10:45 PM ET CHICAGO — The Braves and Cubs traded pitchers on Wednesday night with Atlanta reacquiring right-hander Jesse Chavez for left-hander Sean Newcomb. Chavez, 38, was a key member of the Atlanta bullpen in 2021, helping the Braves to a World Series championship. He appeared in 30 regular-season games last year, compiling a 2.14
7:29 PM ET ESPN News Services WASHINGTON — The U.S. Capitol was briefly evacuated Wednesday evening after police identified an aircraft that they said posed “a probable threat” — but the plane was actually carrying members of the U.S. Army Golden Knights, who then parachuted into the Washington Nationals‘ baseball stadium for a pregame demonstration.
7:52 PM ET Boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya has been accused of sexual assault in a lawsuit filed Wednesday against him and his tequila brand Casa Mexico, according to court documents obtained by ESPN. A female former employee of Casa Mexico alleges in the filing that De La Hoya sexually harassed and sexually assaulted
1:56 PM ET ESPN tennis analyst Pam Shriver said Wednesday that she was in what she called “an inappropriate and damaging relationship with my much older coach” that began when she was 17 and lasted for five years. Shriver, in an interview with ESPN’s Outside the Lines as well as a first-person story and podcast
West Indies limited-overs captain Kieron Pollard has retired from international cricket by announcing his decision on social media. “After careful deliberation I’ve today decided to retire from international cricket,” Pollard said in a video on Instagram. “As is the case of many young persons it was a dream of mine to represent the West Indies
7:37 PM ET Pete ThamelESPN Nevada is in the market for a new athletic director. Athletic director Doug Knuth is out at the Mountain West Conference school, sources told ESPN on Wednesday. The university was expected to make the change official later in the day. Knuth has been at Nevada since 2013, and his hires
7:27 PM ET EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley has heard enough of the “B.S.” He’s ready to silence the critics after his production dipped precipitously the past two-plus seasons. Barkley has dealt with ankle and knee injuries since midway through the 2019 season. He has just 627 yards rushing
7:01 PM ET Associated Press Bob Babich, a member of the College Football Hall of Fame who played linebacker in the NFL for the Chargers and Browns, has died. He was 74. Babich died April 3 at his home in Clairemont, California. His death was reported by the National Football Foundation on Wednesday. A native
2:58 PM ET LAFC star Carlos Vela is in the process of finalizing a new Designated Player contract to remain with the Black and Gold “at least through 2023,” sources confirmed to ESPN. Fox Sports was the first with the news. – MLS on ESPN+: Stream LIVE games, replays (U.S. only)– Don’t have ESPN? Get
3:07 PM ET Major League Soccer is investigating Austin FC midfielder Cecilio Dominguez over possible instances of verbal and emotional abuse directed by the player toward his ex-partner, sources told ESPN. The league’s investigation continues after a visit by Austin police on April 8 to the alleged victim’s residence. In the police report, a redacted