6:36 PM ET Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Nashville Predators have placed defenseman Ryan Ellis and forward Luke Kunin on injured reserve with center Ryan Johansen placed on the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol list. The Predators, who have won four of five, made the moves Tuesday afternoon after the trio didn’t take part in the
Month: March 2021
5:55 PM ET In an email sent to season ticket holders on Tuesday, the Oklahoma City Thunder announced they will not be hosting fans at home games at any capacity for the 2020-21 season, becoming the first NBA team to decide to go fanless for the entire season. “The decision was based on several factors,”
3:18 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN The NBA’s Board of Governors is expected to approve two significant changes to the rules governing two-way contracts next week, sources told ESPN: allowing players on them to be active for more than 50 games, and also allowing them to be playoff eligible. While there is no official agreement in
6:34 PM ET LOS ANGELES — Lakers center Marc Gasol has been ruled out against the Phoenix Suns Tuesday night because of the NBA’s health and safety protocols, according to a team spokesperson. Los Angeles is riding a two-game winning streak since the return of starting point guard Dennis Schroder who had missed the Lakers’
3:33 PM ET Associated Press Nate McMillan reluctantly agreed to serve as the Atlanta Hawks‘ interim coach and only accepted the position after conferring with Lloyd Pierce following Pierce’s firing on Monday. Even then, McMillan didn’t rest easy. He immediately felt the burden of his increased responsibility. “The sleepless nights have already started,” McMillan said
3:00 PM ET Associated Press Schalke 04 hired the relatively unknown Dimitrios Grammozis as their fifth coach of a turbulent season on Tuesday. – Stream new episodes of ESPN FC Monday-Friday on ESPN+– Stream Bundesliga all season long on ESPN+– Take our quiz: Which Bundesliga club should you support? The 42-year-old Grammozis — a former
4:13 PM ET Pele received his first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, calling it an “unforgettable day.” The 80-year-old Brazilian football great posted the news on his social media channels along with a picture of himself receiving the shot in his right arm. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)– Marta’s
2:45 PM ET Associated Press In more farcical scenes in Serie A, bemused Lazio players walked onto the Stadio Olimpico pitch — with some even taking selfies — despite knowing that their Torino opponents were self-isolating hundreds of miles away in Turin on Tuesday. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)– ESPN+ viewer’s
4:54 PM ET Manchester City overcame a resilient Wolves side with a 4-1 victory to extend their winning run in all competitions to 21 games and put further distance between themselves and the chasing pack in England’s top flight. The Premier League leaders were gifted an opener in the 15th minute when Leander Dendoncker redirected
5:30 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has warned Manchester United supporters they should not expect a lavish spending spree in the summer to help bridge the gap with Manchester City. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)– ESPN+ viewer’s guide: Bundesliga, Serie A, MLS, FA Cup and more City look set