Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says offensive comments from Helmut Marko about Sergio Perez “weren’t right”. Horner’s remarks are the first time any Red Bull representative has commented on its motorsport adviser blaming Perez’s inconsistent form on his ethnicity. Horner said: “I know he regrets what he said. He has apologised. Even at 80
For someone who straps himself into a car and hurtles around a track for a living, you’d imagine George Russell is pretty much fearless when it comes to physical pursuits. But when faced with open water, Russell has had to deal with his own anxieties. “I was scared of the water as little as two
Associated Press Sep 15, 2023, 02:07 AM ET SAN DIEGO — Qualifier Emma Navarro of the United States upset third-seeded Maria Sakkari of Greece 6-4, 0-6, 7-6 (4) on Thursday night to advance to the semifinals of the Cymbiotika San Diego Open. Navarro scored her first win over a top-10 opponent, as both players were
The Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan went down the wire, with Dasun Shanaka‘s men securing the victory on the last ball of the match. Sri Lanka were given a target of 252 runs to chase by Pakistan after rain reduced the match to 42 overs per side. However, confusion
Marc Raimondi, ESPN Staff WriterSep 15, 2023, 12:31 AM ET Longtime UFC middleweight contender Derek Brunson and the promotion have mutually parted ways, Brunson’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz of Dominance MMA, confirmed Thursday night with ESPN. Abdelaziz said Brunson is now a free agent, and he believes Brunson will seek opportunities in other promotions in the
Tim McManus Close Tim McManus ESPN Staff Writer Tim McManus covers the Philadelphia Eagles for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2016 after covering the Eagles for Philadelphia Magazine’s Birds 24/7, a site he helped create, since 2010. You can follow him on Twitter @Tim_McManus. Kevin Seifert Close Kevin Seifert ESPN Staff Writer Kevin Seifert is
Associated Press Sep 14, 2023, 11:11 PM ET NAPA, Calif. — Justin Thomas scuffled through an uneven afternoon with a 3-under 69 in his return to the PGA Tour following a lengthy layoff, leaving him six shots off the lead Thursday in the first round of the Fortinet Championship. Thomas, the former No. 1 player
Sep 14, 2023, 10:35 PM These daily files will give you the latest reporting from around the World Cup as well as betting lines, what to watch for information and best reads. Check in with ESPN throughout the tournament as we bring you the latest from France. – RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023: Squads | Schedule
Marc Raimondi, ESPN Staff WriterSep 14, 2023, 09:29 PM ET LAS VEGAS — The UFC will celebrate Mexican Independence Day for the first time this weekend with a card centered around Mexican and Mexican-American fighters. Alexa Grasso, the UFC’s first Mexican-born women’s champion, will headline Noche UFC on Saturday, defending her women’s flyweight title against
Heather Dinich, ESPN Senior WriterSep 14, 2023, 09:05 PM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of Indiana University Ole Miss defensive tackle DeSanto Rollins, who said he was recently kicked off the team for missing practices and meetings during a “mental health crisis,” is suing the university and head football coach
Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Sep 14, 2023, 02:31 PM ET A player for Real Madrid’s reserve team Castilla, and three players for the club’s third team, Real Madrid C, have given evidence to Spanish police over “the sharing of a private video on WhatsApp,” the club has confirmed. Earlier on Thursday, Spanish newspaper El Confidencial
Associated Press Sep 14, 2023, 12:45 PM ET BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox fired chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom on Thursday as the team stumbles toward a third last-place finish in four seasons. The team made the announcement before the start of a doubleheader against the New York Yankees, who took the first two
Brian Windhorst, ESPN Senior WriterSep 14, 2023, 08:18 PM ET Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books The Phoenix Suns are giving fans free television antennas to help them watch their games, which largely will be shown locally on over-the-air stations starting this season. Last spring,
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNSep 14, 2023, 06:42 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Two NHLPA executives met with Columbus Blue Jackets players on Thursday to investigate whether coach Mike Babcock violated players’ privacy when he asked to see photos on their cellphones, union officials told ESPN. Marty Walsh, NHLPA executive director, and
Kyle Bonagura, ESPN Staff WriterSep 14, 2023, 12:43 PM ET Close Covers the Pac-12. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. Deion Sanders won’t have a hard time making Colorado‘s rivalry game this week against Colorado State feel “personal.” Rams coach Jay Norvell took a shot at Sanders’ habit of wearing a hat and/or
Tim McManus, ESPN Staff WriterSep 14, 2023, 06:00 AM ET Close Tim McManus covers the Philadelphia Eagles for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2016 after covering the Eagles for Philadelphia Magazine’s Birds 24/7, a site he helped create, since 2010. You can follow him on Twitter @Tim_McManus. PHILADELPHIA — One of the most violent hits
ESPN News Services Sep 14, 2023, 03:14 PM ET Dustin Johnson said he would have been selected to this year’s United States Ryder Cup team had he not defected to LIV Golf. Johnson, a two-time major champion, instead finds himself a spectator despite being a part of five previous American teams. The Ryder Cup will
Associated Press Sep 14, 2023, 03:03 PM ET SPLIT, Croatia — Frances Tiafoe was beaten for the second straight time and the United States lost to the Netherlands in the group stage of the Davis Cup finals Thursday. Tallon Griekspoor defeated Tiafoe 6-3, 6-7 (7), 7-6 (3) to secure the Netherlands the victory in Group