Jan 4, 2024, 06:37 PM ET Former Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer said he would “love a second opportunity to do things better” and make a return to Major League Baseball after sexual assault allegations halted his career, leading to a long suspension and eventual release from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Bauer, who played baseball
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJan 4, 2024, 04:55 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United expect Anthony Martial to leave in the summer, a source has told ESPN, despite a suggestion from manager Erik ten Hag that there are ongoing negotiations over a new contract. Ten Hag confirmed at a news conference on Thursday that United have
Kendra Andrews, ESPNJan 4, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions JONATHAN KUMINGA SCANNED the iPad in assistant coach Kris Weems’ hands before the Golden State Warriors tipped off against the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Dec. 6. Kuminga, eyeing the night’s planned rotation and substitution patterns, searched the lists for his name. It wasn’t
Associated Press Jan 4, 2024, 01:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — The U.S. Tennis Association has enlisted two lawyers at a U.S.-based firm to look into its safeguarding policies and procedures to protect players from sexual misconduct and other abuse. Lew Sherr, the CEO and executive director of the organization that runs
NFL Nation reporters Jan 4, 2024, 06:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions As we head into the final week of the NFL season, four division titles remain up for grabs in the AFC East, AFC South, NFC East and NFC South. The Miami Dolphins, Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles have already earned their spot in
Jeff Passan, ESPNJan 4, 2024, 10:27 AM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Open Extended Reactions Left-hander Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves have agreed to a two-year, $38 million contract extension, sources told ESPN on Thursday, restructuring his deal in the
Adrian Wojnarowski, Senior NBA InsiderJan 4, 2024, 10:19 AM ET Close Host of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017 Open Extended Reactions After stepping away from the franchise to address his mental health, guard Ricky Rubio and the Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed on a contract buyout — likely marking the end of Rubio’s accomplished
ESPN News Services Jan 4, 2024, 08:45 AM ET Open Extended Reactions France defeated Norway in the deciding mixed doubles match Thursday to set up a United Cup semifinal against top-seeded Poland. Caroline Garcia and Edouard Roger-Vasselin beat Ulrikke Eikeri and Casper Ruud 7-5, 6-4 to end a tie that stretched nearly 6½ hours. The
Open Extended Reactions In the end, Real Madrid chose the comfortable route, the path of least resistance, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Extending Carlo Ancelotti’s deal, which was due to expire on June 30, 2024, by another two seasons means, above all, playing the percentages. You know what you get and what you
ESPN News Services Jan 3, 2024, 08:42 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Brock Purdy and Tua Tagovailoa were selected to their first Pro Bowl Wednesday as the starting quarterbacks for their respective conferences. It’s the first time the two starting quarterbacks are first-time picks since the 1999 season when Pro Football Hall of Famers Peyton
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJan 4, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions Hope can be a powerful motivation for NHL teams. Or it can be a powerful hallucinogen, with the lure of the playoffs altering best-laid plans. Or it can be a foreign concept for teams that are
NFL Nation, ESPNJan 3, 2024, 08:25 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The rosters are set for the 2024 NFL Pro Bowl, and the San Francisco 49ers lead the way with nine selections. Second-year quarterback Brock Purdy got his first nod after receiving the most fan votes and helping the Niners receive the No. 1 seed
ESPN News Services Jan 4, 2024, 12:02 AM ET Open Extended Reactions INDIANAPOLIS — All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton wanted to reinforce that Indiana’s success against Milwaukee wasn’t a fluke. So on Wednesday night, the budding young star made sure of it — again. Haliburton had 31 points and 12 assists and helped spur a 47-point
Associated Press Jan 3, 2024, 11:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions AUCKLAND, New Zealand — U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff overcame hard-hitting Czech teenager Brenda Fruhvirtova 6-3, 6-0 on Thursday to extend her winning the start to the year and the defense of her title at the Auckland Tennis Classic. The 16-year-old Fruhvirtova came out
Associated Press Jan 3, 2024, 09:05 PM ET SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Dominican prosecutors on Wednesday accused Wander Franco of commercial sexual exploitation and money laundering following allegations that the Tampa Bay Rays shortstop had a relationship with a minor whose mother also faces the same charges. Prosecutors requested that a judge hold Franco
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJan 3, 2024, 07:58 PM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions Already without a few key players, the Minnesota Wild will be without another, as they moved defenseman Jared Spurgeon to injured reserve Wednesday. The move came hours after the Wild did the
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJan 3, 2024, 02:33 PM ET Open Extended Reactions From Cristiano Ronaldo‘s explosive interview to the public row with Jadon Sancho, Erik ten Hag’s 18 months in charge of Manchester United has been filled with challenges. He’s been presented with another in the form of new minority stakeholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe, chairman and
Mike Coppinger, ESPNJan 3, 2024, 07:25 PM ET Heavyweight boxer Jarrell Miller was arrested Tuesday in Hollywood, Florida, and charged with carjacking without a firearm or weapon and burglary with assault or battery, according to Broward Sheriff’s Office records. Miller was held on $30,000 bond and remained incarcerated in Fort Lauderdale as of Wednesday evening,