ESPN News Services May 4, 2023, 07:47 PM ET DALLAS — Lance Blanks, who played in the NBA for three seasons and later worked as a scout and front-office executive, has died, his family announced Thursday. He was 56. Blanks died Wednesday in Dallas, his family said in a statement distributed by the NBA. He
Month: May 2023
Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN Staff WriterMay 4, 2023, 08:23 PM ET Close Ohm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the NBA for nearly a decade. He joined ESPNNewYork.com after working at the New York Daily News for almost 12 years and is
Associated Press May 4, 2023, 09:45 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO — World No. 1 Nelly Korda and Lilia Vu rallied on the back nine to help the United States earn a split of its first two matches against China on Thursday at the International Crown team event. “It was pretty much a grind, but then
Australia pace bowler Kane Richardson could be heading for a freelance T20 career after being omitted from the Queensland contract list meaning he will be without a state deal next season. Richardson, 32, has played 25 ODIs and 35 T20Is, the most recent of which came in last season’s T20 World Cup against Afghanistan. He
Fernando Alonso said it is too early for fans to write off Formula One as boring as the sport has always featured limited overtaking. Last week’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which included a sprint race and the regular grand prix itself, featured limited overtaking opportunities. “This is Formula 1 — it has been always like this,”
May 4, 2023, 05:59 PM ET Formula One and governing FIA have apologised for a dangerous pitlane incident at the end of last weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, Alpine’s Esteban Ocon said on Thursday. The FIA promised an immediate review of procedures after mechanics and photographers were in the fast lane awaiting the finish
Three previous Norris Trophy winners are the finalists for this year’s award, the NHL announced Thursday night. Adam Fox of the New York Rangers, Erik Karlsson of the San Jose Sharks and Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche are up for the award given to “the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest
George Russell has labelled Max Verstappen pathetic for his behaviour after their collision during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Verstappen called Russell a “d—head” after the Mercedes driver forced him wide during the Baku sprint race. The reigning world champion later referred to Russell as “Princess George” in an interview with the Dutch media. Russell likened
ESPN News Services May 4, 2023, 07:26 PM ET One inning into Rays starter Zach Eflin‘s 7-inning gem against Pittsburgh, the umpiring crew had him remove a ring from his glove hand during a conference on the mound with Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash present. Eflin said other umpire crews had let him wear the
Associated Press May 4, 2023, 06:42 PM ET MIAMI — Atlanta Braves slugger Ronald Acuna Jr. was removed from Thursday’s game against the Miami Marlins out of precaution after he fouled a ball off his left knee in the sixth inning, just three days after he was removed against the New York Mets with a