Month: March 2023

8:53 PM ET Associated Press OXFORD, Miss. — Mississippi on Tuesday introduced new basketball coach Chris Beard, who repeatedly declined to discuss specifics regarding his December domestic violence arrest that led to his eventual firing at Texas. “Respectfully, Randi [Trew] and I have agreed not to talk about the details of what happened, not only
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7:45 PM ET Associated Press GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay has hired Wyoming assistant Sundance Wicks to take over its men’s basketball program. Athletic director Josh Moon announced the hiring Tuesday. Green Bay had been seeking a permanent replacement for Will Ryan, who was fired Jan. 24 after going 15-61 in 2½ seasons. Wicks
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8:11 PM ET New McNeese State coach Will Wade has been suspended five games and isn’t allowed to recruit off campus until August, according to the terms of his new contract. KPLC in Louisiana obtained Wade’s contract on Tuesday, revealing his suspension and recruiting restrictions. McNeese’s decision to suspend Wade for the first five games
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6:41 PM ET Mike CoppingerESPN Manny Pacquiao, who announced his retirement in August 2021, plans to fight again, MP Promotions President Sean Gibbons told ESPN on Tuesday. Pacquiao, who turned 44 in December, is engaged in talks for a welterweight fight against U.K. star Conor Benn, Gibbons said. That fight is being eyed for June
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5:40 PM ET All-Pro cornerback James Bradberry is returning to the Philadelphia Eagles on three-year deal worth $38 million, including $20 million fully guaranteed and another $6 million in incentives, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday. A key part of the Eagles’ league-leading pass defense, Bradberry, 29, was named second-team All-Pro in 2022. He
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7:02 PM ET Associated Press NORTH PORT, Fla. — The Atlanta Braves have optioned Ian Anderson to their Triple-A affiliate, the latest setback for a right-hander whose promising start included pitching five hitless innings in Game 3 of the 2021 World Series. The Braves announced Tuesday they had optioned both Anderson and right-hander Bryce Elder
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7:32 PM ET The Atlanta Falcons are bringing back offensive tackle Kaleb McGary on a three-year, $34.5 million deal, a source told ESPN’s Dianna Russini. McGary, who turned 28 on Feb. 28, started 62 of the 63 games he played in for the Falcons at right tackle since being drafted with the No. 31 pick
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5:53 PM ET Erling Haaland celebrates after becoming one of only three players to score five goals in a Champions League game. James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images Erling Haaland made history with five goals, including a first-half hat trick, to send Manchester City into the quarterfinals in emphatic fashion with a 7-0 win over RB Leipzig
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6:24 PM ET Meyers Leonard is signing with the Milwaukee Bucks for the rest of the season, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Tuesday. Leonard’s second 10-day deal with the Bucks expired on Monday and Milwaukee decided to retain the 7-footer through the playoffs. Leonard, 31, has played sparingly for the Bucks thus far, appearing
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6:05 PM ET MIAMI — Eduardo Rodriguez pitched the first two innings of Venezuela’s 4-1 victory over Nicaragua in Tuesday’s pool-play game, and that will probably be the last time he pitches for his home country during the World Baseball Classic. Venezuela’s manager, Omar Lopez, said after the game that Rodriguez won’t be available for
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4:40 PM ET FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — While continuing to pursue a trade for Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the New York Jets secured one of his longtime wide receivers, Allen Lazard. The Jets and Lazard agreed to terms on a four-year, $44 million contract, a source told ESPN, confirming a report by TheScore.com.
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5:48 PM ET Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic will miss his third consecutive game because of a left thigh strain, having been ruled out Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs. Fellow All-Star guard Kyrie Irving, who was sidelined by right foot soreness the past two games, is listed as questionable. The Mavs lost twice to
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5:14 PM ET The Indianapolis Colts are trading five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Stephon Gilmore to the Dallas Cowboys, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday. Gilmore had two interceptions, 11 passes defended and 66 tackles in 16 games for the Colts last season, his first with the franchise after signing a two-year contract last
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4:28 PM ET Mike CoppingerESPN A lightweight bout between Isaac Cruz and Giovanni Cabrera is set to take place this summer in the U.S., sources told ESPN. The fight is expected to take place in May or June, sources said. Cruz (24-2-1, 17 KOs), ESPN’s No. 5 lightweight, is best known for a close decision
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4:33 PM ET Associated Press Left-hander Jose Quintana won’t make his New York Mets debut until at least July because of a stress fracture in his rib. The Mets are relieved that the prognosis wasn’t even more severe. Mets general manager Billy Eppler told reporters Tuesday a scan revealed a lesion on the impacted rib.
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