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Jeff Wagenheim, ESPNJul 3, 2023, 08:23 AM ET The PFL completed its regular season earlier this month. and now it’s on to the playoffs. The 12 semifinals in six weight classes will be spread across three fight cards in August, with the winners advancing to the finals in the fall. Three champions from the 2022
Jonny Bairstow‘s dismissal on Day 5 of the second Ashes Test between England and Australia sparked major controversy at Lord’s. The incident happened on the final ball of the 52nd over of England’s 371-run chase when Bairstow ducked a bouncer from Cameron Green. While the ball was easily carried by Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey, Bairstown
Julien Laurens, CorrespondentJul 3, 2023, 06:27 AM ET Chelsea forward Christian Pulisic will turn down move to Lyon this summer, preferring instead to move to AC Milan after agreeing a deal in principle with the Serie A club, sources have told ESPN. Lyon have submitted made an offer to Chelsea for the United States star,
Matt Miller, NFL draft analystJul 3, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Close Matt Miller is an NFL draft analyst for ESPN, providing in-depth scouting on the nation’s top pro prospects. A Missouri native, Matt joined ESPN in 2022 and also contributes to SportsCenter, NFL Live and ESPN Radio. You can follow Matt on Twitter via @nfldraftscout.
Nick Wagoner, ESPN Staff WriterJul 3, 2023, 06:00 AM ET Close Nick Wagoner is an NFL reporter at ESPN. Nick has covered the San Francisco 49ers and the NFL at ESPN since 2016, having previously covered the St. Louis Rams for 12 years, including three years (2013 to 2015) at ESPN. In his 10 years
Jul 3, 2023, 07:15 AM ET LONDON — Wimbledon officials have strengthened security and will use undercover “behavioral detection officers” in an attempt to prevent environmental protests at the Championships, which start Monday. Perfectly manicured green lawns with crisp white lines are the worldwide image of the tournament, and the prospect of somebody sprinkling orange
ESPN News Services Jul 2, 2023, 04:10 PM ET ST. LOUIS — New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected for the fifth time this season, tossed for arguing balls and strikes in the top of the third inning of Sunday’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Plate umpire Dan Merzel ejected Boone with an
Associated Press Jul 2, 2023, 09:00 PM ET NEW YORK — Mets slugger Pete Alonso will participate in the All-Star Home Run Derby on July 10 in Seattle, looking to win the event for the third time. Alonso was selected to his third All-Star team Sunday, and New York’s lone representative on the National League
Associated Press Jul 2, 2023, 09:57 PM ET CHICAGO — Shane van Gisbergen won his NASCAR Cup Series debut on a rainy Sunday in downtown Chicago, chasing down Justin Haley and Chase Elliott in a memorable finish to the series’ first street race. After passing Elliott, van Gisbergen dueled with Haley in the final laps
The story of Silverstone and some of Formula 1’s most famous bends is being told in a new podcast series focusing on the home of British motorsport. The Total Sports Podcast, Corner by Corner: Silverstone looks back at 75 years of history through the experiences of the people who have witnessed some of its most
Sourav Ganguly has urged India to keep an eye on Yuzvendra Chahal for the ODI World Cup.© BCCI Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has urged the management to keep an eye on veteran leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal for the ODI World Cup. Chahal was part of the squad for last year’s T20 World Cup in
Kyle Bonagura, ESPN Staff WriterJul 3, 2023, 12:26 AM ET Close Covers the Pac-12. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Let the real tournament begin. As much as the United States men’s national team might not have wanted to disrespect their Gold Cup Group A partners, there was never any
Associated Press Jul 2, 2023, 06:59 PM ET Rivals no longer, a group of the Premier Hockey Federation’s more high-profile players issued a unifying message on Sunday by saying they’re eager to join forces in helping launch a new women’s professional hockey league in January — even as it comes at the expense of their
ESPN News Services Jul 2, 2023, 11:07 PM ET The Tampa Bay Lightning traded three-time Cup winner Pat Maroon to the Minnesota Wild on Sunday night in a move that cleared salary-cap space. The Lightning also traded forward Max Cajkovic to Minnesota, while retaining 20% of Maroon’s $1 million salary. Tampa Bay received a 2024
Adrian Wojnarowski, Senior NBA InsiderJul 2, 2023, 04:31 PM ET Close Host of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017 Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has signed a $7.9 million qualifying offer for the 2023-2024 season, clearing the way for him to become an unrestricted free agent next summer, his agent, Rich Paul of Klutch
Jul 2, 2023, 03:33 PM ET Free agent Eric Gordon has agreed to a two-year deal — including a player option — with the Phoenix Suns, his agents, Aaron Mintz and Steven Heumann of CAA Sports, told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Sunday. The deal is for $6 million over the two years, sources told ESPN’s
Blake Baumgartner, ESPN Staff WriterJul 2, 2023, 09:04 PM ET Four-star defensive tackle Justin Scott committed to Ohio State on Sunday night. Scott, who hails from Chicago’s St. Ignatius College Prep, is 34th overall in the 2024 ESPN 300 and the fourth-best defensive tackle in the class. He’s the 11th ESPN 300 recruit to pledge