5:13 PM ET ESPN News Services J.D. Martinez did not opt out of his contract with the Boston Red Sox. By remaining with the Red Sox, Martinez can earn $62.5 million over the next three years: $23.75 million for 2020 and $19,375,000 for both 2021 and 2022. He also has the option to opt out
Month: November 2019
3:00 PM ET When Alabama went all-in with the run-pass option offense under quarterback Tua Tagovailoa a season ago, everything changed. With a stable of powerful running backs and three NFL-caliber receivers in Jerry Jeudy, DeVonta Smith and Henry Ruggs III to spread the field, what was a defense supposed to do? Well, not much,
4:37 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO — Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard admits that he has never seen anything like the rash of injuries the Golden State Warriors have endured dating to the 2019 NBA Finals. “I’ve never seen it,” Lillard said, in advance of Monday’s game against the Warriors. “I think they might be
9:24 AM ET There is understandably considerable conjecture surrounding whom the captains will pick to round out their teams, whether it be a Ryder Cup or Presidents Cup. That is no different now as the United States and International teams will finally be determined this week when Tiger Woods makes his four selections for the
4:08 PM ET INDIANAPOLIS — The MRI results on the left knee of Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett were as hoped for, revealing an MCL sprain, coach Frank Reich said Monday. The Colts, according to Reich, will play it by ear in determining if Brissett will play in Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins (1-7).
4:08 PM ET New York Yankees greats Thurman Munson, Don Mattingly and Tommy John are among a 10-man ballot of candidates who will be eligible for selection to the Baseball Hall of Fame this year though the Modern Baseball Era committee. Munson is on the committee’s ballot for the first time, as are Dwight Evans
4:07 PM ET Ronald Jones will be the starting running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers going forward, coach Bruce Arians announced Monday, one day after the second-year player made his first career start against Seattle. “I think he handled it really well,” Arians said. “I think RoJo has earned the right to play a
3:55 PM ET PHILADELPHIA — Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson will have surgery to repair a torn abdominal muscle Tuesday, the team announced Monday. The surgery will be performed by Dr. William Myers, his representative Bobby McCrae told ESPN. Jackson reinjured his abdomen Sunday against the Chicago Bears. Wanting to return as soon as possible,
3:48 PM ET LeBron James opened his “I PROMISE” school over a year ago and now he plans to provide transitional housing for students and families in need of safe shelter. The LeBron James Family Foundation and Graduate Hotels announced plans for the “I PROMISE Village by Graduate Hotels” to help I PROMISE students whose
3:41 PM ET Associated Press CORAL GABLES, Fla. — The celebratory hit that Miami safety Bubba Bolden took from a teammate during the win over Florida State was a costly one for the Hurricanes. Bolden will miss the remainder of the Hurricanes’ season because of an injury that happened shortly after he made a third-quarter