Eric Woodyard, ESPNApr 18, 2024, 09:38 PM ET Close Eric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. He joined ESPN in September 2019 as an NBA reporter dedicated to the Midwest region before switching to his current role in April 2021. The Flint, Mich. native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored
ESPN News Services Apr 18, 2024, 05:58 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Aroldis Chapman has been suspended two games and fined for “inappropriate actions” during Monday’s game against the New York Mets, MLB announced Thursday. Unless he appeals, Chapman is scheduled to start the suspension Friday, when the Pirates host the Boston
Associated Press Apr 18, 2024, 09:16 PM ET Open Extended Reactions THE WOODLANDS, Texas — Nelly Korda, who is looking to tie an LPGA Tour record with her fifth straight win, shot a 4-under 68 on Thursday in the opening round of the Chevron Championship, leaving her two shots behind leader Lauren Coughlin in the
Field Level Media Apr 18, 2024, 09:52 PM ET Open Extended Reactions With one season left on his 12-year, $104.4 million contract, Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby said he plans to approach the team in the offseason about a contract extension. Crosby, who turns 37 on Aug. 7, has played 19 seasons with the Penguins
Kendra Andrews, ESPNApr 18, 2024, 08:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SAN FRANCISCO — For the past several years, the Golden State Warriors have consistently been asked how much longer they can keep their dynasty together. Their title in 2022 bought them a year. But, following last season’s second-round exit and Draymond Green‘s free agency,
Associated Press Apr 18, 2024, 07:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — Scottie Scheffler is running on fumes after an exhausting Masters victory just four days ago. He hit a shank from a bunker. He nearly lost his mind from mud on his golf ball. And he still managed a 2-under
Associated Press Apr 18, 2024, 08:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A judge has denied a request by the owner of Bob Baffert-trained Arkansas Derby winner Muth for the colt to run in next month’s 150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Jefferson County Circuit Judge Mitch Perry declined Thursday to grant a
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterApr 18, 2024, 08:16 PM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Open Extended Reactions Arizona State freshman quarterback Jaden Rashada is set to enter the transfer portal, his agent Henry Organ of Disruptive Sports told ESPN on Thursday. Rashada appeared in three games for
ESPN News Services Apr 18, 2024, 05:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Texas Rangers overcame a rough major league debut from Jack Leiter to hold off the Detroit Tigers in the finale of their four-game series Thursday. Leiter, the No. 2 overall draft selection in 2021 and the son of former big-league left-hander Al
Associated Press Apr 18, 2024, 07:41 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic. — Wesley Bryan chipped in for eagle early and for birdie late, giving him a 9-under 63 on Thursday for a three-shot lead in the Corales Puntacana Championship. Bryan birdied his last two holes to stretch his lead to three