12:30 PM ET The timing of Farhan Zaidi’s hiring by the Giants could not be better for an organization that probably needs a clear-eyed examination of its most treasured on-field asset. It would be too much to ask some in the ownership group or front office to wholly separate themselves emotionally from Madison Bumgarner, who
Max Verstappen called Esteban Ocon a ‘lunatic’. Historically, if not diplomatically, this was an appropriate choice of word, Ayrton Senna having referred to Eddie Irvine in exactly the same way following a similar incident — but without contact (on the track, at least) — at Suzuka 25 years ago. Senna was a triple World Champion
10:17 AM ET SAO PAULO, Brazil – Love him or loathe him, Max Verstappen will be making headlines in Formula One for years to come. His clash with Esteban Ocon on lap 44 of the Brazilian Grand Prix was remarkable for a number of reasons — not least the irony of it happening on the
Montpellier defender Ambroise Oyongo has been ruled out of the Cameroon squad to face Morocco in Friday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The full-back, as well as injured midfielder Petrus Boumal, will also miss the international friendly against Brazil on Tuesday. “Ambroise Oyongo will not play matches against Morocco and Brazil due to a wound
10:46 AM ET Greg WyshynskiESPN There is one mortal lock for the Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2019. It’s a player that never won the Stanley Cup. Heck, it’s a player that never spent a minute in the NHL. It’s Hayley Wickenheiser, the Canadian women’s hockey icon who is in her first year of
10:15 AM ET ESPN News Services Philadelphia Phillies manager Gabe Kapler is one of many California residents who have lost their home to raging fires. And while he’s happy his family is safe, he wants to raise awareness for those who are less fortunate. “Keep talking about it,” Kapler, who is still in Philadelphia, told
9:17 AM ET Associated Press PARIS — Lucas Pouille will lead France in the Davis Cup final against Croatia this month as the hosts bid to win successive titles. Pouille was picked by captain Yannick Noah on Tuesday alongside Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Jeremy Chardy, Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hugues Herbert. Pouille wrapped up France’s 10th Davis Cup
8:00 AM ET FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – When New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is knocked off his usual sharp game, he tends to revert to his most-trusted options. That was highlighted in Sunday’s blowout loss to the Tennessee Titans. Julian Edelman and Josh Gordon were each targeted 12 times. Every other receiver had a total
The picture is becoming clearer about who will take part in the UEFA Nations League finals next June, as well as which teams will be promoted and relegated. You can read a full explainer for the UEFA Nations League here and the full group-by-group breakdown of how teams can qualify. This is what is still at stake
10:18 AM GMT Exeter Chiefs have announced the signing of Scotland international Stuart Hogg from Glasgow Warriors. The British & Irish Lions fullback has signed a two-year deal at Sandy Park and will officially join the Gallagher Premiership club next summer after the Rugby World Cup in Japan. During his nine-year stint at Glasgow, Hogg