6:25 PM ET Los Angeles Lakers star Russell Westbrook has signed with agent Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports for his representation, Westbrook told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Monday afternoon. Last month, Westbrook’s former longtime agent, Thad Foucher of Wasserman, said he and Westbrook parted ways. Foucher cited “irreconcilable differences” in a statement and suggested that
Month: August 2022
6:18 PM ET The Atlanta Braves have signed star third baseman Austin Riley to a 10-year, $212 million contract, the team announced Monday. The deal runs through the 2032 season, and it includes a $20 million club option for 2033. Riley also agreed to donate $2.12 million to the Atlanta Braves Foundation, according to the
5:35 PM ET Associated Press PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh football coach Pat Narduzzi thinks name, image and likeness rules were “probably” violated over the spring, not-so-subtly suggesting those violations led to star wide receiver Jordan Addison‘s decision to transfer to USC. Without naming the Trojans and Addison specifically, Narduzzi said Monday he doesn’t think “there’s any
4:59 PM ET SANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco 49ers wideout Deebo Samuel signed his lucrative three-year contract extension Monday, bringing an end to the question of whether he will remain with the team for the foreseeable future. But Samuel’s new deal also brought about plenty of other questions regarding his future, the most pressing
5:33 PM ET Kendra AndrewsESPN SAN FRANCISCO — JaMychal Green was in a plunge pool in Jamaica on vacation when his phone started to ring. He decided to pick up because, why not? On the other end of the call was Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr. “He told me that [the Warriors] were interested,
4:35 PM ET Jeff PassanESPN Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” The New York Yankees have acquired right-handed starter Frankie Montas and closer Lou Trivino in a deal with the Oakland Athletics, the Yankees announced on Monday. The A’s are receiving left-handers Ken
4:05 PM ET GLENDALE, Ariz. — Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has tested positive for COVID-19 and is expected to miss a minimum of five days unless he tests negative sooner, coach Kliff Kingsbury said Monday. Murray’s symptoms were “minor,” said Kingsbury, who had just texted with Murray but hadn’t talked to him since his
2:28 PM ET Field YatesESPN Insider Close Field Yates has previous experience interning with the New England Patriots on both their coaching and scouting staffs. A graduate of Wesleyan University (CT), he is a regular contributor to ESPN Boston’s Patriots coverage and ESPN Insider. Whether you are new to fantasy football or simply want a
4:15 PM ET The Dallas Cowboys are concerned that veteran wide receiver James Washington suffered a Jones fracture in his foot Monday, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Washington was carted off the practice field Monday and is undergoing additional testing. Washington signed a one-year contract with the Cowboys as a free agent this offseason
3:05 PM ET ESPN News Services The San Diego Padres signed All-Star right-hander Joe Musgrove to a five-year contract extension Monday. Terms were not disclosed, but according to multiple reports, the deal is worth $100 million. Musgrove is the first pitcher in Padres history to earn a $100 million contract, according to ESPN Stats &
2:38 PM ET Top-50 center Ugonna Kingsley-Onyenso announced his commitment to Kentucky on Monday, choosing the Wildcats over a final list that also included Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and Tennessee. Kingsley-Onyenso confirmed last month his intentions to reclassify into the 2022 class; he will arrive in Lexington for the upcoming men’s basketball season, although it’s unclear
Aug 1, 2022 With the PGA Tour facing perhaps its greatest threat ever from the LIV Golf Invitational Series, it announced a 2022-23 schedule on Monday that includes a record $428.6 million in prize money in official events and another $145 million in bonuses, including $75 million for the FedEx Cup. The 2022-23 schedule, which
2:38 PM ET A hearing for a battery case involving New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara, Chiefs cornerback Chris Lammons and two other defendants has been pushed back at least two more months, according to multiple reports. This is the third time the hearing has been pushed back this year. Kamara is facing a
12:49 PM ET Jeff PassanESPN Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” The New York Yankees acquired right-handed reliever Scott Effross from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for minor league right-hander Hayden Wesneski on Monday. Effross, 28, is a sidearmer in the midst of
1:32 PM ET The Milwaukee Brewers are trading star reliever Josh Hader to the San Diego Padres, a source told ESPN’s Jeff Passan on Monday. Hader, an All-Star for the fourth time this season, leads the majors with 29 saves. Behind him with 28 is San Diego’s Taylor Rogers, who is being sent to Milwaukee.
1:41 PM ET Associated Press LAHAINA, Hawaii — Arkansas will face Louisville in the opening round of a loaded 2022 Maui Invitational men’s basketball bracket. The eight-team bracket announced Monday for the November event will include six teams that went to the 2022 NCAA tournament, including three that reached the Sweet 16. Arizona faces Cincinnati
1:07 PM ET John Calipari and Kentucky‘s men’s basketball team will hold an open practice and telethon on Tuesday to raise money for victims of the floods that have displaced thousands and caused millions of dollars of damage in eastern Kentucky in recent days, the program announced on Monday. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear told reporters
Toss West Indies chose to bowl vs India The second T20 international between West Indies and India finally began around the time it was scheduled to end – and the three-hour hold-up was caused by the delayed arrival of the team kits in St Kitts. After the toss eventually took place at 1.00 pm local