12:00 PM ET Field YatesESPN Insider Close Field Yates has previous experience interning with the New England Patriots on both their coaching and scouting staffs. A graduate of Wesleyan University (CT), he is a regular contributor to ESPN Boston’s Patriots coverage and ESPN Insider. New England Patriots long snapper Joe Cardona, a graduate of the
11:47 AM ET Emily KaplanESPN BOSTON — Bruins captain Zdeno Chara was back on the ice — in a full shield — on Thursday morning ahead of Game 5, and will be a game-time decision, according to coach Bruce Cassidy. Defenseman Matt Grzelcyk, who has been out since Game 2 with a concussion, is also
Jun 5, 2019 Back-to-back wins for Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton has him 17 points clear of teammate Valtteri Bottas in the drivers’ standings ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix. What time does it start? How can I watch it? This weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix is set to get underway at 19:10 p.m. BST and 16:10 p.m.
10:11 AM ET Veteran wide receiver Jermaine Kearse has signed with the Detroit Lions, where he will reunite with offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell, the team announced Thursday. Terms were not announced, but a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that it is a one-year deal. Kearse, who turned 29 in February, is coming off the most
9:48 AM ET Steve KimESPN The Top Rank on ESPN card in Stockton, California, on May 4 was headlined by two world titleholders, Jerwin Ancajas and Artur Beterbiev, but it was lightweight local sensation Gabriel Flores Jr. who was responsible for packing the house with more than 11,000 fans. Flores (13-0, 6 KOs) didn’t disappoint,
2:08 AM ET KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Based off the 4.43-second 40-yard dash he ran at the NFL scouting combine a few years ago, Sammy Watkins should win most races against the other Kansas City Chiefs veteran wide receivers, particularly with Tyreek Hill not competing because of his suspension. But Watkins wasn’t winning the receiver
1:23 PM ET Greg WyshynskiESPN BOSTON — Remember the Tampa Bay Lightning? The duration of the Stanley Cup Playoffs makes it feel like their ignominious sweep at the hands of the Columbus Blue Jackets happened an epoch ago. But I was thinking about them this week, because the St. Louis Blues are everything the Lightning
8:18 AM BST Flyhalf Elton Jantjies has been restored to the Lions’ squad for Saturday’s key Super Rugby clash against the Hurricanes after being left out of last weekend’s victory over the Stormers for disciplinary reasons. He is expected to be named on Thursday in the starting side for the meeting at Ellis Park where
Jun 4, 2019 My colleague Louis Riddick tweeted out a prediction last week: Carson Wentz is going to win the MVP award in 2019. It’s a great pick given what we know about MVP winners. History tells us the ideal pick is an ascending quarterback who hasn’t won the award recently, plays for a great
Jun 6, 2019 OAKLAND, Calif. — The early-arriving fans at Oracle Arena crowd the railing above the tunnel, waiting for it. Media members, staffers and VIPs line the walls at floor level, simultaneously doing their jobs and playing the role of interested onlooker. Everyone cranes their smartphone cameras, contorting above and around the masses, hoping