3:46 PM ET Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. — American Madison Keys overpowered normally steady Caroline Wozniacki with a 7-6 (5), 6-3 victory in the Volvo Car Open on Sunday. Keys, seeded eighth and ranked 18th in the world, continually hit big serves — she reached 121 mph — and overwhelming forehands to wear down the
Month: April 2019
5:32 PM ET ESPN News Services Cincinnati Reds right fielder Yasiel Puig was one of five ejected after a benches-clearing incident in the top of the fourth inning of Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Three Reds (manager David Bell, Puig and relief pitcher Amir Garrett) and two Pirates (relievers Keone Kela
Week 2 of the fantasy baseball season is the first that runs seven days in length, spanning from Monday, April 8, through Sunday, April 14, and it gets off to an early start thanks to a pair of day games in Chicago on Monday: Tampa Bay Rays at Chicago White Sox has a 2:10 p.m.
2:43 PM ET The Los Angeles Kings announced Sunday that interim coach Willie Desjardins will not return next season. “Today we thanked Willie Desjardins for his effort and dedication while serving as our interim head coach,” Kings vice president and general manager Rob Blake said in a statement. “We wish Willie and his family nothing
1:43 PM ET The St. Louis Cardinals optioned struggling top prospect Alex Reyes to Triple-A Memphis on Sunday in a series of moves. Reyes, ranked as the No. 42 overall prospect in baseball by ESPN’s Keith Law, is 0-1 with a 15.00 ERA in four appearances this season. The right-hander has struggled with control this
1:44 PM ET ESPN News Services Kevin Harvick has been penalized before the start of Sunday’s race at Bristol Motor Speedway because his car failed inspection three times. His engineer was ejected from the event, and Harvick lost his 13th-place starting position. He must start at the back of the field at the .533-mile bullring
1:23 PM ET Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres have fired coach Phil Housley following two underperforming seasons, and after the team extended its franchise-worst playoff drought to an eighth consecutive year. The team made the move Sunday, a day after the Sabres closed their season with a 7-1 win at Detroit. The
3:21 PM ET Greg WyshynskiESPN After firing coach Bob Boughner following just two seasons behind the bench, the Florida Panthers have quickly targeted three-time Stanley Cup-winning coach Joel Quenneville as his successor, a source with knowledge of the talks told ESPN. The Panthers asked for and received permission from the Chicago Blackhawks to speak to
3:00 AM BST Brittany Mitchell Close ESPN Assistant Editor Brittany Mitchell has been a sports fan from an early age, with a keen interest in netball, cricket and rugby. Brittany interned at Rugby Magazine and the Australian Rugby Union before joining ESPN. Andy Withers Close ESPN Senior Editor Andy loves all sport, in particular football,
10:46 AM ET ESPN and Masters.com will have every aspect of the 2019 Masters from Augusta National Golf Club covered. The 83rd edition of the year’s first major will be showcased on ESPN, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes, ESPN YouTube, ESPN Twitter and Masters.com. Coverage begins Monday on Masters.com. On Wednesday, ESPN’s coverage joins Masters.com’s coverage. ESPN