Month: July 2019

2:50 PM ET Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson is set to return to the lineup for Tuesday night’s game against the New York Mets after a month-long absence due to injury. Anderson, who is hitting .317 with 11 homers and 37 RBIs in a breakout season, suffered a high ankle sprain when he planted
0 Comments
2:50 PM ET Fewer players will be around for the weekend at PGA Tour events starting next season. The PGA Tour Player Advisory Council and Policy Board voted last month to reduce the 36-hole cut size from the top 70 players and ties to the top 65 players and ties starting with the 2019-20 season.
0 Comments
2:41 PM ET ESPN News Services ST. LOUIS — The Chicago Cubs added bullpen depth by acquiring right-hander David Phelps from the Toronto Blue Jays for minor league righty Thomas Hatch. As part of the trade announced Tuesday, the Blue Jays agreed to send cash to Chicago to offset some of Phelps’ contract, which includes
0 Comments
2:41 PM ET The Chicago Cubs are finalizing a trade for Toronto Blue Jays right-hander David Phelps, a source told ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. The source said Toronto will receive minor league pitcher Thomas Hatch in return. Phelps, 32, has a 3.63 with 18 strikeouts and seven walks in 17 1/3 innings over 17 appearance this
0 Comments
2:46 PM ET Associated Press LONDON — An Egyptian tennis player whose brother was banned from the sport for life for match-fixing has been suspended from tennis for alleged integrity violations. The Tennis Integrity Unit announced Tuesday that 21-year-old Youssef Hossam has been provisionally suspended while its investigation continues. Hossam may not compete in or
0 Comments
2:07 PM ET Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum has agreed to a three-year, $100 million contract extension — extending his current deal to five years and $157 million, his agent, Sam Goldfeder of Excel Sports, tells ESPN. The new deal will start with the 2021-22 season. McCollum became eligible for the extension on Saturday
0 Comments
1:51 PM ET New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson has signed a multiyear partnership with NBA 2K that includes appearances at consumer events, social activations and various in-game initiatives. Williamson, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 draft, joins a list of elite, active NBA athletes with similar deals, including LeBron James, Kevin Durant,
0 Comments