NASHVILLE, Tennessee — Titans general manager Run Carthon confirmed one report Monday (yes, the team asked Kevin Byard for a pay cut) and refuted another (no, Byard didn’t ask for a transfer because of it). It’s always refreshing this time of year to see someone put their name and some honesty into things. Carthon, at […]
NFL coaches and CEOs weigh in on Aaron Rodgers deal: ‘The Jets are scary with him out there’
As was the case with the drawn-out negotiations, the finale of Aaron Rodgers’ trade can be summed up in a similar fashion. Everything is very complicated. The Jets acquired Rodgers on Monday with the 15th pick in the NFL Draft and fifth overall (170th). The Packers had the 13th and 42nd picks, a 6th rounder […]
What do you know about Joel Embiid’s injury to the Philadelphia 76ers?
The Sixers easily swept the Brooklyn Nets without their biggest star on Saturday — but team officials offered few details about the knee sprain that persisted. Joel Embiid out of Game 4. Embiid sprained his right knee in the Sixers’ Game 3 home win last Thursday. Sixers head coach Doc Rivers said over the weekend […]
Warriors’ Klay Thompson toasts Steph Curry after a wild timeout error
sports // Golden State Warriors Klay Thompson and the Warriors survived a Steve Curry timeout error on Sunday. Jeff Chew/AP All jokes as long as you win. Steve Curry’s epic timeout error nearly awarded Game 4 to the Kings on Sunday afternoon, but the Dubs survived, 126-125, to tie the series. Steve Kerr graciously said […]
NBA reportedly investigating Hawks’ Dejounte Murray to connect with official: How likely is the suspension?
The NBA is investigating an incident involving Hawks guard DeJaunt Murray in which he appeared to make contact with official Gediminas Petraitis after the Atlanta Game 4 loss to the Celtics, according to ESPN. The Falcons don’t expect to hear word from the league about potential discipline for Murray until Monday, a source on the […]
Orioles sweep series against Tigers on a wild pitch
BALTIMORE – The Orioles went from having a nearly perfect game against them… to winning again by elimination. He was another early symbol of how well things have been going in Baltimore lately. “These kinds of wins, at the end of the season, add up,” said Frazier, who was dunked at Gatorade for the second […]
Brighton was better, but Manchester United reached the FA Cup Final
Rob DawsonReporter3:00 p.m. ET7 minutes to read Onoha: It’s going to be a great first FA Cup final Nedum Onuoha is eyeing the FA Cup final after Manchester United beat Brighton on penalties in the semi-final. London – Manchester United put up the FA Cup final against neighbors Manchester City with a dramatic penalty shootout […]
Lakers defeat Grizzlies in Game 3; Dillon Brooks gets ejected after hitting LeBron James in the groin
LOS ANGELES – Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks “stabbed” LeBron James once too much. Brooks was ejected from Game 3 against the Lakers after hitting James in the groin with 11:43 left in the third quarter, and Los Angeles went on to win comfortably, 111-101. Ja Morant impressed in his right hand return with 45 points, […]
Live updates, fight results, boxing analysis
7:44 p.m. ET Mike Coppinger Ben Baby Close Ben Baby ESPN staff writer ESPN staff writer Previously he was a college football writer for the Dallas Morning News University of North Texas graduate LAS VEGAS — Two of boxing’s top young fighters, Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Ryan Garcia, will meet in a 12-round bout at […]
Oklahoma unveils statue of former Sooners QB Kyler Murray
Josh WinfussESPN staff writer2:31 p.m. ET1 minute to read The University of Oklahoma unveiled a statue of former quarterback and 2018 Heisman Award winner Kyler Murray this weekend before the Sooners’ annual spring game. Murray and his family were in Norman for festivities that began Friday night in Oklahoma City as the statue was unveiled […]