Tim Bontemps, ESPNAug 11, 2023, 05:24 PM ET UNCASVILLE, Conn. — San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich and his longtime point guard, Tony Parker, are headlining a star-studded class of entrants into the Naismith Hall of Fame this weekend. But, as Popovich detailed Friday, that partnership almost never got off the ground after Parker’s initial
Associated Press Aug 11, 2023, 02:30 PM ET Officials for the Preakness Stakes say they are considering moving the second Triple Crown race to four weeks after the Kentucky Derby — instead of two weeks later — in a shift that would change the timing that has been in place for decades. Aidan Butler, CEO
Associated Press Aug 11, 2023, 04:06 PM ET WALTON-ON-THE-HILL, England — Ally Ewing, seeking her first major title, is running away with the Women’s Open championship thanks to precise driving and a red-hot putter. The No. 39-ranked Ewing rolled in six birdies in her first 11 holes at Walton Heath and shot 6-under 66 on
Big picture – India, West Indies look at the long term After losing the first two T20Is, India kept the five-match series alive with a thumping win in the third. While, in the long run, the result of this series will matter little, India are looking to try out personnel for the 2024 T20 World
John Keim, ESPN Staff WriterAug 11, 2023, 04:18 PM ET Close John Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after a stint with the Washington Post. He started covering the team in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers and later for the Washington Examiner. He has authored/co-authored four books. You can
Tom VanHaaren, ESPN Staff WriterAug 11, 2023, 04:26 PM ET Close ESPN staff writer Joined ESPN in 2011 Graduated from Central Michigan Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz told reporters Friday he is still gathering information and learning about the involvement of his players in the gambling investigations currently ongoing by the NCAA and the state of
Eric Woodyard, ESPNAug 11, 2023, 01:46 PM ET Close Eric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. He joined ESPN in September 2019 as an NBA reporter dedicated to the Midwest region before switching to his current role in April 2021. The Flint, Mich. native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored
ESPN News Services Aug 11, 2023, 02:09 PM ET HENDERSON, Nev. — Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams, limped off the practice field Friday with what appeared to be a leg injury suffered during a joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers. Raiders coach Josh McDaniels said after practice that he had yet to
Brett Okamoto, ESPN Staff WriterAug 11, 2023, 12:55 PM ET Close MMA columnist for ESPN.com Analyst for “MMA Live” Covered MMA for Las Vegas Sun Former UFC title challenger and fan favorite Derrick Lewis isn’t leaving the Octagon any time soon, as the 38-year-old has signed a new eight-fight deal, according to UFC officials. UFC
Adam Teicher, ESPN Staff WriterAug 11, 2023, 01:11 PM ET Close Covered Chiefs for 20 seasons for Kansas City Star Joined ESPN in 2013 ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Patrick Mahomes is expected to play in just the first quarter when the Kansas City Chiefs open their preseason on the road against the New Orleans Saints