5:10 PM ET Associated Press Darlington Raceway has gotten state approval to have fans in the stands when it runs NASCAR’s Southern 500 next month. The state commerce department gave the track “Too Tough To Tame” an exemption to have up to 8,000 fans in the stands, according to an agency spokesman. South Carolina Gov.
6:32 PM ET Nick Parkinson Close •Reports on boxing for ESPN.co.uk, as well as several national newspapers•Has been reporting on British boxing for over 15 years•Appears on BoxNation’s Boxing Matters show Terri Harper held on to her WBC world junior lightweight title in a first defense after an entertaining points draw with English rival Natasha
6:05 PM ET Associated Press SEATTLE — The Seattle Kraken have hired Everett Fitzhugh as the club’s first broadcaster, the team announced Friday. Fitzhugh is believed to be the first Black team broadcaster hired by an NHL franchise. He has spent the past five seasons as the director of media relations and broadcasting for the
5:22 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO – Cameron Tringale was disqualified after the second round of the PGA Championship for signing an incorrect scorecard. The PGA of America said Tringale signed for a score lower than he actually shot on the par-3 eighth hole at TPC Harding Park. His scorecard had been officially certified, and Tringale
6:48 PM ET Associated Press WARE, England — Andy Sullivan carded a blistering 28 on the back nine to sit at the top of a leaderboard filled with home favourites after the second round of the English Championship on Friday. The 2016 Ryder Cup player turned in 34 then made seven birdies on his way
6:53 PM ET The Rose Ladies Series Grand Final was suspended on Friday when a wildfire broke out at Chobham Common in Surrey, England and spread towards the Wentworth club. Surrey Fire and Rescue Service said 10 fire engines and other emergency vehicles were dispatched to the tend to the fire as golfers, caddies and
1:35 PM ET Steve KimESPN Jorge Linares has tested positive for the coronavirus and has been removed from his fight against Javier Fortuna on Aug. 28, according to his manager Jose De La Cruz. “He’s feeling OK,” said De La Cruz. “He’s got symptoms, he’s at the hospital, he can’t leave for 10 days. It’s
6:23 PM ET Shaun Reynolds The coronavirus pandemic has made the transfer market uncertain — and you can find out when the windows open here — but here are the rumours floating around Europe’s big leagues and beyond. Arsenal’s Maitland-Niles on transfer list to raise funds In a desperate attempt to raise cash to help
4:55 PM ET ESPN staff As 2020 NFL training camps continue, coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots looks happy to have football back, while Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler hasn’t quite mastered putting on his uniform. Here’s what you need to know from camps across the league: Jump to the best
6:23 PM ET Conference USA has approved a 2020 schedule that includes eight conference games and up to four nonconference games, the league’s board announced Friday. Each member can determine its non-league schedule. Conference play will kick off for some teams Sept. 12, and the league championship game is set for Dec. 5 but can