7:23 PM ET ESPN News Services FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots defensive back Devin McCourty said Monday he won’t go to the White House if the Super Bowl champions are invited by President Donald Trump, and teammate and twin brother Jason said he highly doubts he would make the trip. A day after the
Month: February 2019
7:05 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 Super Bowl LIII drew the smallest television audience in more than a decade, according to figures released Monday evening by the Nielsen Co. The New England Patriots‘ 13-3 victory over the Los
6:08 PM ET When former three-division world titleholder Abner Mares withdrew last Wednesday from his shot at junior lightweight world titlist Gervonta Davis, he cited an elbow injury he had suffered in a sparring session as the reason. While Mares did indeed have discomfort in his right elbow, Mares has admitted that the real reason
6:06 PM ET PHOENIX — Doing something no one has done since Wilt Chamberlain was terrorizing the paint, James Harden scoffs at the notion that his 30-point scoring streak is draining for the Houston Rockets guard. “Nah, nah… Why, because I’m scoring the ball more?” Harden replied when asked if his streak of 26 straight
8:41 PM ET The Empress of Soul added a little extra to the Super Bowl LIII national anthem on Sunday night, causing havoc in the wild, world of offshore sports betting, where inside information is just part of the game. On Friday afternoon, offshore bookmakers and bettors began hearing that Gladys Knight’s rehearsal times for
5:14 PM ET As trade talks pick up between the Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans, LaVar Ball says he does not want to see son Lonzo Ball in New Orleans. The Lakers have improved their offer to the Pelicans for Anthony Davis, but New Orleans has been made aware of a “handful” of
4:55 PM ET DALLAS — Like a defender playing the passing lane, Mavericks owner Mark Cuban pounced to intercept a question intended for Kristaps Porzingis on Monday during an introductory news conference for the four players Dallas acquired in the blockbuster trade with the New York Knicks. The inquiry was about whether Porzingis, the 23-year-old
4:53 PM ET Associated Press SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The No. 72 worn by former Syracuse defensive lineman Tim Green will be retired at halftime of next season’s home opener against defending national champion Clemson. Green, the Orange’s career sacks leader with 45.5, will join a short list of former players who have had their numbers
4:31 PM ET Left-handed reliever Jerry Blevins has agreed to a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics, a source confirmed to ESPN. The deal includes an invitation to major league spring training. The news was first reported by the New York Post. It’s a homecoming for the 35-year-old Blevins, who pitched for the A’s
4:28 PM ET Associated Press CLEVELAND — Looking to reconstruct their bullpen, the Cleveland Indians acquired right-hander Nick Wittgren from the Miami Marlins. The three-time defending AL Central champions sent right-hander Jordan Milbrath to the Marlins for Wittgren, who made 32 appearances for Miami last season. The 27-year-old posted a 2.94 ERA and also pitched