Month: May 2023

Associated Press May 12, 2023, 07:12 PM ET MILWAUKEE — Kansas City catcher and seven-time All-Star Salvador Perez was scratched from the Royals’ lineup Friday due to what manager Matt Quatraro described as “a little bit of blurry vision.” Quatraro said Perez already had received treatment from a specialist. “It’s just a matter of time
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Marc Raimondi, ESPN Staff WriterMay 12, 2023, 07:26 PM ET Leon might not be the only Edwards family member with a championship in the future. Fabian Edwards, brother of UFC titleholder Leon Edwards, beat multiple-time former MMA champion Gegard Mousasi via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46) on Friday in the main event of Bellator 296
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Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterMay 12, 2023, 07:13 PM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid, Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak and Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk are finalists for the NHL’s Hart Trophy, the league announced on Friday. The Hart is awarded each year “to
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Associated Press May 12, 2023, 08:31 PM ET McKINNEY, Texas — Scottie Scheffler says he tries not to put too much emphasis on winning one tournament over another, even when his hometown AT&T Byron Nelson is in play. Ryan Palmer isn’t keeping any secrets. Win the Nelson not far from his home in another Dallas-Fort
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Ben Baby, ESPN Staff WriterMay 12, 2023, 05:25 PM ET Close ESPN Staff Writer Previously a college football writer for The Dallas Morning News University of North Texas graduate CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals angled for one of the marquee spots on football’s calendar. In a call with reporters Friday, NFL executive Mike North said
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Jake Trotter, ESPN Staff WriterMay 12, 2023, 08:06 PM ET Close Covers the Big 12 Joined ESPN.com in 2011 Graduate of Washington & Lee University BEREA, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns bolstered their defense Friday, agreeing to a trade with the Minnesota Vikings for three-time Pro Bowl pass-rusher Za’Darius Smith, a source confirmed to ESPN.
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Associated Press May 12, 2023, 08:16 PM ET CHICAGO — Houston Astros star Jose Altuve is moving a step closer to returning from a broken right thumb. The news on Michael Brantley wasn’t as encouraging. While Altuve was set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, manager Dusty Baker said Brantley
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Brooke Pryor, ESPN Staff WriterMay 12, 2023, 07:54 PM ET Close Previously covered the Kansas City Chiefs for the Kansas City Star and Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman. The NFL Players Association is investigating agent David Canter for trying to entice teams to draft players he represents during the NFL draft last month, sources told
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Associated Press May 12, 2023, 06:40 PM ET WASHINGTON — New York Mets right-hander Max Scherzer is expected to start Sunday or Monday against the Washington Nationals after throwing a bullpen session Friday. Scherzer, who was scratched from his start Tuesday against Cincinnati because of neck spasms, threw about 30 pitches before the opener of
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Jenna Laine, ESPN Staff WriterMay 12, 2023, 06:42 PM ET Close Covered the Buccaneers since 2009 Joined ESPN in 2016 TAMPA, Fla. — The last time Kade Warner was in Tampa, he was 10 years old sitting in the stands at Raymond James Stadium watching his father, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner,
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Joon Lee, ESPNMay 12, 2023, 06:30 PM ET Close Previously a Staff Writer at Bleacher ReportCornell University graduate NEW YORK — The Rays pitching staff took another big blow on Friday with Drew Rasmussen going on the 60-day injured list with a flexor strain in his right arm. Rasmussen hopes to avoid Tommy John surgery
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David Newton, ESPN Staff WriterMay 12, 2023, 05:57 PM ET Close Covered Panthers, NFL for 11 years More than 25 years experience covering NFL, college football and NASCAR Joined ESPN in 2006 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bryce Young‘s first practice for the Carolina Panthers reinforced everything the organization witnessed and heard during the draft process to
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Jeff Borzello Close Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware. Paul Biancardi Close Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting National Recruiting Director for ESPN.com 18 years of coaching experience at Division I level Former Horizon League coach of the year at Wright State May 12, 2023, 05:54
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