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 […]
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 […]