6:07 PM ET MESA, Ariz. — Chicago Cubs boss Theo Epstein was diplomatic when it came to former manager Joe Maddon’s assertion that he wanted to leave the team after his contract was up, regardless of whether the front office wanted him back. “That would conflict with some of the things that he and his
Month: February 2020
6:28 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Quarterback Cam Newton said during Super Bowl week in Miami he “absolutely” will return to the Carolina Panthers in 2020, but owner David Tepper isn’t ready to make that commitment. “Listen. I’m not a doctor,” Tepper said on Tuesday. “I’ve said it a million times, is he healthy? He’s
1:17 AM ET FORT MYERS, FLA. — Willis May keeps reminders everywhere. A framed team photo sits behind his desk. So does a white mini helmet with an Eagles logo and the number 17 in the center, encased in a plastic cover. Resting on top, a black wristband with bold white letters spelling “Coach Feis.”
5:31 PM ET Retired NBA All-Star Dwyane Wade recently opened up about supporting his daughter Zaya, who identifies as a transgender girl. In an interview with Ellen DeGeneres on “The Ellen Show” this week, Wade said that one day his 12-year-old came home and asked to have a discussion about using she/her pronouns and going
5:18 PM ET With the indefinite loss of its middleweight champion, Bellator has moved to a veritable superfight for the vacated belt. Gegard Mousasi will face welterweight champion Douglas Lima for the vacant Bellator middleweight title on May 9 in San Jose, California, Bellator president Scott Coker announced Tuesday on Twitter. The title was relinquished
5:32 PM ET Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — Target admits a onesie it carried in some stores misidentified the mascot for the largest university in its home state. The Minneapolis-based retail giant apologized to University of Minnesota Golden Gophers fans Tuesday for carrying a maroon onesie with the words “Minnesota Badgers,” the nickname of Big Ten
5:01 PM ET Marcel Louis-JacquesESPN ORCHARD PARK, NY — The Buffalo Bills and defensive tackle Star Lotulelei have agreed to a restructured contract for the remaining three years of the deal, a source told ESPN’s Field Yates. Originally signed to a five-year, $50 million contract in 2018, Lotulelei will now earn a fully guaranteed base
8:46 AM ET The 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend is in the books, and the second half of the NBA season is upon us. The teams with the two best records were represented by All-Star captains LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Of the teams without a representative in Chicago, some were taking advantage of much-needed down
7:00 AM ET Anthony OlivieriESPN.com If there’s a memorable NBA photo — like LeBron James’ floating reverse slam on Feb. 6 — there’s a good chance it was taken by legendary NBA photographer Andrew Bernstein, now in his 38th season as the Lakers’ team photographer. Over his four decades shooting the game, he has created
4:26 PM ET Colorado Rockies general manager Jeff Bridich offered a “no comment” to reporters Tuesday when asked about his relationship with Nolan Arenado after their public spat last month. “Nothing. There is no comment,” Bridich said as Rockies pitchers and catchers reported to spring training in Scottsdale, Arizona. “I haven’t had any comment to