Associated Press May 2, 2024, 06:12 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BOSTON — A visit from “Papa Yaz” before the game and a home run during it made for a memorable afternoon for Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski. The grandson of Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski hit a solo homer to right field — not far
Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterMay 2, 2024, 02:02 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias pleaded no contest Wednesday to a misdemeanor domestic battery charge tied to his September
Pete Thamel Dan Murphy Close Dan Murphy ESPN Staff Writer Covers the Big Ten Joined ESPN.com in 2014 Graduate of the University of Notre Dame May 2, 2024, 06:48 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The NCAA’s national office might be footing the bill for a settlement expected to be more than $2.7 billion in the
Associated Press May 2, 2024, 03:21 PM ET Open Extended Reactions RALEIGH, N.C. — Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour said Thursday that he feels “really good” that he will reach a new contract with the team, mirroring optimism from president and general manager Don Waddell a day earlier. Brind’Amour — considered by many the face
Pete Thamel Dan Murphy Close Dan Murphy ESPN Staff Writer Covers the Big Ten Joined ESPN.com in 2014 Graduate of the University of Notre Dame May 2, 2024, 06:48 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The NCAA’s national office might be footing the bill for a settlement expected to be more than $2.7 billion in the
Associated Press May 2, 2024, 04:16 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ATLANTA — Onsi Saleh was officially hired Thursday by the Hawks as an assistant general manager, coming to Atlanta from Golden State. Saleh served last season as vice president of basketball strategy and team counsel for the Warriors. He adds to a front office
Tim Bontemps, ESPNMay 2, 2024, 12:52 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso was named the winner of the NBA’s annual Hustle Award on Thursday afternoon. Caruso, 30, averaged 10.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists 1.7 steals and 1 block per game this season — one of nine qualifying players to average
Associated Press May 2, 2024, 01:32 PM ET Open Extended Reactions INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Cleveland Cavaliers starting center Jarrett Allen did not practice as he continues to be slowed by a painful rib injury that could keep him out of Friday night’s critical Game 6 in Orlando. Allen didn’t dress for Cleveland’s 104-103 win in
Andrew Lopez, ESPNMay 2, 2024, 03:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MINNEAPOLIS — One day after having surgery to repair the ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee, Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch was back leading his team through practice on Thursday. In the portion of practice open to media, Finch was walking around on
ESPN News Services May 2, 2024, 01:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Milwaukee Bucks star guard Damian Lillard has been upgraded from doubtful to questionable for Thursday’s Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the Indiana Pacers. Two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo remained doubtful on the NBA injury report as he deals with