SEATTLE — The Colorado Avalanche team physician identified a woman who was severely intoxicated when examining Valerie Nichochkin before Game 3 of Colorado’s first-round series with Seattle, according to the Seattle Police Department’s Behavioral Crisis Report obtained by the athlete. Nichushkin’s agent, Mark Gandler, denied his client’s involvement in a text message to the athlete. […]
In just one inning, the Pirates embodied what MLB was going for with its new rules
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ agenda to be bases aggressive in 2023 is already well chronicled. If you needed a clear example of just how much dedication there is to the running game, it crystallized in the first inning of the Pirates’ 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday afternoon. The first hit fell Tokopita […]
Jahmir Gibbs is “bumped” to go to the Lions with the No. 12 pick in the NFL Draft
Eric WoodyardESPN11:27 p.m. ET3 minutes to read Jahmyr Gibbs’ NFL Draft Profile where the Lions pick him at 12 Check out the top highlights that contributed to a stellar college life for Detroit native Jahmyr Gibbs. Jahmyr Gibbs was chatting with friends Thursday night during the NFL Draft when his phone unexpectedly rang. Feeling like […]
Jimmy Butler, the Heat bucks clash with old rival Knicks
Milwaukee — Still clinging to his blue mustache for a long time in his post-game interview, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra deferred when asked to detail the amazing game-saving play he drew, but Jimmy Butler heard boldly before executing the incredible. “I’ll let him tell the story because I have a different take on it,” […]
2023 NFL Draft: Predicted the Detroit Lions’ sixth overall pick
Finally, the 2023 NFL Draft is here! by Kyle Yost on Apr 27, 2023 6:00 AM We did it! The offseason has been very exciting for the Detroit Lions already, but it’s time to take this roster to the next level with the 2023 NFL Draft. The Lions are armed with plenty of draft capital, […]
Pirates’ Drew Maggi makes ‘amazing’ MLB debut at age 33
ESPN News Services9:53 p.m. ET4 minutes to read Pirates fans shower Drew Magee with cheers at his MLB debut Drew Magee struck out in the bottom of the eighth inning, prompting cheers from Pittsburgh Pirates fans. Drew Magee’s long road to the big leagues culminated in his first career catch on Wednesday night. The 33-year-old, […]
Nashville GP plans to continue beyond 2023 with a new design
The overnight approval of a new NFL stadium to house the Tennessee Titans will affect the future location of the Nashville Grand Prix, but it won’t threaten the popular event’s place on the NTT IndyCar Series calendar. With its current layout set around the Titans’ existing stadium, the Nashville Grand Prix is heading into the […]
Inside Deion Sanders’ Unprecedented List: ‘We Have Plans to Go Another Route’
Travis Gray thought it was Sunday. The day after the nationally televised snowy spring football game in Colorado, the offensive lineman was having lunch at Olive Garden. He had a meeting with coach Deion Sanders scheduled for 3 p.m. Monday — until his phone rang with a text from offensive line coach Bill O’Boyle. This […]
The Phillies Drop series opener after the Mariners pitched Bailey Falter in the middle innings
Billy Walter said after his start a week ago in Chicago that he feels like his outings always come down to one or two pitches. Many starts do this, and mistakes tend to be remembered most when you hit a long run. That was the case again for Walter on Tuesday night in a 5-3 […]
Rexrod: The Titans’ next quarterback is approached, and his identity becomes clear
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 […]