5:51 PM ET After teasing a retirement in the near-future in the lead-up to his rematch against Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury doubled down on his idea of retirement after fighting out the last two bouts on his contract with Top Rank Boxing. “I’ve got two more fights left, and then we’re going to really think
Month: March 2020
5:58 PM ET The New York Rangers will have to make their playoff push without forward Chris Kreider, who is out four to six weeks with a fractured ankle. Kreider was hurt Friday when he blocked a shot against the Philadelphia Flyers. “We’re obviously hopeful sooner than later,” Rangers general manager Jeff Gorton told the
6:00 PM ET Associated Press MADISON, Wis. — Former Green Bay Packers receivers coach Alvis Whitted has accepted the same position at Wisconsin. Wisconsin announced Wednesday that Whitted has joined Badgers coach Paul Chryst’s staff. The Packers fired Whitted on Jan. 30 after one season. Whitted had been Colorado State’s wide receivers coach for seven
5:06 PM ET Associated Press WASHINGTON — The House Oversight and Reform Committee approved legislation Wednesday to have the comptroller general of the U.S. study baseball’s minor leagues, which are trying to fend off a contraction proposal from major league clubs. The committee by voice vote approved the bill, which calls on the comptroller general
5:26 PM ET ESPN News Services PHOENIX — Christian Yelich is staying quiet when it comes to his contract situation with the Milwaukee Brewers. While Yelich is brushing off questions about his new deal, his teammates are all-too-happy to sing his praises. The 28-year-old is on the brink of a multiyear contract that could keep
5:47 PM ET ESPN Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email print Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown will miss at least a week with a hamstring injury, coach Brad Stevens said Wednesday. Brown, who is averaging 20.4 points and 6.4 rebounds per game this season, suffered the injury in the closing minutes of regulation during Tuesday’s
5:18 PM ET The Detroit Pistons are claiming guard/forward Jordan McRae off waivers, league sources tell ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. McRae had agreed to a buyout with the Denver Nuggets. The Phoenix Suns (24-38) had hoped to claim McRae but Detroit’s worse record (20-42) allowed the Pistons to be higher on the waiver list. McRae, 28,
8:46 AM ET THE TORONTO RAPTORS needed a bucket. Time to target James Harden, right? Down six points against the Houston Rockets in the closing minutes of a Dec. 5 game at Scotiabank Arena, the Raptors cleared out on the left side of the court and tossed the ball to their go-to guy, Pascal Siakam.
4:20 PM ET Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS — Smoke is hoping to kiss the bricks one more time. NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart announced plans Wednesday to drive in the Xfinity Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 4. The three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and 2020 Hall of Fame inductee will headline the
4:45 PM ET Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger on Wednesday declared himself “100 percent” and said he has returned to practicing with the team. The reigning National League MVP said he took swings Wednesday and felt no issues with his back. He was not in the starting lineup for Wednesday’s spring training game against