ESPN News Services May 9, 2023, 05:22 PM ET The Cincinnati Reds designated veteran right-hander Luis Cessa for assignment Tuesday. The club also placed left-hander Reiver Sanmartin on the 15-day injured list with a left elbow stress reaction before starting a home series with the New York Mets. Cessa, 31, was 1-4 with a 9.00
Month: May 2023
ESPN News Services May 9, 2023, 04:29 PM ET Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna pleaded no contest to charges of driving under the influence of alcohol stemming from his arrest last August, according to multiple reports citing Norcross Municipal Court records. He also was fined $1,000 as part of the plea agreement. Ozuna was arrested
ESPN News Services May 9, 2023, 08:20 PM ET The Baltimore Orioles placed second baseman Ramon Urias on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a hamstring strain. The second baseman is expected to miss a significant amount of time, according to general manager Mike Elias, who met with reporters before Baltimore’s game against the Tampa
ESPN News Services May 9, 2023, 04:01 PM ET New York Mets right-hander Max Scherzer was scratched from his start Tuesday night against the Cincinnati Reds with neck spasms. The Mets, having lost four of the past five games, recalled left-hander David Peterson to make the spot start. In a corresponding move, the Mets placed
Associated Press May 9, 2023, 08:20 PM ET ESPN “SportsCenter” anchor John Anderson apologized to Zach Whitecloud, a First Nation member in Canada, on Tuesday after comparing the Vegas Golden Knights defenseman’s last name to toilet paper the previous night. Whitecloud told reporters in Edmonton, Alberta, that he spoke with Anderson on Tuesday morning. “I
Mark Ogden, Senior Writer, ESPN FCMay 9, 2023, 06:58 PM ET MADRID — Manchester City avoided a repeat of their Real Madrid nightmare, but they can’t dream about winning the Champions League just yet. The fear and respect displayed by both sides in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw at the Santiago Bernabeu served a purpose, but the
Arizona Coyotes right wing Clayton Keller, Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang and Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Alex Stalock are the three finalists for the 2022-23 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, awarded “to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.” The Professional Hockey Writers Association’s local chapters submitted nominations at the
Jamal Collier, ESPNMay 9, 2023, 12:55 PM ET Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo posted a message to his Instagram account thanking Mike Budenholzer for his five seasons coaching Milwaukee along with photos of the two embracing after winning the 2021 NBA Finals. “Thank you for five meaningful years Coach,” Antetokounmpo wrote. “We accomplished something unbelievable
May 9, 2023, 07:56 PM ET French sensation Victor Wembanyama will not attend the NBA draft combine later this month because his season is still in progress back at home. On Tuesday night the NBA released a list of 78 prospects who will attend the combine May 15-21 in Chicago, and Wembanyama’s name did not
Tim Bontemps, ESPNMay 9, 2023, 02:53 PM ET Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr., who was named the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year last month, headlined the NBA’s All-Defensive First Team, which the league unveiled Tuesday afternoon. Jackson was joined on the first team by the two other finalists for the top defensive honor