Month: July 2023

Associated Press Jul 2, 2023, 06:59 PM ET Rivals no longer, a group of the Premier Hockey Federation’s more high-profile players issued a unifying message on Sunday by saying they’re eager to join forces in helping launch a new women’s professional hockey league in January — even as it comes at the expense of their
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Associated Press Jul 2, 2023, 04:38 PM ET OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland Athletics activated left-hander Richard Lovelady from the 15-day injured list before Sunday’s 8-7 loss to the Chicago White Sox. Last-place Oakland also optioned lefty Kyle Muller to Triple-A Las Vegas. The 25-year-old Muller is 1-4 with a 7.79 ERA in 11 starts
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Associated Press Jul 2, 2023, 03:13 PM ET PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates activated outfielder Bryan Reynolds from the 10-day injured list on Sunday. Reynolds was in the starting lineup for the finale of a weekend set against Milwaukee, batting second and playing left field in his first big league game since June 19. He
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Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJul 2, 2023, 05:48 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from Wimbledon on the eve of the tournament, citing a wrist injury. Kyrgios, who
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Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterJul 2, 2023, 06:00 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. The 2023 MLB All-Star Game in Seattle will feature 42 first- or second-time selections, including 26 players making their All-Star debuts. American and National League pitchers and reserves were announced on Sunday
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Associated Press Jul 2, 2023, 03:14 PM ET DETROIT — Rickie Fowler made a 12-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole of the Rocket Mortgage Classic, outlasting Collin Morikawa and Adam Hadwin two weeks after squandering a chance to win his first major at the U.S. Open. Fowler, 34, got his first PGA Tour
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Jul 2, 2023, 04:48 PM ET Free agent Lonnie Walker IV has agreed to a one-year deal with the Brooklyn Nets, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul and agent Lucas Newton told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Walker signed a one-year, $6.5 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers last offseason, a gamble on the upside of the
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Jamal Collier, ESPNJul 2, 2023, 05:39 PM ET CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls have applied for a disabled player exception for guard Lonzo Ball, who is expected to miss the entire 2023-24 season, a source confirmed to ESPN on Sunday. If granted by the NBA the exception would be worth about half of Ball’s salary
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Associated Press Jul 2, 2023, 03:41 PM ET SUTTON COLDFIELD, England — A 40-foot eagle putt sparked a stunning finish from New Zealand’s Daniel Hillier as he won the British Masters on Sunday and secured his place in the British Open. Hillier’s first European tour title was delivered in spectacular fashion when he carded a
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Associated Press Jul 2, 2023, 02:36 PM ET CHICAGO — Cole Custer was declared the winner of the NASCAR Xfinity Series race in downtown Chicago after persistent rain flooded the street course on Sunday. The race was scheduled for Saturday, but it was suspended after 25 laps because of a lightning strike in the area.
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Adrian Wojnarowski, Senior NBA InsiderJul 2, 2023, 04:31 PM ET Close Host of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017 Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has signed a $7.9 million qualifying offer for the 2023-2024 season, clearing the way for him to become an unrestricted free agent next summer, his agent, Rich Paul of Klutch
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Jul 2, 2023, 03:33 PM ET Free agent Eric Gordon has agreed to a two-year deal — including a player option — with the Phoenix Suns, his agents, Aaron Mintz and Steven Heumann of CAA Sports, told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Sunday. The deal is for $6 million over the two years, sources told ESPN’s
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Associated Press Jul 2, 2023, 02:52 PM ET TORONTO — Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock left Sunday’s start against the Toronto Blue Jays with tightness in his right elbow. Whitlock came in with a 4-3 record and a 5.15 ERA in nine starts. He missed 27 games earlier this season because of right elbow
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Associated Press Jul 2, 2023, 01:09 PM ET ATLANTA — The Miami Marlins added a fresh arm to their bullpen for their series finale against Atlanta by recalling right-hander Jeff Lindgren from Triple-A Jacksonville. Lindgren, 26, was 6-3 with a 4.55 ERA in 12 starts for Jacksonville but was needed to provide length in the
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Associated Press Jul 2, 2023, 01:14 PM ET SOTOGRANDE, Spain — Talor Gooch won his third LIV Golf League title of the year Sunday when he made a curling 15-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole at Valderrama for a 4-under 67 and a 1-shot victory over Bryson DeChambeau. Gooch won $4 million for the
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