10:19 AM ET ESPN News Services The Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday signed a pair of players they traded for over the past week to new contracts. Forward Alex Kerfoot received a four-year, $14 million deal, and defenseman Cody Ceci has re-upped for one year and $4.5 million. Both players were restricted free agents. The
Month: July 2019
8:54 AM ET The bulk of free-agency money has been spent, but the transaction game never stops. A secondary market is now developing for players available via buyout and trade. With next summer’s free-agent class less deep, front offices expect trades to take center stage over the next 12 months. One name on everyone’s lips
8:26 AM ET Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia — Novak Djokovic is facing criticism in Serbia for inviting Goran Ivanisevic to join his coaching team at Wimbledon. Serbia’s state-controlled tabloids called it a “scandalous” partnership between the top-ranked Serb and the former Wimbledon champion from Croatia. Croatia fought a bloody war for independence from Serb-led Yugoslavia
11:00 PM ET OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Quarterback Lamar Jackson‘s best footwork of the offseason came when he sidestepped the final question of minicamp like a grizzled veteran. So, what does Jackson think about all the buzz surrounding the Cleveland Browns and not his defending AFC North champion Baltimore Ravens? “We play Miami first. I’m
By the end of matchday two of the Africa Cup of Nations, a Round of 16 matchup between Nigeria and Cameroon was likely the furthest thing from anybody’s mind, as these two giants of African football looked poised to top their groups. Nigeria were sitting pretty in Group B after gleaning six points of out
2:36 PM BST The kings of Super Rugby, the nine-time champion Crusaders, have reached a 14th final in the competition’s 23-year history. It is a simply astounding record; so, too, the fact they have triumphed on nine of those previous 13 occasions, and have won two deciders outside New Zealand. This season, however, has not
Houston got on the board first through Darwin Ceren, but Teal Bunbury and New England were not to be denied as they stormed back to win 2-1. Tijuana forward Gustavo Bou is in negotiations to join the New England Revolution, sources have told ESPN FC. Sources close to the situation say that the discussed fee
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge pays tribute to Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery and Rafinha as the three Bayern Munich stars prepare to leave the club. Via Bayern Following a fairy tale ending to their Bayern Munich careers, ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol chimes on the departing Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery. Arjen Robben has announced his retirement from professional
Six I-League clubs accepted the All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) proposal to maintain the status quo by continuing I-League and Indian Super League for another 2-3 years. However, they rejected the idea of the ISL winners being given the AFC Champions League slot. In a joint statement issued by Minerva Punjab, Mohun Bagan, East Bengal,
Julie Foudy feels the USWNT is confident rather than arrogant, and she outlines the matchup between Megan Rapinoe and Lucy Bronze. Now that the United States know their opponent for Sunday, Sebastian Salazar and Kate Markgraf talk what impact Megan Rapinoe should have against the Netherlands. Kate Markgraf and Alejandro Moreno break down how the