7:28 PM ET Associated Press TORONTO — While the Toronto Maple Leafs and Raptors gear up for next season, Scotiabank Arena is getting a multimillion-dollar face-lift. Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment president and CEO Michael Friisdahl calls it a “reimagination” of the venue that opened in February 1999. “We’ve got to keep getting better, we’ve
Month: August 2019
6:58 PM ET Warriors star Klay Thompson, in his first in-depth interview since suffering a torn ACL in Game 6 of the NBA Finals in June, characterized the injury as “obviously the most tragic part of sports,” saying he was humbled when Golden State then offered him a five-year max contract. “I knew I did
6:56 PM ET ESPN News Services ATLANTA — As Trevor Bauer enjoys a fresh start with the Cincinnati Reds, he’s hoping to learn from the last fastball he threw for the Cleveland Indians. The one that cleared the center-field wall. Bauer, who was traded from the Indians on Wednesday , joined his new Reds teammates
6:53 PM ET GLENDALE, Ariz. — Cardinals rookie quarterback Kyler Murray said Thursday that he doesn’t feel pressure — at all — but he understands that if he doesn’t perform, there’ll be plenty of people not happy with him. “I got to go out and play well,” Murray said. “And if I don’t, then people
7:00 PM ET Associated Press Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email print WASHINGTON — Teenage qualifier Caty McNally has reached the quarterfinals of the Citi Open. The 17-year-old beat fellow American Christina McHale 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 on Thursday. McNally hadn’t won a main draw WTA match until this week. The women’s field has opened up
6:46 PM ET Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. — Alex Meruelo’s specialty as a businessman has been to resurrect struggling companies. His billion-dollar portfolio includes casinos, TV and radio stations, food services, real estate, hospitality, construction and engineering. Meruelo’s latest acquisition could be one of his most challenging: turning the Arizona Coyotes into consistent winners while
6:16 PM ET Flyweight world titleholder Charlie Edwards will make his mandatory defense against Julio Cesar Martinez on Aug. 31 at the O2 Arena in London, Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn announced Thursday. The bout, Edwards’ second title defense, will be part of the card headlined by pound-for-pound king Vasiliy Lomachenko defending his unified lightweight
6:13 PM ET Associated Press MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Badgers receiver Danny Davis testified Thursday that one of the women who accused former teammate Quintez Cephus of raping her had flirted with Cephus shortly after meeting him for the first time. Cephus, a 21-year-old former wide receiver for the Badgers, is charged with second- and
5:40 PM ET Associated Press CLEVELAND — Indians manager Terry Francona was forced to miss Thursday night’s game against Houston after having eye surgery earlier in the day. The team said the operation was unexpected. Francona was expected to return Friday when Cleveland hosts the Los Angeles Angels. Bench coach Brad Mills served as manager
7:27 PM ET CHICAGO — Zack Wheeler wasn’t really supposed to be in Chicago on Thursday. The New York Mets aren’t really supposed to be part of this season’s postseason picture. But Wheeler was in Chicago, putting up seven zeros, and the Mets have won seven straight. None of this was supposed to happen, but