6:10 AM ET Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis plans to retire the jersey of former basketball player Lorenzen Wright during a game next month, more than 12 years after he was fatally shot. The program said Wednesday that it will retire Wright’s No. 55 at halftime of the game against Tulane on Feb. 4.
Month: January 2023
5:30 PM ET Graham Potter has described managing Chelsea as “the hardest job in football.” Chelsea travel to Fulham on Thursday night seeking to improve on a disappointing run of six defeats in nine games, which has seen them drop to 10th place in the Premier League table. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more
12:33 AM ET Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia — Rivals Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal were placed on opposite halves of the Australian Open bracket in the draw Thursday, meaning the owners of a combined 43 Grand Slam singles titles could only meet in the final at Melbourne Park. Djokovic, a nine-time champion in Australia, returns
2:06 AM ET Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After a young Memphis Grizzlies fan had her prized basketball stolen, Ja Morant jumped in to ease the anguish. Ellie Hughes, an 11-year-old Grizzlies fan, was trying to get Morant’s attention for an autograph at Monday’s game against San Antonio when two people swiped her special ball.
11:07 PM ET Associated Press LAKELAND, Fla. — Almost 2½ years after playing in his last official basketball game, Jonathan Isaac scored 15 points in 15 minutes Wednesday night in the G League in the Lakeland Magic’s 129-117 victory over the Westchester Knicks. The 6-foot-10 forward graded himself “incomplete.” “I’m not going to look at
11:14 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN NEW YORK — Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton left Madison Square Garden using crutches after hurting his left knee in a 119-113 victory for the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. “He’ll get looked at tomorrow closely,” Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said, adding that while he hoped it wasn’t anything
10:50 PM ET ESPN News Services LOS ANGELES — Charles White, the legendary USC tailback who won the Heisman Trophy in 1979, died Wednesday. He was 64. USC announced the death of White, who is still the Trojans’ career rushing leader with 6,245 yards. The nine-year NFL veteran died of cancer in Newport Beach, California,
11:10 PM ET Former Stanford coach David Shaw interviewed Wednesday with the Denver Broncos regarding their vacant head-coaching position, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Shaw spent nine years in the NFL, from 1997 to 2005, with the Philadelphia Eagles, then-Oakland Raiders and Baltimore Ravens, and is considering a return to the pro game after resigning
10:49 PM ET Associated Press MIAMI — Reserve center Dewayne Dedmon has been suspended without pay by the Miami Heat for one game for conduct detrimental to the club. The move came one night after Dedmon had an outburst after being subbed out of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He exchanged words with
9:06 PM ET The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired veteran infielder Miguel Rojas from the Miami Marlins on Wednesday, adding some depth to a segment of their roster that experienced the loss of Trea Turner and Justin Turner to free agency this offseason. Rojas, scheduled to make $5 million in his final year under contract, was
9:01 PM ET Associated Press SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs are set to break the NBA’s single-game attendance record on Friday night when they host the Golden State Warriors. The Spurs announced Wednesday they have sold 63,592 tickets for the game, which will be played at the Alamodome — their former home in
5:33 PM ET Foley, an NHL team owner who recently acquired Bournemouth, is one of many U.S. investors in the Premier League. Could they end up flexing their collective muscle to make English soccer’s top division look more like sports back home? Warren Little/Getty Images With Vegas Golden Knights owner Bill Foley acquiring AFC Bournemouth last
5:24 PM ET EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — After his first three seasons resulted in him sitting at home this time of year, New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones says he isn’t content with simply making the playoffs. He wants more. He’s not viewing a surprising first playoff appearance as playing with house money. The underdog
7:42 PM ET Adam Rittenberg Close Adam Rittenberg ESPN Senior Writer College football reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Tom VanHaaren Close Tom VanHaaren ESPN Staff Writer ESPN staff writer Joined ESPN in 2011 Graduated from Central Michigan LSU freshman quarterback Walker Howard is planning to enter the transfer portal, sources have
7:01 PM ET DJ BienAime HOUSTON — Texans rookie wide receiver John Metchie III, who was diagnosed with a form of leukemia in July, has a “chance” to be ready for the start of offseason programs in April, according to general manager Nick Caserio. Metchie is still receiving treatment, but during a Wednesday morning appearance
7:02 PM ET Associated Press CHICAGO — Chicago State is considering adding a Division I football team. A predominantly Black institution with an enrollment of about 2,300, the South Side school announced Wednesday a committee of faculty, staff, students, partners, community leaders and “long-standing stakeholders across all levels of football in and around Chicago” will
5:52 PM ET CINCINNATI — Call it confidence or arrogance. Whatever the description, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow said his self-belief is necessary when it comes to beating teams when the game is on the line. As Burrow prepares for his second playoff run in the NFL, Burrow said the preparation and inner confidence is
7:08 PM ET Associated Press ATLANTA — Hawks guard Trae Young is sidelined with a non-COVID-19 illness and will not play Wednesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks. Atlanta coach Nate McMillan said Young woke up not feeling well. “We decided to allow him to rest,” McMillan said. Rookie guard AJ Griffin is likely to start
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