2:57 PM ET FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets coach Adam Gase was so “pissed” by the last-second loss to the Las Vegas Raiders that it sent him and his coaches into a “funk.” On Wednesday, Gase called it one of the most difficult losses of his coaching career, admitting it has been difficult
7:54 AM ET Anthony “Rumble” Johnson is headed to Bellator. In an unexpected move, the former two-time UFC title contender has agreed to terms with Bellator, sources told ESPN on Wednesday. Johnson, who has not fought in over three years, is expected to sign his deal imminently, sources said. Johnson recently mutually parted ways with
10:00 AM ET Deiveson Figueiredo will make history Saturday when he puts his UFC men’s flyweight championship on the line for the second time in 21 days, the shortest span between title defenses ever in the promotion. But Figueiredo (20-1) has another fight in mind beyond this weekend’s UFC 256 main event against Brandon Moreno,
2:34 PM ET Indiana and Purdue have mutually agreed to cancel their game Saturday in Bloomington because of an increase in COVID-19 cases at the schools. In a joint statement, Indiana athletic director Scott Dolson and Purdue counterpart Mike Bobinski expressed their disappointment in having to call off the Old Oaken Bucket rivalry game. “We
1:08 PM ET Associated Press Andrea Lee has withdrawn from the U.S. Women’s Open after testing positive for the coronavirus. Lee, 22, tested negative in a pre-arrival test by the USGA last week in Dallas while playing an LPGA Tour event. She traveled to Houston and tested positive, with mild symptoms. The U.S. Women’s Open,
12:01 PM ET ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – Denver Broncos cornerback A.J. Bouye has been suspended for six games for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances. The NFL made the suspension official Wednesday with a statement, adding that Bouye would be “able to participate in offseason and preseason practices and games.” It means Bouye, who was
1:45 PM ET Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pro Bowl wide receiver Chris Godwin underwent a procedure Tuesday to have the 10 pins removed from his left index finger that he’s played with the last four weeks, and did not practice Tuesday or Wednesday, coach Bruce Arians said. Godwin suffered a broken finger making a touchdown catch
12:28 PM ET PITTSBURGH — The Steelers‘ run game will get a badly needed boost against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday with the return of starting running back James Conner. Conner, 25, was removed from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday after testing positive for the coronavirus and going on the list Nov. 28. Conner was at
12:10 PM ET PHILADELPHIA — The last time Philadelphia Eagles superfan Giovanni Hamilton went viral, it was for wishing rival Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott well following his season-ending injury in October. This time, it was for his words of encouragement to his idol, Carson Wentz, who has been replaced as the starting quarterback for
11:58 AM ET Former Alabama football coach Ray Perkins, who played under Paul “Bear” Bryant and later succeeded him as head coach, died Wednesday. He was 79. “Our condolences to Ray Perkins’ family and friends,” Alabama coach Nick Saban said during the SEC teleconference. “He served the University of Alabama with great class and integrity.