3:38 AM ET LOS ANGELES — In a whirlwind 72 hours, the Brooklyn Nets saw their head coach change, were briefed on the league’s new hyper-sanitary rules to help slow the spread of the coronavirus and made a cross-country trek. Monday evening at Staples Center, playing in front a throng of fans for perhaps the
Month: March 2020
1:34 AM ET As the NBA’s board of governors prepares to confer with the commissioner’s office Wednesday in a critical conference call on the coronavirus crisis, one of the scenarios introduced into the league’s conversation involves moving some games to NBA cities that have yet to suffer outbreaks, league sources told ESPN. If the virus
1:24 AM ET Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is close to finalizing a deal with WWE, according to a report by FS1’s WWE Backstage program. Gronkowski is “deep in talks” with the pro-wrestling promotion, according to the report, though how he’ll be used on-screen is unknown. The report noted Gronkowski could pop
12:55 AM ET MELBOURNE, Australia — Alex Albon will never forget his first race weekend in Formula One. “I was so nervous coming into my first season,” Albon tells ESPN on the eve of the 2020 season. “In terms of motorsport, [leaving the pitlane in Melbourne] was one of the most nervous moments of my
12:05 AM ET ESPN News Services Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday announced a ban on gatherings and events of more than 250 people in virtually the entire Seattle metro area to try to stop the spread of the coronavirus. The ban includes sporting events and concerts. The Seattle Dragons were scheduled to host the
12:05 AM ET ESPN News Services Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday will announce a ban on gatherings and events of more than 250 people in virtually the entire Seattle metro area to try to stop the spread of the coronavirus, according to multiple reports. The ban will include sporting events and concerts, according to
12:35 AM ET Eric WoodyardESPN CHICAGO — Bulls coach Jim Boylen decided to switch things up with Tuesday night’s lineup, giving Coby White his first start at point guard in place of Tomas Satoransky. The 20-year-old rookie responded by helping the Bulls defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-103. Boylen made the decision after first meeting with
12:45 AM ET In response to the coronavirus outbreak, USC is implementing attendance protocols that will ban fans from home athletic events starting Wednesday and running through March 29. According to the school, events will be limited to the following: participating student-athletes and their families, coaches, officials, other essential personnel as designated by USC Athletics
12:04 AM ET LSU quarterback Peter Parrish has been suspended indefinitely for violation of team rules, coach Ed Orgeron announced Tuesday after practice. Parrish, who redshirted as a freshman in 2019, missed both days of spring practice that were open to the media in Baton Rouge. He is a dual-threat quarterback from Phenix City, Alabama,
11:53 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN INDIANAPOLIS — After Victor Oladipo buried a pull-up 3-pointer for his fourth straight basket, cutting a 16-point Boston Celtics lead to three with 3:30 remaining on Tuesday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, he balled his fists, walked back to center court and roared at the crowd. Nearly 17,000 fans in attendance