Month: May 2023

Marc Raimondi, ESPN Staff WriterMay 6, 2023, 01:12 AM ET If there are better MMA fighters in the history of the sport better than Demetrious Johnson, it’s a short list. And “Mighty Mouse” has evidently not lost a step, either. Johnson defeated Adriano Moraes via unanimous decision Friday night in the main event of ONE
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May 6, 2023, 01:13 AM ET The Oakland Athletics said they are “working to address the situation” after play-by-play announcer Glen Kuiper apologized on the air for appearing to use a racial slur during a pregame segment before Friday’s game at the Kansas City Royals. Kuiper appeared to say the slur on NBC Sports California
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Jamal Collier, ESPNMay 6, 2023, 01:28 AM ET PHILADELPHIA — As 76ers superstar Joel Embiid was being presented with his Most Valuable Player award by NBA commissioner Adam Sliver in front of a sold-out Philadelphia crowd chanting “MVP,” Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum watched the ceremony from the locker room ahead of Friday night’s Game
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ESPN News Services May 5, 2023, 09:07 PM ET PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper was saluted with a 25-second standing ovation prior to his first at-bat in Friday night’s 5-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox. Harper was playing his first game in Philadelphia since he had Tommy John surgery on his right
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Tim Bontemps, ESPNMay 6, 2023, 12:31 AM ET PHILADELPHIA — After James Harden had a second straight dreadful shooting night — and the Philadelphia 76ers lost a second straight game to the Boston Celtics in this Eastern Conference semifinal — Joel Embiid’s message to his point guard heading into Game 4 is to keep on
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Associated Press May 6, 2023, 12:19 AM ET TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Lightning signed forward Michael Eyssimont to a $1.6 million, two-year contract on Friday. Eyssimont, 26, was acquired on March 1 from San Jose for forward Vladislav Namestnikov. In 15 regular season games with the Lightning, Eyssimont had a goal and two
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Rob Dawson, CorrespondentMay 5, 2023, 05:30 PM ET Pep Guardiola says Manchester City will decide Kalvin Phillips‘ future at the end of the season following the England midfielder’s disastrous first campaign at the Etihad Stadium. Phillips joined City in a £42 million deal from Leeds United last summer but is yet to start a Premier
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Associated Press May 5, 2023, 09:50 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO — The semifinal field is nearly set at the International Crown LPGA team event with one day of pool play to go as Sweden, Australia and Thailand all clinched spots and the United States swept both matches Friday to move to the verge of advancing.
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Associated Press May 5, 2023, 08:02 PM ET PHILADELPHIA — A spectator fell over a protective railing and into the Red Sox bullpen while reaching for a baseball in the first inning of Boston’s game against Philadelphia at Citizens Bank Park on Friday night. The fan was taken to the trauma center at Thomas Jefferson
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Associated Press May 5, 2023, 08:44 PM ET AUSTIN, Texas — Oklahoma and Texas have taken their final steps toward leaving the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference. Oklahoma’s Board of Regents on Friday approved the necessary contractual agreements with both conferences to make the switch. This comes after Texas’ Board of Regents this week
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Bradford Doolittle, ESPN Staff WriterMay 5, 2023, 06:34 PM ET Close Sports reporter, Kansas City Star, 2002-09 Writer, Baseball, Baseball Prospectus Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus Member, Baseball Writers Association of America Member, Professional Basketball Writers Association CHICAGO — Matt Mervis‘ climb to the big leagues was both meandering and steep. When debut day finally arrived
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