2:01 PM ET Russian boxer Alexander Povetkin said on Sunday he was retiring, citing lingering injuries that require treatment. The 41-year-old was the 2004 Olympic super-heavyweight gold medallist before turning professional. He held the World Boxing Association (WBA) world heavyweight title between 2011 and 2013. Povetkin had 36 wins, three losses and one draw in
Month: June 2021
9:15 PM ET KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Running back Le’Veon Bell said in a series of tweets on Sunday that he wished he hadn’t aired his complaint about Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid on social media. But Bell also said he hadn’t changed his opinion about never playing for Reid and the Chiefs again.
7:24 PM ET TAMPA, Fla. — The New York Islanders were mentally prepared for Game 1 of their Stanley Cup semifinal series. The Tampa Bay Lightning were not. “Our work ethic was there. Our compete [level] was there. Our minds weren’t there,” said Lightning coach Jon Cooper, whose team lost 2-1 at home on Sunday
8:07 PM ET ESPN News Services The New York Yankees‘ struggles continued on Sunday, this time a 7-0 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, and manager Aaron Boone said afterwards that it’s time for the team to “step it up.” “We’re going to find out what character we’re made of,” Boone said. “We’re clearly in the
8:16 PM ET In the second quarter of Game 4, the All-Star got an entry pass in the middle of the paint before an unlucky step turned his right ankle, knocking him out for the rest of the second-round playoff series. That was Giannis Antetokounmpo last year against the Miami Heat, when a sprained ankle
6:33 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Netherlands are a great footballing nation looking for their next great era. It hasn’t arrived in time for Euro 2020 but judging by their 3-2 win over Ukraine on Sunday night, they will be fun to watch until someone says it’s time to go home. On Sunday, they had to
3:20 PM ET Simon Cambers PARIS — As recently as two days ago, it was widely believed that the hardest task in tennis was to beat Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros. But after a stunning come-from-behind win over Stefanos Tsitsipas in the French Open final on Sunday, following a defeat of Nadal in the semifinal,
4:50 PM ET Nets guard Kyrie Irving exited Game 4 of Brooklyn’s Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday with a sprained right ankle and did not return. X-rays were negative, coach Steve Nash said afterward. Irving will undergo further testing and treatment. No timetable was given for his return. Irving was
4:50 PM ET Nets guard Kyrie Irving exited Game 4 of Brooklyn’s Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday and was ruled out for the remainder of the game with a sprained right ankle. Irving was injured with 6:04 left in the second quarter when he landed awkwardly on Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s foot
1:29 PM ET Associated Press Novak Djokovic has won his second French Open championship and his 19th Grand Slam title by rallying past Stefanos Tsitsipas in a seesaw final at Roland Garros. The score was 6-7 (6), 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4. Djokovic also erased a two-set deficit to win in the fourth round, and has
3:02 PM ET The Miami Dolphins have agreed to terms with linebacker Jerome Baker on a three-year contract extension worth $39 million, including $28.4 million guaranteed, his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Baker is one of the Dolphins’ defensive leaders and brings energy on and off the field. He specializes in pass coverage,
2:55 PM ET Associated Press BOSTON — Steven Matz was placed on the COVID-related injured list by the Toronto Blue Jays before Sunday’s game against Boston, one day after the left-hander beat the Red Sox. Matz (7-3) allowed one run and four hits in 5 2/3 innings Saturday. Right-hander Jeremy Beasley was recalled from Triple-A
2:49 PM ET Brooklyn guard James Harden is making strides in his hamstring rehabilitation, coach Steve Nash said ahead of the Nets’ Game 4 against Milwaukee on Sunday. Nash said that Harden is doing on-court work, shooting and rehabilitation. Nash said that Harden, who injured his hamstring in Game 1 on June 5, is “progressing
1:59 PM ET D’Arcy MaineESPN.com Novak Djokovic won his 19th major title and second at Roland Garros on Sunday with a comeback victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-7 (6), 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4. He is now just one Grand Slam title away from tying Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer‘s record of 20. Despite being the overwhelming
12:28 AM ET LAS VEGAS — Shakur Stevenson did everything well Saturday night except finish Jeremiah Nakathila for a knockout. Instead, Stevenson (16-0, 8 KOs) dominated every second of the fight cruising to a shutout unanimous decision victory to win the WBO interim junior lightweight title. All three judges scored the bout 120-107 in favor
1:59 PM ET Associated Press CLEVELAND — Seattle right fielder Mitch Haniger, who leads the team in home runs and RBIs, was helped off the field after fouling a pitch off his left knee in the first inning against Cleveland on Sunday. Haniger went to the ground immediately after fouling off the pitch from Shane
12:08 AM ET For 24 out of the 25 minutes of their fight at UFC 263, Leon Edwards controlled almost every aspect of the fight. His strikes, kicks and almost everything else he did had caused considerable damage and drew significant blood to Nate Diaz‘s face and body. But as he absorbed that damage, generally
12:00 PM ET LONDON — Gareth Southgate is aiming to chip away at the historic tournament failings that have perennially undermined England‘s chances and Sunday’s 1-0 win over Croatia at Wembley is another notable step along that path. The 50-year-old is steeped in Three Lions history, standing prominently in the lineage of biannual disappointment dating
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