Month: August 2023

ESPN News Services Aug 7, 2023, 12:04 AM ET Kevin Steele has been coaching for nearly a decade longer than Tommy Rees has been alive. Now Steele is embarking on his second stint as Alabama’s defensive coordinator and the 31-year-old Rees is approaching his first season as the Crimson Tide’s offensive coordinator. They’re at very
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ESPN News Services Aug 6, 2023, 09:52 PM ET SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Defenseman Matt Dumba agreed Sunday to a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the Arizona Coyotes, according to multiple reports, joining a rebuilding team on a deal that could lead to greater riches down the line. Dumba played 10 seasons with Minnesota after the
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Associated Press Aug 6, 2023, 08:44 PM ET GREENSBORO, N.C. — Lucas Glover looked to the sky and held back tears after winning the Wyndham Championship on Sunday, sending him to the PGA Tour postseason with more opportunities ahead of him. Justin Thomas fell to the ground, stunned that his birdie chip hit the base
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Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterAug 6, 2023, 10:45 PM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Cal football coach Justin Wilcox, who played in the Pac-10 and has spent much of his career in the Pac-12, called Friday’s departures of five teams to other conferences “sad” and likely preventable.
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Associated Press Aug 6, 2023, 09:43 PM ET WASHINGTON — Dan Evans won his second ATP Tour title by beating Tallon Griekspoor 7-5, 6-3 in a rain-interrupted DC Open final on Sunday. Evans, a 33-year-old from Britain, saved four break points in the last game before ending the match with a service winner. He is
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Associated Press Aug 6, 2023, 06:57 PM ET BROOKLYN, Mich. — The NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday was suspended due to rain and was scheduled to resume Monday. The FireKeepers 400 began after a 1-hour, 43-minute rain delay. And 74 laps later, precipitation pushed the drivers out of their cars
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Aug 6, 2023, 03:43 PM ET The San Francisco Giants recalled newly acquired infielder Mark Mathias from Triple-A Sacramento in advance of Sunday’s game against the Oakland Athletics. Mathias fills the roster spot of third baseman Casey Schmitt, who was optioned to the Triple-A club. Mathias, 29, was acquired from the Seattle Mariners on Monday
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LONDON — Nothing develops a winning mentality quite like winning itself. The Community Shield occupies a curious position in the calendar, sitting somewhere between a friendly and the competitive fare that follows a week later when the Premier League begins, but beating Manchester City in any circumstances can have a significant psychological effect on Arsenal
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Aug 6, 2023, 07:03 PM ET The Los Angeles Dodgers placed right-hander Michael Grove, who pitched Saturday night, on the 15-day injured list because of right lat tightness on Sunday. In a corresponding move, the Dodgers recalled left-hander Bryan Hudson from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Grove, 26, threw 1⅓ scoreless innings in
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ESPN News Services Aug 6, 2023, 06:12 PM ET ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung exited Sunday’s 6-0 win over the Miami Marlins in the sixth inning with a left thumb fracture. Originally announced as a contusion during the game, Rangers manager Bruce Bochy confirmed in his postgame media availability that X-rays
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