Associated Press May 8, 2024, 04:07 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Two Republican Congressmen introduced a bill Wednesday that would provide the NCAA, college conferences and member schools federal protection from legal challenges that stand in the way of their ability to govern college sports. The Protect The Ball Act is sponsored by Rep. Russell
May 8, 2024, 10:01 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Champions League soccer is back for the semifinals! Europe’s premier club competition returns with a high-stakes, heavyweight match on Wednesday, providing exciting storylines, top talent and drama. Enjoy the play-by-play as Real Madrid host Bayern Munich in the second leg of the semifinals after a thrilling
Field Level Media May 8, 2024, 11:26 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The Texas Rangers acquired outfielder Robbie Grossman from the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday morning for minor league right-hander Anthony Hoopii-Tuionetoa. Grossman, 34, was part of Texas’ World Series-winning team last season before signing with the White Sox as a free agent in
Field Level Media May 8, 2024, 03:16 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Texas Rangers right-hander Dane Dunning is headed to the 15-day injured list, manager Bruce Bochy confirmed on Wednesday. Dunning, who is dealing with a shoulder issue, is 3-2 with a 4.10 ERA through seven starts this season, striking out 43 batters and walking
Field Level Media May 8, 2024, 03:14 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Los Angeles Angels first baseman Brandon Drury exited Wednesday afternoon’s game against the host Pittsburgh Pirates in the bottom of the seventh inning due to left hamstring tightness. Nolan Schanuel took over at first for Drury, who was 2-for-3 with a run and
ESPN News Services May 8, 2024, 01:26 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Milwaukee Brewers reinstated outfielder Christian Yelich from the 10-day injured list ahead of Wednesday’s game in Kansas City. Infielder Tyler Black was optioned to Triple-A Nashville to make room for Yelich, who was in the lineup batting third as the designated hitter
Open Extended Reactions Brazil has moved ahead of a joint Germany-Belgium-Netherlands bid to stage the 2027 Women’s World Cup after being given a higher rating by FIFA’s technical inspection team ahead of next week’s vote to decide the host nation of the event. With a joint United States-Mexico bid being withdrawn last month in order
May 8, 2024, 08:07 AM ET French club Troyes have suspended four players and banned nine fans for throwing flares at each other at the abrupt conclusion of Saturday’s game with Valenciennes which left the team on the brink of their second successive relegation to the third tier. Troyes, who are owned by the Abu
Julien Laurens, CorrespondentMay 8, 2024, 12:26 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Luis Enrique will remain as PSG manager next season, sources have told ESPN, despite the club’s Champions League semifinal exit at the hands of Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday. PSG have sacked managers in the past after falling short in the Champions League, but sources
May 8, 2024, 01:43 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Former Spanish football federation (RFEF) chief Luis Rubiales will stand trial for his unsolicited kiss of national team player Jenni Hermoso after a High Court judge admitted the case, the court said on Wednesday. Rubiales faces one count of sexual assault and one of coercion for