7:24 AM ET HENDERSON, Nev. — Third-and-Renfrow? Third-and-Renfrow. Indeed, it is more than a catchphrase when it comes to Las Vegas Raiders second-year receiver Hunter Renfrow and his productivity for quarterback Derek Carr on that crucial down. It has become, well, a way of life. And it reminds Carr of a conversation with Renfrow’s college
4:12 PM ET Add Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly to the growing list of voices who think Major League Baseball needs more action. If that means continuing to change the playing rules, the reigning National League Manager of the Year is all for it. “As far as rules go in general, we have to continue
4:07 PM ET ORLANDO, Fla. — A yardage book protruded from his back left pocket, the golf glove dangling from his right when he walked on the greens. Throw in the Nike swoosh on his jacket and an inter-locking grip, and Charlie Woods appeared a miniature version of his famous and accomplished father. Trying to
4:21 PM ET An NCAA committee earlier this month voted to endorse a policy designed to increase opportunities for minority candidates seeking high-profile coaching and administrative jobs in college athletics. The NCAA’s committee to promote cultural diversity and equity (CPCDE) met Dec. 3 to discuss the Bill Russell Rule, which was adopted by the West
4:24 PM ET Charges against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kevin Porter Jr. stemming from his arrest last month have been dismissed, his lawyer Alex Spiro told ESPN. Porter was arrested Nov. 15 and charged with improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle after he flipped his Mercedes SUV along an interstate southeast of Cleveland.
10:59 AM ET Eric WoodyardESPN A new NBA season will tip off Tuesday, but the league’s mission to support empowerment for the Black community, as demonstrated in the Orlando bubble, hasn’t been forgotten. The NBA Board of Governors in early August announced a $300 million initial contribution to establish the NBA Foundation, dedicated to creating
3:20 PM ET Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker announced Thursday that he will enter the transfer portal. “Upon December graduation, I have decided to enter the transfer portal,” Hooker tweeted. “This is one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make. Being a Hokie has been an unforgettable experience. To all of my brothers,
3:30 PM ET UCLA will not pursue the opportunity to play in a bowl game, the school announced Thursday. The Bruins join a growing list of college football teams to make the decision not to extend the season due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “We are a player-led team, and we listened to our players
3:43 PM ET New York Giants cornerback James Bradberry is being placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list and will miss Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns. The move is believed to be unrelated to offensive coordinator Jason Garrett’s positive test for the coronavirus. Bradberry, the Giants’ top corner, is a close contact to an individual who
2:01 PM ET BALTIMORE — Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew expects different types of reunions Sunday when he faces two of his former teammates on the Baltimore Ravens defense. Minshew said he’s not going to trash talk with defensive end Calais Campbell because he’s too nice. But when it comes to pass-rusher Yannick Ngakoue …