5:46 PM ET Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco Giants first-base coach Antoan Richardson and San Diego Padres third-base coach Mike Shildt hugged on the field before their game Wednesday, a day after Richardson was ejected following an incident that he said included Shildt making comments that had “undertones of racism.” Richardson said Shildt
Month: April 2022
3:53 PM ET Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — Clayton Kershaw took a perfect game through seven innings for the Los Angeles Dodgers in his season debut before being pulled, dominating the Minnesota Twins with 13 strikeouts in 21 batters during a 7-0 victory on Wednesday. Manager Dave Roberts pulled Kershaw after 80 pitches on a cold
10:47 PM ET ESPN News Services NEW YORK — Already the face of the upstart Toronto Blue Jays, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. looked the part of a true Maple Leaf on Wednesday night, too. Guerrero shook off a bloody gash on his right ring finger to hit three home runs against the rival Yankees, including two
Jeff Vaughan has departed his role as Australia assistant coach to become the new full-time head coach of Tasmania in the Sheffield Shield and Marsh Cup competitions. The news comes just a day after Cricket Australia formally announced Andrew McDonald as the new Australia men’s head coach. Vaughan had been appointed as an Australia assistant
9:27 PM ET Pittburgh and West Virginia, who will renew their rivalry for a four-season run beginning Sept. 1, have added four additional games to the “Backyard Brawl” series beginning in 2029, the schools said Wednesday. The current home-and-home agreement spans the 2022-25 seasons, with Pitt hosting this year and in 2024. Following a three-year
Apr 13, 2022 ESPN Betting Insiders After the first major of the year, the PGA Tour heads to Harbour Town Golf Links in South Carolina for the 2022 RBC Heritage. The course, which is one of the favorites on tour, features a loaded field including Cameron Smith, Collin Morikawa, and Justin Thomas, who all finished
4:06 PM ET Boston College’s Jerry York, the winningest coach in NCAA hockey history, has announced his retirement. York, 76, met with his coaches and players Wednesday and informed them he was stepping down. He coached 28 years with the Eagles, winning the NCAA men’s hockey championship four times (2001, 2008, 2010, 2012). Prior to
6:27 PM ET Mike CoppingerESPN Andy Ruiz Jr. is set for yet another comeback, but in a twist, his next bout will be promoted by Triller, not PBC. The former unified heavyweight champion will meet ex-Glory Kickboxing champion Tyrone Spong in a 10-round Triller Fight Club pay-per-view bout on July 16 at the Plaza de
6:59 PM ET Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool advanced to the semifinals of the Champions League after seeing off Benfica. Getty Images Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says Champions League semifinal opponents Villarreal fully deserve their place in the last four and their coach Unai Emery is the “King of the Cups”. Liverpool drew 3-3 with Benfica in
4:55 PM ET Roberto Firmino celebrates after scoring a goal against Benfica in the Champions League. PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images Roberto Firmino scored twice as Liverpool drew 3-3 with Benfica on Wednesday to advance to the Champions League semifinals 6-4 on aggregate. – ESPN+ viewers’ guide: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, FA Cup, more Jurgen Klopp’s side