7:51 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN NEW YORK — As Jalen Brunson‘s potential game-winning 3-pointer sailed through the air, Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse had a clear look at its trajectory. And, as it arced toward the basket, Nurse only had one thing going through his mind. “I just kind of said, ‘Please don’t go in,'”
6:15 PM ET ESPN News Services CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jayson Tatum knew he was sitting on 48 points entering the final minute of the Boston Celtics‘ Martin Luther King Jr. Day matinee against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday and briefly thought about backing the ball out and letting the clock run down with the outcome
4:31 PM ET Hours after the NBA released its Last Two Minute Report for the Lakers‘ 113-112 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, determining that Russell Westbrook was not fouled by Joel Embiid on Los Angeles’ final offensive possession, LeBron James took to Twitter to share his frustration with the league’s officiating. Quote tweeting
Phoebe Litchfield is one of the rising stars of Australian women’s cricket and the teenager revealed she had recently modelled her game on national team-mate Beth Mooney. Fellow left-hander Mooney, one of the world’s best batters, presented Litchfield with her ODI debut cap before the 19-year-old made an unbeaten 78 off 92 balls in the
6:54 PM ET Associated Press BALTIMORE — Orioles chairman John Angelos said emphatically that the team will not leave Baltimore, then reacted contentiously when a reporter asked for more clarity on the future of the team’s ownership. “Fear not, the Orioles will be here,” he said. Angelos appeared with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott at Camden
4:57 PM ET Associated Press LAS VEGAS — Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Robin Lehner and his wife have filed for bankruptcy in Nevada, citing up to $50 million in debts to dozens of creditors. The Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing offers a glimpse into the couple’s financial problems, including money owed to no fewer than 50
7:42 PM ET Associated Press RIDGELAND, Miss. — A former University of Mississippi and NFL football player has been arrested in Mississippi on kidnapping charges. Jerrell Powe, 35, remained jailed Monday in the Jackson suburb of Ridgeland with no bail set. It’s unclear whether he has a lawyer to speak for him. Ridgeland Police Chief
6:40 PM ET Brazilian midfielder Danilo signed a deal with Nottingham Forest on Monday. Getty Images Nottingham Forest signed Brazilian midfielder Danilo from Palmeiras on a contract until 2029, the Premier League side said on Monday. The 21-year-old made 141 appearances in all competitions with Palmeiras, winning two Copa Libertadores and the domestic league and cup
6:55 PM ET The United States women are beginning the run-in to this summer’s World Cup with a pair of friendlies against New Zealand — one of the host countries along with Australia for the 2023 showpiece event. And, according to veteran Becky Sauerbrunn, the Jan. 18 and 21 matches aren’t just warmup games, they
6:18 PM ET Associated Press CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox agreed to contracts with seven international free agents on Monday, including pitching prospect Luis Reyes and infielder Juan Uribe Jr. The 6-foot-2 Reyes, the top prospect in the bunch, is due $700,000. The 17-year-old right-hander from Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic, is rated by MLB