Tim Bontemps, ESPNJul 11, 2023, 09:43 PM ET LAS VEGAS — The NBA’s board of governors approved two rule changes that will go into effect next season — a second coach’s challenge if the first one is successful and an in-game flopping penalty — at its annual meeting during the Las Vegas Summer League on
ESPN News Services Jul 11, 2023, 08:49 PM ET The USL is set to vote on whether or not to adopt promotion and relegation between its divisions, a source confirmed to ESPN. The news was first reported by The Athletic. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) The USL — currently comprised of its
Jul 11, 2023, 02:00 PM ET The Midsummer Classic is here. The 2023 MLB All-Star Game will be played Tuesday night at T-Mobile Park in Seattle (8 ET on FOX). Headlined by Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani and Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. — the MVP favorites in their respective leagues — baseball’s
Andrew Lopez, ESPNJul 11, 2023, 01:26 PM ET New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson knows his battle to stay on the court is going to take discipline, but he admitted Monday night that it’s been a struggle so far in his young NBA career. In a surprise appearance on the “Gil’s Arena” podcast, hosted by
Marc Raimondi, ESPN Staff WriterJul 11, 2023, 05:56 PM ET After 10 fighters failed drug tests this year, PFL is taking action. The MMA promotion has partnered with the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) to run its new drug-testing and anti-doping program, according to an email from PFL president of fighter operations Ray Sefo to
Jul 11, 2023, 02:48 PM ET Lionel Messi landed in Ft. Lauderdale on Tuesday in preparation for an unveiling ceremony to be hosted by his new MLS club, Inter Miami CF, on Sunday. Messi landed on Tuesday at Ft. Lauderdale airport in the company of his wife and children as the club also made the
Turron Davenport, ESPNJul 11, 2023, 01:45 PM ET Close Turron Davenport covers the Tennessee Titans for ESPN. Turron is a former collegiate football player at Cheyney University and is a native of Philadelphia, and he has authored/co-authored four books. You can catch Turron on ESPN Radio on his show “Talking with TD” and you can
Katherine Terrell, ESPN Staff WriterJul 11, 2023, 02:39 PM ET Close Katherine Terrell came back to ESPN to cover the New Orleans Saints in the summer of 2022. She left the company in 2019 after joining in 2016 to cover the Cincinnati Bengals. Katherine is a graduate of LSU and a Baton Rouge, Louisiana, native,
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJul 11, 2023, 04:43 PM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Needing a short-term solution, the New York Rangers found one Tuesday when they agreed to a two-year extension for defenseman K’Andre Miller. The Rangers announced they signed the 23-year-old Miller to a two-year contract carrying
Associated Press Jul 11, 2023, 03:33 PM ET WIMBLEDON, England — Novak Djokovic tied Roger Federer’s record of 46 men’s Grand Slam semifinals by getting to that round at Wimbledon with a 4-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 victory over Andrey Rublev on Tuesday. More importantly, Djokovic moved closer to a fifth consecutive championship at the All
Mike Coppinger, ESPNJul 11, 2023, 02:57 PM ET Heavyweight contender Jared Anderson will return on Aug. 26 vs. Andriy Rudenko, sources told ESPN on Tuesday. The ESPN main event will be Anderson’s second fight in less than 60 days. Earlier that day, Oleksandr Uysk’s unified heavyweight title defense vs. Daniel Dubois in Wroclaw, Poland, will
Alyssa Roenigk, ESPN Senior WriterJul 11, 2023, 02:15 PM ET Close Alyssa Roenigk is a senior writer for ESPN whose assignments have taken her to six continents and caused her to commit countless acts of recklessness. (Follow @alyroe on Twitter). LONDON — Tuesday’s quarterfinal between Elina Svitolina and world No. 1 Iga Swiatek was a
This article has been updated after originally being published in April 2022, following an appearance together in the ring by Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou after a Fury victory over Dillian Whyte. A boxing match between Fury and Ngannou was announced on July 11. Tyson Fury is the greatest heavyweight in the world. Francis Ngannou
Jeff Passan, ESPNJul 10, 2023, 02:27 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” SEATTLE — The loaded National League All-Star lineup will face New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole, who will start the Midsummer Classic for the first time in his career.
ESPN News Services Jul 11, 2023, 11:37 AM ET Top-seeded Iga Swiatek is out of Wimbledon. So, too, is American Jessica Pegula. Ukrainian wild card Elina Svitolina, who returned to the tour in April after giving birth to her daughter last October, ousted the top-seeded Swiatek on Centre Court 7-5, 6-7 (5), 6-2 on Tuesday
Nick ParkinsonJul 11, 2023, 09:00 AM ET Close •Reports on boxing for ESPN.co.uk, as well as several national newspapers•Has been reporting on British boxing for over 15 years•Appears on BoxNation’s Boxing Matters show Josh Kelly insists his boxing career is in the best health yet since he has overcome his struggles with hypochondria. Kelly (13-1-1,
Caitlin Murray, ESPNJul 11, 2023, 09:50 AM ET Close Caitlin Murray is a general editor for ESPN.com. She has reported on and written about soccer for The New York Times, The Guardian, Yahoo Sports, Fox Sports, the Associated Press, and others. She authored a book about the history of the U.S. women’s national team called
Jul 11, 2023, 10:53 AM ET The Montreal Canadiens signed forward Alex Newhook to a four-year, $11.6 million contract Tuesday. “Super excited to be signed with the Canadiens for the next four years,” said Newhook, who was a restricted free agent. “Can’t wait to get to Montreal and get going. I love playing at the