Month: July 2020

7:02 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN As the NBA prepares to officially restart its season in its bubble inside Walt Disney World Resort on Thursday — and other sports, most notably Major League Baseball, struggle to deal with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic — National Basketball Players Association executive director Michele Roberts said returning to a bubble
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10:07 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon is feared to be lost for one to two weeks because of a left ankle injury suffered in a scrimmage Tuesday, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Rockets are expected to have a clearer sense of Gordon’s injury timeline once he’s evaluated again Wednesday, sources
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4:59 PM ET Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard has opened up about his personal struggles in a heartfelt message on social media, saying he was “lost as a player and person” during the 2019-20 campaign. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)– What did you miss? The latest from Europe’s top leagues Lingard’s
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10:41 PM ET Minnesota United outscored the Columbus Crew 5-3 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw on Tuesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the MLS is Back Tournament near Orlando. The Loons will play the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday. Minnesota goalkeeper Tyler Miller stopped Chris Cadden of the Crew in the bottom
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11:11 PM ET Mo Gaba, a beloved Baltimore superfan, died Tuesday from cancer. He was 14. A frequent caller on a sports talk-radio show, Gaba became an inspirational figure for players on the Orioles and Ravens for his positive attitude and selflessness. Last year at the NFL draft, Gaba made history by becoming the first
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11:22 PM ET Associated Press Austin’s public health authority said the city was “caught a little off guard” by the recent announcement by Texas that the school planned to allow 50% stadium capacity at Longhorns football games this fall. Travis County Interim Health Authority Dr. Mark Escott spoke with county commissioners Tuesday, and said it’s
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9:54 PM ET Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. — Left wing Sonny Milano has agreed to a two-year, $3.4 million contract extension with the Anaheim Ducks. The Ducks announced the deal Tuesday night. Anaheim acquired Milano from Columbus in February in a trade for Devin Shore. Milano contributed two goals and three assists in nine games
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7:59 PM ET Associated Press Jimmie Johnson finally fulfilled his childhood dream of driving an Indy car with a test session Tuesday. When the seven-time NASCAR champion finished turning laps, he was sold on figuring out how to race next year in the IndyCar Series. “It only lit the fire more. I want to do
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