4:41 PM ET One of Europe’s most popular fighters is on the comeback trail. Scotland’s Joanne Calderwood has been booked against Brazilian Kalindra Faria for UFC Fight Night in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Aug. 25, multiple sources told ESPN. The promotion is expected to formally announce the flyweight fight in the coming days. Joanne Calderwood (blue
4:04 PM ET Victoria MonkESPN WIMBLEDON — After successful opening round campaigns, Day 4 of Wimbledon sees the return of both the men’s and women’s world No.1s. Rafael Nadal’s quest for a first Wimbledon title since 2010 started well as he dispatched Dudi Sela in straight sets (6-3, 6-3, 6-2) Tuesday. With a height difference
7:58 PM ET Adrian WojnarowskiESPN Free agent forward/center Amir Johnson has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Philadelphia 76ers, league sources told ESPN. Johnson, 31, will sign his second consecutive one-year deal with Philadelphia, where he averaged 4.6 points and 4.5 rebounds a game last season. Denver saved millions in luxury tax
Inter Milan have signed forward Lautaro Martinez on a five-year contract from Argentina’s Racing Club, the Italian Serie A club said on Wednesday. The 20-year-old, capped once by Argentina, has joined the Milan-based club for a reported fee of around €22 million ($25.6 million), Italian media reported. Official: #WelcomeLautaro! 📣⚫🔵 The Argentine has signed a
ESPN’s Charlie Gibson queries fans about England’s World Cup chances while colleague Chris Mendes takes in all the action at Flat Iron Square in London. As you might have heard, England sent Colombia tumbling out at the round of 16 stage on Tuesday night by emerging victorious from a World Cup penalty shootout for the
3:47 PM ET Bob PockrassNASCAR Close • NASCAR writer for ESPN.com• 2009, 2013 NMPA Writer of the Year• More than 25 years experience covering motorsports DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR has reinstated Xfinity Series driver Spencer Gallagher, who had been suspended over the past nine weeks for a failed drug test. The sanctioning body announced Wednesday that it
12:00 PM ET Greg WyshynskiESPN The player: Robin Lehner, 26, G The terms: One year at $1.5 million with the New York Islanders Where does he fit in? With the departure of Jaroslav Halak to the Boston Bruins via free agency, the team was desperate for a veteran complement to Thomas Greiss, the 32-year-old signed
As the Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus rumours continue to gain momentum, ESPN FC’s Craig Burley explains why he’s not sold on the move. The World Cup is in full swing, but the transfer rumour mill hasn’t slowed down one bit. David Amoyal breaks down and rates some potential moves to keep an eye on in
9:23 AM ET Peter BodoTennis Close Peter Bodo has been covering tennis for over 35 years, mostly recently for ESPN. He is a former WTA Writer of the Year and the author of numerous books, including the classic “The Courts of Babylon” and the New York Times bestseller (with Pete Sampras), “A Champion’s Mind.” WIMBLEDON
1:25 PM BST Nick Said, KweséESPN South Africa could field two more sides in the PRO14 in the coming years after the successful addition of the Free State Cheetahs and Southern Kings in the 2017/18 campaign, according to tournament chief executive Martin Anayi. Anayi has told WalesOnline that the expansion to include the South Africa