6:46 PM ET Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland Athletics plan to discuss a contract extension with manager Bob Melvin this offseason as well as possible new deals with home run leader Khris Davis and All-Star second baseman Jed Lowrie. Two days after the A’s lost to the New York Yankees in the AL
Month: October 2018
6:31 PM ET COSTA MESA, Calif. — The Los Angeles Chargers will be without the services of receiver Travis Benjamin for at least two more weeks, with the earliest he could return to the field being a Week 8 contest against the Tennessee Titans in London. Benjamin was active last week against the San Francisco
6:46 PM ET Kevin SeifertNFL Nation Close ESPN.com national NFL writer ESPN.com NFC North reporter, 2008-2013 Covered Vikings for Minneapolis Star Tribune, 1999-2008 The NFL acknowledged Friday that an errant whistle cost the Cleveland Browns a fumble recovery in their 45-42 overtime loss to the Oakland Raiders last Sunday. The play, one of several controversial
5:53 PM ET Auburn wide receiver Will Hastings had surgery on Thursday and is likely to miss the remainder of the season, a source confirmed to ESPN. Given that Hastings appeared in only two games this season, he is eligible to redshirt and retain the year of eligibility. Al.com was first to report the news.
6:15 PM ET Although he credited Europe for setting up the Le Golf National course to its benefit during the Ryder Cup, Phil Mickelson said he is not a fan of that type of golf and would strive in the future to avoid such layouts. Mickelson, who went 0-2 for the United States in a
Both the Brewers and Rockies clarified some of their pitching plans for when the series shifts to Denver on Sunday. The Rockies will start German Marquez in Game 3 and Kyle Freeland in Game 4. Meanwhile, Milwaukee will go with Wade Miley in Game 3 but manager Craig Counsell indicated if Miley is needed out
7:00 AM ET Greg WyshynskiESPN SAN JOSE, Calif. — The shock hasn’t subsided for Erik Karlsson. Being forced to relocate across a continent from a city that he loved, the only place outside of Sweden he ever called home. Swapping the red and black of the Ottawa Senators, the only NHL uniform he has worn,
5:27 PM ET EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings are down to just two defensive ends ahead of Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Second-year defensive end Tashawn Bower was ruled out Friday with an ankle injury, as were cornerbacks Trae Waynes (concussion) and Marcus Sherels (ribs). The Vikings will also be without Pro Bowl
5:34 PM ET Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — The family of the late NFL star Junior Seau has settled its wrongful death lawsuit against the NFL over the popular San Diego linebacker’s 2012 suicide. The confidential settlement comes after the family opted out of the NFL concussion settlement covering more than 20,000 retired players. That plan
5:57 PM ET Associated Press DOVER, Del. — Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick have been the drivers to beat all season. Qualifying was canceled Friday due to rain. Kyle Busch will start on the pole with Kevin Harvick second. Take a look through the field for Sunday’s Cup race. Dover International Speedway will have one