Month: June 2024

Associated Press Jun 29, 2024, 09:22 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ANAHEIM, Calif. — Mike Trout repeatedly said he doesn’t have a timetable for his return. However, the Los Angeles Angels slugger did admit he would be disappointed if he wasn’t playing by the end of July. “Oh yeah, I’ll be back before that,” Trout
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ESPN News Services Jun 29, 2024, 11:18 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BALTIMORE — Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager left in the fifth inning of Saturday’s 6-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles after being struck by a pitch on his left wrist. The Rangers said the four-time All-Star will be reevaluated on Sunday. “The initial
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Associated Press Jun 29, 2024, 09:06 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ATLANTA — Pittsburgh Pirates veteran Aroldis Chapman earned a place in Major League Baseball history on Saturday by passing Billy Wagner for the most career strikeouts by a left-handed reliever. Chapman, 36, struck out Travis d’Arnaud and pinch-hitter Sean Murphy in the ninth inning
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Jun 29, 2024, 09:06 PM ET Eleven people were injured after an escalator at the Milwaukee Brewers‘ American Family Field malfunctioned, resulting in “an increased downward speed.” The incident occurred after the Brewers’ 5-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs while fans were taking the escalator from the terrace to the loge level. Five of the
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Associated Press Jun 29, 2024, 08:40 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DETROIT — Akshay Bhatia and Aaron Rai each shot 4-under 68 on Saturday to reach 17 under through three rounds and share the lead for the second straight day at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Cam Davis (66) and Cameron Young (67) were a shot
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Associated Press Jun 29, 2024, 07:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MIDLAND, Mich. — Ally Ewing and Jennifer Kupcho handled a strong wind and the tough foursomes format for a 3-under 67 on Saturday, giving the American duo a one-shot lead going into the final round of the Dow Championship. The South Korean tandem of
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Andrew Lopez, ESPNJun 29, 2024, 06:48 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SAN ANTONIO — Moments after Stephon Castle became a member of the San Antonio Spurs on draft night, he received a video call from the reigning rookie of the year, Victor Wembanyama. After the two exchanged greetings, Wembanyama introduced himself and said, “It’s Victor.”
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Associated Press Jun 29, 2024, 06:24 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — The New York Mets wore uniform patches Saturday honoring Willie Mays and Jerry Grote that will remain on all their jerseys for the rest of the season. A circular patch with Mays’ No. 24 was added to the left sleeve of
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Eli Lederman, ESPNJun 29, 2024, 05:58 PM ET Open Extended Reactions A hot recruiting week for Dan Lanning and Oregon continued when four-star athlete Dorian Brew, No. 45 in the 2025 ESPN 300, announced his commitment to the Ducks on Saturday afternoon. Brew, who is expected to play cornerback at the next level, confirmed the
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Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 29, 2024, 03:45 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions Shortly after trading goaltender Logan Thompson to the Washington Capitals, the Vegas Golden Knights turned around and added to their crease, dealing for Akira Schmid from the New Jersey Devils. The trade also included forward Alexander
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Multiple Contributors Jun 29, 2024, 05:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The 2024 NHL draft is complete. After Macklin Celebrini went first overall to the San Jose Sharks, there were many twists and turns throughout the event. From certain prospects dropping to others going well above their pre-draft ranking to the Utah Hockey Club making
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Jun 29, 2024, 04:58 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LA Clippers star Paul George is declining his $48.7 million option and will enter free agency, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Saturday. George is planning to meet with teams that have enough salary cap space to potentially sign him and with the Clippers beginning Sunday
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Associated Press Jun 29, 2024, 04:36 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LEBANON, Tenn. — Bubba Wallace refused Saturday to discuss the details of the physical altercation in late May that led to the suspension of Aric Almirola by Joe Gibbs Racing, saying he preferred to “keep some people’s images good.” Wallace spoke after qualifying for
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