9:51 AM ET Richard Mann Rose Namajunas fought for the inaugural UFC strawweight title in her promotional debut in 2014. In that fight, it was clear that she was talented, but there were some obvious holes in her game that ultimately led her to come up short against Carla Esparza. However, she continued to learn
1:43 PM ET Greg WyshynskiESPN In St. Louis, there are two words that have come to indicate whether the Blues were victorious this season: “Play ‘Gloria.'” As in Laura Branigan’s 1982 disco classic “Gloria,” a certified platinum smash hit that has unexpectedly become the team’s victory song. The Blues won Game 7 against the Dallas
12:54 PM ET GREEN BAY, Wis. – Former Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson said he is suffering from an autonomic disorder, a condition that causes weakness and cognitive issues, and revealed that it was the reason he is no longer in that role with the team. Thompson, 66, issued a statement on Wednesday
9:22 PM ET Malika AndrewsESPN MILWAUKEE — Malcolm Brogdon, who had been sidelined for almost two months with a plantar fascia tear, saw his first action since March 15 on Wednesday in Game 5 between the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks. Brogdon came off the bench at the start of the second quarter, replacing Pat
12:56 PM ET Malika AndrewsESPN MILWAUKEE — Malcolm Brogdon is expected to play in Game 5 between the Celtics and Bucks, coach Mike Budenholzer announced at shootaround Wednesday morning. Brogdon, who has been sidelined since March 15 with a plantar fascia tear, will come off the bench for Milwaukee and be on a minutes restriction.
12:22 PM ET Associated Press MADRID — Rafael Nadal reached the third round of the Madrid Open with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Canadian teenager Felix Auger-Aliassime on Wednesday. Nadal lost only four points on his serve in the first set and broke Auger-Aliassime three times in the second to close out the match at
7:30 AM ET The Carolina Hurricanes have far exceeded expectations as the lovable underdogs in their 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs run. Timing is everything in hockey, and this group is playing at its best at the exact right time. It’s a fascinating roster for many reasons. The Hurricanes have built a solid foundation through the
11:23 AM ET With the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs in full swing, there are plenty of betting opportunities every night. Our experts — Emily Kaplan, Chris Peters, Ben Arledge and Greg Wyshynski — will be here each day throughout the conference finals and Stanley Cup final, giving their best bets for the evening’s games. Today,
8:28 AM ET The San Jose Sharks and Colorado Avalanche will face off one more time this season, with Game 7 set for 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday night in San Jose. We debate the key factors that will determine the outcome and make our picks. Who or what will be the X factor for
11:00 AM BST All Black and World Cup winner Waisake Naholo has signed for London Irish, the club announced Wednesday. The winger, 28, who has won 26 senior international caps, will leave the Highlanders and join the Gallagher Premiership club at the start of next season. Naholo has enjoyed a four-year spell with the Super