Sep 15, 2018 Bob PockrassNASCAR Close • NASCAR writer for ESPN.com• 2009, 2013 NMPA Writer of the Year• More than 25 years experience covering motorsports LAS VEGAS — Kevin Harvick didn’t bristle, but he certainly challenged a suggestion of why he might have more focus going into the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. Realistically, how many
11:53 AM ET Connor McDonagh Sebastian Vettel says losing the final 50 minutes of second practice in Singapore won’t negatively impact his chances of getting his Formula One title bid back on track. Vettel was on course to challenge Raikkonen for top spot in second practice but contact with the barriers on the exit of
11:44 AM ET Undisputed cruiserweight king Oleksandr Usyk will put all four of the main cruiserweight titles on the line when he takes on Tony Bellew at Manchester Arena on Nov. 10 in what will be the first four-belt unification fight to take place in the UK. Usyk (15-0, 11 KOs) comprehensively defeated Murat Gassiev
11:57 AM BST Worcester Warriors flanker Cornell du Preez has confirmed he suffered a fractured Adam’s apple and damage to his voicebox in his side’s season opener against Wasps. Du Preez posted a message on his Instagram page thanking Worcester Warriors and his friends and family for support following the injury, which has left him
12:37 PM ET Associated Press ZADAR, Croatia — Borna Coric pulled off a through-the-legs lob shot winner that drew bows from the crowd in the Davis Cup semifinals on Friday. Early in the third set of a 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-3 victory over Steve Johnson, Coric ran down a lob and replied with a shot
12:23 PM ET Associated Press CHICAGO — Chicago’s Connor Murphy will miss the start of the season with a back injury and fellow Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook is out with an abdominal injury. Henrik Zetterberg’s 15-year NHL career, all with Detroit, is coming to an end because of a back injury, according to general manager
12:13 PM ET Moeen Ali has paid tribute to his England colleague, Jos Buttler, as the pair prepare to go head to head in Worcestershire Rapids’ Vitality Blast semi-final against Lancashire Lightning at Edgbaston. “I’m not sure I want to bowl at him too much, the way he’s been playing this year,” said Moeen, as
Jurgen Klopp hit back at Gary Neville’s comments that Liverpool should prioritise the Premier League over Champions League. Stewart Robson explains how Jurgen Klopp’s men can take on Manchester City and secure their first top flight title in 28 years. The FC crew disagree with former Man United defender Gary Neville, who believes Liverpool should
8:51 AM ET Last week, the trends told you that fading Clay Helton and USC as underdogs was the smart play, and it was. The Trojans are underdogs once again this week at Texas, while Alabama’s Nick Saban will coach his first game with a recorded over/under in the 70s. Here are the rest of
Sep 14, 2018 Associated Press DETROIT — Henrik Zetterberg knew something wasn’t right with his back last January when he stopped practicing. Despite the aches and pains, he did not miss a game all season for the Detroit Red Wings. When Zetterberg laced up his skates for the final game of the regular season, he