10:52 PM ET Mike CoppingerESPN Murodjon Akhmadaliev will defend his two 122-pound titles against Marlon Tapales after the sides struck a deal, sources told ESPN. The unified junior featherweight championship bout is slated to take place in early spring, likely outside the U.S., sources said. Akhmadaliev (11-0, 8 KOs) has made three defenses of the
Month: January 2023
11:00 PM ET Associated Press MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a career-high 55 points in his return from a one-game absence, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Washington Wizards 123-113 on Tuesday night, snapping Washington’s five-game winning streak. Antetokounmpo has scored at least 40 points in three straight games for the first time in his
9:51 PM ET Mike CoppingerESPN Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez will meet Cristian Gonzalez for the WBO’s vacant flyweight title on April 8 in San Antonio, sources told ESPN on Tuesday. Rodriguez is ESPN’s No. 3 boxer at 115 pounds but revealed plans to move down one weight class following his September victory over Israel Gonzalez. At
8:27 PM ET Mike CoppingerESPN The 147-pound bout between Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Eimantas Stanionis is slated to take place on March 18 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, sources told ESPN. Oritz’s promoter, Golden Boy, won the rights to the WBA “regular” welterweight title fight at last month’s purse bid with a commitment of $2.3
5:30 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United continued their perfect run since the World Cup with a 3-0 win over Bournemouth on Tuesday. Casemiro scored his first goal at Old Trafford to put United ahead in the first half before Luke Shaw finished off a move he started to make it 2-0
6:27 PM ET Jamal CollierESPN A day after a historic 71-point game from All-Star Donovan Mitchell, the Cleveland Cavaliers were issued tests for performance-enhancing drugs Tuesday afternoon, the team confirmed to ESPN. Players are typically subject to four random tests for PEDs during the season and two during the offseason, according to the collective bargaining
Toss Australia chose to bat vs South Africa Ashton Agar, Josh Hazlewood and Matthew Renshaw have been named in a new-look Australia line-up as captain Pat Cummins elected to bat against South Africa in the third Test at the SCG. On a dry pitch, Australia selected a four-pronged attack and will field two spinners for
7:09 PM ET Andrew LopezESPN New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has been diagnosed with a right hamstring strain, the team announced Tuesday evening. The team said Williamson will be reevaluated in three weeks. Williamson was injured late in the third quarter Monday night in a loss to the 76ers in Philadelphia. After gathering a
7:24 PM ET Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa’s Patrick McCaffery will take an indefinite leave of absence to address a mental health issue, the athletic department announced Tuesday. McCaffery, son of head coach Fran McCaffery, said in a statement he has been battling anxiety and that it has reached the point where it
LONDON — Newcastle United goalkeeper Nick Pope made a crucial 87th-minute save from Arsenal forward Eddie Nketiah to ensure a 0-0 draw between the sides on Tuesday and end the Premier League leaders’ 100% winning run at the Emirates this season while keeping Eddie Howe’s side on course for Champions League qualification. – Stream on
6:02 PM ET Associated Press BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles acquired first baseman Ryan O’Hearn from the Kansas City Royals for cash Tuesday. The 29-year-old O’Hearn hit .239 with a home run and 16 RBIs last season. He has spent his first five big league seasons with the Royals. O’Hearn has played mostly first base
3:02 PM ET Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett said “it’s pretty apparent” the No. 1 Bulldogs can play better than they did Saturday in their 42-41 win against Ohio State in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, a motivating factor as they prepare to face No. 3 TCU at SoFi Stadium on Monday in Los Angeles (7:30 p.m.
4:12 PM ET Former Mississippi State running back Dillon Johnson is set to transfer to Washington, he announced Tuesday on social media. Johnson rushed for 1,198 yards and 11 touchdowns in three seasons at Mississippi State, including 488 yards and three scores this past season. He announced in early December that he would enter the
5:20 PM ET Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte Hornets guard Kelly Oubre Jr. will undergo surgery Thursday to repair a torn ligament in his left hand. The team said in a statement Tuesday that “updates on the procedure and his rehabilitation status will be provided when appropriate.” It isn’t clear how long he’ll be
4:54 PM ET EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings placed right tackle Brian O’Neill on injured reserve Tuesday, a day after coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed that he had a “pretty significant” calf injury. The move ensures that the Vikings (12-4) will start one and possibly two backup offensive linemen when the playoffs begin in two
3:08 PM ET The Detroit Red Wings placed forward Jakub Vrana on waivers Tuesday, less than three weeks after he returned to the team following a stint in the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program. Vrana is midway through a three-year, $15.75 million deal that carries a $5.25 million cap hit. Vrana, 26, sought treatment through the
3:48 PM ET No. 3 TCU enters the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday against No. 1 Georgia as a 12.5-point underdog, but first-year coach Sonny Dykes said Tuesday that the Horned Frogs believe they shed the label of a Cinderella team weeks ago. TCU was picked to finish seventh in the Big 12
3:46 PM ET The Washington Nationals have agreed to terms on a one-year, $2 million contract with Dominic Smith, a source told ESPN on Tuesday, confirming multiple reports. Smith, 27, provides the Nationals with an experienced left-handed hitter who can contribute at first base, left field or designated hitter. Smith was non-tendered by the New
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