News Rafiq has alleged it was an “open secret” that the name “Kevin” was used to describe people of colour Alex Hales has denied “any racial connotation” in naming his dog ‘Kevin’ after Azeem Rafiq alleged that the name was used by former Yorkshire team-mate Gary Ballance “to describe people of colour”. Rafiq told a
1:30 PM ET Fewer than eight months after they began, Europe’s World Cup qualifiers issued (most) of their verdicts. Ten nations are in, and another 12 will compete for the remaining three spots. Some will always complain about international football getting in the way of the club season, but we got this far with just
2:13 AM ET Oscar Piastri’s motorsport rise continues with confirmation the young Australian will be a reserve driver for the Alpine Formula One team in 2022. The 2020 Formula 3 world champion is on course to back up that success in the Formula 2 championship this year, leading the series with three wins and seven
9:32 AM ET Saudi Arabian Formula One Grand Prix organisers have said they can be proud of their record on construction safety and worker rights as they prepare for the new Jeddah street circuit for a looming December debut. Neighbouring Qatar, which hosts F1 for the first time this weekend, has been accused of exploiting
1:25 PM ET Formula One stewards will hear Mercedes’ representatives on Thursday to decide whether to grant their request for a review of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix incident between title contenders Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. Mercedes asked for a review on Tuesday on grounds that significant new evidence had emerged since last Sunday’s
1:46 PM ET EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings‘ secondary might be back at full strength against the Green Bay Packers in Week 11. The team announced Wednesday that safety Harrison Smith has been activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list and will return to practice. Cornerback Patrick Peterson, who suffered a hamstring injury at Carolina in
1:23 PM ET OWINGS MILLS, Md. — There’s a chance that Le’Veon Bell‘s departure from the Baltimore Ravens will be a short one. A day after Bell was waived by Baltimore, coach John Harbaugh said he would be open to having the three-time Pro Bowl running back return to the 53-man roster or the practice
1:12 PM ET Eric WoodyardESPN ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff‘s status is day-to-day (oblique), and he will sit during Wednesday’s practice, according to coach Dan Campbell. Goff will get reassessed throughout the week — as the Lions prepare for a road game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday — before a
12:46 PM ET Associated Press LAS VEGAS — A Las Vegas judge told attorneys for Henry Ruggs III on Wednesday to get their own subpoena for fire department records about the fatal crash and fire the former Raiders wide receiver is accused of causing by driving drunk at speeds up to 156 mph. Justice of
12:38 PM ET BEREA, Ohio — Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield on Wednesday said this is “probably the most beat up” he’s been in his NFL career, but he’s still planning to play against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. “And it’s not like it’s one particular thing; it’s multiple [injuries],” said Mayfield, who did not