2:49 PM ET Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred remains confident the 2020 season can continue, telling ESPN’s Karl Ravech on Saturday that “there is no reason to quit now” despite positive coronavirus tests that have led to the postponement of 17 games in 10 days. “We are playing,” Manfred told Ravech. “The players need
Month: August 2020
5:41 PM ET Eric WoodyardESPN Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo has finally arrived at a decision. After thoroughly examining how his body performed through a host of practices plus three scrimmage games, the two-time All-Star will join the squad for the remainder of the NBA restart, according to Pacers coach Nate McMillan. Indiana will face
1:57 PM ET Miami Heat All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler had to change jerseys prior to the start of Saturday’s seeding game against the Denver Nuggets because he originally came to the floor with a jersey that had no name on its back. Officials blew a whistle and Butler walked back to the Heat bench so
5:42 PM ET Doc Rivers has told LA Clippers forward Montrezl Harrell to take as much time as he needs following the death of Harrell’s grandmother. Harrell posted a message titled “I LOVE YOU GRANDMA” on his Instagram story describing just how heartbroken he is. Harrell left the Clippers on July 17 for an excused
6:57 PM ET ESPN News Services Miami Heat center Meyers Leonard stood during the national anthem before Saturday’s game against the Denver Nuggets, saying afterward he can be both a patriot and a supporter of Black Lives Matter. “I think I can be a beacon of light … not only for my voice or platform
6:11 PM ET Associated Press Sam Horsfield will take a one-shot lead into the final day of the Hero Open despite leading by six strokes at one stage in the third round of the European Tour’s latest stop in England. After holding a share of the overnight lead, the Englishman made five birdies on the
6:52 PM ET Associated Press SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Improbable won the $750,000 Whitney at Saratoga on Saturday, making Bob Baffert the first trainer to notch back-to-back victories in the Grade 1 race for older horses since 1994-95. Ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr., Improbable ran 1 1/8 miles in 1:48.65. The 4-year-old colt paid $8.50,
6:20 PM ET CHICAGO — A change could be brewing at the end of games for the first-place Chicago Cubs. Manager David Ross was asked Saturday if he’s thinking about moving closer Craig Kimbrel out his current role. “That’s a good question,” Ross responded in a video conference call with reporters. “I appreciate you asking
1:33 PM ET Associated Press Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain has decided not to play the remainder of the 2020 season. Cain, a married father of three young sons, said he made the decision “after careful consideration and discussion with my family.” “With all of the uncertainty and unknowns surrounding our game at this time,
1:07 PM ET Jeff PassanESPN Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” The Philadelphia Phillies are optimistic that their last two positive COVID-19 tests — with a coach and clubhouse attendant — were false positives, sources told ESPN on Saturday. The Phillies, who are