Associated Press Jun 28, 2023, 06:03 AM ET WIMBLEDON, England — Carlos Alcaraz — not four-time defending champion Novak Djokovic — and Iga Swiatek were seeded No. 1 for Wimbledon on Wednesday, as expected, because the All England Club adhered to the ATP and WTA rankings. Alcaraz overtook Djokovic atop the men’s standings on Monday.
Michael Rothstein, ESPN Staff WriterJun 28, 2023, 07:36 AM ET Close Michael Rothstein is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Rothstein covers the Atlanta Falcons. You can follow him via Twitter @MikeRothstein. IT STARTED WITH $25 to purchase a sewing machine off Craigslist when she was in her twenties, fulfilling a desire that has
ENG vs AUS, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 1, Live: Australia eye 2nd victory© AFP ENG vs AUS, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 1 Live Updates:Usman Khawaja and David Warner have started the proceedings for Australia on Day 1 of the second Ashes Test against England.England skipper Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bowl againstAustralia
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJun 28, 2023, 04:19 AM ET Arsenal are close to agreeing a deal with West Ham United for Declan Rice after submitting a third offer for the midfielder of £100 million ($127.1m) plus £5m ($6.3m) in add-ons, sources have told ESPN. Arsenal and West Ham remain in negotiations over the payment structure and
Britain’s Tom Pidcock says he loves descending but that the death of fellow cyclist Gino Mader has hit him hard. Mader died aged 26 following a high-speed crash during a descent at the Tour de Suisse this month, where Ineos Grenadiers’ Pidcock was also competing. Pidcock, 23, won stage 12 of last year’s Tour de
Associated Press Jun 27, 2023, 11:30 PM ET DETROIT — The PGA Tour sought to assure players Tuesday that they will have a say in the tour’s new partnership with the Saudi funders of LIV Golf, with its policy board issuing a statement that noted players would have to approve any final agreement between the
Andres Waters Jun 27, 2023, 05:02 PM ET We’re five weeks into “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 31, and for the fifth week in a row, Michael Chandler‘s team got a win over Conor McGregor‘s. Team Chandler’s Brad Katona used his ground game to control Team McGregor’s Carlos Vera and pick up a unanimous decision victory
Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterJun 27, 2023, 08:44 PM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — A lot has happened in the Western Conference in the five weeks
International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Tuesday that Pakistan had signed a participation agreement to compete in the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup this year in October-November. Notably, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Tuesday that it is currently liaising with the Pakistan government for guidance and clearance to tour India for ICC Cricket World
Jeff Passan, ESPNJun 27, 2023, 08:57 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona went to a local hospital to undergo precautionary tests after feeling poorly before the team’s game Tuesday night against the
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 27, 2023, 07:35 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The Los Angeles Kings have pushed the Edmonton Oilers to the limit the past two first rounds. Would a possession-driving, 6-2 center help their cause when the postseason comes around next spring and beyond? They paid a big price
ESPN News Services Jun 27, 2023, 07:19 PM ET Former Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett, who went on to play seven seasons in the NFL, died Tuesday, according to the Arkansas school district where he coached high school football. He was 35. “It is with great sadness that we share the loss of Coach Ryan Mallett,”
Dan Murphy, ESPN Staff WriterJun 27, 2023, 01:20 PM ET Close Covers the Big Ten Joined ESPN.com in 2014 Graduate of the University of Notre Dame The NCAA’s national office informed member schools on Tuesday some recent methods that schools have started using to get more directly involved in helping their athletes make money from
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterJun 27, 2023, 05:24 PM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Quarterback J.J. McCarthy‘s two years at Michigan have been defined by wins over archrival Ohio State, Big Ten championships and College Football Playoff losses. As McCarthy prepares for his
ESPN News Service Jun 27, 2023, 03:43 PM ET PSV Eindhoven have signed United States men’s national team striker Ricardo Pepi from Bundesliga side FC Augsburg, sources have told ESPN. Sources added that the transfer fee is €9 million ($9.8 million) and that Pepi will sign a five-year deal after completing his medical. The move
Jun 27, 2023, 02:39 PM ET Jimmie Johnson will not race this weekend in NASCAR’s Cup Series street race in Chicago following the deaths of his wife’s parents in Oklahoma. Police in Muskogee, Oklahoma, told TMZ that Jack and Terry Janway and an 11-year-old boy were found dead in their home Monday night. Police said
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 27, 2023, 03:05 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The NHL’s 2023-24 schedule has dropped, and fans around the league are already planning their homestands and road trips. Here are some of things that stand out in the newly released schedule, from the games to watch to the
Jun 27, 2023, 03:51 PM ET SANTA PONSA, Spain — Spanish veteran Feliciano Lopez extended his career by at least one more day with an emotional victory at the Mallorca Open on Tuesday — the final event of his 26-year career. The 41-year-old left-hander was cheered on by friend and compatriot 22-time Grand Slam champion