1:00 AM ET EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The call from Big Blue came from out of the blue. It was so random that Austin Droogsma thought it might be a joke. A former shot-putter from Florida State receiving a call to try out with the New York Giants a full year after he was done
Month: July 2019
5:39 AM ET The endangered British Grand Prix at Silverstone looks set to stay on the Formula One calendar with hopes rising that a new deal will be announced before this weekend’s race. 1 Related A question mark has hung over the race’s future since Silverstone invoked a break clause in 2017 that meant this
7:29 AM ET This is the story you know: Last summer as the Los Angeles Lakers built their team around new star LeBron James, they loaded up on ball handlers that were light on shooting ability and passed on adding reliable big men, assuming James would play more in that role. It was a plan,
7:52 AM ET Maurice Hamilton Close • Veteran F1 journalist, covering the sport since 1977• Motor racing correspondent for the Observer for 20 years• Has written several books and covered F1 for BBC Radio 5 Live Having been lucky enough, man and boy, to witness more than 600 grands prix, I’m often asked which is my favourite. It’s
7:00 AM ET CLEVELAND — The leadoff hitter for the National League All-Stars is reigning MVP Christian Yelich, who has 31 home runs at the break. The No. 9 hitter will be 21-year-old Ronald Acuna Jr., who has matched his age already with 21 first-half home runs. The low power man in the NL starting
Ale Moreno and Shaka Hislop react to reports that Paul Pogba’s Man United’s departure is edging closer. ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop weighs in on whether Man United should cut their losses with David De Gea if he doesn’t accept an improved contract offer. With reports from Spain suggesting a Paul Pogba – Gareth Bale swap
6:49 AM ET Former Detroit Lions and Houston Texans safety Glover Quin has decided to retire after 10 seasons in the NFL. The 33-year-old had become a stalwart in the defensive backfield for Detroit since he signed there in free agency before the 2013 season, starting every game of his six seasons with the Lions
ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti believes Paul Pogba’s reluctance to extend his Manchester United contract stems from his desire to see progress from the club and not his desire to leave. Ale Moreno and Shaka Hislop react to reports that Paul Pogba’s Man United’s departure is edging closer. Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has admitted the
The emergence of South Africa’s Thembinkosi Lorch has been one of the most fascinating subplots at the Africa Cup of Nations, as the softly spoken winger overcame family tragedy to set up Bafana Bafana’s quarterfinal showdown with Nigeria on Wednesday. In providing the match winner against Egypt in the Round of 16, sending shockwaves
Paul Mariner rates the latest transfer rumours surrounding Neymar, Mauro Icardi, Leroy Sane, Mesut Ozil and David Neres. New Melbourne City coach Erick Mombaerts says he will bring an attractive style of play to the club. Recently-installed Melbourne Victory coach Marco Kurz knows success is expected, not hoped for, at the storied A-League club. But