3:21 PM ET ESPN staff Richard Gasquet booked his place in the semifinals of the Libema Open with a straight sets victory over Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas. The French second seed came through in consecutive tiebreaks at Hertogenbosch, winning 7-6 (2), 7-6 (4) to set up a semifinal match with Bernard Tomic. The Australian qualifier was
3:27 PM ET ESPN staff Britain’s Johanna Konta is through to the semifinals of the Nature Valley Open in Nottingham. The No. 4 seed overcame Dalila Jakupovic 6-4, 6-2 to move a step closer to a second successive final at the tournament. She will face a familiar opponent in the semifinals in the shape of
10:24 AM ET Some fighters are tabbed for stardom from Day 1. Take welterweight world titleholder Errol Spence Jr., for example. He was widely considered the best professional prospect on the 2012 U.S. Olympic boxing team and expected to become a top fighter. Sure enough, Spence has fulfilled that potential. Many view him as the
Jun 13, 2018 After Terence “Bud” Crawford scored a ninth-round knockout of Jeff Horn on Saturday night in Las Vegas, he stuck his tongue out and smiled at the crowd. Then, the new WBO welterweight champion flexed and stood on the ropes at the MGM Grand Arena. As Michael Buffer yelled, “Terrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrence Crawford!” rapper Rick
ESPN FC’s Alexis Nunes and Stewart Robson square off in predicting matchday 3’s World Cup fixtures, including Argentina versus Iceland. Lionel Messi and Argentina look to change their fortunes in the 2018 World Cup after losing seven consecutive finals. Lionel Messi says he’s unsure if this will be his last World Cup, but Argentina’s fortunes
2:20 PM ET Associated Press CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to two-year contract extensions with forwards Vinnie Hinostroza and John Hayden. The 24-year-old Hinostroza set career highs with seven goals and 18 assists in 50 games last season. The 23-year-old Hayden had four goals and nine assists in 47 games with Chicago before
2:00 PM ET FRISCO, Texas — Welterweight world titleholder Errol Spence Jr. has looked virtually flawless since he turned pro following a stint on the 2012 U.S. Olympic team. He was widely considered the best professional prospect on Team USA. Welterweight titlist Errol Spence Jr. said he’ll be fulfilling a “lifelong dream” when he defends
2:56 PM ET All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard wants out of San Antonio, league sources told ESPN. What’s the key to creating a new superteam in L.A.? Kevin Pelton explains how the team and the superstars might get it done. All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard reportedly wants out of San Antonio. Our NBA Insiders give seven deals
1:24 PM ET SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. – Tiger Woods will likely have the opportunity to spend more time on his yacht this weekend after another poor round at the U.S. Open on Friday means he is headed toward a missed cut. Woods, who opened the tournament with a 78 on Thursday at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club,
2:27 PM ET Associated Press CLEVELAND — The Minnesota Twins reinstated first baseman Joe Mauer from the disabled list Friday after a 25-game absence. Mauer completed a rehab assignment after suffering a neck strain and concussion-like symptoms while diving for a foul ball. The move was made before Minnesota’s game at Cleveland. Third baseman Miguel