Fields stuck with his original Penn State pledge? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/34DsRkx

How Sabrina Ionescu redefined NCAA basketball

Before Oregon senior Sabrina Ionescu's name is called in the WNBA draft, we put one of the greatest careers in NCAA history in perspective. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2K3UdqL

Dear Sabrina: Breanna Stewart's advice on life as the No. 1 WNBA draft pick

Stewart, the No. 1 WNBA draft pick in 2016, welcomes projected No. 1 pick Ionescu to the exclusive club. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2XJvErf

From the archives: ESPN ranks Hagler-Hearns as the No. 1 superfight

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Fauci: Sports return quickly only if fans prohibited

Asked about the possibility of an abbreviated baseball season and football starting, Dr. Anthony Fauci said that would happen only if fans are not allowed to attend and athletes are kept in hotels when not playing. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/34Kwup6

Peters, out of NHL after using slurs, gets KHL job

Bill Peters, who resigned as the Flames' coach after a former player said he directed racial epithets toward him while they were in the minors 10 years ago, was hired by Yekaterinburg Avtomobilist in Russia's KHL from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2RHnNGN

Bengals' savior? How Joe Burrows' Ohio journey has prepared him for challenge

Joe Burrow will be counted on to resurrect a franchise if the Bengals make him the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. And it seems like a logical progression from his high school days in southeast Ohio. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2K5Lqo9

With baseball in limbo, Clayton Kershaw's shot at redemption is on hold

After yet another disappointing playoff loss in 2019, Kershaw believed he was as ready for the start of this season as he had been in years. But when will he get the chance to show it? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2K99PZU

Joe Burrow and six other big 2020 NFL draft class risers: Whose stock is up?

Burrow was barely an NFL prospect last August. Now he's expected to go No. 1 overall as a future franchise QB. Who else has flown up draft boards? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Kji1Hn

Ireland's home summer at 'high risk' due to coronavirus

The board's CEO Warren Deutrom lays out the various obstacles in hosting cricket matches under current circumstances from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3clik0e

Sean Abbott and Ben McDermott's Derbyshire contracts deferred until 2021

Australians' contracts pushed back with club "mindful" of Covid-19 pandemic's financial impact from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/34DM0CY

PCB braces for 'cost impact', promises to look after players, other staff

"At the moment our main thrust is safeguarding the payers and staff - because without them we have nothing" from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2Vv0iBN

Odell Beckham Jr. does his best QB1 impression with epic trick shot

Odell Beckham Jr. showed off quarterback talent with an impressive trick shot on Tuesday. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3ckM1yw

Australia Women prepared for uncertain 50-over World Cup build-up

There are still ten months until the tournament in New Zealand, but it may yet be impacted by the fallout from the current pandemic from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2z2xuJn

Cousins: Empty stadium play could be 'refreshing'

During a Tuesday conference call, Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins said he looks forward to playing football this fall -- even if under altered circumstances -- and also spoke on the "unique dynamic" that led to former teammate Stefon Diggs' departure. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3bdg8Yy

It would take '180-degree turnaround' for GSP to fight again

Georges St-Pierre discussed his status as a fighter on Tuesday. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2z4Jn1z

AAC, C-USA among conferences asking for relief

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to drain the U.S. economy, commissioners of the American Athletic Conference, Mountain West, Mid-American Conference, Sun Belt and Conference USA ask the NCAA for temporary relief from Division I requirements. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2K6OXmk

LAFC's Bradley: Games without fans have 'no soul'

Bob Bradley added that he understood why MLS would take that route. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3cnK7gx

Call of Duty Power Rankings: League resumes play online

The Call of Duty League resumed play online this weekend, and in addition to ranking the teams, we wanted to know who was (or should be) mad online. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2wJyelU

WS MVP Pearce retires, says BoSox didn't cheat

Steve Pearce, the 2018 World Series MVP for the Red Sox, announced his retirement on Monday. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2K3dJnb

NHL Viewers Club: 'Big Shot,' that time a con man briefly owned the Islanders

In 1996, John Spano pulled off quite a heist: Purchasing an NHL team under false pretenses. Let's examine the documentary, plus later fallout. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VnPAwS

'She's perfect for this:' Inside Florence Schelling's ascent to becoming a GM

The 31-year-old became the first female GM of a top-level men's team, SC Bern. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2xjzEE4

Five bookings, five cancellations. What if Tony and Khabib had actually fought?

Would there have been a McGregor bus attack? Would there have been a champ-champ? Gauging the impact of Nurmagomedov vs. Ferguson. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2xwHfPo

Big questions on Michael Jordan and the greatest players ever

Who is Michael Jordan's real competition for the greatest NBA player of all time? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2K58NhO

Reliving the great 'What if' moments from classic college football games

Our experts think back on how one decision or injury could have changed the course of classic college football games. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2XAKEaQ

Can a great fighter become a great trainer? The experts weigh in on Floyd Mayweather

Floyd Mayweather is ready to become the next great trainer, but if he wants to get to that point he'll have to do something he's never done before: lose. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3a5qs39

Tour de France postponed, no new dates set

After weeks of holding out hope the Tour de France would be able to go ahead as planned despite the coronavirus pandemic, the world's most famous cycling race was finally added to the list of sporting events called off. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VtF7jn

How Alabama star Jerry Jeudy overcame tragedy to become an NFL draft gem

In a class filled to the brim with exceptional receivers, Jeudy stands out. Growing up playing with future NFL players forged his moves, but his family was his biggest strength, even in their shared sorrow. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2K1rliD

Virtual NFL draft: How it will work, and what you should know

The NFL draft is still happening -- and it's going to be a little different this year. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Vb69gR

DT Harrison: I was 'hell-bent' on leaving Lions

Former Lions defensive tackle Damon Harrison didn't want to play in Detroit and was "hell-bent on getting out" of the Motor City, he said on the Green Light podcast. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/34AIBES

English lessons and home cooking: How MLB teams are helping stranded Venezuelan players

Many clubs' Venezuelan minor leaguers couldn't get home after camps closed. Coaches and teams have stepped into the breach. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/34AfMsb

'MS Dhoni the best finisher of all time' - Michael Hussey

The Australia great delves into Dhoni's school of thought in run chases in a chat with Sanjay Manjrekar from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2RBprtq

Viewers guide: Reliving Gibson's moment for the ages

It remains one of the most memorable sequences in baseball history. Watch Dodgers-A's in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series on ESPN. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3a4J2sh

Position U: Which programs produce the best women's hoops players at each position?

As the 2020 WNBA draft approaches, ESPN looked at the schools that have produced the best players at each position. UConn fared well. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2XBlgBt

Rory: Sedate Masters 'what I need to get jacket'

Rory McIlroy said this year's Masters will lack some of the magic that hangs in the air every April like magnolia leaves. But it's something he hopes to exploit to complete the career Grand Slam. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3b8dVxq

ASU lands highest-rated recruit since Harden

Josh Christopher is the highest-ranked ESPN 100 prospect to pledge to the Sun Devils since James Harden committed in 2007. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2V7x3pu

Nathan Lyon ponders impact of no crowds for Virat Kohli

With or without a crowd, Australia's leading spinner is eagerly awaiting the rematch with India from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2XyAs2z

DL who criticized Leach meme transferring to FSU

Mississippi State defensive lineman Fabien Lovett, who criticized Bulldogs coach Mike Leach's tweet that showed a meme of a woman knitting a noose for her husband during self-quarantine, announced on Monday that he's transferring to Florida State. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/39ZQCEE

McGee: Kyle Larson's racial slur throws NASCAR into reverse

NASCAR has made strides to shed its perception as a safe haven for racism, but Larson's slur set the sport back. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3cdYSCs

Ujiri says relationship with DeRozan still on mend

Raptors president Masai Ujiri says he and DeMar DeRozan remain on shaky ground nearly two years after the Toronto GM traded the star guard to San Antonio. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3bbsWOY

Mayor: WWE deemed 'essential business' in Fla.

The WWE has been deemed an "essential business" in Florida, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said Monday, allowing the company to resume live television shows from its Orlando training facility and Full Sail University. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3b70WvX

Cars line up to honor Oilers' Cave in hometown

Colby Cave, who died at the age of 25 Saturday after suffering a brain bleed, was honored in his hometown of North Battleford, Saskatchewan, on Monday. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2RBUDIS

WNBA draft: Who is the best all-time No. 1 pick?

From Tina Thompson in 1997 to Jackie Young in 2019, we rank all the top picks. Does Diana Taurasi or Maya Moore top the list? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2y7u4EG

Poll: No public consensus on NFL season's start

With sports at a standstill due to the coronavirus pandemic, Americans offered mixed opinions in a recent poll when asked whether the NFL season should start on time, with a little less than half of respondents indicating it should not. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/34uKqU3

WNBA mock draft 2020: Oregon's Sabrina Ionescu, Satou Sabally projected to go 1-2

With four first-round picks, Dallas will impact the draft more than anyone. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/34nmCkE

'West Indies defending champs, but not favourites' - Roger Harper

Chief selectors expects more from the Test side from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2JZqizI

Lowe: Luke Walton All-Stars -- nine surprising players from this NBA season

It's our ninth annual tribute to the players who took the long road to starring in their roles. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Xvl9aF

Kentucky's Quickley entering 2020 NBA draft

Kentucky sophomore guard Immanuel Quickley has decided to entered the 2020 NBA draft. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3ehuPf0

Messi's son holds Easter egg aloft like World Cup

How are star players filling their time? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2yWB5IU

Spurrier at LSU? Stoops to Iowa? College football's best 'What if...' coaching scenarios

The Florida and Oklahoma legends open up about potential jobs that could have changed their careers. Plus, Les Miles to Michigan, Urban Meyer to Notre Dame and much more. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2yeHA9m

How to watch MNF Classics: Vikings' Brett Favre tops Packers for first time

Even the typically cool Favre was nervous on Oct. 5, 2009 when he faced Green Bay for the first time playing for its rival on Monday Night Football. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2JYi4I7

Tua on injury concern: 'I'm not playing badminton'

During an Instagram Live show Tua Tagovailoa tried to dispel suggestions that he might be injury-prone. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2y5EnsZ

From Solskjaer to Griezmann: How Football Manager keeps virtual fans engaged

In a time of no football, fans and players alike obsess over virtual glory on Football Manager, 30 years after the video game made its debut. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3erDZFU

Tragedy, triumph and the city that has always called Grant Delpit's name

One of the top safety prospects in the draft, Grant Delpit fled New Orleans with his family ahead of Hurricane Katrina. Since then, he's been longing to find his way back. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2V2wRrN

The incredible and (mostly) true story of Bruce and Michael Buffer

Buckle in: The sweeping saga of brothers Michael and Bruce Buffer is filled with money, guns, foster homes, fighting, Tom Brady, Donald Trump, a life-changing episode of Friends and one shocking family secret. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3elSvz0

The NHL's coronavirus pause: Possible playoff host cities, virtual draft and player concerns

Our weekly rundown of intel from around the league, including neutral sites that could host empty-arena games, next season's salary cap and more. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/34xCzF6

Barnwell's All-Trades Mock Draft: Dreaming up deals for all 32 first-round picks

The Panthers sell high on Christian McCaffrey. Dak Prescott to the Dolphins. This 2020 mock draft has a trade for every first-round pick. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VnTJRw

Sports photographer Causi, 48, dies of COVID-19

Popular New York sports photographer Anthony Causi, who covered the city's teams for 25 years for the New York Post, died from the coronavirus. He was 48. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2y9hAwo

KL Rahul the 'apt replacement' for MS Dhoni - Gautam Gambhir

If there's no IPL this year, Gambhir believes Dhoni's chances of an India comeback are 'dim' from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2RxSOwI

Sources: Around NBA, 25-day program proposed

A 25-day program for players to go through before they resume game play is among the ideas proposed as the NBA waits until May to reassess its return, sources told ESPN. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3cbzgpM

Grading every player in the HORSE quarterfinals

The first round of the backyard basketball competition had its fair share of surprises. Here's an assessment of how it went down. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3eiJt5K

AB de Villiers unsure about T20 World Cup return with schedule uncertainty

If the tournament is postponed, he will need to reassess his options and his fitness from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3elaWUu

Bulls' LaVine blanks Pierce in HORSE Challenge

Zach LaVine said he's been getting up hundreds of shots in his Washington home during the pandemic, and it showed Sunday night. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3baGpGY

Gobert, Mitchell cool after talk: 'There's no fight'

Rudy Gobert says he and Donovan Mitchell recently spoke for the first time since the suspension of the NBA season but downplayed any apparent friction between the Jazz All-Star duo. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2XH9Lc7

Family advised Pogba to leave Man United for Juventus

Paul Pogba has revealed his family advised him to leave Manchester United when he made his move to Juventus. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2K3km8Q

Stanford lands top-10 recruit Ziaire Williams

Ziaire Williams, ranked No. 7 in the ESPN 100 for the 2020 class, committed to Stanford on Sunday, giving the Cardinal their highest-ranked recruit since at least 2007. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/39ZGawZ

County Championship season up and running - virtually, at least

The best of social media as cricketers mark the date the English summer was due to start from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2JYrp2H

LSU freshman Watford says he'll enter NBA draft

LSU freshman Trendon Watford is entering the 2020 NBA draft, he told ESPN on Sunday. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2XsnjI2

Former Cubs All-Star infielder Beckert dies at 79

Former Chicago Cubs second baseman Glenn Beckert died Sunday, the team announced. He was 79. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2xnLooW

Tiger Woods' quarantined Masters includes his very own Magnolia Lane

Tiger Woods isn't driving down Magnolia Lane today at Augusta National. But he created his own little piece of the Masters while staying at home. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3cft6oL

Top-50 recruit Thor picks Auburn over OK State

Top-50 recruit J.T. Thor announced his commitment to Auburn on Sunday, choosing the Tigers over Oklahoma State. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2yMZrVg

Zlatan goes fishing, Sadio Mane's birthday singalong

With almost all football off because of the coronavirus, star players have found themselves at a loose end. How are they filling their time? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/39Xokuo

RB McCoy 'feels good,' aims to play 2 more years

LeSean McCoy isn't ready to retire despite his decline in production the past two seasons. In fact, he believes he has multiple seasons left in the NFL. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2RurfUQ

How Lynn Bowden became one of the NFL draft's most intriguing players

Lynn Bowden's move to quarterback has made teams see him in a whole new light. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2yX7eQJ

As the coronavirus shutdown continues, how are clubs managing players' mental health?

Clubs must be aware of mental well-being and experiences vary. Meanwhile, some veterans face the prospect of this pandemic ending their career. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Rx5ALN

Gurley to wear No. 21 without Deion's blessing

Todd Gurley will be wearing the No. 21 with the Atlanta Falcons, but he says his decision didn't come with Deion Sanders' blessing. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2wBuToU

NBA HORSE tournament: Skills breakdown and experts' picks

We're examining the games of all eight competitors. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3ehxJjF

From the archives: Kobe's epic pre-Achilles tear run

Baxter Holmes looked back at the last superstar stretch of his career, a brutal two-week run in April. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Vmo8Q7

Neymar idea to mock Haaland - Marquinhos

PSG star Neymar planned to mock Erland Haaland's celebration before their Champions League clash with Dortmund, according to Marquinhos. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2RvvNui

NFL's Ron Swanson settles into woodworking hobby

Lions offensive lineman Kenny Wiggins' hobby is woodworking. He's not quite building canoes and furniture like the "Parks and Recreation" character, but a little more time in the shop and Wiggins might be the NFL's best craftsman. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2xmTqhO

From Amen Corner to a security guard, the most memorable moments from Tiger's 2019 Masters win

There were so many pivotal moments: Tiger's run-in with a security guard, a loaded leaderboard collapsing at No. 12 and hugs behind he 18th green. We remember them all. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Vqwgzf

Can Navy's Malcolm Perry become the next Julian Edelman?

Going from Navy to the NFL isn't easy. Perry knows he can play and just needs an NFL team to take a chance. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3a5k5gi

Bill Belichick could look to fill Patriots' kicking void ... with a Vinatieri?

As the Pats search for a kicker, a familiar name from -- South Dakota State -- could be considered. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2V3Oibr

Brendan Taylor rues Covid-19's impact on Zimbabwe cricket

Before the pandemic struck, the team had had a packed international calendar to look forward to, for once from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2XuuoIo

NBA 2K Players Tournament roundtable

Who was the MVP of the NBA 2K Players Tournament? Who had the best setup? Our experts answer these questions and more. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3b3Fx6O

Minnesota Duluth's Perunovich wins Hobey Baker

Minnesota Duluth junior defenseman Scott Perunovich won the 2020 Hobey Baker Award on Saturday night as the nation's top NCAA men's ice hockey player. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2XoJ3ES

Booker beats teammate Ayton in NBA 2K finals

As Devin Booker predicted, the NBA 2K Players Tournament came down to Booker and Suns teammate Deandre Ayton, with Booker winning the final, 2-0. Booker won a $100,000 donation that he split among two charities involved with coronavirus relief efforts. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/34rEqLK

50-cent Pick 5 bet turns into more than $500K

One bettor won the Early Pick 5 of Saturday's program at Gulfstream Park, correctly picking the winner of the first five races, turning a 50-cent wager into $524,966.50. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/34tiwrq

WWE to resume live TV matches starting Monday

Starting Monday with its Raw program, WWE will run live shows without fans after several weeks of taped programming from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Vld1H9

Mayweather: 'I will be one of the best trainers'

Floyd Mayweather Jr. has said he will be "one of the best trainers in the world" and follow in the footsteps of his late uncle. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3aUG4I6

Several teams doing serious research on QB Love

Several NFL teams are doing serious homework on Utah State's Jordan Love, one of the most polarizing quarterbacks in the draft. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2JYIiug

Avenatti temporarily released from N.Y. prison

Michael Avenatti, who was convicted of attempting to extort as much as $25 million from Nike, will be released from a federal detention center in New York for 90 days. After 14 days in quarantine, he'll be moved to Los Angeles. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3egCr14

Oilers' Cave, 25, dies after suffering brain bleed

Oilers forward Colby Cave, who had been in a medically induced coma for nearly a week after suffering a brain bleed, has died, his wife said. He was 25. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2y71xiu

Rousey: Fans part of reason for leaving WWE

Ronda Rousey says her relationship with fans played a part in her decision to walk away from WWE. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3cboOyB

Breaking down the most common mistakes at the National Spelling Bee

From the number of letters to the language of origin, the trickiest traits of National Spelling Bee words from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VkRHl5

Latin words are T-R-I-C-K-Y

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How to watch: Ferguson's and Gaethje's recent fights on ESPN2

The UFC takes over ESPN2 Saturday night, featuring fights by Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje. Here's what's in store. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2UZMwIa

Justin Thomas is ready to be famous

Justin Thomas isn't afraid to say it out loud: He wants more of the spotlight. When the golf world starts back up, he plans on going out and taking it. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2V3IjU9

Morgan looks forward to working with McCullum, Karthik at Kolkata Knight Riders

"There are a lot of dynamics about being a captain when you're playing in India that I don't know about." from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3cb20z4

Jim Nantz went from hearing Tiger talk about golf in the past tense to Masters champion

The moment captured everybody -- including the man who had to describe it to the world. So Jim Nantz, who years earlier had heard Tiger Woods talk about golf as if he were done, said nothing. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3b1ROZl

Premier League without VAR: Man United out of UCL places

Who have been the big winners and losers following the introduction of VAR in the Premier League? Check out the Anti-VAR table. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VjZBLv

World Cup corruption case dropped vs. Blatter

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Young says he's 'definitely' the best in NFL draft

There is no doubt in Chase Young's mind as to who is at the top. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3c2UCFI

Why Runs/Hits/Errors should no longer define baseball ... but still does

The R/H/E box is outdated and largely unhelpful, yet it appears prominently on every major league scoreboard and TV broadcast. Here's how it got that way. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2JYcfKY

Sam Fuld just kept on running

The game was a blowout. He just needed a single for the cycle. He had it -- until he kept going to second. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3b2Xh25

Why NBA games won't start immediately if the season is cleared to resume

There's no guarantee that the NBA will return to action this season. If it does, athletic training staffs are concerned about the time it will take to recondition players. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3c8Xdhn

Best 2019 NFL late-round draft pick for all 32 teams, what's next

Which player picked between the third and seventh rounds impacted your team most? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VkfSzZ

How the Jets made NFL draft history in 2000: Trades to chicken wings

In one franchise-altering afternoon, New York made four first-round picks -- unprecedented in the modern era. Here's a look at the people involved. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2XtdmdG

Tua on injury concern: 'I'm not playing badminton'

During an Instagram Live show with Mike Locksley, his former offensive coordinator at Alabama, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa tried to dispel any suggestions that he might be injury-prone. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2y5EnsZ

How to watch the semifinals and finals on ESPN

Here are the details for Saturday's action, which will see a pair of Suns and Clippers going head-to-head. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/34tyIsT

Is this it for the XFL? Here's what we know and don't know about its future

The XFL suspended operations and laid off most of its staff. What does it mean for the future of the league? We answer the biggest remaining questions. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2V01pun

Lowe: Five NBA things I like and don't like, including a Milwaukee mystery

Let's shine a spotlight on players exceeding expectations, the odd state of the Spurs and the comedy of falling down on the job. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2XqnBPV

Returns for CM Punk and Ronda Rousey, and other bold predictions for WrestleMania 37

We're a year away, but WrestleMania 37 is already on the mind of fans everywhere. What matches may be part of it? Our team offers up some unique choices. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/34x8hCr

Motorsports community joins race to combat coronavirus

NASCAR, IndyCar, NHRA and others in the auto industry are helping in the COVID-19 fight -- from producing ventilators, gowns and masks to setting up drive-through testing. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/34rp0XK

Icardi doesn't want PSG stay, Chelsea prep Gabriel bid, Man Utd resort to Zoom training

PSG look like they won't persuade a key loanee to stay. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2RujKgG

Azhar Ali backs Misbah-ul-Haq's call to extend World Test Championship

Pakistan Test captain happy to play behind closed doors if that helps cricket return to TV from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3e5PJO9

James lets you 'Choose your player' (as long as it's James)

With almost all football off because of the coronavirus, star players have found themselves at a loose end. How are they filling their time? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2XpRShv

Sources: 30 players set for MLB The Show league

In a joint effort with the MLB Players Association and Sony Interactive Entertainment, Major League Baseball is launching the first competitive MLB The Show league featuring players from all 30 teams, league sources tell ESPN. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/39ZbsUL

Coronavirus, social distancing will change the way we attend games

When leagues come back online, the fan experience at games will be different. It will be a long process -- and in stages -- before games resemble anything before March 2020. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2wqIjDY

What a Tiger vs. Jack showdown at the Masters would look like

In real life, we never got the ultimate showdown -- Tiger vs. Jack. But there's enough evidence to imagine it, first tee shot to last stroke. Who would win? We decided. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/34BLJkd

From the archives: The Secret History of Tiger Woods

The death of his father set a battle raging inside the world's greatest golfer. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2JVLFC4

'He was a nightmare': Opponents tell all about facing Chase Young

One coach compared him to an unkillable movie villain. Chase Young was known for destroying quarterbacks and offensive game plans. Here's how he did it, from the people who lived it. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2RqprfR

Five NFL teams trending up, and where they upgraded most this offseason

The Colts signed Philip Rivers. The Steelers get Big Ben back from injury. Those are big upgrades. The Bucs got a big-name QB too, if you hadn't heard, and the Bengals are building around a top draft pick at QB. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3eb8BLK

'Too much to iron out': What players have to say about MLB's Arizona plan

From concerns over being sequestered from their families to potentially putting coaches and others at risk, players take issue with MLB's idea on how to start the season. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3c8GRWg

Brian Burke on NHL playoff possibilities, memories of the Whalers, Phil Kessel stories and more

The former NHL GM and current commentator dives in on a variety of topics. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2y0DHVM

One G League team's season three years ago offers a glimpse into the fanless NBA experience

During the 2016-17 season, the Long Island Nets played home games inside a virtually empty Barclays Center. Their unique experience could be what's next for the NBA. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2yKIjiY

Soccer lives online! Rashford, Sancho, Trent among stars entering FIFA, PES tournaments

A host of soccer and esports players are facing off in new online competitions. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/348uh6j

Nathan Lyon and Hampshire agree contract cancellation

Australia spinner's summer stint off due to impact of coronavirus crisis from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3ea39Zt

Suns, Clippers fill the field for NBA 2K semifinals

The field for the NBA 2K Players Tournament semifinals was set Thursday night after wins by Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton of the Phoenix Suns and Montrezl Harrell and Patrick Beverley from the LA Clippers. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VjJYUi