Month: April 2024

Jamal Collier, ESPNApr 21, 2024, 05:23 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MILWAUKEE — Two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo will not play in Game 1 of the Bucks‘ first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night, coach Doc Rivers said about two hours before tipoff. Antetokounmpo has not played since April 9, sitting out Milwaukee’s
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Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterApr 21, 2024, 04:31 PM 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. Open Extended Reactions DENVER — It remains unclear whether Los Angeles Lakers forwards Christian Wood and
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Rob Dawson, CorrespondentApr 21, 2024, 03:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Erik ten Hag admitted Manchester United “got away with it” after they threw away a three-goal lead against Coventry before needing a penalty shootout to win their FA Cup semifinal at Wembley on Sunday in London. United were 3-0 up midway through the second
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Tim Bontemps, ESPNApr 21, 2024, 03:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — When Philadelphia 76ers forward Nicolas Batum was asked Sunday what stood out about rewatching his team’s Game 1 loss to the New York Knicks, his answer was immediate and short. “Rebound,” Batum said. While there were many reasons the 76ers could
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Apr 21, 2024, 02:05 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LA Clippers coach Ty Lue said Kawhi Leonard will be out for Game 1 of their West Conference first-round series against the visiting Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. Leonard had been questionable on the injury report due to inflammation in his right knee. He has not played
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Field Level Media Apr 21, 2024, 02:45 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Milwaukee Brewers placed starting pitcher DL Hall on the 15-day injured list Sunday because of a left knee sprain. The left-hander tweaked the knee while fielding a bunt in the second inning of Saturday’s 12-5 victory over the host St. Louis Cardinals.
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ESPN News Services Apr 21, 2024, 02:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly was scratched from his start Sunday against the host San Francisco Giants. Manager Torey Lovullo said Kelly is experiencing shoulder discomfort and had an MRI on Saturday night. There was no immediate word on what those tests showed.
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Field Level Media Apr 21, 2024, 02:33 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Cincinnati Reds starter Frankie Montas was removed three batters into Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels after he was hit in the right forearm by a line drive from Taylor Ward. Montas, 31, was met at the mound by the Reds training
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Field Level Media Apr 21, 2024, 01:44 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Los Angeles Angels placed Anthony Rendon on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a left hamstring strain, adding another chapter to the third baseman’s checkered medical history with the team. Rendon, 33, came up limping after legging out an infield hit
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Tom VanHaaren, ESPN Staff WriterApr 21, 2024, 01:36 PM ET Close ESPN staff writer Joined ESPN in 2011 Graduated from Central Michigan Open Extended Reactions Former Pittsburgh defensive end Dayon Hayes announced Sunday that he is transferring to Colorado. Hayes led Pitt in tackles for loss this past season with 10.5, and also had 45
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ESPN News Services Apr 21, 2024, 10:49 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The Boston Red Sox placed first baseman Triston Casas on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a left rib strain. The Red Sox recalled catcher Tyler Heineman from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Casas, 24, felt discomfort in his rib area during
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Field Level Media Apr 21, 2024, 11:24 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier has been scratched from Sunday’s start against the host Washington Nationals because of neck discomfort. Fellow right-hander Hunter Brown will start in his place in the rubber match of the three-game series. Javier, 27, owns a 2-0 record
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Open Extended Reactions Florida Atlantic transfer Alijah Martin has committed to play at Florida next season, he told ESPN on Sunday. “I wanted to stay in the South to play in the SEC, the strongest conference in America,” Martin said. “I wanted a chance to be a primary ball handler and compete for a national
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