6:53 PM ET Steve KimESPN With the coronavirus spreading across the world, the boxing industry is taking precautions with its upcoming events. “Obviously, everybody in boxing who does international fights is concerned,” said Bob Arum, who’s company, Top Rank, has fights that are taking place abroad and also involve boxers who are flying in from
7:12 PM ET Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. — The leading two players at Bay Hill are no surprise, even if they have next to nothing in common. Rory McIlroy, the No. 1 player in the world who hasn’t finished out of the top 10 in any tournament since September, shot a 6-under 66 on Thursday
6:19 PM ET LAS VEGAS — Two weeks after former boxing champion Deontay Wilder stirred controversy with a heavy walkout costume he said contributed to his defeat, Israel Adesanya is staying quiet on what kind of entrance he’ll make Saturday at UFC 248. “We’ll see,” Adesanya said Wednesday after open workouts at MGM Grand. “I
5:15 PM ET The Washington Redskins have given seven-time Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams permission to seek a trade, multiple sources told ESPN’s Dianna Russini. “I’m just happy this situation seems to be heading towards an end,” Williams wrote in a text to ESPN. Williams has been at odds with the organization for most
5:37 PM ET The UFC has elected to run back one of the most controversial fights of the year, as light heavyweights Magomed Ankalaev and Ion Cutelaba will meet for the second time at UFC 249. Contracts have not been signed, but the UFC is in the process of finalizing the matchup, per sources. The
4:54 PM ET Teenager Nicolai Hojgaard was in great form on day one of the Qatar Masters as he holds a one-shot lead over Joost Luiten heading into Friday’s session. The Danish rising star made six consecutive birdies to finish 7-under par, while Dutchman Luiten fell just short as he hit a 6-under 65. “It
4:07 PM ET LAS VEGAS — The UFC’s double champion Amanda Nunes will defend her featherweight title against Felicia Spencer at UFC 250 in Brazil, according to UFC president Dana White. Contracts have not been signed, but verbal agreements are in place, White and additional sources told ESPN. The 145-pound title fight will serve as
3:11 PM ET Sofia Kenin came from behind to book her place in the Open 6ème Sens – Métropole de Lyon quarterfinals on Thursday. No. 1 Kenin rallied from one set down, saved one match point to defeat Jaqueline Cristian 6-7(5), 7-5, 6-4. “She was playing with no pressure,” said Kenin afterwards. “She qualified, so
Seven teams have written a letter to governing body the FIA demanding answers to a series of questions on the Ferrari engine controversy. The letter is confidential but BBC Sport can reveal it contains an extensive list of queries about a confidential settlement the FIA has reached with Ferrari. The FIA admitted on Thursday it
Mar 5, 2020 Alexander Diegel When Dante Lopresti was winning national championships at the Washington D.C. rugby powerhouse Gonzaga College High School, he could not have imagined that in a few short years time, he would be scrummaging shoulder to shoulder with Rugby World Cup Champion Tendai “The Beast” Mtawarira. 2 Related “I remember watching
2:23 PM ET Canelo Alvarez will fight WBO super middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders in the traditional Cinco de Mayo weekend boxing slate on May 2, sources told ESPN Deportes’ Salvador Rodriguez. The announcement of the 168-pound unification fight could be made official in the next 24 hours or even sooner, the sources said. Alvarez
7:00 AM ET Sam Alipour | ESPN It’s 4:30 p.m. on a Wednesday, and, my mom would be thrilled to know, I’m getting my butt kicked in a beer-chugging contest at a Scottsdale bar — bringing up the rear in a three-horse race: 2018 NL MVP Christian Yelich, 2019 NL MVP Cody Bellinger and a
12:27 PM GMT Wales have made four changes to the starting lineup for the Six Nations clash against England at Twickenham on Saturday. Liam Williams and Josh Navidi return from injury and are set to make their first appearances for the national team since the World Cup in Japan. Williams replaces the injured Josh Adams
1:31 PM ET Associated Press YPSILANTI, Mich. — Three former athletes at the University of Michigan filed lawsuits Thursday against the school, alleging that a late doctor sexually assaulted them while the men were members of the football and hockey teams in the 1980s. The lawsuits, which identify the men only as John Doe, mirror
12:56 PM ET Marcel Louis-JacquesESPN As NFL players prepare to cast their votes on whether to ratify the proposed collective bargaining agreement, several took to social media to voice their concerns or support — shedding light on how polarizing such a pact can be. Several of the NFL’s stars vociferously stated their plans to vote
2:17 PM ET Dan Rafael Close ESPN Senior Writer 2013 BWAA Nat Fleischer Award winner for excellence in boxing journalism ESPN.com boxing writer since 2005 Five years at USA Today Steve Kim Mexican boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez will next fight on May 2 — Cinco De Mayo weekend, one of the two weekends on which
5:45 PM GMT Even as COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) continues to cripple all walks of life across the world, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has said the IPL is “on” and that the board is taking all necessary precautions for the smooth conduct of cricket’s most lucrative tournament, which begins on March 29. Some of those precautionary
6:40 AM ET NFL NationESPN Tom Brady has two regular-season MVPs, three first-team All-Pro appearances, four Super Bowl MVPs and six championship rings. One thing he has never done? Test NFL free agency. That changes next week, as the greatest quarterback of all time’s contract with the New England Patriots voids, allowing his agents to