Eric Woodyard, ESPNMay 7, 2023, 06:00 AM ET DETROIT — Jahmyr Gibbs was totally surprised when his phone rang as early as it did on April 27. In one of the biggest Day 1 surprises of the 2023 NFL draft, the Detroit Lions used their highest of two first-round picks (No. 6 overall) to trade
Month: May 2023
Brett Okamoto Close Brett Okamoto ESPN Staff Writer MMA columnist for ESPN.com Analyst for “MMA Live” Covered MMA for Las Vegas Sun Marc Raimondi May 6, 2023, 10:26 PM ET Brett Okamoto and Marc Raimondi react to the biggest moments at UFC 288 in Newark, New Jersey, and offer thoughts on what might be ahead
ESPN News Services May 6, 2023, 08:57 PM ET NEWARK, N.J. — New Jersey Devils rookie defenseman Luke Hughes will make his Stanley Cup playoff debut Sunday against the Carolina Hurricanes. Trailing 2-0 in the Eastern Conference second-round series, Devils coach Lindy Ruff announced some lineup changes heading into Game 3, and Hughes, who joined
The Carolina Hurricanes dominated the New Jersey Devils to earn a 2-0 lead in their series in Raleigh, North Carolina. Based on the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Devils obviously have them right where they want them. The Devils lost the first two games against the New York Rangers and rallied to
Ramona Shelburne, ESPN Senior WriterMay 7, 2023, 03:27 AM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN.com Spent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily News LOS ANGELES — When LeBron James first started saying he wanted to play long enough for his oldest son, Bronny James, to join him in the NBA, it was more of
Mike Coppinger, ESPNMay 7, 2023, 02:33 AM ET GUADALAJARA, Mexico — A full mariachi band, with 25-plus members on each side of the massive entrance ramp, serenaded Canelo Alvarez to the ring. It was a hero’s welcome for the boxing star’s first fight in his native country in nearly 12 years. Fireworks lit up the
Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterMay 7, 2023, 02:29 AM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. LOS ANGELES — The Lakers‘ 127-97 Game 3 win over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday
Kendra Andrews, ESPNMay 7, 2023, 01:20 AM ET LOS ANGELES — The Golden State Warriors lost Game 3 of their Western Conference series against the Los Angeles Lakers in a matter of minutes. After building an 11-point lead through the first quarter and a half, Golden State let it all go in the final five
Associated Press May 6, 2023, 07:14 PM ET LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Mage crossed the finish line to win the 149th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, overtaking Two Phil’s down the stretch to win the first leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown. Mage, who had only one victory in three previous races, covered the
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterMay 7, 2023, 12:27 AM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. LAS VEGAS — Leon Draisaitl‘s two goals Saturday did more than just help pace the Edmonton Oilers‘ commanding 5-1 victory against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 of the Western Conference quarterfinals. Draisaitl’s performance
Mike Coppinger, ESPNMay 6, 2023, 06:51 PM ET GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Against the backdrop of 51,000-plus passionate fans who waited nearly 12 years for their hero to return, Canelo Alvarez retained his undisputed super middleweight championship with a unanimous-decision victory over England’s John Ryder on Saturday at Akron Stadium. Canelo, boxing’s top star, battered and
Greg Shipperd, one of the most renowned coaches in Australian cricket, has been named new head coach of the New South Wales men’s team with the task of reviving the state’s fortunes after their first winless Sheffield Shield campaign in 84 years. Shipperd, who has previously coached Tasmania and Victoria, guiding the latter to four
Associated Press May 6, 2023, 10:48 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO — Lexi Thompson made back-to-back birdies on the back nine Saturday and the United States earned the final spot in the semifinals of the LPGA’s International Crown team match-play event. The U.S. clinched the semifinal berth late in the round when China lost its second
ESPN News Services May 6, 2023, 11:32 PM ET PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper‘s first homer of the season wasn’t enough to prevent the Boston Red Sox from winning their eighth straight game, 7-4 against the slumping Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night. The 30-year-old Harper, batting as the designated hitter, was playing in his fourth game
Mike Coppinger, ESPNMay 6, 2023, 09:52 PM ET GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Junior welterweight champion Regis Prograis told ESPN on Saturday he has signed a three-fight deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing. Prograis (28-1, 24 KOs) accepted the offer over a more lucrative offer from Top Rank, sources said. The 34-year-old’s first fight with Matchroom will
ESPN News Services May 6, 2023, 09:15 AM ET LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Two more horses died in races at Churchill Downs on Saturday — making it seven in all in recent days — and early Kentucky Derby favorite Forte was scratched with an injury in another series of blows to a sport already reeling from
Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez May 6, 2023, 07:50 PM ET Carlo Ancelotti praised Vinicius Junior as “unstoppable” and Rodrygo Goes as “spectacular” after the two Brazilian forwards combined to give Real Madrid a 2-1 Copa del Rey final win over Osasuna on Saturday. Rodrygo scored after just two minutes at the La Cartuja stadium in
Marc Raimondi Brett Okamoto Close Brett Okamoto ESPN Staff Writer MMA columnist for ESPN.com Analyst for “MMA Live” Covered MMA for Las Vegas Sun May 5, 2023, 10:40 AM ET NEWARK, N.J. — Henry Cejudo retired three years ago, accomplishing more than 99% of athletes ever will. He’s an Olympic gold medalist in wrestling and
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