9:38 PM ET Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia — Top-ranked Ash Barty built a big lead in her quarterfinal match at the Australian Open before her opponent took an injury timeout and left the court. More than an hour later, it was Barty heading abruptly out the exit. She was upset Wednesday by Karolina Muchova 1-6,
Month: February 2021
News Will continue in limited-overs cricket Faf du Plessis, the former South Africa captain, has retired from Test cricket after 69 appearances in the format, saying that he had wanted to finish up after the series at home against Australia that was scheduled to start later this month, which Australia have postponed indefinitely. du Plessis,
11:10 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN BOSTON — After Nikola Jokic scored 43 of Denver’s 99 points in what ultimately was a 112-99 loss to the Boston Celtics at TD Garden, Nuggets coach Mike Malone said Jokic’s teammates need to do more to support their superstar center. “It’s not running out of gas,” Malone said, referring
10:30 PM ET John GasawayESPN Insider Close ESPN Insider college basketball contributor First began covering college hoops in 2004 Has written for Basketball Prospectus and the Wall Street Journal One of the most striking features of this year’s bubble is the unmistakable prevalence of mid-majors. Usually at this time of year, we should be debating
8:16 PM ET Jamel Herring is going to have to wait a little longer to defend his WBO junior lightweight title. Herring’s bout against Carl Frampton, scheduled for Feb. 27 in London, has been postponed after Frampton injured his hand, a source told ESPN, confirming multiple reports. The fight, the source said, is now expected
5:47 PM ET Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Rory McIlroy was on a shuttle ride back to the Liberty National clubhouse in August 2019 when he was surprised to hear during a chat about PGA Tour policies that no foreign-born player ever has served on the tour’s policy board. “That’s going to change,” McIlroy said
5:47 PM ET Left-hander Brett Anderson and the Milwaukee Brewers are in agreement on a one-year, $2.5 million contract, a source familiar with the deal told ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Anderson, 33, returns to Brewers and can make an addition $1 million in incentives. The deal is pending a physical. Anderson signed a one-year deal with
6:36 PM ET On the 25th anniversary of “Happy Gilmore,” Adam Sandler proved he’s still got it. Happy loves you all! Thanks for everything! pic.twitter.com/p1aY9JcFWh — Adam Sandler (@AdamSandler) February 16, 2021 The film featured Sandler as Happy Gilmore, a wannabe hockey player who never made it and instead stumbles into golf. He develops a
6:04 PM ET We look for meaning — especially these days — and there was plenty to be had in an empty Camp Nou. Kylian Mbappe‘s hat trick — only the second Barca conceded at home in the Champions League after Dynamo Kiev‘s Andriy Shevchenko in 1997 — propelled Paris Saint-Germain past Barcelona 4-1 and,
6:21 PM ET Associated Press DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers are considering using a six-man rotation for at least some of this season as they return to a normal schedule with a pitching staff that will likely include some of the team’s top prospects. General manager Al Avila spoke with reporters Tuesday, the day before
6:28 PM ET ESPN News Services GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida coach Dan Mullen finally acknowledged making some “regrettable” comments last year, none more head-scratching than talking about — and doubling down on — packing the team’s home stadium during a pandemic. But Mullen offered no apologies about staying quiet after people close to Mullen told
6:16 PM ET Minnesota Timberwolves guard D’Angelo Russell will undergo arthroscopic surgery to remove a loose body in his left knee and is expected to miss four-to-six weeks, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Russell had missed Minnesota’s previous three games with what the team said was a sore left leg. He’s averaging 19.3 points and
5:57 PM ET Associated Press WACO, Texas — No. 2 Baylor is set to resume the season Feb. 23 following a six-game hiatus that started because of COVID-19 protocols and there is plenty of uncertainty over the rest of the regular season. The Bears are scheduled to play Iowa State at home after the Big
5:38 PM ET Former Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence underwent surgery on his left (non-throwing) shoulder Tuesday in California. Lawrence, widely expected to be the No. 1 overall pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2021 draft, can start throwing in four to six weeks and is expected to be ready for training camp, a source
4:44 PM ET Associated Press DALLAS — The wintry blast causing misery across Texas has prompted the postponement of an NBA game in Dallas and a second consecutive NHL game and has disrupted the college basketball schedule for a number of teams. The Dallas Mavericks and Detroit Pistons were supposed to play Wednesday night. NHL
4:23 PM ET Turron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney University NASHVILLE, Tenn. — To say the Tennessee Titans are disappointed in 2020 first-round pick Isaiah Wilson would be an understatement. Titans general manager Jon Robinson addressed Wilson’s status during a virtual news
1:37 PM ET Marc J. Spears Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce told ESPN’s The Undefeated on Tuesday that he expects to miss the next two games to attend the birth of his second child in Atlanta. Pierce expects to miss the Hawks’ road games against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday and Friday. Lloyd and
3:46 PM ET Associated Press The Atlanta Braves beat Dansby Swanson in salary arbitration, and the shortstop will earn $6 million rather than his request for $6.7 million. Arbitrators Richard Bloch, Walt De Treux and Robert Herman made the decision Tuesday, a day after hearing arguments. The 27-year-old player hit .274 with 10 homers and
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