6:50 PM ET On April 10, in his third start of 2018, Jacob deGrom allowed four runs in six innings in a no-decision against the Marlins. All four runs came in the fifth inning. With one out, Yadiel Rivera hit a chopper over third base and the ball popped out of Todd Frazier ‘s glove
5:53 PM ET Simon Cambers LONDON — John Isner summed it up perfectly: “He’s No. 1 and No. 2 and No. 3. He’s the best returner I’ve ever faced for sure.” Isner was talking about Novak Djokovic, in case there was any doubt. The mantle of the world’s best returner passed from Jimmy Connors in
9:47 PM ET Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Blake Snell was named the American League Cy Young Award winner on Wednesday, capping a breakout season in his first full year in the majors. Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom, who led the majors with a 1.70 ERA, won the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday night. The
8:58 AM ET HOUSTON — Just before the season opener tipped off, James Harden joined Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta in the middle of the Toyota Center court for what was billed as an MVP presentation. Harden’s trophy was there, but after a video celebrating his MVP campaign played, Fertitta focused his intense energy on
12:03 PM ET ASHBURN, Va. — The D.J. Swearinger revenge tour already includes wins against two of his former teams, Arizona and Tampa Bay, this season. Those were warm-up acts for what takes place Sunday: a chance to beat the team the Washington Redskins safety said bashed him like no other. That’s why Sunday’s game
5:28 PM ET Boston Celtics forward Marcus Morris is out for Wednesday night’s home game against the Chicago Bulls due to illness. Morris has been the team’s most consistent player through the beginning of the season, leading the Celtics in 3-point shooting, overall shooting, field goal percentage and defensive rebounding. Semi Ojeleye and Daniel Theis
5:56 PM ET Associated Press ATLANTA — Flush with cash, the New York Yankees may take a run at Manny Machado. But first, the slugging infielder would have some explaining to do. Arriving in Atlanta for two days of owners meetings at a hotel next to the Braves’ SunTrust Park, Hal Steinbrenner discussed the state
2:53 PM ET The end of the 2018 NASCAR Cup series season is here. Sunday’s 2:30 p.m. ET race (NBC) at Homestead-Miami Speedway marks the end of the 36-race season, and there are four contenders eligible for the title: Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick, Joey Logano and Martin Truex Jr. Let’s get to the ESPN experts’
5:58 PM ET PITTSBURGH — Le’Veon Bell is missing more than the season. In a fitting end to a bizarre holdout story, several Pittsburgh Steelers players rummaged through Bell’s locker and removed his No. 26 nameplate after Wednesday’s practice. Ben Roethlisberger, in a text to Le’Veon Bell before Tuesday’s deadline, hoped the Steelers running back
4:35 PM ET Associated Press CLEVELAND — The Indians traded versatile infielder Erik Gonzalez to the Pittsburgh Pirates as part of a five-player swap. Cleveland sent Gonzalez, who appeared in 81 games for the AL Central champions last season, and right-handers Tahnaj Thomas and Dante Mendoza to the Pirates for outfielder Jordan Luplow and infielder