Buster Olney, ESPN Senior WriterMar 2, 2024, 12:10 AM ET Close Senior writer ESPN Magazine/ESPN.com Analyst/reporter ESPN television Author of “The Last Night of the Yankee Dynasty” Open Extended Reactions Matt Chapman, regarded as one of the best defensive infielders in baseball, agreed to a three-year, $54 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, sources
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Lunch Australia 383 and 113 for 4 (Green 17*, Head 24*) lead New Zealand Nathan Lyon fell short of a maiden Test half-century, but Australia’s lead grew past 300 after Cameron Green held firm and Travis Head counterattacked to thwart New Zealand’s attempts at a comeback early on day three at Basin Reserve. In windy
A late goal by forward Noah Okafor earned AC Milan a 1-0 win at Lazio in Serie A on Friday after a chaotic end to the game in which the hosts were reduced to eight men in stoppage time. Milan, who ended their winless run of three games across all competitions, sit third in the
SC Freiburg forward Lucas Höler scored an 87th-minute goal on Friday to snatch a 2-2 draw against visitors Bayern Munich, whose Bundesliga title hopes suffered a further blow. The result left Bayern seven points behind leaders Bayer Leverkusen, who have 61 and can pull 10 points clear with a win over Cologne on Sunday. –
Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentMar 1, 2024, 07:38 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions The labor impasse over a new collective bargaining agreement involving the union that represents MLS referees and their employer — the Professional Referee Organization (PRO) — looks set to
Cesar Hernandez Mar 1, 2024, 10:36 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Days after a stunning 2-0 W Gold Cup loss to Mexico, United States forward Alex Morgan said the national team must “evolve” for it to step up during a period of transition as it prepares for Sunday’s quarterfinal match against Colombia. “Both tactically and
ESPN News Services Mar 1, 2024, 06:12 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique said it was “my decision” to substitute Kylian Mbappé at half-time during his team’s 0-0 draw at Monaco on Friday. It was the second game in a row that Mbappé has been withdrawn early by Enrique, after being
Associated Press Mar 1, 2024, 04:27 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Scot Pollard had grown so accustomed to his weak and failing heart that he didn’t realize how close he was to dying. “Oh, boy. That thing was a wreck,” the former NBA player and “Survivor” contestant told The Associated Press on Friday, a day
Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterMar 1, 2024, 09:47 PM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. Open Extended Reactions The Los Angeles Lakers are adding some size to fortify their ailing frontcourt.
ESPN News Services Mar 1, 2024, 10:20 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Toronto Raptors All-Star Scottie Barnes left Friday night’s 120-105 loss to the visiting Golden State Warriors with a hand injury and did not return. Barnes injured his left hand late in the first half when he smacked it against the rim on a