11:22 PM ET On June 24, 2017, 20-year-old Aaron Pico made his professional mixed martial arts debut at Madison Square Garden in New York. Going into the fight, a lightweight bout against journeyman Zach Freeman, Pico was considered perhaps the No. 1 MMA prospect in the world. Some outlets — ESPN included — speculated whether
5:42 PM ET Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, England — Defending champion Petra Kvitova has withdrawn from next week’s Birmingham Classic because of an arm injury that ruled her out of the French Open, but is still hopeful of playing at Wimbledon. Kvitova said on Twitter on Wednesday that “unfortunately Birmingham is too soon, but I’m working
5:27 PM ET The New England Patriots filed tampering charges Wednesday against the Houston Texans for the attempted general manager hire of Nick Caserio, league sources told ESPN. The league now is expected to gather relevant informant to open its investigation against Houston, sources said. Houston fired general manager Brian Gaine the night after New
6:46 PM ET ESPN News Services SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Six suspects, including the alleged gunman, have been detained in the shooting of former Red Sox star David Ortiz, the Dominican Republic’s chief prosecutor said Wednesday. Other suspects were also being pursued in the shooting, which witnesses said was carried out by two men
4:51 PM ET FRISCO, Texas — Amari Cooper is not sweating out when he will get a long-term contract with the Dallas Cowboys finalized. He said he has not talked to his agents much about discussions, which have yet to ramp up in earnest. “I just handle my business,” Cooper said. “I’m more anxious about
9:36 AM ET Marty SmithESPN Close ESPN NASCAR lead reporter Former NASCAR.com senior writer 15 years covering NASCAR Editor’s note: On August 6, ESPN’s own Marty Smith will publish his first book, NEVER SETTLE: Sports, Family and the American Soul, a funny, poignant and true glimpse behind the scenes into Marty’s journey. The book is
4:29 PM ET Associated Press TORONTO — Hockey Hall of Famer Eric Lindros is hoping a new campaign launched across Ontario will help amateur athletes, parents and coaches better identify the signs and symptoms of a concussion after his career was cut short by repeated blows to the head. “You see anything that’s off or
5:53 PM ET OAKLAND, Calif. — Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant confirmed that he suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon during Monday’s victory over the Toronto Raptors in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. He made the announcement on his Instagram account Wednesday, adding that he underwent surgery. “What’s good everybody I wanted to update
4:06 PM ET Turron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney University NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans announced they are retiring the numbers of running back Eddie George and quarterback Steve McNair. The jerseys will be retired in a ceremony before the Titans
6:08 PM ET Adrian WojnarowskiESPN The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers are engaged in separate trade talks with the New Orleans Pelicans in pursuit of star forward Anthony Davis, league sources told ESPN on Wednesday. The Lakers and Celtics are negotiating competing trade packages to acquire Davis, whom David Griffin, New Orleans’ executive vice