May 12, 2023, 06:59 AM ET The prize money for this year’s French Open will total $54.6 million, up 12.3% on 2022, organizers of the claycourt Grand Slam announced on Friday. The amount offered for the Roland Garros singles draws will be raised by 9.1% on 2022, with organizers saying in a statement they had
Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN Staff WriterMay 12, 2023, 12:46 AM 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
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens May 12, 2023, 03:30 AM ET If Barcelona clinch a first LaLiga title since 2019 at Espanyol this weekend, a large part of their success can legitimately be credited to Robert Lewandowski. The Poland striker is the league’s top scorer with 19 goals, which represents 32% of Barca’s scoring in the
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMay 11, 2023, 10:31 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The Carolina Hurricanes eliminated the New Jersey Devils in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference second-round series, winning 3-2 in overtime in Raleigh on Thursday night. Jesper Fast deflected a Jesperi Kotkaniemi shot past Devils goalie Akira Schmid on
NFL Nation, ESPNMay 11, 2023, 09:00 PM ET The 2023 NFL schedule was released Thursday. Can quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs repeat as champs? The Chiefs will kick off the NFL season Thursday, Sept. 7, by hosting the Detroit Lions. ESPN’s Monday Night Football opener is Sept. 11 and will feature the
NFL experts May 11, 2023, 10:10 PM ET The 2023 NFL schedule is officially out. The regular season kicks off on Thursday, September 7, with the Detroit Lions visiting the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. The opening week will also feature a Monday Night Football showdown in East Rutherford, N.J., with the Buffalo Bills
Kendra Andrews, ESPNMay 11, 2023, 09:21 PM ET LOS ANGELES — Golden State Warriors guard Andrew Wiggins is questionable for Friday’s Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Los Angeles Lakers with a left costal cartilage fracture, which is an area of the rib cage. It’s unclear when the injury occurred. Editor’s Picks
Joon Lee, ESPNMay 11, 2023, 09:00 PM ET Close Previously a Staff Writer at Bleacher ReportCornell University graduate NEW YORK — Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco left Thursday’s game against the New York Yankees with neck discomfort. Editor’s Picks Franco exited the game after hitting a single in the fifth inning off of Yankees
Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff WriterMay 11, 2023, 08:41 AM ET Close Longtime Jets beat writer for New York Daily News Syracuse University graduate FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets will begin the Aaron Rodgers era in prime time against an AFC East rival, as they face the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on
Associated Press May 11, 2023, 06:54 PM ET Marcelo Bielsa has agreed to become coach of Uruguay‘s national team, an executive of the country’s soccer association said on Thursday. Jorge Casales, a member of the executive committee of the Uruguayan soccer association, told The Associated Press that the former Leeds United manager will sign a
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterMay 11, 2023, 05:50 PM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Boston Bruins goaltender Linus Ullmark, New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin and Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck are the finalists for the Vezina Trophy, the NHL announced Thursday. The Vezina goes to the goalie who
Mike Coppinger, ESPNMay 11, 2023, 05:50 PM ET Vergil Ortiz Jr. will return July 8 vs. Eimantas Stanionis now that he’s recovered from rhabdomyolysis and discovered it was caused by long COVID, Ortiz told ESPN on Thursday. The 147-pound contest — Ortiz’s fourth consecutive in his native Texas — pits top-10 welterweights with plenty of
May 11, 2023, 07:00 AM ET After playing a larger variety of teams in the first six weeks of the season thanks to the new schedule, the American League East has cemented itself as the most competitive division in baseball — and in our MLB Power Rankings. All five clubs reside in the top 10,
May 11, 2023, 01:16 PM ET Detroit Tigers president Scott Harris said the positive way Javier Baez responded to being removed from a game last month has helped contribute to his team’s improved play since. Baez, in the second season of a six-year, $140 million contract, was removed from a game against the Toronto Blue
Michael Rothstein, ESPN Staff WriterMay 11, 2023, 08:07 AM ET Close Previously covered University of Michigan for ESPN.com and AnnArbor.com Also covered Notre Dame for Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Ramla Ali’s life story is being made into a movie, and one of Hollywood’s biggest actresses has been cast to play the Somalian British boxer. Letitia
Chelsea want the probable appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as head coach to be the dawn of a new era, but accompanying speculation over a summer transfer move for Paris Saint-German forward Neymar creates a sense that history is repeating itself. After completing the takeover of Chelsea last May, co-controlling owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital
May 11, 2023, 06:21 AM ET The organizers of the Madrid Open have apologized to the women’s doubles finalists of this year’s tournament following criticism for denying players the opportunity to make speeches at the trophy ceremony. Singles world No. 3 Jessica Pegula, who played with Coco Gauff in a 6-1, 6-4 loss to Victoria
Israel Gutierrez, ESPN Staff WriterMay 11, 2023, 08:00 AM ET Close Israel Gutierrez is an NBA writer for ESPN.com. AS FANS BEGIN to slowly trickle into State Farm Arena, their eyes are on the handful of Atlanta Hawks and Boston Celtics who are completing individual pregame routines before Game 3 of the first-round playoff matchup.