shares Ajinkya Rahane plays one uppishly on the off side © Getty Images Mumbai’s preparations for the Super League phase of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy have suffered a jolt with their captain Ajinkya Rahane declared unfit. Ajit Agarkar, Mumbai’s chairman of selectors, said Rahane had “pushed through” the group stage but he needed
Month: March 2019
7:00 AM ET Greg WyshynskiESPN At this point of the 2018-19 regular season, some teams are eyeing the playoffs. Others, not so much. But there’s hope for the future for all of them. For this week’s edition of the Power Rankings, we identify that reason for optimism. How we rank: The ESPN hockey editorial staff
7:44 AM ET Teams can start to negotiate with free agents on Monday. We know running back Le’Veon Bell won’t be back with the Steelers after sitting out last season. But will quarterback Teddy Bridgewater re-sign with the Saints? And where will safety Tyrann Mathieu be suiting up next season? NFL Nation reporters make predictions
7:30 AM ET Kevin Seifert Close NFL Nation ESPN.com national NFL writer ESPN.com NFC North reporter, 2008-2013 Covered Vikings for Minneapolis Star Tribune, 1999-2008 Dan Graziano Close ESPN Staff Writer Joined ESPN in 2011 New Jersey native and author of two published novels The 2019 NFL free-agency period is upon us. With contract negotiations starting
8:27 AM ET Maryland has implemented a number of recommendations made in the aftermath of offensive lineman Jordan McNair’s death following a May 2018 workout. Athletic director Damon Evans told an advisory council Wednesday that the athletic department has put 18 of the 20 recommendations made by Walters Inc. into place. McNair died June 13
8:00 AM ET INDIANAPOLIS — An NFL general manager stands in his suite at Lucas Oil Stadium watching the combine workouts. I’m not using his name; even though he’s merely admitting what everyone privately acknowledges, he worries about saying it aloud because the combine is such a growth industry for the NFL. After years of
8:11 PM ET Head-to-head leagues are headed to the postseason, but in fantasy hockey’s roto competition, there’s still some time before the final trophies are handed out. Just a handful of special-teams points, hits or blocked shots might mean the difference between a podium finish, or wrapping up the season as a fantasy afterthought. For
6:53 AM ET British boxing legend Bruno thanked his well-wishers and said he was starting to mend. Richard Heathcote/Getty Images British boxing legend Frank Bruno said he has “never been so ill” after contracting pneumonia. The former world heavyweight champion’s agent confirmed Monday he had been taken to hospital in the U.K and would be resting
11:38 AM ET The Baltimore Ravens have re-signed tight end Nick Boyle to a new three-year contract, the team announced Thursday. Terms were not disclosed, but the deal is worth $18 million, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Boyle had been eligible for unrestricted free agency next week. Sources told Schefter that at least 10 teams
10:17 AM ET The Baltimore Ravens and tight end Nick Boyle have agreed on a new three-year contract, a source told ESPN’s Dan Graziano on Thursday. The deal is worth $18 million, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Boyle had been eligible for unrestricted free agency next week. Sources told Schefter that at least 10 teams