4:28 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Pro Bowl tight end Greg Olsen says it’s “not out of the question” that he returns from a fractured foot when the Carolina Panthers play at Washington a week from Sunday. Olsen practiced on Thursday for the first time since re-fracturing his right foot in the opener against Dallas,
4:12 PM ET Dave Schoenfield BOSTON — Chris Sale insists he feels good and expects to win regardless of questions over his velocity after shoulder issues, as the Red Sox ace gets the ball for Game 1 of Friday’s American League Division Series against the Yankees. Sale has thrown just 301 pitches since the end
5:09 PM ET BOSTON — The New York Yankees will turn to J.A. Happ as the starting pitcher for Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Boston Red Sox on Friday night. Chris Sale insists he feels good and expects to win regardless of questions over his velocity after shoulder issues, as
3:54 PM ET Associated Press HOUSTON — Rajai Davis is getting the chance to further his October legacy. Indians manager Terry Francona said Thursday the speedy outfielder will get his team’s final spot on the 25-man roster for the AL Division Series against the Houston Astros. Davis was given the nod over backup infielder Erik
5:08 PM ET The 7-2 loss Oakland suffered in the AL wild-card game against the Yankees might sting for some time, but for one Athletics fan, the stink will soon go away. After loyal Oakland fan John Spencer was caught on video being doused with beer and pelted with a cup at Yankee Stadium on
6:14 PM ET BEREA, Ohio — Jabrill Peppers said he was talking about the environment that surrounds an NFL team when he told the Chronicle-Telegram in Elyria, Ohio, on Wednesday that people in Cleveland are “wishy-washy” about their Browns. “Obviously I wasn’t talking about the fans as a whole, more so the environment of an
11:22 AM ET LOS ANGELES — Whether he picked it out intentionally or arbitrarily is unknown, but Kenley Jansen donned a compelling T-shirt in the moments before Wednesday’s pre-postseason workout at Dodger Stadium. It read “I’m Back,” with Michael Jordan and his unmistakable No. 45 jersey emblazoned on the front. Jansen has worn it before,
3:33 PM ET @UpRootCha1 was straight and to the point. “@MatthewBerryTMR I miss the love/hate column. Was so awesome over the years. (Three heart-eye emojis).” Eric Karabell takes a look at which fantasy football fortunes rise or fall as we get ready to set lineups for Week 5, including Mark Ingram, Russell Wilson, Julian Edelman
3:00 PM ET Marcus Fraser and Matt Wallace made the best of blustery conditions in Scotland to share the lead after Day 1 at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Australia’s Fraser carded five birdies and one bogey in his opening round of 68 to set the pace at four under, with Englishman Wallace matching his
3:05 PM ET Alden Gonzalez Close ESPN Staff Writer Joined ESPN in 2016 to cover the Los Angeles Rams Previously covered the Angels for MLB.com Bradford Doolittle Close ESPN Staff Writer Sports reporter, Kansas City Star, 2002-09 Writer, Baseball, Baseball Prospectus Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus Member, Baseball Writers Association of America Member, Professional Basketball Writers