Month: July 2023

Pete Thamel, ESPNJul 20, 2023, 05:02 PM ET NASHVILLE – Spencer Rattler‘s journey through football has vacillated between distinct extremes. He entered Oklahoma as an elite recruit and exited as a high-profile transfer. His stint as an OU starter was sandwiched around a Super Bowl quarterback (Jalen Hurts) and the latest Heisman Trophy winner (Caleb
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John Keim, ESPN Staff WriterJul 20, 2023, 04:52 PM ET Close John Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after a stint with the Washington Post. He started covering the team in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers and later for the Washington Examiner. He has authored/co-authored four books. You can
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Marc Raimondi, ESPN Staff WriterJul 20, 2023, 11:00 AM ET After a successful debut in the United States, ONE Championship is coming back for more. The Asia-based fight promotion, which holds bouts in MMA, Muay Thai, kickboxing and grappling, will return to the U.S. with four shows in 2024, officials told ESPN on Wednesday. No
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Marc Raimondi, ESPN Staff WriterJul 20, 2023, 03:36 PM ET UFC bantamweight contender Rob Font will replace the injured Umar Nurmagomedov and fight Cory Sandhagen in the main event of UFC Nashville on Aug. 5, sources told ESPN on Thursday. Sandhagen vs. Font will take place at a catchweight of 140 pounds rather than the
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Kevin Seifert, ESPN Staff WriterJul 20, 2023, 02:47 PM ET Close Kevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He
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Associated Press Jul 20, 2023, 02:48 PM ET ARLINGTON, Texas — The MLB All-Star Game has grown into a truly Texas-sized event since the last time the Rangers hosted the midsummer classic, and the countdown is on for next year’s festivities. Major League Baseball and the Rangers unveiled the logo Thursday for the 2024 All-Star
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ESPN News Services Jul 20, 2023, 02:01 PM ET The New York Mets placed outfielder Starling Marte on the 10-day injured list Thursday because of migraines. The move was announced shortly after the Mets began their series finale with the Chicago White Sox and is retroactive to Monday. Marte was not in the lineup for
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ESPN News Services Jul 20, 2023, 02:39 PM ET Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic broke a bone in his left foot kicking a water cooler following a ninth-inning strikeout during Wednesday’s loss. Kelenic, who was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday, was seen in a walking boot one day after he kicked the cooler
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Adam Teicher, ESPN Staff WriterJul 20, 2023, 01:38 PM ET Close Covered Chiefs for 20 seasons for Kansas City Star Joined ESPN in 2013 ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Running back Isiah Pacheco, who missed all of offseason practice after having surgeries for shoulder and hand injuries, said he would “absolutely” be at full strength on
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Heather Dinich, ESPN Senior WriterJul 20, 2023, 12:58 PM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of Indiana University NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Ole Miss sophomore running back Quinshon Judkins, the SEC’s leading rusher last year, told ESPN that the steady decline in value of NFL contracts for running backs is “a big
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Jul 20, 2023, 12:20 PM ET Journeyman forward Nate Thompson retired after 15 seasons with nine NHL teams. Thompson, 38, who last played for the Philadelphia Flyers in 2021-22, confirmed his decision via social media. “From the time I was four until 38 hockey has been my life and best friend. I’m beyond grateful and
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Jul 20, 2023, 12:24 PM ET Chicago White Sox first baseman Andrew Vaughn will have X-rays on his left foot Thursday. “We’re not anticipating anything wrong, but he was pretty sore,” manager Pedro Grifol said. Vaughn, 25, has been out since fouling a ball off his foot in Tuesday’s 11-10 loss to the New York
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