12:17 AM ET D’Arcy MaineESPN.com For one memorable set on Monday night in front of a sold-out crowd at the Citi Open, Venus Williams seemed to have rediscovered her former dominance. Battling the lingering heat and humidity of the Washington, D.C., evening — and Canadian qualifier Rebecca Marino across the net — Williams chased down
Month: August 2022
10:52 PM ET Tiger Woods turned down an offer between $700 million and $800 million to join the LIV Golf Invitational Series, LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman confirmed in an interview that aired Monday night. Norman, appearing on an episode of Tucker Carlson Tonight, said LIV Golf approached Woods, a 15-time major champion, before he
1:55 PM ET Ryan Rosenblatt Two 4-4 games? Major League Soccer was having itself a weekend. Hidden behind those eight-goal affairs was a two-goal stoppage-time comeback, an MVP candidate staking his claim, the league leaders mounting an impressive come-from-behind victory and Mother Nature’s fury. Oh, and there are three days before the transfer window slams
11:49 PM ET The Atlanta Braves were finalizing deals for Houston Astros right-hander Jake Odorizzi and Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman late Monday night, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan, confirming multiple reports. Relief pitcher Will Smith would go to Houston in the deal for Odorizzi, who started on Sunday during the Astros’ 3-2 win over
5:53 PM ET Associated Press WASHINGTON — Venus Williams lost to Canadian Rebecca Marino on Monday in her return to singles play after more than a year away. The seven-time Grand Slam champion lost 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 in the first round of the Citi Open in Washington in her first singles match since last August.
In the first T20I on a two-paced Tarouba surface , India racked up 190 for 6 despite the steady fall of wickets. In the second game, on a similarly challenging surface in Basseterre, India stayed true to their attacking batting approach, but it backfired this time as they were bowled out for 138 with four
9:43 PM ET Jeff PassanESPN Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Badly in need of a starting pitcher, the St. Louis Cardinals are finalizing a deal to acquire left-hander Jose Quintana from the Pittsburgh Pirates, sources familiar with the agreement told ESPN on
8:04 PM ET NBA Insiders Bill Russell lived an unparalleled life. From his accomplishments on the basketball court to his far more meaningful contributions to society, Russell was a truly remarkable man who left an indelible impact on the NBA and beyond. He is the greatest winner in American professional sports history. He was a
9:49 PM ET Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota men’s basketball junior forward Isaiah Ihnen will miss the upcoming season after reinjuring the surgically repaired left knee that sidelined him last year. The Gophers revealed the news on Monday, 382 days after making the same announcement about Ihnen after he was hurt then in summer practice.
9:16 PM ET We live in a debate culture, inherently reductive to this or that, to who was best, most, least, greatest. Television, social media or online, ours is a culture of decibels, where people do not often learn as an element of their entertainment. Ears aren’t for listening. They are for glasses. Within this
8:29 PM ET Jeff Borzello Close ESPN Staff Writer Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware. Paul Biancardi Close Basketball Recruiting National Recruiting Director for ESPN.com 18 years of coaching experience at Division I level Former Horizon League coach of the year at Wright State Top-30 senior men’s basketball recruit
8:06 PM ET Associated Press CLEVELAND — The Arizona Diamondbacks placed left-hander Caleb Smith on the 15-day injured list Monday with a fracture of his non-pitching hand. Smith injured his hand punching something in frustration after allowing two runs and three hits in two innings of relief against Atlanta on Saturday. The injury occurred after
7:00 PM ET ESPN News Services The Boston Red Sox are finalizing a deal to acquire outfielder Tommy Pham from the Cincinnati Reds, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan on Monday The full extent of the trade package wasn’t immediately known. News of Pham’s addition came shortly after Boston agreed to send longtime catcher Christian Vazquez
4:07 PM ET Brady HendersonESPN RENTON, Wash. — Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms while at home, the team announced on Monday. According to the Seahawks’ statement, Carroll tested positive on Sunday, which was a day off for players. He’s remaining at home and is in
3:52 PM ET SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The six-game suspension Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was given Monday for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy didn’t draw a big reaction from the quarterback he replaced. Baker Mayfield, traded from Cleveland to the Carolina Panthers four months after the Browns acquired Watson from the Houston Texans in
6:00 PM ET PITTSBURGH — Chris Boswell isn’t going anywhere. The Pittsburgh Steelers secured the place kicker’s services by inking him to a new four-year, $20.5 million extension, his agent Jeff Nalley told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday night. Boswell received $12.5 million guaranteed and his extension ties him with Justin Tucker as the highest-paid
4:40 PM ET ESPN News Services The Houston Astros acquired first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini from the Baltimore Orioles as well as catcher Christian Vazquez from the Boston Red Sox, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The Mancini deal, announced Monday by the Astros, is a three-team trade that also involved the Tampa Bay Rays. Besides Mancini,
7:10 PM ET IRVINE, Calif. — Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson will have a “minor” surgery on Tuesday after tweaking his knee, head coach Sean McVay said Monday. McVay said the Rams expect Jefferson to be out “a few weeks,” but he’s not sure what the wide receiver’s availability will be to start