Month: January 2023

3:24 PM ET NEW ORLEANS, La. — New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan has successfully appealed his $50,000 fine after he was accused of faking an injury against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Dec. 5, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. In a text to ESPN, Jordan questioned why it took so long for
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3:04 PM ET The Miami Dolphins have fired defensive coordinator Josh Boyer after three seasons in that role, the team announced Thursday. Head coach Mike McDaniel kept Boyer as his defensive coordinator when he was hired last year. “I am grateful for Josh’s contributions this year and throughout his tenure with the Dolphins,” McDaniel said
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1:03 PM ET Chris Low Close Chris Low ESPN Senior Writer College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of the University of Tennessee Tom VanHaaren Close Tom VanHaaren ESPN Staff Writer ESPN staff writer Joined ESPN in 2011 Graduated from Central Michigan Ole Miss and Lane Kiffin scored big again in the transfer portal
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2:40 PM ET Pete ThamelESPN Michigan‘s NCAA infractions case projects a prolonged path to resolution after football coach Jim Harbaugh’s refusal to acknowledge he lied to NCAA investigators during multiple meetings with the NCAA this week, a source confirmed to ESPN on Thursday. During an attempt to expedite the case and achieve a “negotiated resolution,”
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1:57 PM ET PHOENIX — Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving says he will play Thursday night against the Phoenix Suns after missing Tuesday’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs because of right calf soreness. Irving also missed a game last month because of the same issue, but does not think the injury is serious. “Trying
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1:06 PM ET OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Greg Roman has decided to step down as the Baltimore Ravens‘ offensive coordinator Thursday amid fan outrage and player frustration. Roman had one year remaining on his deal, which was believed to be a team option. “After visiting with Coach [John] Harbaugh and after huddling with my family,
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12:32 PM ET Britain’s Andy Murray produced a stunning comeback to claim victory over Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis in a five-set thriller that ended at 4:05 a.m. local time in Melbourne. The 35-year-old Scot looked down and out against an inspired Kokkinakis as he trailed by two sets and 2-5 but displayed his trademark warrior spirit
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12:08 PM ET On Thursday, the UFC announced the addition of stricter language about wagering in its fighter code of conduct as well as the hiring of sports wagering monitoring firm U.S. Integrity. The two changes come as multiple governmental bodies are investigating a UFC fight between Darrick Minner and Shayilan Nuerdanbieke on Nov. 5
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10:51 AM ET Associated Press NEW YORK — Catcher Tomás Nido and the New York Mets agreed Thursday to a $3.7 million, two-year contract. Nido, 28, gets $1.6 million and $2.1 million in 2024, and he can earn additional performance bonuses. The agreement supersedes a one-year deal for $1,575,000 reached Friday before the scheduled exchange
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11:49 AM ET Associated Press NEW YORK — Dominican outfielder Elian Soto, the 17-year-old brother of All-Star Juan Soto, agreed to a $225,000 signing bonus as part of a minor league contract reached last weekend with the Washington Nationals. Dominican outfielder Pablo Guerrero, the 16-year-old brother of All-Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and son of Hall
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11:15 AM ET TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have fired offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich, a source confirmed to ESPN on Thursday. The decision to fire Leftwich after four seasons as the team’s offensive playcaller was the first major personnel move made by Todd Bowles since he became head coach March 30. The Tampa
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Jan 19, 2023 LIV Golf has reached a multiyear U.S. broadcast television and streaming agreement with the CW network to air its live tournaments, tour officials announced Thursday. According to the news release, the CW network will broadcast each of LIV Golf’s 14 global events this coming season over the air and on the CW
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10:50 AM ET Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska’s Juwan Gary will undergo left shoulder surgery and miss the rest of the season, coach Fred Hoiberg announced. Gary started the first 17 games and averaged 9.5 points and 6.5 rebounds. He was hurt against Illinois on Jan. 10, and an MRI last week revealed the
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10:29 AM GMT Ireland named a near full-strength squad for the Six Nations on Thursday, with one uncapped player among the 37 selected and captain Johnny Sexton included as expected as he bids to return to fitness for the Feb. 4 opener in Wales. The only surprise in Andy Farrell’s selection was the omission of
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