5:07 AM ET Lewis Hamilton said it is the responsibility of athletes to raises objections to country’s human rights’ records, ahead of F1’s first Qatar Grand Prix. Qatar hosts its debut race in Losail this weekend and has signed a 10-year deal to host a race from 2023 onwards. Human rights groups are critical of
News Nottinghamshire expand investigation after photos emerge of Hales at fancy dress party in 2009 Alex Hales has apologised and will be subject to an investigation by Nottinghamshire after the publication of photos of him in blackface. Hales said that posing as the rapper Tupac Shakur at a fancy dress party in 2009 was “incredibly
11:17 PM ET ATLANTA — The New England Patriots have won five games in a row after their 25-0 decision over the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and it’s with an old-school formula that sparks memories of their early-2000s championship teams. Led by a hard-hitting defense, an offense with rookie quarterback Mac
12:06 AM ET CLEVELAND — The Golden State Warriors have gotten so used to seeing star guard Stephen Curry dominate on so many levels that nothing he does surprises them anymore. The latest example came during Thursday night’s 104-89 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers — one in which Curry scored 20 of his 40 points
8:16 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N .C. — Cam Newton‘s first in-person news conference at Bank of America Stadium since his return to the Carolina Panthers was more colorful than informative, but, as often is the case for the 32-year-old quarterback, it was entertaining. It included a Clark Kent press pass tucked in his custom-made hat,
10:33 PM ET Associated Press NEW YORK — The New York Mets finally found a general manager, hiring Billy Eppler in a move announced Thursday night following their long and ridiculed search. Eppler was fired as GM of the Los Angeles Angels a little more than a year ago after five unsuccessful seasons. But he
News Analysis They may not force their way in this season against England but opportunity could come next year Australia’s 15-player Ashes squad did not include any new faces or unexpected call-ups, but in the additional group who will make up the A side to face England Lions there was a glimpse at the selectors’
6:39 PM ET The Colorado Rockies and catcher Elias Diaz agreed to a three-year extension on Thursday, the team announced. Terms were not disclosed, but according to multiple reports, the deal is worth $14.5 million. The contract covers one year of arbitration and two free-agent years. Diaz, 31, set a career high this season with
3:02 PM ET NEW YORK — An expansion of housing accommodations is expected to provide more than 90% of minor league players with furnished housing accommodations across every level, Major League Baseball announced Thursday. The policy will have exceptions, including players with major league uniform player contracts and minor leaguers scheduled to make six-figure salaries
4:04 PM ET Jeff PassanESPN Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” CHICAGO — Major League Baseball owners have not yet decided to lock out players if there is no new labor deal after the Dec. 1 expiration of the current one, commissioner Rob