4:04 PM ET Unified heavyweight world titleholder Andy Ruiz Jr. and former titlist Anthony Joshua were not in attendance but there will be plenty of time for them to discuss their Dec. 7 rematch in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. Instead, Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn and Omar Khalil, the managing partner of Skill Challenge Entertainment, the
Month: August 2019
3:50 PM ET Associated Press CLEVELAND — The Boston Red Sox have placed rookie infielder Michael Chavis on the 10-day injured list with a sprained left shoulder. One of the American League’s top first-year players, Chavis has 18 homers and 58 RBIs, second to Mets slugger Pete Alonso among rookies. Chavis has been in a
Aug 11, 2019 Dylan Moses and Nick Saban sat across from each other last January and attempted to make sense of what had gone so wrong for Alabama. Several days and more than 2,000 miles separated them from that embarrassing 28-point loss to Clemson in the national championship, and together inside the Mal Moore Athletic
3:49 PM ET Alabama‘s Joshua McMillon, a projected starter at inside linebacker, injured his right knee in Saturday’s scrimmage and will need surgery, Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban confirmed on Monday. McMillon, a fifth-year senior from Memphis, will be sidelined for an “indefinite period,” Saban said. Al.com previously reported that McMillon might miss the entire
3:31 PM ET FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets‘ cornerback situation is so dire that Pro Bowl safety Jamal Adams is volunteering for emergency duty. “If they need me to go to corner, I’ll go to corner,” he said Monday. “I’m dead serious.” That is unlikely to happen, but Adams’ reaction underscores the
2:48 PM BST We now know the 31-man squad England will take to the 2019 Rugby World Cup, an announcement that brings with it tears and jubilation. For the 31 delighted and on the plane to Japan, there will be a number left who will be wondering exactly where they went wrong in their quest
3:04 PM ET Baxter Holmes Close ESPN Senior Writer Baxter Holmes (@Baxter) is a senior writer for ESPN Digital and Print, focusing on the NBA. He has covered the Lakers, the Celtics and previously worked for The Boston Globe and Los Angeles Times. Ohm Youngmisuk Close ESPN Staff Writer Ohm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants,
2:24 PM ET The 2019-20 NBA schedule was unveiled on Monday, and with summer player movement scattering stars across the league to new teams, return games will feature prominently throughout the season. Kawhi Leonard will make his return to Toronto on Dec. 11 as the LA Clippers visit the defending champion Raptors. New Celtics guard
2:57 PM ET EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants cornerback Deandre Baker avoided serious damage to his left knee despite initial tests leaving some doubt. The first-round pick has a sprained knee and is listed as day-to-day. “It’s a big relief, certainly,” coach Pat Shurmur said. “He’s been coming along real well, and to
2:55 PM ET Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes have re-signed team president and general manager Don Waddell to a contract extension. Owner Tom Dundon announced the signing of the multiyear deal Monday, but team officials did not disclose its specific length or terms. The 60-year-old Waddell had been mentioned as a candidate