8:13 AM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In early August, Steve Smith revealed he had had bouts of depression while an active player with the Carolina Panthers and Baltimore Ravens. He talked about feeling “trapped, inferior and alone.” Carolina’s all-time leading receiver spoke out after the suicides of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade. Smith also referred
8:00 AM ET COSTA MESA, Calif. — Joe Barksdale considered taking his life midway through last season. But when his mind meanders to a dark place, playing the guitar pulls him back into the light. Barksdale, 30, said playing guitar serves as a form of therapy to help him deal with bouts of depression that
10:28 AM ET Bob PockrassNASCAR Close • NASCAR writer for ESPN.com• 2009, 2013 NMPA Writer of the Year• More than 25 years experience covering motorsports Kevin Harvick is no longer locked into a NASCAR Cup Series playoff spot as his race-winning car from Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway was found to have illegal alterations to the rear spoiler.
10:21 AM ET Simon Cambers This past September at the US Open, Stefanos Tsitsipas realized how popular he had become. “I received a message recently from one woman who said because of me, 71 percent of the kids [in Greek] schools choose to play tennis,” Tsitsipas told ESPN.com. “So I was like, ‘OK, I feel
10:20 AM ET Chicago White Sox general manager Rich Hahn revealed at the MLB general managers meetings on Tuesday that manager Rick Renteria’s contract has been extended beyond the 2019 season. Hahn told reporters the extension wasn’t announced and wouldn’t go into details, only saying it was signed “a while back.” When he was hired
Newcastle coach Ernie Merrick may have earned another A-League foe after Wellington boss Mark Rudan labelled a critique of his side’s structure disrespectful on Thursday. The Phoenix have started the season admirably, with a win, a draw and a loss positioning them mid-table ahead of Friday’s clash with Melbourne City. But Rudan’s defensive 5-2-3 system
10:26 AM ET Devin Booker says the struggling Phoenix Suns need to start holding one another accountable, citing a lack of team chemistry, after an “embarrassing” loss Tuesday night to the Brooklyn Nets. Two days after beating the Grizzlies on Booker’s buzzer-beater, the Suns were blown out by the Nets, who cruised to a 104-82
After a 2 – 1 loss to Strasbourg, the Monaco players say it will take time for Henry’s style to work fully. Monaco owner Dmitry Rybolovlev has been detained in the principality in an investigation into suspected corruption and other allegations. Lawyer Frank Michel said Rybolovlev, a Russian tycoon, was detained in Monaco on Tuesday.
Defending champions Nigeria have named their squad of 21 for the upcoming Africa Women Cup of Nations, which kicks off in Ghana later this month. Reigning Africa Women’s Footballer of the year Asisat Oshoala headlines a strong selection for the 10-time champions that includes Desire Oparanozie, Francisa Ordega, Rita Chikwelu and Onome Ebi. 2018 Young
Mauricio Pochettino admits he liked hearing the fans frustration when he substituted Lucas Moura, but says the win reinforces his decision. Hirving “Chucky” Lozano told ESPN FC he would like to play in the Premier League after his side’s 2-1 Champions League defeat at Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday. Mexico international Lozano was linked with Manchester