5:53 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors swingman Klay Thompson acknowledged that 2020 was “the worst year of my life” and is hopeful he’ll be ready for the start of next season as he continues to recover from a torn right Achilles. Speaking to the media for the first time since suffering the
Month: March 2021
At 47, a happy Lee Westwood has a chance for his biggest win at the Players He is one of the more accomplished players in golf. But he doesn’t have a major. Nor does he have a win the size of the Players. With his fiancée at his side, Westwood heads into Sunday with his
5:31 PM BST Johnny Sexton steered Ireland to a 27-24 victory over Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday, grinding down a sparkling but indisciplined home side to cap off a brilliant weekend of Six Nations rugby and send his team shooting up the standings. Tries by Robbie Henshaw and Tadhg Beirne and the unerring boot of
6:29 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent MANCHESTER, England — Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be talking a lot about “progress” between now and the end of the season: how much Manchester United have made, whether it’s enough and how they take the next step forward. It will be an easier conversation if this week goes well, and
5:15 PM ET One of the most prolific and powerful careers in NFL history has come to an end as New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees announced Sunday on Instagram he has decided to retire after 20 seasons. Brees’ four children announced in a video: “After 15 years with the Saints and 20 years in
5:27 PM ET New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has announced his retirement on the 15th anniversary of his signing with the team. The star quarterback was one of the most terrifying offensive weapons in NFL history across his 20-season career with the Saints and Chargers. He holds the all-time record for passing yards with
5:15 PM ET METAIRIE, La. — Any athlete would truly love to make a mark on his or her sport, leave a legacy that outlasts their playing days. With New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, you can take your pick of accomplishments. He retired on Sunday at the age of 42 as the most prolific
4:23 PM ET Running back Aaron Jones has reached agreement with the Green Bay Packers on a four-year deal worth $48 million, including a $13 million signing bonus, agent Drew Rosenhaus tells ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Packers decided not to use their franchise tag on Jones before the deadline to do so last Tuesday and
4:05 PM ET Associated Press Top-seeded Daniil Medvedev was pushed to three sets by doubles specialist Pierre-Hugues Herbert in the Open 13 final on Sunday, winning 6-4, 6-7 (4), 6-4 for his 10th career title on the eve of his move up to second in the rankings. Medvedev will overtake Rafael Nadal on Monday and
4:30 PM ET To say New York Mets shortstop Luis Guillorme earned his fifth-inning walk would be an understatement. After going down 0-2 in the count to St. Louis Cardinals righty Jordan Hicks, Guillorme worked a 22-pitch at-bat to take a free path to first. Guillorme fouled off 16 pitches, including nine straight before getting