2:42 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN BOSTON — Celtics star Kyrie Irving said Sunday he doesn’t believe Spurs guard Marco Belinelli intentionally tried to hit him in the face when he struck both of Irving’s eyes while jostling for a rebound last week. “I make my living with my eyes,” Irving said after practicing fully with
1:15 PM ET Tyron Woodley‘s next title defense will come against Kamaru Usman, ending weeks of speculation surrounding Woodley’s next opponent. According to multiple sources, the 170-pound title fight will take place at UFC 235 on March 2 in Las Vegas. Both fighters have signed their respective bout agreements, sources say. The list of potential
1:54 PM ET Auburn defensive tackle Derrick Brown announced Sunday that he will return to school for his senior season rather than enter the NFL draft. “After talking with my family and coaches I have decided to return to Auburn for my final season. I want to leave Auburn with my degree and a championship.
1:37 PM ET SAN JOSE, Calif. — While Clemson coach Dabo Swinney and Alabama coach Nick Saban are aware of the narrative of fatigue that has surrounded their fourth straight matchup in the five years of the College Football Playoff era, neither is going to apologize for being here, Swinney said on Sunday morning. “I
12:08 PM ET The Ravens and head coach John Harbaugh are continuing contract discussions, and all indications are that Baltimore wants him back, league sources told ESPN. The Ravens’ season was slipping away seven weeks ago, but adversity became all “good” with John Harbaugh, who orchestrated a remarkable comeback. But when the Ravens kick off
12:08 PM ET As they wait to fill their head-coaching vacancy, the Denver Broncos have blocked other teams from trying to hire away former head coach Gary Kubiak as an offensive coordinator, league sources told ESPN. Professional and family ties have made the Broncos’ head-coaching job one of strong interest for Steelers offensive line coach
11:48 AM ET Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton said after Saturday’s victory that the clown mask he wore into NRG Stadium won’t be making the trip with his team to Arrowhead Stadium next week. Hilton wore the clown mask in response to comments made by Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph, who called the receiver a
11:47 AM ET Nick Foles fell four plays short of earning a $1 million incentive when he bruised his ribs and had to leave Philadelphia’s season finale against the Redskins last Sunday, but the Eagles intend to work on a solution to pay him the bonus, league sources told ESPN. The Eagles’ quarterback has recaptured
11:28 AM ET The UFC is wasting no time planning Jon Jones‘ next fight. UFC president Dana White told ESPN that the promotion wants Jones to defend his light heavyweight title against Anthony Smith at UFC 235 on March 2 in Las Vegas. “Later this month, Jon Jones will file an application for licensure with
3:00 AM ET Rangpur Riders 169 for 3 (Rossouw 76*, Bopara 40*) beat Khulna Titans 161 for 5 (Stirling 61, Shafiul 2-44) by 8 runs How the game played out Rangpur Riders picked up their first win in the BPL, after beating Khulna Titans by eight runs in a contest that was alive until the