Month: January 2021

6:18 PM ET FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas, who once deemed Sam Darnold untouchable, was noncommittal Tuesday on whether Darnold will return as the starting quarterback in 2021. Douglas deferred, saying the next coach will be “a big part of that” decision — one that could have a huge
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5:02 PM ET The Detroit Tigers have landed outfielder Robbie Grossman, a source told ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The 31-year-old’s deal, which was first reported by The Athletic, is for two years and $10 million. Grossman, a switch-hitter, entered free agency for the first time after putting up an above average season for him at the
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5:28 PM ET Associated Press Top-ranked Gonzaga was scheduled to play West Coast Conference rival Santa Clara in men’s basketball on Thursday afternoon, but the game has been postponed because of COVID-19 protocols in the Santa Clara program. Instead, undefeated Gonzaga will face rival BYU at 5:30 p.m. PT Thursday. BYU’s originally scheduled game against
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Formula 1 team Williams will use Mercedes gearboxes from 2022 after agreeing to “expand its technical collaboration” with the seven-time contractors’ championship winners. Williams have been powered by Mercedes engines since 2014. The new partnership will also see Williams use “related hydraulic components” made by Mercedes. Team principal Simon Roberts said it was a “long-term”
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4:40 PM ET College Football Playoff executive director Bill Hancock told ESPN on Tuesday that the College Football Playoff National Championship presented by AT&T between No. 1 Alabama and No. 3 Ohio State remains on schedule for Monday in Miami, though sources have told ESPN there have been discussions about postponing the game because of
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12:39 PM ET MINNEAPOLIS — Vikings coach Mike Zimmer did not confirm whether Gary Kubiak plans to retire after 25 seasons coaching in the NFL, but Zimmer shed light on the offensive coordinator’s mindset headed into the offseason. “He’s taking some time to mentally think about the season and where he’s at healthwise and he’ll
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4:37 PM ET ESPN News Services Prosecutors in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Tuesday decided not to file criminal charges against a police officer in the shooting of Jacob Blake last August. The shooting of Blake, who was unarmed, prompted NBA players to protest the shooting by not playing games on Aug. 26-28. More than 100 NBA
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4:23 PM ET DAVIE, Fla. — Miami general manager Chris Grier made clear Tuesday that Tua Tagovailoa is the Dolphins’ 2021 starting quarterback, and they’re happy with his progress amid speculation they could be a candidate to draft another first-round quarterback. “Tua, we’re very happy with. He’s our starting quarterback,” Grier said. “He did a
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11:54 AM ET FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — After 16 seasons and 16,000 rushing yards, running back Frank Gore isn’t ready to call it a career — not yet. Gore, the New York Jets‘ leading rusher in 2020, said he’s undecided on his future. “I’m going to get some down time with the fam, get back
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12:46 PM ET PHILADELPHIA — Eagles running back Miles Sanders said “nobody” on the team was in favor of the decision to pull quarterback Jalen Hurts in favor of Nate Sudfeld during a three-point game early in the fourth quarter against the Washington Football Team Sunday night. “If I’m being honest, nobody liked the decision.
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11:36 AM ET Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia quarterback Austin Kendall plans to play elsewhere next season. West Virginia football spokesman Mike Montoro confirmed Tuesday that Kendall has put his name into the NCAA’s transfer database. Kendall came on in relief of Jarret Doege in the second half of the Liberty Bowl and
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1:23 PM ET ESPN News Services Two more Georgia players are heading to the NFL. Center Trey Hill and defensive end Malik Herring announced on Twitter that they will give up their remaining eligibility with the Bulldogs to enter the draft. Hill became the third Georgia underclassman to enter the draft. The 6-foot-4, 330-pound junior
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12:28 PM ET ASHBURN, Va. — With Alex Smith still nursing a strained calf, Washington Football Team coach Ron Rivera said they might turn to a unique solution: rotate their quarterbacks. Washington (7-9) hosts the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (11-5) in the first round of the playoffs Saturday. Smith missed two games with a strained calf,
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11:34 AM ET DeVonta Smith‘s odds to win the Heisman Trophy have surged in recent weeks, making Alabama’s star receiver the commanding favorite to take home college football’s most prestigious award Tuesday. In mid-December, Smith was a 22-1 Heisman underdog at BetRivers sportsbooks, but he attracted a recent big bet and his odds have improved
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11:42 AM ET Alabama coach Nick Saban told ESPN that junior receiver Jaylen Waddle has been cleared to practice this week and has a chance to play Monday against Ohio State in the College Football Playoff national championship game. “He’s been running, but we need to see him in practice,” Saban said. “Our medical people
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11:13 AM ET Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski, two additional members of the coaching staff and two players have tested positive for COVID-19 and will not be available for Sunday night’s AFC wild card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. In making the announcement Tuesday, the Browns said special teams coordinator Mike Priefer will serve
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11:24 AM ET D’Arcy MaineESPN.com The WTA announced its latest schedule for the 2021 season through July on Tuesday. The revised calendar includes the French Open and Wimbledon in their traditional spots, with start dates of May 23 and June 28, respectively. The WTA had previously shared its calendar for the first seven weeks of
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