Month: March 2022

1:48 AM ET MINNEAPOLIS — As fans showered the Minnesota Timberwolves starters with thunderous applause when they exited the game late in a blowout win, Karl-Anthony Towns raised one hand and waved toward the Los Angeles Lakers‘ bench, gesturing by opening and closing his hand several times. There was noticeable trash talking during the Timberwolves’
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1:24 AM ET DAYTON, Ohio — Notre Dame coach Mike Brey opened his news conference early Thursday by wishing everyone a happy St. Patrick’s Day. “Did you notice Paul’s shot went in at 12:02 on St. Patrick’s Day?” Brey said, referring to forward Paul Atkinson Jr.‘s layup with 1.4 seconds left in double overtime against
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12:37 AM ET BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The Brooklyn Nets didn’t want to let Luka Doncic beat them, sending a double-team at the Dallas Mavericks superstar as the final seconds ticked down Wednesday night at the Barclays Center. And for the second consecutive game, Spencer Dinwiddie made the opponent pay for devoting so much attention to
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12:12 AM ET Freddie Freeman has agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Dodgers on a six-year, $162 million deal, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel. Freeman, 32, reached free agency for the first time in his career after helping the Atlanta Braves win their first World Series since 1995 with a six-game
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News The fast bowler was among friends and family to speak at the service at Adelaide Oval Dennis Lillee has recalled the cautious beginnings of his famous partnership with Rod Marsh, admitting at the late wicketkeeper’s funeral service on Thursday he “still can’t believe his good mate isn’t around anymore”. Their combination ensured ‘c Marsh
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8:23 PM ET FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets doubled down on the tight end position in free agency, agreeing to a contract with former Minnesota Vikings starter Tyler Conklin, a league source confirmed Wednesday night. It’s a three-year, $21 million deal for Conklin, a source said. He joins C.J. Uzomah in the
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8:43 PM ET The Miami Dolphins have made another move to boost their backfield, agreeing to a contract with free-agent running back Raheem Mostert on Wednesday. It’s a one-year, $3.125 million deal for Mostert, according to his agent, Brett Tessler, who said his client received interest from multiple teams but wanted to continue working with
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9:55 PM ET The Calgary Flames reeled in Seattle Kraken forward Calle Jarnkrok on Wednesday, further bolstering their offense after adding Tyler Toffoli last month. The Flames sent a 2022 second-round draft pick, a 2023 third-round pick and a 2024 seventh-round pick to Seattle for the Swedish player. The Kraken also retained 50% of Jarnkrok’s
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7:44 PM ET Associated Press INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Rafael Nadal became the second player in ATP Tour history to start a season 18-0, edging Reilly Opelka 7-6 (3), 7-6 (5) on Wednesday in the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open. Only Novak Djokovic has gotten off to better starts since 1990. The Serb
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9:54 PM ET Brady HendersonESPN RENTON, Wash. — Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Schneider delivered a mea culpa for the way they handled Bobby Wagner‘s release, saying they regret how their long-time defensive captain learned of the team’s plans to move on. Wagner voiced his displeasure over the situation last Friday,
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5:27 PM ET ESPN News Services PEORIA, Ariz. — All-Star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. of the San Diego Padres had surgery on his broken left wrist Wednesday. General manager A.J. Preller said earlier this week that the $340 million superstar is expected to miss three months. Tatis led the National League with 42 homers in
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9:59 PM ET Tampa Bay Buccaneers franchise player Chris Godwin reached agreement on a three-year, $60 million deal that includes $40 million fully guaranteed at signing, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Jenna Laine on Wednesday. Godwin wanted a three-year deal so he could become a free agent again at 29, and the Bucs were
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10:30 PM ET DAYTON, Ohio — Wright State‘s campus is located just 12 miles from University of Dayton Arena, but the Raiders hadn’t played a game there since 1997. Their return won’t soon be forgotten. Playing in front of a Wright State-heavy crowd Wednesday night in the First Four, the Raiders beat Bryant 93-82 to
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9:53 PM ET The next UFC women’s strawweight title fight will be the same as the inaugural one. Rose Namajunas will defend her belt against Carla Esparza in the co-main event of UFC 274 on May 7 in Phoenix, UFC chief business officer Hunter Campbell confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday. Esparza beat Namajunas via third-round
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6:00 PM ET Former NFL standout Greg Hardy fought out his UFC contract earlier this month, and now his departure from the promotion is official. UFC officials confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday that Hardy has been removed from the promotion’s internal roster, an indication that he is unlikely to be re-signed. Hardy, a former NFL
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