Month: April 2022

1:46 PM ET Associated Press NEW YORK — The attorneys general of six states have written to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, expressing concern over the league’s treatment of woman employees and admonishing him for a lack of improvement to the league’s workplace culture. Without improvement, the attorneys general warned of potential legal action. The letter
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2:30 PM ET University of Kentucky freshman guard TyTy Washington Jr. — a projected lottery pick — will enter the 2022 NBA draft and hire an agent, he told ESPN on Wednesday. Washington, ranked 14th in ESPN analyst Jonathan Givony’s most recent mock draft, plans to hire Kevin Bradbury of REP1 Sports for his representation,
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1:27 PM ET Less than one-quarter of the nation’s wealthiest college athletic departments say they have a plan in place to maximize the amount of money they can give to athletes this year by providing cash rewards for getting good grades. For many athletes, the academic year was a revolutionary one for their bank accounts.
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11:51 AM ET Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball will not return for the remainder of the season, the team announced Wednesday. Ball, who has not played since Jan. 14, had surgery on his left knee on Jan. 28 to repair a slight meniscus tear. The team said he is still experiencing pain “with high-level
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10:56 AM ET Associated Press ATLANTA — Jonas Hayes, who as interim coach led Xavier to its first NIT championship in 64 years, was hired as Georgia State‘s coach Wednesday. Hayes, an Atlanta native and University of Georgia alumnus, replaces Rob Lanier, who left Georgia State to head SMU’s program. Hayes, 40, was an assistant
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8:54 AM ET ESPN News Services The Opening Day game between the Seattle Mariners and Minnesota Twins has been postponed because of inclement weather in the forecast Thursday in Minneapolis. The game has been rescheduled to Friday at 4:10 p.m. ET. The forecast Thursday calls for a rain-snow mix and cold conditions. Reigning American League
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8:43 AM ET ESPN News Services The Opening Day game between the rival Red Sox and Yankees has been postponed because of inclement weather in the forecast Thursday in New York. The game has been rescheduled for Friday at 1:05 p.m. ET at Yankee Stadium. The Red Sox will start Nathan Eovaldi while the Yankees
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8:30 AM ET PHILADELPHIA — The popcorn: Get it ready. At 48 years old, Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens is returning to professional football. He is joining the Fan Controlled Football league, where he is expected to be paired with quarterback Johnny Manziel on the Zappers for the season’s April 16 start. “I’m
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9:33 AM ET Jeff PassanESPN Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” All-Star third baseman Jose Ramirez and the Cleveland Guardians are in agreement on a five-year, $124 million contract extension, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN. The deal includes full no-trade clause,
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8:00 AM ET The 2023 recruiting cycle is fully underway, but much is still to be determined. While a few big names have made commitments, over 200 prospects in the ESPN 300 remain undeclared, including nine of the 10 five-stars. While this talent race is far from over, several schools have gotten off to strong
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7:30 AM ET Alaina GetzenbergESPN BUFFALO, N.Y. — Josh Allen will be working with his favorite weapon for years to come, as the Buffalo Bills have reached agreement with wide receiver Stefon Diggs on a four-year, $104 million extension that includes $70 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. With two years remaining on his
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4:00 AM ET Dan HajduckyESPN Close Hajducky is a reporter/researcher for ESPN. He has an MFA in creative writing from Fairfield University and played on the men’s soccer teams at Fordham and Southern Connecticut State universities. Topps will replace Panini as UEFA’s exclusive partner in producing trading cards, stickers, and collectables for upcoming European Championship,
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