8:22 PM ET Associated Press NEW YORK — Turns out Hector Santiago was using more than sticky stuff. The Seattle Mariners pitcher was suspended for 80 games Thursday by Major League Baseball following a positive test for external testosterone, exactly one month after he was banned for 10 games when he became the first player
7:22 PM ET Associated Press CLEVELAND — Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona is stepping down for the remainder of this season to address some lingering health issues. The 62-year-old Francona has been wearing a boot on his right foot all season after undergoing toe surgery for a staph infection in February. He’s also dealing with
5:54 PM ET The Los Angeles Dodgers are finalizing a deal to acquire left-hander Danny Duffy from the Kansas City Royals, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The Royals will be getting players to be named later for Duffy, sources told Passan. Duffy, who is currently on the injured list with a flexor strain, has no-trade
6:37 PM ET ESPN News Services The New York Yankees are finalizing a deal to acquire first baseman Anthony Rizzo from the Chicago Cubs, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan. 1 Related Rizzo wasn’t in the lineup for the Cubs’ series finale against the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. The three-time All-Star is batting .248 with 14
5:34 PM ET The Los Angeles Lakers are nearing a deal with the Washington Wizards to acquire Russell Westbrook for Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and a 2021 first-round pick, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Harrell has opted into his $9.7 million player option for next season, paving the way for the potential deal.
2:04 PM ET Andrew LopezESPN Los Angeles police say New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes resisted arrest and had to be subdued by Taser while officers were investigating a domestic violence call on Wednesday morning. In a news release Thursday, police say Hayes was arrested under “California Penal Code section 69, Resisting Arrest,” which carries
8:05 PM ET Marc J. Spears The NBA will celebrate its 75th anniversary season during the 2021-22 campaign by commemorating it as “NBA 75” and naming a list of the league’s 75 greatest players, commissioner Adam Silver announced at the start of the 2021 NBA Draft on Thursday. “The 2021-22 season will be truly special
6:15 PM ET The Cleveland Cavaliers are acquiring Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio, a 2022 second-round pick and cash for forward Taurean Prince, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Rubio, 30, returned to Minnesota last season after being included in the Chris Paul trade. He averaged 8.6 points and 6.4 assists for the Timberwolves following
5:16 PM ET Associated Press Veteran forward Corey Perry has signed a $2 million, two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning, it was announced Thursday. General manager Julien BriseBois said Wednesday that he expected to be done making moves, but “if something falls onto our lap that makes sense and improves our team and we
6:27 PM ET Mike CoppingerESPN Canelo Alvarez is still in search of a foe after a long-negotiated deal with Caleb Plant fell through at the 11th hour. Boxing’s top star traditionally fights on two weekends: Cinco de Mayo and again on Mexican Independence Day weekend in September. Those are the dates Floyd Mayweather and Alvarez’s