Jeff Wagenheim, ESPNAug 18, 2023, 11:52 PM ET Larissa Pacheco is one step — or maybe one punch? — away from becoming the first two-division PFL champion after a lightning-fast brutalization of Olena Kolesnyk in a women’s featherweight playoff semifinal Friday in New York. Pacheco (22-4), who won the 2022 championship when the PFL women’s
Associated Press Aug 18, 2023, 10:05 PM ET ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Anaheim Ducks have acquired defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin in a trade with the Buffalo Sabres. The Ducks sent a fourth-round draft choice in 2025 to Buffalo on Friday night. Anaheim originally acquired the pick from Minnesota in the deal that sent John Klingberg to
Harry Brook is “trying not to think about” his omission from England’s provisional 15-man squad for the upcoming World Cup in India and is hoping to “move on” from the disappointment as soon as possible. Brook was widely expected to make the cut after a bright start to his international career across formats but was
Aug 17, 2023, 09:19 PM ET Spain are in the 2023 Women’s World Cup final, and at the same time, it makes complete and zero sense. Why does it make sense? They have two of the best players in the world, according to the most recent Ballon d’Or rankings, in Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmatí.
Aug 18, 2023, 07:30 AM ET The final for the 2023 Women’s World Cup is almost here, and these daily files give you the latest reporting from around the tournament as well as betting lines, what-to-watch-for information and best reads. Check in with ESPN throughout the tournament as we bring you the latest from Australia
Associated Press Aug 18, 2023, 08:13 PM ET NEW YORK — Caty McNally, a runner-up in women’s doubles at the last two US Opens, withdrew from the tournament Friday because of an elbow injury. Roberto Bautista Agut also pulled out, the tournament announced. Editor’s Picks 1 Related McNally, from Cincinnati, missed her hometown Western &
Aug 18, 2023, 05:45 PM ET After making a number of effective but unheralded moves at the trade deadline, the Los Angeles Dodgers made another addition Friday when they signed infielder Kolten Wong to a minor league deal. Among the Dodgers’ previous moves were acquiring versatile defenders like Enrique Hernandez from the Boston Red Sox
Associated Press Aug 18, 2023, 06:26 PM ET WASHINGTON — Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ranger Suárez will not make his scheduled start Sunday against the Washington Nationals because of hamstring soreness. Manager Rob Thomson said the left-hander, who last pitched Sunday against Minnesota, experienced stiffness after some pregame work in the outfield during Philadelphia’s two-game series
Aug 18, 2023, 05:35 PM ET New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodón is scheduled to come off the injured list and start Tuesday’s series opener against the Washington Nationals, manager Aaron Boone said Friday. Rodón went on the 15-day IL on Aug. 7 with a left hamstring strain. Boone also said Luis Severino, who has
Associated Press Aug 18, 2023, 08:03 PM ET DENVER — Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson said Friday he has to be better after he let his emotions get the better of him in a heated moment with Cleveland Guardians slugger José Ramírez. Anderson was suspended for six games after he fought with Ramírez on