2:07 PM ET The San Jose Sharks have gone out of the box in looking for front-office talent, adding former Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti as a scout. “Ned has an extensive background working in professional sports and talent evaluation and he will bring a fresh perspective to our organization’s evaluation process,” Sharks
Month: September 2019
2:02 PM ET Oakland Raiders coach Jon Gruden said he is counting on having embattled wide receiver Antonio Brown in the lineup for the season opener against the Denver Broncos on Monday night. “That’s the plan,” Gruden told reporters during a short statement at Friday’s practice. “Antonio is back today,” Gruden said. “We’re really excited
1:45 PM ET Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. — New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton had five plate appearances in a simulated game Friday as he works to return this month from a knee injury. The slugger also worked out in right field at the Yankees’ complex in Tampa, Florida. He is expected to take part
12:08 PM ET MONZA, Italy — The Formula One paddock is a busy place that hosts a lot of serious business over a race weekend, but this here we try to bring you some of the news stories you might otherwise miss ahead of the Italian Grand Prix. The new Jacques Villeneuve? Max Verstappen and
12:58 PM ET TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea, who missed one month with a sprained LCL in his left knee, will be active Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers, Bucs head coach Bruce Arians announced Friday. “He came in great shape and maintained it,” said Arians, adding that Vea wouldn’t
12:35 PM ET Associated Press The NHL for the first time has selected four female officials to work on the ice at several prospect tournaments being held this weekend. Katie Guay and Kelly Cooke have been selected as referees, while Kirsten Walsh and Kendall Hanley will work as linesmen, the league announced Friday. The four
12:17 PM ET Liberty coach Hugh Freeze will decide Saturday in consultation with his doctors whether he will be able to make the trip to Louisiana, but he told ESPN on Friday that Liberty president Jerry Falwell Jr. has already purchased a state-of-the-art examination chair and shipped it to the stadium in Lafayette. “I won’t
12:17 PM ET Liberty coach Hugh Freeze will decide Saturday in consultation with his doctors whether he will be able to make the trip to Louisiana, but he told ESPN on Friday that Liberty president Jerry Falwell Jr. has already purchased a state-of-the-art examination chair and shipped it to the stadium in Lafayette. “I won’t
12:10 PM ET KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs made a statement about how much they want Tyreek Hill continuing to catch passes from Patrick Mahomes by signing the star wide receiver to a three-year extension on Friday. Sources confirmed to ESPN’s Adam Schefter that the extension is worth $54 million and includes
11:55 AM ET Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. — Joe Thornton is coming back for another season at age 40, signing a one-year, $2 million contract with the San Jose Sharks on Friday after briefly contemplating retirement at the end of last season. Thornton decided in the offseason that he wasn’t ready to hang it