8:11 PM ET New McNeese State coach Will Wade has been suspended five games and isn’t allowed to recruit off campus until August, according to the terms of his new contract. KPLC in Louisiana obtained Wade’s contract on Tuesday, revealing his suspension and recruiting restrictions. McNeese’s decision to suspend Wade for the first five games
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7:45 PM ET Associated Press GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay has hired Wyoming assistant Sundance Wicks to take over its men’s basketball program. Athletic director Josh Moon announced the hiring Tuesday. Green Bay had been seeking a permanent replacement for Will Ryan, who was fired Jan. 24 after going 15-61 in 2½ seasons. Wicks
8:53 PM ET Associated Press OXFORD, Miss. — Mississippi on Tuesday introduced new basketball coach Chris Beard, who repeatedly declined to discuss specifics regarding his December domestic violence arrest that led to his eventual firing at Texas. “Respectfully, Randi [Trew] and I have agreed not to talk about the details of what happened, not only
8:13 PM ET Associated Press INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Coco Gauff rallied from a break down in the third set to beat Swedish qualifier Rebecca Peterson, 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 Tuesday and reach the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open. Down 2-4, Gauff fought her way back and saved three break points while serving at 4-all
7:32 PM ET The Atlanta Falcons are bringing back offensive tackle Kaleb McGary on a three-year, $34.5 million deal, a source told ESPN’s Dianna Russini. McGary, who turned 28 on Feb. 28, started 62 of the 63 games he played in for the Falcons at right tackle since being drafted with the No. 31 pick
7:02 PM ET Associated Press NORTH PORT, Fla. — The Atlanta Braves have optioned Ian Anderson to their Triple-A affiliate, the latest setback for a right-hander whose promising start included pitching five hitless innings in Game 3 of the 2021 World Series. The Braves announced Tuesday they had optioned both Anderson and right-hander Bryce Elder
5:40 PM ET All-Pro cornerback James Bradberry is returning to the Philadelphia Eagles on three-year deal worth $38 million, including $20 million fully guaranteed and another $6 million in incentives, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday. A key part of the Eagles’ league-leading pass defense, Bradberry, 29, was named second-team All-Pro in 2022. He
6:25 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent MANCHESTER, England — Erling Haaland scored five times as Manchester City hammered RB Leipzig 7-0 to book their place in the Champions League quarterfinals. City reached the last eight for the sixth year in a row after Haaland found the net five times in under an hour at the Etihad
6:41 PM ET Mike CoppingerESPN Manny Pacquiao, who announced his retirement in August 2021, plans to fight again, MP Promotions President Sean Gibbons told ESPN on Tuesday. Pacquiao, who turned 44 in December, is engaged in talks for a welterweight fight against U.K. star Conor Benn, Gibbons said. That fight is being eyed for June
4:40 PM ET FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — While continuing to pursue a trade for Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the New York Jets secured one of his longtime wide receivers, Allen Lazard. The Jets and Lazard agreed to terms on a four-year, $44 million contract, a source told ESPN, confirming a report by TheScore.com.
6:05 PM ET MIAMI — Eduardo Rodriguez pitched the first two innings of Venezuela’s 4-1 victory over Nicaragua in Tuesday’s pool-play game, and that will probably be the last time he pitches for his home country during the World Baseball Classic. Venezuela’s manager, Omar Lopez, said after the game that Rodriguez won’t be available for
6:24 PM ET Meyers Leonard is signing with the Milwaukee Bucks for the rest of the season, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Tuesday. Leonard’s second 10-day deal with the Bucks expired on Monday and Milwaukee decided to retain the 7-footer through the playoffs. Leonard, 31, has played sparingly for the Bucks thus far, appearing
7:15 AM ET ESPN staff When the Washington Capitals and New York Rangers take the ice at Madison Square Garden tonight, 3D animated versions of themselves will be taking to the ice at “Times Circle” as part of the first “NHL Big City Greens Classic.” Yes, cartoon versions of Alex Ovechkin, T.J. Oshie, Nicklas Backstrom,
5:53 PM ET Erling Haaland celebrates after becoming one of only three players to score five goals in a Champions League game. James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images Erling Haaland made history with five goals, including a first-half hat trick, to send Manchester City into the quarterfinals in emphatic fashion with a 7-0 win over RB Leipzig
5:14 PM ET The Indianapolis Colts are trading five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Stephon Gilmore to the Dallas Cowboys, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday. Gilmore had two interceptions, 11 passes defended and 66 tackles in 16 games for the Colts last season, his first with the franchise after signing a two-year contract last
5:48 PM ET Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic will miss his third consecutive game because of a left thigh strain, having been ruled out Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs. Fellow All-Star guard Kyrie Irving, who was sidelined by right foot soreness the past two games, is listed as questionable. The Mavs lost twice to
4:40 PM BST The Ireland women’s rugby team will swap their traditional white shorts and make a permanent switch to navy shorts after players voiced concerns about period anxieties, the country’s rugby union (IRFU) said on Tuesday. The navy shorts will be worn for the first time by the team when they take on Wales
2:34 PM ET The New York Giants are acquiring tight end Darren Waller in a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Giants will send a third-round draft pick (No. 100 overall) to the Raiders for Waller, a 2020 Pro Bowler who will provide quarterback Daniel Jones with an established