1:20 PM ET Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS — The ever-evolving world of college sports hasn’t yet made a significant impact on the NCAA’s annual Academic Progress Rate scores. The overall score for Division I athletes held steady at 984 despite slight decreases in the three most visible sports, according to the latest four-year results released Tuesday.
Month: May 2023
12:58 PM ET Washington Capitals defenseman Alex Alexeyev signed a two-year, $1.65 million contract on Tuesday. Per the Capitals, Alexeyev will receive $775,000 in 2023-24 and $875,000 in 2024-25. Alexeyev, 23, recorded five points — all assists — in 32 games with the Capitals this season. He also had an assist in four games with
12:28 PM ET GREEN BAY, Wis. — Coach Matt LaFleur noticed it from the moment Jordan Love walked back into Green Bay Packers headquarters last month for the start of offseason workouts. The quarterback returned for his NFL season No. 4 knowing that as soon as the Aaron Rodgers-to-the-New York Jets trade was finalized, he
9:52 AM ET D’Arcy MaineESPN.com Frances Tiafoe has one word to describe his life since reaching the semifinals at the US Open in September. “Whirlwind.” Since his breakthrough, the 25-year-old has scored a number of famous fans — including LeBron James, who tweeted at him during the tournament — earned new sponsorships and even got
10:00 AM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jim Furyk, a 17-time winner on the PGA Tour, has been named captain of the U.S. team for the 2024 Presidents Cup, according to an announcement by the PGA Tour on Tuesday. Furyk will make his debut as a Presidents Cup captain after playing in the event seven times
9:25 AM ET ESPN News Services Super Bowl LVII was the most-watched U.S.-based telecast of all time, according to revised data announced Tuesday by ratings agency Nielson. The Kansas City Chiefs‘ 38-35 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Feb. 12 drew an average of 115.1 million viewers across all platforms, nearly 2 million more than
10:03 AM ET The Green Bay Packers and quarterback Jordan Love have agreed on a one-year contract extension worth up to $22.5 million, including $13.5 million fully guaranteed, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday. The extension comes before the deadline for teams to exercise the fifth-year option on players taken in the first
8:01 AM ET Newly promoted Wrexham will travel to Hollywood in July, building on their American fan base with a friendly against Major League Soccer reserve team LA Galaxy II. The Welsh club acquired by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in November 2020 got the movie-script ending they craved last month as they returned
9:36 AM ET Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed the comment referee Paul Tierney made to him as he was booked for his celebration in his side’s thrilling 4-3 victory over Tottenham on Sunday. Liverpool threw away an early three-goal lead against Spurs, culminating when Richarlison netted a stoppage-time equaliser. However, Liverpool forward Diogo Jota
6:04 AM ET Sam Allardyce last managed West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League. Chris Brunskill Ltd/Getty Images Leeds United are set to appoint Sam Allardyce to replace Javi Gracia as manager with four Premier League games remaining in a desperate bid to avoid relegation, sources have told ESPN. Sources said Gracia, who replaced Jesse Marsch