2:20 PM ET Associated Press CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to two-year contract extensions with forwards Vinnie Hinostroza and John Hayden. The 24-year-old Hinostroza set career highs with seven goals and 18 assists in 50 games last season. The 23-year-old Hayden had four goals and nine assists in 47 games with Chicago before
2:00 PM ET FRISCO, Texas — Welterweight world titleholder Errol Spence Jr. has looked virtually flawless since he turned pro following a stint on the 2012 U.S. Olympic team. He was widely considered the best professional prospect on Team USA. Welterweight titlist Errol Spence Jr. said he’ll be fulfilling a “lifelong dream” when he defends
2:56 PM ET All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard wants out of San Antonio, league sources told ESPN. What’s the key to creating a new superteam in L.A.? Kevin Pelton explains how the team and the superstars might get it done. All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard reportedly wants out of San Antonio. Our NBA Insiders give seven deals
1:24 PM ET SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. – Tiger Woods will likely have the opportunity to spend more time on his yacht this weekend after another poor round at the U.S. Open on Friday means he is headed toward a missed cut. Woods, who opened the tournament with a 78 on Thursday at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club,
2:27 PM ET Associated Press CLEVELAND — The Minnesota Twins reinstated first baseman Joe Mauer from the disabled list Friday after a 25-game absence. Mauer completed a rehab assignment after suffering a neck strain and concussion-like symptoms while diving for a foul ball. The move was made before Minnesota’s game at Cleveland. Third baseman Miguel
2:22 PM ET Melinda FarrellCricinfo Liam Plunkett has revealed his disappointment at Yorkshire’s decision to drop him during the Royal London Cup, shortly after his return from the IPL, and indicated he is open to moving to another county when his current deal expires. The comments follow on from David Willey’s revelation that Yorkshire threatened
1:45 PM BST ESPN staff Chris Ashton has requested a contract extension at Toulon amid rumours that he could be on his way back to England. Ashton has been under speculation after reports emerged that he had requested to leave Toulon in a bid to boost his hopes of making the 2019 World Cup for
1:22 PM ET Associated Press NEW YORK — Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson will be honored with the NBA’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the NBA Awards on June 25. Robertson, the career leader with 181 triple-doubles and the first player to average one for a season, was the NBA’s Rookie of the Year in 1961,
1:22 PM ET Afghanistan will need a lot more cricket against established Test teams’ A sides if this promotion to Test is to work, their coach Phil Simmons and India captain Ajinkya Rahane feel. Having finished the Test inside two days, Rahane was complimentary of the potential of Afghanistan’s bowling attack – “they can do
1:01 PM ET Nagraj Gollapudi Ambati Rayudu is likely to lose his place in the Indian squad for the three-match ODI series in England next month after failing to clear a mandatory fitness test. Rayudu was among several Indian players, including captain Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni, who appeared for the fitness test at the