2:23 PM ET Associated Press GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Joey Votto has spent the offseason trying to make sure he doesn’t have another subpar season. The Cincinnati Reds star led the National League in on-base percentage last year but hit just 12 homers, his fewest in a full season, and batted .284, his lowest since 2014.
5:01 PM ET Every week, we’ll mine the waiver wire for lesser-owned assets to help your squad, whether you favor dynasty or the redraft format, and we’ll also toss in some tips for DFS players out there. Finally, we will look at some former go-to fantasy assets who might be overvalued — either in the
4:12 AM ET Maurice Hamilton Close • Veteran F1 journalist, covering the sport since 1977• Motor racing correspondent for the Observer for 20 years• Has written several books and covered F1 for BBC Radio 5 Live The problem facing F1 teams at this time of year is managing the expectation of enthusiastic sponsors. The reality of deals done
12:15 PM ET Associated Press LONDON — Serena Williams has returned to the top 10 in the tennis rankings for the first time since taking a break to have her first child in September 2017. Williams dropped as low as 491st upon her return to competition in March 2018 but is up to No. 10
1:03 PM ET The UFC’s first main event on ESPN television belonged to French-Cameroonian heavyweight Francis Ngannou. The UFC is now on ESPN and ESPN+. Subscribe to ESPN+ to get: Exclusive live UFC events, weigh-ins and more; Ariel and the Bad Guy; Dana White’s Contender Series; and more exclusive MMA content. Ngannou knocked out two-time
1:00 PM ET ESPNcricinfo staff Adil Rashid has returned to the Caribbean ready to put a disappointing experience in the Barbados Test behind him and start focusing on England’s “exciting” white-ball challenge over the coming months. Rashid flew home between the first and second Tests to attend the birth of his second child, spending ten
12:51 PM ET Oklahoma wide receiver Marquise Brown, a projected top 15 pick in April’s NFL Draft, underwent surgery for a LisFranc injury last month that will prevent him from participating in the combine and his Pro Day, but he still is expected to be ready for summer training camp, per league sources. Alabama’s Quinnen
12:47 PM ET Associated Press GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Indians All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor says now is not the time to worry about a long-term contract. The 25-year-old shortstop spoke Monday for the first time since straining his right calf during an offseason workout in Florida. Lindor, who could miss and opening day, said he’s only
3:45 AM ET Punters are not cool. This is a fact so inherent to the sport that it warrants no explanation or analysis. In a game called football, the guys who use their feet are the least worthy of adoration. Ironic, but inarguable. Then, on the second (and far less anticipated) national signing day of
12:06 PM ET Eric GomezMexico writer CHIETLA, Mexico — Fifteen-year-old Daniela Catalán stared past the short fairway and toward the flag of a par-3 hole. The lush green of the golf course contrasts starkly with the mile-long dirt road connecting it to the picturesque town 90 miles south of Mexico City where Daniela lives with