Jul 3, 2023, 07:15 AM ET LONDON — Wimbledon officials have strengthened security and will use undercover “behavioral detection officers” in an attempt to prevent environmental protests at the Championships, which start Monday. Perfectly manicured green lawns with crisp white lines are the worldwide image of the tournament, and the prospect of somebody sprinkling orange
Month: July 2023
ESPN News Services Jul 2, 2023, 04:10 PM ET ST. LOUIS — New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected for the fifth time this season, tossed for arguing balls and strikes in the top of the third inning of Sunday’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Plate umpire Dan Merzel ejected Boone with an
Associated Press Jul 2, 2023, 09:00 PM ET NEW YORK — Mets slugger Pete Alonso will participate in the All-Star Home Run Derby on July 10 in Seattle, looking to win the event for the third time. Alonso was selected to his third All-Star team Sunday, and New York’s lone representative on the National League
Kyle Bonagura, ESPN Staff WriterJul 3, 2023, 12:26 AM ET Close Covers the Pac-12. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Let the real tournament begin. As much as the United States men’s national team might not have wanted to disrespect their Gold Cup Group A partners, there was never any
Associated Press Jul 2, 2023, 06:59 PM ET Rivals no longer, a group of the Premier Hockey Federation’s more high-profile players issued a unifying message on Sunday by saying they’re eager to join forces in helping launch a new women’s professional hockey league in January — even as it comes at the expense of their
ESPN News Services Jul 2, 2023, 11:07 PM ET The Tampa Bay Lightning traded three-time Cup winner Pat Maroon to the Minnesota Wild on Sunday night in a move that cleared salary-cap space. The Lightning also traded forward Max Cajkovic to Minnesota, while retaining 20% of Maroon’s $1 million salary. Tampa Bay received a 2024
Adrian Wojnarowski, Senior NBA InsiderJul 2, 2023, 04:31 PM ET Close Host of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017 Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has signed a $7.9 million qualifying offer for the 2023-2024 season, clearing the way for him to become an unrestricted free agent next summer, his agent, Rich Paul of Klutch
Jul 2, 2023, 03:33 PM ET Free agent Eric Gordon has agreed to a two-year deal — including a player option — with the Phoenix Suns, his agents, Aaron Mintz and Steven Heumann of CAA Sports, told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Sunday. The deal is for $6 million over the two years, sources told ESPN’s
Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterJul 2, 2023, 06:00 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. The 2023 MLB All-Star Game in Seattle will feature 42 first- or second-time selections, including 26 players making their All-Star debuts. American and National League pitchers and reserves were announced on Sunday
Jul 2, 2023, 05:10 PM ET The Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday agreed to a one-year contract with free agent forward Tyler Bertuzzi, one of the more sought-after veterans on the market this summer. The deal will carry a salary cap hit of $5.5 million, a source told ESPN’s Kristen Shilton, and will keep Bertuzzi
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJul 2, 2023, 05:48 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from Wimbledon on the eve of the tournament, citing a wrist injury. Kyrgios, who
Mike Coppinger, ESPNJul 2, 2023, 02:36 PM ET Anthony Joshua is slated to return on Aug. 12 at The O2 in London and his opponent should be confirmed in the next 48 hours, sources told ESPN on Sunday. The former heavyweight champion has been in discussions with Dillian Whyte for a rematch of their December
ESPN.com Jun 18, 2023, 04:41 PM ET Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email print The NBA offseason is underway, but before the Denver Nuggets even wrapped up this year’s title, they got a jump on trade season by swinging a deal during the Finals. That rare move, which involved a swap of draft picks with
Jul 2, 2023, 04:44 AM ET Barcelona midfield Frenkie de Jong could be in the mix for a move to Manchester City. Octavio Passos/Getty Images The summer transfer window is now open in Europe and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course,
Jul 2, 2023, 09:02 AM ET Novak Djokovic is the favorite to win — can he face down the pressure and set the Grand Slam record? Or will someone (maybe Carlos Alcaraz) be able to stop him along the way? Iga Swiatek just won the French Open title, but has admitted she’s a lot less
Associated Press Jul 1, 2023, 05:40 PM ET KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Los Angeles Dodgers activated left-hander Julio Urías, who had missed 36 games after straining his hamstring, from the injured list to start Saturday night’s game against the Kansas City Royals. The 26-year-old Urías allowed one run on two hits with eight strikeouts
Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN Staff WriterJul 1, 2023, 06:52 PM ET Close Ohm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the NBA for nearly a decade. He joined ESPNNewYork.com after working at the New York Daily News for almost 12 years and is
Mike Reiss, ESPN Staff WriterJul 2, 2023, 06:00 AM ET Close Mike Reiss is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the New England Patriots. Reiss has covered the Patriots since 1997 and joined ESPN in 2009. In 2019, he was named Massachusetts Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association. You can