Nick Friedell, ESPN Staff WriterMay 29, 2023, 11:00 PM ET Close Nick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.com for its launch in April 2009. BOSTON — Jimmy Butler called his shot. A year
Associated Press May 29, 2023, 07:54 PM ET CONCORD, N.C. — Denny Hamlin called for NASCAR to suspend Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott after a wreck involving both drivers on Monday at the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. After claiming on his radio channel that Hamlin bumped him twice during a four-lap span, Elliott
Associated Press May 30, 2023, 12:10 AM ET CONCORD, N.C. — Justin Allgaier held on to win the Xfinity Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway late Monday night, giving JR Motorsports its first victory of the season in a race that took more than 12 hours to complete. Allgaier’s team worried he would run out
AAP with ESPN staff May 29, 2023, 11:52 PM ET Tim Tsyzu’s camp insist he will be fit for the first defence of his interim boxing world title despite the fighter requiring surgery after being bitten by a dog. The Australian is due to fight Mexico’s Carlos Ocampo on June 18 on the Gold Coast
ESPN News Services May 29, 2023, 09:34 PM ET CONCORD, N.C. — Ryan Blaney held off William Byron to win the rescheduled Coca-Cola 600 on Monday at Charlotte Speedway, giving team owner Roger Penske a sweep of the Memorial Day weekend’s top races in the United States. Josef Newgarden won a record-extending 19th Indianapolis 500
ESPN News Services May 29, 2023, 07:29 PM ET SEATTLE — Anthony Rizzo was held out of the New York Yankees‘ lineup Monday night for their series opener against the Seattle Mariners a day after injuring his neck. The veteran first baseman was hurt in the sixth inning Sunday while making a catch at first
May 29, 2023, 08:44 PM ET The San Diego Padres claimed catcher Gary Sanchez off waivers from the New York Mets on Monday, according to multiple reports. The Mets designated Sanchez for assignment Thursday after a brief stay with the club. Editor’s Picks The 30-year-old former New York Yankee signed a minor league contract with
ESPN News Services May 29, 2023, 09:46 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO — Pittsburgh’s Jack Suwinski hit two home runs into the San Francisco Bay on Monday during a 14-4 loss to San Francisco on Monday, joining Barry Bonds as the only players to reach McCovey Cove twice in a game since Oracle Park opened 24
Associated Press May 29, 2023, 09:49 PM ET HOUSTON — A year ago Monday, Royce Lewis tore the ACL in his right knee for a second time. On the first anniversary of the injury, the rookie returned to the field in a season debut more suited for a fairy tale than a baseball diamond. “A
Associated Press May 29, 2023, 04:51 PM ET CHICAGO — Marcus Stroman pitched a one-hitter, and the Chicago Cubs beat the major league leading Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 on Monday. Stroman (5-4) dazzled in his fourth complete game and second shutout in nine major league seasons. His only other shutout was against the Cubs during