12:38 PM ET ESPN News Services Batters in the Atlantic League will get the chance to steal first base in a new series of experimental rules announced Thursday. As the independent minor league prepares to expand the use of “robot umpires” leaguewide, Major League Baseball and the Atlantic League added four more rules to the
Month: July 2019
10:15 AM ET The following text is excerpted from Barnwell’s story in February on what all 16 AFC teams should do this offseason. With the agent of Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon telling ESPN that Gordon will not report to training camp and will demand a trade unless he gets a contract extension,
12:18 PM ET MIAMI — Dolphins defensive tackle Kendrick Norton was cited as at fault for the July 4 accident that led to his left arm being amputated, Florida Highway Patrol determined in its accident report. Norton was cited with improper lane change, due to him pulling in front of another vehicle and making slight
8:07 AM ET Caesars Sportsbook has rolled out some college football season win totals over the past couple of weeks. Here are some of my thoughts — some more in-depth than others — on select teams and what might or might not be worth a play. (Note: Teams listed in alphabetical order.) I love the
11:23 AM ET D’Arcy MaineESPN LONDON — It’s been a memorable fortnight for Serena Williams at Wimbledon. Entering the tournament having played in just five events this year and struggling with injuries throughout the season, expectations were uncharacteristically low for the 23-time Grand Slam champion. However, thanks to some stellar play and an unexpected partnership
10:45 AM ET ESPN News Services Former Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz underwent a third surgery earlier this week because of complications from the gunshot wound he suffered last month in the Dominican Republic. Ortiz’s wife, Tiffany, announced the latest surgery in a statement released Thursday by the Red Sox. She did not disclose
10:02 AM ET Running back Melvin Gordon has informed the Los Angeles Chargers that, unless he receives a new contract, he will not report to training camp and he will demand a trade, his agent Fletcher Smith told ESPN. Smith said he and Gordon did not want to go this route, but because of the
9:31 AM ET Associated Press MOSCOW — Former world cruiserweight boxing champion Denis Lebedev retired on Thursday at 39 after a lengthy and colorful career. Lebedev won the interim WBA cruiserweight title in 2011 against James Toney and successfully defended it eight times to 2017. “The time has come to leave elite sport,” he said
9:24 AM ET Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman fulfilled a dream by taking part in the running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain, this week. Video shows Norman leaping over a bull inside a bullring during the event. Afterward, Norman posted videos on his Instagram stories, saying a number of times that the experience was
2:43 AM ET OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Matthew Judon did his best to play coy when asked if this season felt any different because it’s his contract year. “You know what’s different about this year?” Judon said. “I don’t have braces on.” &• Gurley biggest question of Rams offseason&• Steelers’ plans