5:09 PM ET The Dallas Cowboys have released defensive tackle Gerald McCoy, who had season-ending surgery on his ruptured right quadriceps tendon Tuesday, and will save $3.25 million in 2020. The move does not preclude McCoy from re-signing with the Cowboys in the future but under terms of a new contract. There was an injury
Month: August 2020
4:03 PM ET The World Boxing Council has ordered a fight between Canelo Alvarez and Avni Yildirim for its vacant super middleweight belt. The WBC decision leaves WBA super middleweight titlist Callum Smith, who was hoping to fight for the vacant belt, without an immediate shot for the time being. The title was left vacant
3:13 PM ET Hockey Hall of Famer and Winnipeg Jets legend Dale Hawerchuk died after a battle with stomach cancer. He was 57. Hawerchuk’s son, Eric, tweeted the news on Tuesday, saying: “My family is so proud of him and the way he fought.” Condolences came in from across the hockey community, including from fellow
2:45 PM ET The finish line is not where it normally is on the PGA Tour as the FedEx Cup playoffs begin Thursday at TPC-Boston, site of the Northern Trust. The three-tournament playoff run continues next week at the BMW Championship and then the following week at the Tour Championship, where the top 30 in
11:20 AM ET Jeff Carlisle Close U.S. soccer correspondent Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Julien Laurens Inter Miami completed the signing of France international Blaise Matuidi last week, easily the biggest splash of Major League Soccer’s summer transfer window so far. But what kind of player is Miami
3:29 PM ET Detroit Lions safety Tracy Walker said Tuesday he plans on wearing the name of his cousin, Ahmaud Arbery, on the back of his helmet to honor him this season. Walker had been trying to figure out what he was going to do in-game this season to honor his cousin for months. “It’s
2:00 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers left tackle Russell Okung on Tuesday refuted a report that retirement was a consideration for him if the coronavirus pandemic worsened. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, citing a source, reported two weeks ago that Okung was evaluating whether to retire over coronavirus concerns if he felt the football environment
1:57 PM ET Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb has entered concussion protocol after taking a hit during Monday’s practice on the first day of pads. After catching a pass from Baker Mayfield, Chubb was horse-collar tackled by linebacker Mack Wilson along the sideline. Following the play, Chubb walked off the field with a trainer.
3:24 PM ET Associated Press Two-time Super Bowl-winning coach Tom Flores and standout wide receiver Drew Pearson are finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2021. Flores, the first Hispanic coach in the NFL, was nominated in the new coaches category, while Pearson is a senior nominee. Flores had a 105-90 career
1:48 PM ET Miami freshman safety Avantae Williams is out for the season after medical issues were flagged during a preseason exam, Hurricanes head coach Manny Diaz announced during a Zoom videoconference on Tuesday. Williams was the No. 1 overall safety in the 2020 recruiting class, and 51st overall in the ESPN 300 rankings. “During