CRICKET Stuart MacGill to serve community sentence Stuart MacGill will serve a community sentence after being convicted over a cocaine deal, which led to his kidnapping. MacGill supplied drugs for the deal between his regular dealer and his brother-in-law in April 2021, a jury found in March. The 54-year
GOLF Charlie Woods fails to qualify for U.S. Open Charlie Woods was unsuccessful in his second attempt to qualify for the U.S. Open. Woods, 16, carded a 3-over-par 75 at Wellington Golf Club. The son of 15-time major champion Tiger Woods was seven strokes over the required score of 68.
WNBA Jordin Canada suffers knee injury Atlanta Dream guard Jordin Canada will be sidelined for two weeks with a right knee injury, the team announced. Canada, 29, was evaluated after 80-70 preseason road win against the Washington Mystics. She started the game but quickly departed and had to b
CRICKET Remainder of PSL postponed indefinitely The remainder of PSL 2025 has been postponed indefinitely. The PCB cited the worsening of the situation at the Pakistan-India border as the reason, saying the board had acted on advice from the Pakistan prime minister Shahbaz Sharif. The board said it had
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Jared Curtis commits to Georgia Five-star passer Jared Curtis, the No. 1 quarterback in the 2026 class, announced his commitment to Georgia over Oregon, closing a fierce recruiting battle that sources told ESPN went
COMBAT SPORTS Manny Pacquiao to fight Mario Barrios for WBC welterweight championship Boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao will end his nearly four-year retirement to face Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight championship on July 19 in Las Vegas, sources confirmed to ESPN. The fight will be available via PBC on Prime Video pay-per-view. Pacqu
WHEELS Oliver Oakes resigns as Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes' resignation as team principal of F1 team Alpine this week came several days after UK police charged his brother with transferring criminal property. Police said he was remanded in custody after an appearance before the Northampton Magistrate
SPECIALS Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone to run 1st professional 100m race American track star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone will run her first professional 100-meter race at the Philadelphia Grand Slam Track meet that begins later this month, the athletics circuit said Friday. The 400-meter hurdles world-record holder and twice Ol
COMBAT SPORTS PFL Africa tournament set to kick off July 26 The Professional Fighters League (PFL) will launch at Cape Town's GrandWest Arena on July 26, with undefeated middleweight champion Johnny Eblen (USA, 16-0) facing a challenge from Spain's Costello van Steenis (16-3) in the main event. The co-main event
HORSES Maryland board approves demolition of Pimlico Race Course A Maryland board approved a $14.3 million contract to begin the demolition and rebuilding of Baltimore's storied but antiquated Pimlico Race Course, home to the second jewel of the Triple Crown, the Preakness Stakes. The vote by the three-me
WHEELS Miami to host 2026 NASCAR Championship Weekend NASCAR's Championship Weekend is headed back to the racetrack it called home for nearly two decades, but it won't stay long, as the sanctioning body moves to a new rotation scheduling model for its season finale. On Tuesday, NASCAR announced that Homeste
HOCKEY Connor Carrick signs deal in Switzerland Veteran depth defenseman Connor Carrick is heading overseas for the first time in his professional career. The 31-year-old signed a two-year contract with Swiss National League club HC Lugano earlier this week, the team announced. Carrick spent 2024-25 o
HOCKEY Jakub Skarek signs with HIFK Islanders pending Group VI unrestricted free agent goaltender Jakub Skarek won’t return to the team – or the NHL – next season. He’s signed a one-year contract with Finland’s HIFK with a second-year option, the team announced. Skarek has spent the better
SPECIALS Caitlin Clark's return to Iowa averages 1.3 million viewers Caitlin Clark's return to Iowa's Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the WNBA preseason game between the Indiana Fever and Brazilian national team averaged 1.3 million viewers on ESPN, the network announced. The average viewership for Sunday's game was 13% higher t
FOOTBALL UFL approves agreement with United Football Players Association The United Football Players Association has ratified a new collective bargaining agreement with the United Football League, ending nearly six months of negotiations, according to union officials. The deal, which is pending final approval from the UFL, is
NHL NY Islanders to interview Mathieu Darche The Islanders have received permission to interview Lightning assistant general manager Mathieu Darche to fill their GM vacancy, Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News and NHL.com reports (link from The Elmonters). Darche has been receiving calls for GM roles
NHL San Jose Sharks sign Mattias Havelid The Sharks announced they’ve signed defense prospect Mattias Havelid to his entry-level deal. It’s a three-year pact beginning next season, keeping the 21-year-old under contract through 2027-28. San Jose selected Havelid midway through the second round
NFL Miami Dolphins sign Kenneth Grant Many teams around the NFL are busy inking draft picks to their rookie deals. In the case of the Dolphins, that includes their top selection now being on the books. Kenneth Grant has signed his rookie deal, the team announced on Friday. The defensive tackl
NFL Carolina Panthers sign Tetairoa McMillan Most of the Panthers’ draft class has been signed in advance of the team’s rookie minicamp. Six of the eight players selected during last month’s event have put pen to paper, per a team announcement. The list of players now on the books includes Tetairoa
NBA Draymond Green is two technicals away from suspension Warriors forward/center Draymond Green received his fifth playoff technical foul of the playoffs during the loss in Minnnesota, which evened the second-round series at one game apiece. As Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN writes, Green is now two technicals away fro
NBA Joshua Kushner purchases minority stake in Miami Heat Billionaire tech investor Joshua Kushner, the founder and managing partner of Thrive Capital, has purchased a minority stake in the Heat, the team confirmed.
NFL Andrew Berry says it is unlikely Cleveland Browns re-sign Nick Chubb As the offseason has unfolded, Nick Chubb‘s time in Cleveland has increasingly looked as though it is coming to an end. Another indication emerged on Friday pointing to the Pro Bowl back needing to change teams shortly. Entering the draft, it was unclear
NFL Indianapolis Colts sign Tyler Warren Seven of the Colts’ nine draft picks are on the books. First-round tight end Tyler Warren is among the draftees who are officially under contract, the team announced on Friday. Warren’s four-year pact is worth $20.96MM, as noted by Fox Sports’ Jordan Sch
MLB Atlanta Braves designate outfielder Eddie Rosario for assignment The Braves announced Friday that they’ve designated outfielder Eddie Rosario for assignment. His spot on the roster will go to infielder Luke Williams, whose contract has been selected from Triple-A Gwinnett. Rosario’s latest Braves stint will last under
MLB Tampa Bay Rays select Connor Seabold The Rays have selected the contract of right-hander Connor Seabold from Triple-A Durham, as first reported by Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. To open roster space, the Rays optioned righty Mason Englert to Durham and transferred infielder Ha-Seong Kim
NFL Los Angeles Rams to hold veteran minicamp in mid-June at War Memorial Stadium The Rams continue their unique marketing practices.
NBA NBA Preview - Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets (Series tied 1-1) On Friday, May 9, the Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14) and Denver Nuggets (50-32) will square off at Ball Arena in Denver.
NHL Devils re-sign Nathan Legare to one-year deal The contract details are as follows for 2025-26: $775,000 at the NHL level and $125,000 ($140,000 guaranteed) at the American Hockey League (AHL) level.
NFL Dolphins release LS Blake Ferguson Ferguson, a sixth-round pick by Miami in 2020, was one of four players the Dolphins cut on Thursday to clear roster space. Cornerback Ryan Cooper Jr., defensive tackle Neil Farrell and offensive lineman Chasen Hines were also released.
NHL NHL Preview - Dallas Stars vs Winnipeg Jets (DAL leads series 1-0) The Winnipeg Jets and Dallas Stars meet in Game 2 of the NHL Playoffs Second Round at Canada Life Centre on Friday, May 9, beginning at 9:30 p.m. ET on TNT. The Stars are on top 1-0 in the series.
NHL Anthony Stolarz does not travel with Toronto for game 3 Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz is staying in Toronto as his teammates travel to Florida ahead of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Friday.
NFL Broncos LB Alex Singleton still aiming for week 1 return While Singleton didn’t want to lay out an exact timeline for when he’ll be fully cleared, he did make it clear he’ll be ready to roll Week 1.
NHL NHL Preview - Toronto Maple Leafs vs Florida Panthers (TOR leads series 2-0) The Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs meet Friday in Game 3 of the NHL Playoffs Second Round at Amerant Bank Arena, beginning at 7 p.m. ET on truTV. The Maple Leafs are ahead 2-0 in the series.
MLB Rafael Devers unwilling to play first base Devers said he met with Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow, who asked him if he'd switch to first base, and the DH said no.
NFL Joe Hortiz addresses Chargers’ WR plans The Chargers brought Mike Williams back as a free agent this offseason and they drafted Tre Brown in the second round, but General Manager Joe Hortiz may not be done adding receivers to the roster ahead of the 2025 season.
SOCCER La Liga - Rayo Vallecano vs Las Palmas Two clubs residing in opposite halves of LaLiga, eighth-place Rayo Vallecano and 18th-place UD Las Palmas, play at 3:00 PM ET on Friday.
MLB Reds to place Hunter Greene on IL wth groin strain Greene joins a growing list of injured key players for Cincinnati.
NFL Raiders sign Ashton Jeanty His draft slot came with major financial commitment. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Jeanty has already signed his rookie contract—fully guaranteed at $35.9 million over four years, including a $22.7 million signing bonus.
SOCCER Serie A - Bologna vs AC Milan A match featuring two of the top chance-creators in Serie A is on tap when Christian Pulisic (first) leads AC Milan against Bologna and Juan Miranda (second) on Friday at 2:45 PM ET.
MLB Cubs to promote Cade Horton Cade Horton has been performing lately like a pitcher with little left to prove with Triple-A Iowa. With the Major League staff now facing a sudden need, the Cubs are planning on giving their top pitching prospect his first test on the big league stage.
NFL Jets sign first-round T Armand Membou Membou was the Jets' first of seven picks and the first draft selection under GM Darren Mougey and HC Aaron Glenn.
SOCCER Bundesliga - Hoffenheim vs Wolfsburg The 15th-place club in the Bundesliga, TSG Hoffenheim, visits 12th-place VfL Wolfsburg on Friday at 2:30 PM ET.
MLB Royals sign Trevor Richards to Minor League deal The Royals have signed veteran right-handed pitcher Trevor Richards to a minor league deal and have assigned him to Triple-A Omaha.
NFL Bears sign Colston Loveland The Bears wasted little time locking in the tight end from Michigan after taking him with the No. 10 overall pick two weeks ago. He gets a four-year deal with a team option for the 2029 season. Last year, the Bears didn't sign No. 1 overall pick Caleb Wil
MLB MLB Preview - New York Yankees vs Athletics G1 In a series opener on Friday, Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees (21-16) face Jacob Wilson and the Athletics (20-18), with first pitch scheduled for 10:05 p.m. ET at Sutter Health Park.
MLB Yankees outright Carlos Carrasco Days after the Yankees designated Carlos Carrasco for assignment, the team announced they have outrighted the veteran right-hander off the major league roster and assigned him to Triple-A.
NFL Panthers place Jonathon Brooks on PUP list The Chicago Bears today signed five selections from the 2025 NFL Draft – tight end Colston Loveland, linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II, defensive back Zah Frazier, offensive lineman Luke Newman and running back Kyle Monangai.
MLB MLB Preview - Los Angeles Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks G2 The Los Angeles Dodgers (25-12) visit the Arizona Diamondbacks (19-18) at 9:40 p.m. ET Friday for a sluggers’ duel between two of the best power hitters in MLB.
NFL Panthers release Jadeveon Clowney The 32-year-old Clowney tied for the team high here with 5.5 sacks last season. He was acquired last March, giving the Rock Hill, S.C. native and former No. 1 overall pick a chance to play for his hometown team.
