Month: May 2023

May 25, 2023, 05:19 PM ET Manchester United will be back in action in next season’s Champions League after they hammered Chelsea 4-1 on Thursday to secure a top-four finish in the Premier League. Casemiro, Anthony Martial, Bruno Fernandes (penalty) and Marcus Rashford scored for United, who needed a point from their final two league
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Tim Bontemps, ESPNMay 26, 2023, 01:02 AM ET BOSTON — Before Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals, Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla was asked about his team’s mindset entering a second straight elimination game. “Just win or die,” he said. After a dominant performance Thursday night, the Celtics are still alive. Boston took control
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Associated Press May 26, 2023, 12:15 AM ET EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The NFL’s “Sunday Ticket” package will continue to be available to restaurants, bars, hotels and other businesses that have DirecTV for Business. DirecTV reached a multiyear agreement with EverPass Media on Thursday to provide the package of out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on CBS
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Nick Friedell, ESPN Staff WriterMay 26, 2023, 12:31 AM ET Close Nick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.com for its launch in April 2009. BOSTON — Jimmy Butler still believes the Miami Heat
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Associated Press May 25, 2023, 06:11 PM ET SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Police in the Dominican Republic are searching for a former Chicago Cubs minor leaguer suspected of shooting a man dead in a money dispute. Josefrailin Alcantara, an 18-year-old outfielder who signed with the Cubs for a $500,000 bonus in January 2022, is
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Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterMay 25, 2023, 06:57 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs activated righty Kyle Hendricks from the injured list in time to start him against the New York Mets on Thursday while optioning infielder Nick Madrigal to Triple-A
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Associated Press May 25, 2023, 09:12 PM ET FRISCO, Texas — Padraig Harrington didn’t intend for the PGA Championship to be a tuneup for the senior version a week later. It could be turning out that way. Harrington shot 8-under 64 on Thursday in the first competitive round at the new Texas headquarters of the
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May 25, 2023, 07:35 PM ET One week after he was called up by the New York Mets, veteran catcher Gary Sanchez was designated for assignment Thursday. The Mets reinstated catcher Tomas Nido (dry eye syndrome) from the 10-day injured list to replace Sanchez. In three games with the Mets, Sanchez had one hit and
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Associated Press May 25, 2023, 08:56 PM ET NEW YORK — New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected for the fourth time this season and second time in a four-game span when he argued with Edwin Moscoso over the umpire’s strike zone during Thursday night’s game against the Baltimore Orioles. Editor’s Picks 1 Related
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Associated Press May 25, 2023, 06:18 PM ET LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A federal judge has granted Churchill Downs’ motion for summary judgment that dismisses Bob Baffert’s claim the track breached due process by suspending the Hall of Fame trainer for two years. Churchill Downs Inc. suspended Baffert in June 2021 after his now-deceased colt, Medina
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Ben Baby, ESPN Staff WriterMay 25, 2023, 03:00 PM ET Close ESPN Staff Writer Previously a college football writer for The Dallas Morning News University of North Texas graduate Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk is making plans for his next fight. On Thursday, Usyk’s promoter won the purse bid for his mandatory WBA title defense against
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Associated Press May 25, 2023, 07:24 PM ET MILWAUKEE — Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred says a vote on the Oakland Athletics‘ prospective move to Las Vegas could take place when MLB owners meet June 13-15 in New York. “It’s possible that a relocation vote could happen as early as June,” Manfred said Thursday at Milwaukee
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Alex Scarborough, ESPN Staff WriterMay 25, 2023, 07:03 PM ET Close Covers the SEC. Joined ESPN in 2012. Graduate of Auburn University. Arkansas has dismissed backup quarterback Kade Renfro from the football team following accusations of sexual assault and harassment posted to a social media account this week. The anonymous account also included photos depicting
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Joon Lee, ESPNMay 25, 2023, 05:11 PM ET Close Previously a Staff Writer at Bleacher ReportCornell University graduate NEW YORK — The Yankees are promoting righty Randy Vasquez, who will make his MLB debut Friday with a start against the San Diego Padres. “He did some good things in spring training — good arm, good
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Associated Press May 25, 2023, 12:37 PM ET TAMPERE, Finland — The United States beat the Czech Republic 3-0 to advance to the semifinals of the ice hockey world championship on Thursday. The Americans have been cruising through the tournament and earned their eighth straight victory. “This was a tough game and I’m really proud
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Associated Press May 25, 2023, 05:00 PM ET GENEVA — Casper Ruud‘s run at a third straight Geneva Open title ended in a 3-6, 7-6 (2), 7-5 loss to Nicolas Jarry in the quarterfinals on Thursday. The top-seeded Ruud had his serve broken at 5-5 in the third set after the 54th-ranked Chilean fired two
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