2:47 AM ET Associated Press This was an offensive outburst that would impress even the Bronx Bombers. The New York Yankees‘ rookie-level affiliate in the Dominican Summer League routed the Minnesota Twins‘ squad 38-2 — yes, that’s 38 runs — on Wednesday. All 11 DSL Yankees batters had at least two hits. The team used
Month: July 2019
Stars like Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe won’t disappear from television screens after the Women’s World Cup, with news of a broadcast agreement between the National Women’s Soccer League and ESPN that covers the remainder of the professional league’s 2019 season. The NWSL and ESPN announced an agreement Thursday in which the network will televise
6:49 AM BST Rob Horne has faced a few challenges over the past 15 months but he is now just a few weeks away from what will be his toughest assignment yet: trekking the Kokoda Trail. The former Waratahs and Wallabies back’s career came to a sudden halt while playing for English club Northampton in
1:21 AM ET The Memphis Grizzlies do not intend to give forward Andre Iguodala a buyout before the season and are actively exploring the trade market for the former Finals MVP, league sources told ESPN. The Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks are among the teams with interest in Iguodala, according to sources. The Golden State
If all the transfers fall into place for Barcelona, will they be able to play Messi, Suarez, Griezmann and Neymar all at the same time? Steve Nicol says Liverpool need quality attacking depth and bringing back Philippe Coutinho could be a sensible move if they can afford him. Julien Laurens shares the latest on Antoine
11:33 PM ET Associated Press TORONTO — After his latest rough start, struggling Boston ace Chris Sale said he’s never felt more frustrated by his performance. Danny Jansen and Brandon Drury each hit two-run homers, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. added a solo shot and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Sale and the Red Sox 6-3
12:07 AM ET ESPN News Services MLB home run leader Christian Yelich will be the top seed in the Home Run Derby on Monday night at Progressive Field in Cleveland. The reigning National League MVP received the No. 1 seed for the power-hitting contest by virtue of leading the majors in home runs with 31.
10:30 PM ET Highlighted by an MVP on a 50-plus-homer pace, a rookie with monster power and the youngest to ever make the field, the eight contestants who will try to join recent Home Run Derby winners such as Bryce Harper (2018), Aaron Judge (2017) and Giancarlo Stanton (2016) have been revealed. The stakes are
10:33 PM ET Associated Press A Chicago Cubs minor league affiliate has apologized and deleted a tweet mocking former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick. A day after Nike recalled a sneaker that featured an early American flag at Kaepernick’s urging, the Double-A Tennessee Smokies drew the 13-star symbol on their infield Wednesday and tweeted images of
Gab Marcotti says similarities between Frank Lampard and Maurizio Sarri’s styles of play would make the Derby County manager a low-risk signing for the Blues. ESPN FC’s Craig Burley selects a few from Chelsea’s famous ‘loan army’ that might make an impact at the club next season. When Frank Lampard took his first steps in