Associated Press May 4, 2023, 07:52 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A little time away from golf paid off for birthday boy Rory McIlroy. The world’s third-ranked player shot a 3-under 68 at the Wells Fargo Championship on Thursday in his first tournament since missing the cut at the Masters, leaving him three shots behind
Month: May 2023
Heather Dinich, ESPN Senior WriterMay 4, 2023, 07:47 PM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of Indiana University SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., — Following a dizzying April during which dozens of players entered the transfer portal, Colorado athletic director Rick George remained staunch in his support for first-year coach Deion Sanders’ plan to
Associated Press May 4, 2023, 06:02 PM ET LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Churchill Downs suspended trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. indefinitely on Thursday after the sudden death of two of his horses, while Lord Miles, trained by Joseph, was scratched from the Kentucky Derby. The suspension prohibits Joseph, or any trainer directly or indirectly employed by Joseph,
Jeff Passan, ESPNMay 4, 2023, 05:35 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” KANSAS CITY — Austin Hays debuted for the Baltimore Orioles as a late September call-up in 2017 at 21, a year after Baltimore made its last playoff appearance. The
Gab Marcotti, Senior Writer, ESPN FCMay 4, 2023, 05:44 PM ET Napoli’s first Serie A title since 1989-90 is one of the best sports stories of the year and it couldn’t have happened to a better team. Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images More than a roar, it was a rumble — a build-up toward the inevitable: tension and
May 4, 2023, 02:11 PM ET The Chicago White Sox placed third baseman Jake Burger on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a strained left oblique. In a corresponding move, the White Sox recalled infielder Lenyn Sosa from Triple-A Charlotte. Burger, 27, suffered the injury after a swing in the fourth inning of Wednesday’s 6-4
ESPN News Services May 4, 2023, 03:58 PM ET The Oakland Athletics designated pitchers Jeurys Familia and Domingo Acevedo for assignment Thursday amid a series of roster moves. Oakland also optioned right-hander Adam Oller to Triple-A Las Vegas. In corresponding moves, the A’s recalled three right-handers from Las Vegas — Rico Garcia, Spencer Patton and
May 4, 2023, 02:32 PM ET The Colorado Rockies placed reliever Dinelson Lamet on the 15-day injured list Thursday with lower back stiffness. The 30-year-old right-hander is 1-1 with a 12.66 ERA through 12 appearances this season. He has struck out 13 and walked 12 in 10⅔ innings. The Rockies recalled right-hander Peter Lambert from
Associated Press May 4, 2023, 05:16 PM ET CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Guardians have optioned struggling starter Zach Plesac to Triple-A Columbus. The team made the move with Plesac on Thursday, one day before his next scheduled start. Instead, rookie Peyton Battenfield will pitch the opener of a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins on
May 4, 2023, 11:08 AM ET All-Star reinforcements are nearing their return to the Texas Rangers. Manager Bruce Bochy said three-time All-Star shortstop Corey Seager is due back next week but could require a rehab assignment. Seager fielded ground balls before Wednesday’s game. It could be another few weeks for right-hander Jacob deGrom, who left