I played college basketball against Michael Jordan and here's what made him great

Jay Bilas played five games against Michael Jordan at UNC. Here's what makes Jordan worthy of the college hoops Greatest of All Time tag.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/page/playerbracket-jordan/i-played-college-basketball-michael-jordan-here-made-great

Celts' Smart donating blood for COVID-19 study

Celtics guard Marcus Smart confirmed through his agent Tuesday that he is planning to donate his blood to be studied for an experimental treatment for COVID-19.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28979337/celtics-marcus-smart-donating-blood-experimental-coronavirus-treatment

Sources: NBA, NBPA talk withholding player pay

The league and NBPA are discussing scenarios for withholding up to 25 percent of players' remaining salaries should regular-season games be cancelled, sources told ESPN.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28979171/nba-players-discuss-withholding-pay-regular-season-games-canceled

Bulldogs' Leach lands touted QB recruit Robertson

Quarterback Sawyer Robertson, ranked No. 51 overall in the ESPN Junior 300, chose Mississippi State on Tuesday, giving new coach Mike Leach one of his first big commitments. Robertson is also set to join the Bulldogs baseball team.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/28979129/mississippi-state-mike-leach-lands-espn-jr-300-qb-sawyer-robertson

MLB to pay minor leaguers weekly until May 31

Major League Baseball will continue to pay its minor league players $400 per week through at least May 31, or until the start of the minor league season.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28976252/mlb-pay-minor-leaguers-400-per-week-31

I was there: When Zlatan announced himself to MLS

Our writers reveal the best individual displays they have seen, which feature Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Cristiano Ronaldo, David Beckham and Carli Lloyd.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog-espn-fc-united/story/4079338/ibrahimovics-mls-debutlloyds-world-cup-final-heroicsbeckhams-redemption-the-best-individual-performance-i-have-seen

Betting roundtable: Our experts' most heartbreaking futures bets

With the sports betting world essentially on hold, our experts reflect on some potential winning futures bets that turned into refunds from the past year.

source https://www.espn.com/chalk/story/_/id/28967193/our-experts-most-heartbreaking-futures-bets

China delays restart of basketball, other events

Concerned about asymptomatic carriers of coronavirus, China's General Administration of Sport issued an order to not yet resume the Chinese Basketball Association and other sporting events.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28975749/china-delays-re-start-basketball-other-events

5-on-5: The greatness of MJ, Scottie, Phil and the Bulls dynasty

Which three-peat was more dominant? Our experts look back at the NBA's team of the '90s.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28972924/remembering-greatness-michael-jordan-chicago-bulls-dynasty

The 10-episode docuseries will spotlight MJ's final season with the Bulls in 1997-98

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Watch Sabrina Ionescu, Zion Williamson and other stars in McDonald's All American Games

Imagine a world where Sabrina Ionescu and Lauren Cox are teammates, or where Jayson Tatum and Bam Adebayo are on the same team. It did happen.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/28970666/watch-sabrina-ionescu-zion-williamson-other-stars-mcdonald-all-american-games

Viewers guide: Mike Piazza, Mets help New York heal post-9/11

The first of a series of classic MLB games on ESPN is a memorable, emotional night at Shea Stadium shortly after the 2001 attacks in New York City.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28971919/viewers-guide-mike-piazza-mets-help-new-york-heal-post-9-11

How are boxers getting by with no fights?

Boxers are coping with the lack of a steady stream of income in a variety of ways due to the cancellation of fights.

source https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/28973416/how-boxers-getting-no-fights

Modern Warfare 2 remaster leaked, reportedly releases Tuesday

A remaster of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has been leaked, as well as a trailer.

source https://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/28970936/modern-warfare-2-remaster-leaked-reportedly-releases-tuesday

Michael Jordan series on ESPN moved up to April

ESPN's documentary about Michael Jordan, "The Last Dance," will be shown in April instead of June as originally scheduled.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28974799/michael-jordan-series-espn-moved-april

Duke 61, Butler 59 -- Inside the journey to college basketball's biggest 'what if' moment

Ten years ago, Gordon Hayward's heave rimmed out at the buzzer, negating what would have been THE iconic moment in college basketball history.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/28971847/duke-61-butler-59-journey-college-basketball-biggest-moment

Bills O-lineman Dion Dawkins is Buffalo's big, fun adopted son

The Bills' gregarious left tackle, who brightens any room he enters, is making an impact on the field and in the city he has come to love.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28969350/bills-o-lineman-dion-dawkins-buffalo-big-fun-adopted-son

Lowe: How the Hornets are adding Kobe and playoff basketball to their break

The Hornets are staying in touch by breaking down a 2012 Lakers-Nuggets playoff series via video chats and text chains.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28972631/how-charlotte-hornets-adding-kobe-bryant-playoff-basketball-their-break

The truth about Michael Jordan's MLB prospects: 'I swear, he was going to the majors'

Nowadays, fans look upon Michael Jordan's foray into another sport 26 years ago as a whim, and conclude that his baseball career was a bust. They could not be more wrong.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/26449232/the-true-story-michael-jordan-brief-promising-baseball-career

When Jordan went to the minors and cheated at Yahtzee

Jordan was competitive to the point where he found creative ways to take manager Terry Francona's money.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28925586/tim-kurkjian-baseball-fix-michael-jordan-went-minors-cheated-yahtzee

The inside story of the first MLB player traded during the coronavirus pandemic

For Red Sox minor leaguer Jhonny Pereda, who herds cattle in the offseason to pay his bills, this is no novelty. It's scary.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28962032/the-story-first-mlb-player-traded-coronavirus-pandemic

Mahomes, Hill trash-talk Call of Duty League player

Two Kansas City Chiefs might have signed themselves up for a showdown with an esports pro.

source https://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/28973630/mahomes-hill-trash-talk-call-duty-league-player

Full lineup of classic games, how to watch, more

Starting Tuesday, ESPN will air memorable games of the past 25 years, with more available on ESPN+.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28971175/how-watch-classic-games-espn-mlb-encore-tuesdays

Sports stars rally to join auction for virus relief

More than 115 athletes, coaches and sports personalities from 13 countries have joined to raise money for a COVID-19 response fund aimed at providing assistance for individuals fighting the global pandemic.

source https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/28972709/simone-biles-stephen-curry-other-top-sports-figures-join-auction-coronavirus-relief

Shaq says he 'stopped going' to 'Tiger King' zoo

Hall of Fame center Shaquille O'Neal attempted to clarify his brief appearance on the hit Netflix documentary 'Tiger King,' saying that while he loves big cats, 'he had no idea' what was going on at the Oklahoma ranch.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28972773/shaquille-oneal-addresses-appearance-netflix-tiger-king-says-had-no-idea-went-scenes-zoo

Daniel Cormier: The UFC needs to take measures to help Jon Jones

While in college, Daniel Cormier said he learned a critical lesson in accountability. Now, he's hoping Jon Jones, his biggest rival, can do the same.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/28972781/daniel-cormier-ufc-needs-take-measures-help-jon-jones

Roger returns: Healing Federer shows off shots

Roger Federer put on a show for fans via Twitter on Monday, pulling off trick shots against a wall in the snow.

source https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/28973019/roger-federer-showcases-trick-shots-coming-knee-surgery

Watch Zion, LeBron and other NBA stars in their high school dunk contests

Rewatch Zion Williamson, LeBron James and Aaron Gordon compete in dunk contests from their high school days.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/28970516/watch-zion-lebron-other-nba-stars-their-high-school-dunk-contests

What moving the Tokyo Olympics means for the NBA and Team USA

For the NBA and Team USA, moving the Olympic Games to 2021 raises big questions. Here are the answers so far.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28946656/what-moving-tokyo-olympics-means-nba-team-usa

The return to WWE that Edge never thought was possible

Edge makes his return to the ring at WrestleMania after a nine-year hiatus he won't ever forget.

source https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/28969024/wrestlemania-36-return-wwe-edge-never-thought-was-possible

Relive memorable USWNT matches

Tune in to some of the notable matches from the U.S. women's national soccer team.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/4079508/relive-memorable-uswnt-matches-wambachs-100thhamm-and-foudy-farewellertzs-winner

Boxing reset: GGG still a force at middleweight; Erickson Lubin one to watch at 154

Gennadiy Golovkin regained a middleweight title and is waiting for a third Canelo Alvarez fight. How about the junior middleweight division? Watch out for Kell Brook and Erickson Lubin.

source https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/28958275/boxing-reset-ggg-force-middleweight-erickson-lubin-one-watch-154

Bucs GM: Brady made sales pitch to join team

While the Buccaneers were openly interested in signing Tom Brady, Tampa Bay GM Jason Licht said the 42-year-old quarterback gave the Bucs his best sales pitch in their first phone call.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28970452/tom-brady-pitched-bucs-brass-tampa-gm-says

Expert Q&A: How to stay fit -- and safe -- during coronavirus pandemic

An expert in critical event preparedness and response at Johns Hopkins Medicine answered many of the questions people are asking about exercising and playing outside during the coronavirus pandemic.

source https://www.espn.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/28968781/how-stay-fit-safe-coronavirus-pandemic

How to watch Monday Night Football Classics: the 2018 Chiefs-Rams shootout

Two years ago, two of the highest-scoring offenses in NFL history squared off and blew the over away.

source https://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/306849/how-to-watch-monday-night-football-classics-the-chiefs-rams-2018-shootout

'We're going to learn from this': MLB managers on coping with the pandemic

Dave Martinez, Kevin Cash, Joe Girardi and others talk about connecting with their players, missing baseball and enjoying some extra family time.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28966451/mlb-managers-how-helping-team-family-deal-pandemic

Meet the biggest Beckham boots collector in the world

Imagine not one unseen Picasso, but an entire exhibition. Meet Sattawat Sethakorn and his potentially million-dollar collection of soccer boots.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog-espn-fc-united/story/4079363/the-worlds-biggest-david-beckham-memorabilia-collector-is-thai-pop-star-tae

The biggest one-hit wonders for every National League team

For a single season, these players raised their game to levels they had never achieved before -- or would again.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28941967/the-biggest-one-hit-wonders-every-national-league-team

From homeless to top NFL draft prospect: Javon Kinlaw's journey

Kinlaw, a defensive tackle out of South Carolina projected to go in the top 20 picks of the NFL draft, is a long way away from spending part of his childhood homeless.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2020/story/_/id/28963125/from-homeless-top-nfl-draft-prospect-javon-kinlaw-journey

The NHL's coronavirus pause: Possible playoff formats, players' workout plans, free agency and more

What do NHL stars think should be done for the playoffs? How are they all staying in shape? What will the draft and free agency look like?

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/28968478/the-nhl-coronavirus-pause-possible-playoff-formats-players-workout-plans-free-agency-more

Gritty's tips on self-quarantining, favorite meals, hygiene, and how to stay connected

Like everyone else, the Flyers mascot is finding ways to stay entertained while social distancing.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/28968446/gritty-tips-self-isolating-favorite-meals-hygiene-how-stay-connected

'Take a challenge to a championship': USF's Jeff Scott and an unprecedented test

When Jeff Scott arrived at USF earlier this year, he planned to bring a lot of Clemson -- including the catchphrases -- with him. But when the coronavirus canceled spring ball after one practice, it changed things for everybody.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/28965963/how-first-year-usf-coach-jeff-scott-managing-team-coronavirus-pandemic

A pandemic stopped the Paralympics but can't stop one of America's greatest sprinters

Arkansas runner and Paralympic medalist Hunter Woodhall was bullied as a child, called a cheater for running on blades and attacked on social media. This is the story of how he outpaced the naysayers to become the athlete he was meant to be.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/28949082/a-pandemic-stopped-paralympics-stop-one-america-greatest-sprinters

NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus where each team stands after free agency

The additions of DeAndre Hopkins and Tom Brady have their new teams on the rise.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28954398/2020-nfl-power-rankings-1-32-poll-plus-where-team-stands-free-agency

Rescheduled Tokyo Games to open July 23, 2021

The postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games have been rescheduled to begin July 23, 2021.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/28969950/tokyo-olympic-opening-ceremony-rescheduled-july-23-2021

Messi agrees to 70% pay cut amid coronavirus

Messi agrees to 70% pay cut amid coronavirus

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/barcelona/story/4079940/barcelonas-lionel-messi-agrees-70-pay-cut-amid-coronavirus-pandemic

Celtics' Smart says he's cleared of coronavirus

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart, who tested positive for COVID-19 two weeks ago, has been cleared by the Massachusetts Department of Health, he announced on social media Sunday night.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28969142/celtics-marcus-smart-says-cleared-coronavirus-diagnosis

'Why am I nervous??': Tom Brady rewatches Super Bowl LI comeback

Brady rewatched the Patriots' epic Super Bowl LI comeback win on Sunday and had some fun with it on social media.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28969135/tom-brady-rewatches-super-bowl-li-comeback

Hopkins, Mosley to wait a year for HOF induction

The International Boxing Hall of Fame class of 2020 was due to be enshrined during ceremonies on June 14, but because of the coronavirus pandemic, the class of 2020 will be inducted along with the class of 2021 during next year's induction weekend.

source https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/28968958/international-boxing-hall-fame-postpones-june-induction-weekend

Ex-Rev Marshall Leonard joins NYC virus fight as physician

Former New England Revolution defender Marshall Leonard has traded in his soccer uniform for one of an attending physician in New York City.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/new-england-revolution/story/4079840/former-rev-marshall-leonard-joins-new-york-city-virus-battle-as-physician

Source: Redskins get former Eagles corner Darby

The Redskins have agreed to a one-year deal with former Eagles cornerback Ronald Darby.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28968092/source-redskins-get-former-eagles-corner-ronald-darby

Virtual victory: Hill wins NASCAR's iRacing event

NASCAR's new normal resumed Sunday with another virtual event, the second in an iRacing series thrown together after the coronavirus pandemic stopped nearly all sports. NASCAR's 36-race season was suspended four events into the year.

source https://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/story/_/id/28968375/timmy-hill-earns-rare-nascar-win-live-simulated-iracing-event

Gundogan: Title goes to Liverpool if season over now

Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan says it would only be "fair" for rivals Liverpool to be awarded the Premier League trophy if the season ends early.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/liverpool-engliverpool/story/4079838/liverpool-deserve-premier-league-title-if-season-cancelled-ilkay-gundogan

G'town digital star McClung to test draft waters

Georgetown sophomore Mac McClung is entering the 2020 NBA draft, he told ESPN on Sunday.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28968201/georgetown-mac-mcclung-test-draft-waters

Adams: Reyna makes things 'look easy,' like Pulisic

Giovanni Reyna was set to make his U.S. senior debut this month, and Tyler Adams sees similarities between the 17-year-old and Christian Pulisic.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/united-states-usa/story/4079772/uss-adams-reyna-makes-everything-look-easy-like-pulisic

Marbury trying to get masks from China for N.Y.

Former NBA star Stephon Marbury, who now coaches in China, is trying to broker a deal for 10 million medical masks to be sold to New York by a Chinese company.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28967894/stephon-marbury-trying-get-masks-china-ny

Rutgers lands highest-ranked recruit since 2008

Top-50 senior Cliff Omoruyi announced his commitment to Rutgers on Sunday, becoming the Scarlet Knights' highest-ranked recruit since 2008.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/28967944/rutgers-lands-cliff-omoruyi-highest-ranked-recruit-2008

College basketball's 'greatest of all time' bracket: Final Four breakdown

ESPN.com panelists share their thoughts and opinions on the Final Four.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/page/playerbracket-finalfour/college-basketball-greatest-all-bracket-final-four-breakdown

FIFA 20, esports helping MLS clubs navigate coronavirus shutdown

With no real-life soccer to deliver the fans, MLS has turned to the next best thing: esports. And so far, fans are responding in droves.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/major-league-soccer/story/4078519/fifa-20esports-helping-mls-clubs-navigate-coronavirus-shutdown

Tom Brady is the signing of a lifetime for long-suffering Bucs fans

For a franchise that has long struggled to attract big names, adding arguably the greatest QB of all time still feels like a dream.

source https://www.espn.com/blog/tampa-bay-buccaneers/post/_/id/23546/tom-brady-is-the-signing-of-a-lifetime-for-long-suffering-bucs-fans

Rob Mendez: 'It's only the beginning'

Mendez was determined to become a head football coach.

source https://www.espn.com/espys/story/_/id/26974520/espys-2019-high-school-football-coach-rob-mendez-receive-jimmy-v-award-perseverance

Tokyo leaning summer '21, not spring, for Games

Tokyo Olympic organizers seem to have an eye on starting the Games in summer of 2021.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/28966936/tokyo-organizers-lean-summer-2021-not-spring-games

Can Newton's second act live up to the first?

Newton's reaction to his release will define the reinvention of one of the most dynamic athletes the NFL has seen.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28948659/cam-newton-reaction-release-define-rest-career

Knicks owner Dolan tests positive for coronavirus

James Dolan, the executive chairman of Madison Square Garden Company and owner of the New York Knicks, has tested positive for the coronavirus.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28966720/knicks-owner-james-dolan-tests-positive-coronavirus

Sports companies band together to help the medical field in time of need

With a shortage of medical supplies nationwide, Fanatics, Bauer, Nike and other companies have come together in a time of great need.

source https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/28966052/fanatics-bauer-others-band-together-help-medical-field

Tiz the Law wins Fla. Derby before empty stands

With fans not allowed at Gulfstream, Tiz the Law won Saturday's Florida Derby to stamp himself as a prime Kentucky Derby contender if the rescheduled race goes off as planned in early September.

source https://www.espn.com/horse-racing/story/_/id/28966459/tiz-law-wins-florida-derby-empty-stands-gulfstream

Juventus, players agree on €90M wage reduction

Juventus, players agree on €90M wage reduction

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/juventus/story/4079490/juventusplayers-agree-to-wage-reduction-that-will-save-club-90-million

Bobby Hebert Jr.'s dad dies from coronavirus

Bobby Hebert Sr. -- the father of former New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Bobby Hebert -- died Saturday at the age of 81 after testing positive for the coronavirus.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28966199/bobby-hebert-sr-father-former-saint-falcon-bobby-hebert-jr-dies-covid-19

Disappointed Osaka supports Olympics delay

Naomi Osaka agrees that the "time is not now" to stage the Olympics and that her native Japan "will show the world our beautiful country when the time is right."

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/28965866/disappointed-naomi-osaka-supports-olympics-delay

What the MLB deal with players means for 2020 season and beyond

From salaries to resuming play, and its impact on the draft and the minors, answering how the agreement will shape the game's future.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28964249/what-mlb-deal-players-means-2020-season-beyond

Source: Chiefs re-signing WR Robinson for 1 year

DeMarcus Robinson's production increased each season after cracking the Chiefs' receiving rotation, going from 21 catches and 212 yards in 2017 to 32 and 449 in 2019.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28965967/chiefs-re-signing-wr-demarcus-robinson-one-year-source-says

GOAT Bracket Elite Eight: South and Midwest breakdowns

ESPN.com panelists share their thoughts and opinions on the Elite Eight for the South and Midwest Regions.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/page/playerbracket-elitesouthmidwest/college-basketball-greatest-all-bracket-elite-eight-south-midwest-breakdowns

French TV mistakes Messi lookalike for Barca star

A famous Lionel Messi lookalike got a big endorsement for his similarity to the Barcelona star when a French TV station mistakenly used his image.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog-the-toe-poke/story/4079459/lionel-messi-lookalike-replaces-barcelona-star-on-french-news-bulletin-about-coronavirus-donations

Solskjaer at Man United: Assessing his first year as full-time manager

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hit low points during his rollercoaster year in full-time charge at Manchester United, but there is cause for optimism.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/manchester-united/story/4079409/ole-gunnar-solskjaer-at-manchester-united-assessing-his-first-year-as-full-time-manager

Boras: MLB draft limits send 'wrong message'

With MLB having discretion to cut the draft to five rounds this year and 20 rounds in 2021 -- as well as deferring bonuses through 2022 -- agent Scott Boras believes baseball "should keep the status quo" and is sending the wrong message to amateurs.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28965447/agent-scott-boras-says-mlb-draft-limits-send-wrong-message

Tom Brady, other NFL stars stay positive as they stay home

From TikTok dancing to board games to learning a new language, current and former NFL players are trying to pass the time like the rest of us.

source https://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/306836/tom-brady-other-nfl-stars-stars-stay-positive-as-they-stay-home

'What even is that pitch?' An oral history of Kerry Wood's 20-K day

Wood, Hall of Famer Craig Biggio and others look back to when the Cubs phenom owned the zone and tied the single-game strikeout record.

source https://www.espn.com/blog/chicago/cubs/post/_/id/46796/remembering-kerry-woods-20-k-day-those-guys-didnt-have-a-chance

How 2019 NFL first-round draft picks fared, what's in store in 2020

How did the first-rounders do in 2019 and what's next? Our NFL Nation reporters project what's ahead in 2020.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28946190/how-2019-nfl-first-round-draft-picks-fared-store-2020

From the archives: The story behind Ronda Rousey's UFC return

Before Ronda Rousey could return to the Octagon, she had to answer a simple question: Why should she?

source https://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/page/espnw-rousey161215/how-ronda-rousey-preparing-return-ufc-amanda-nunes

The best value signings of free agency: Five deals that the numbers love

Here are the bargain deals that the numbers say could pay off big time.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28958770/2020-nfl-free-agency-five-value-signings-steals

When did Roger Federer discover his dominance?

Federer's discovery came in the 2004 U.S. Open final against Lleyton Hewitt.

source https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/22869310/the-dominant-20-did-20-grand-slam-champion-roger-federer-discover-dominance

A letter from the great quarantine: Missing football, pasta and friendship

Wright Thompson reflects on sport, food and loneliness in the time of coronavirus.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/italian-serie-a/story/4079004/a-letter-from-the-coronavirus-quarantine-missing-serie-apasta-and-friendship

The best pitching performance ever for all 30 teams

From 20-strikeout outings to unforgettable no-nos, we look at the best gem ever thrown by each franchise and try to predict who could top it.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/23861547/the-best-pitching-performance-ever-all-30-teams

Dwane Casey describes how the Pistons confronted the coronavirus

From playing one of the last games before the NBA suspension to the challenge of a player diagnosed with the coronavirus, the Detroit Pistons have had a strenuous experience dealing with a global pandemic.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28964419/dwane-casey-describes-how-pistons-confronted-coronavirus

OKC's Gallinari helping fund COVID-19 test kits

Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari will help provide funding for 400 coronavirus testing kits as well as protective equipment such as masks and gloves.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28964564/thunder-danilo-gallinari-helping-fund-covid-19-test-kits-protective-equipment

Deshaun Watson's cryptic updates and more NFL social media rumors

Has the DeAndre Hopkins trade broken Deshaun Watson? His social media posts make it possible.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28964495/deshaun-watson-cryptic-updates-more-nfl-social-media-rumors

Bridges leads Suns to victory in first NBA 2K game broadcast on radio

Mikal Bridges led the Phoenix Suns' NBA 2K team to a victory on Friday over Matisse Thybulle and the Philadelphia 76ers in a game that was streamed on Twitch and broadcast on the radio.

source https://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/28964373/bridges-leads-suns-victory-first-nba-2k-game-broadcast-radio

Data: U.S. Olympic orgs facing $120M shortfall

An Associated Press analysis of 43 of the 50 national governing bodies that make up the backbone of the U.S. Olympic team shows they are projected to lose more than $121 million in revenue between February and June.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/28964345/us-olympic-orgs-lose-more-120m-revenue-analysis-shows

Henderson, No. 1 RB in '21 class, picks Ohio St.

Treveyon Henderson, the No. 1-ranked running back in the ESPN Junior 300 for 2021, announced Friday that he has committed to Ohio State.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/28964184/ohio-state-lands-treveyon-henderson-13th-espn-jr-300-commitment

What the NBA can learn from China's attempt to restart basketball during the coronavirus pandemic

The Chinese Basketball Association was the first major sports league stopped by the coronavirus. As it attempts to resume its season, the NBA will be paying attention to see what is successful.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28962005/what-nba-learn-china-attempt-restart-basketball-coronavirus-pandemic

Inside fight week for a boxer and his trainer: A miner's vest, a bean dip can and plenty of fruit salad

We take a deep look into what fight week was like for trainer Joel Diaz and rising prospect Israil Madrimov.

source https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/28944878/inside-fight-week-boxer-trainer-miner-vest-bean-dip-plenty-fruit-salad

A virtual tournament: Simulations fill the void with sports on hold

From Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 20 to Out Of The Park Baseball, sports fans are turning to powerful sports simulations to recreate some of their favorite games.

source https://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/28959775/a-virtual-tournament-simulations-fill-void-sports-hold

Source: Syndergaard TJ surgery a success

Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard had Tommy John surgery on Thursday and is expected to return some time in the 2021 season, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28962215/noah-syndergaard-tommy-john-surgery-expected-back-2021

Trick shots, TikTok, woodwork: How NFL players stay busy in isolation

Zach Ertz, Robert Griffin III and Drew Brees are among those who have filled us in via social media on what they're up to at home.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28954119/how-nfl-players-staying-busy-coronavirus-isolation

Pushups, pool and blow-drying the dog: How golfers kept busy without golf

Billy Horschel tried his hand at home-schooling. Others tried basketball, pet grooming and cooking.

source https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/28956802/pushups-pool-blow-drying-dog-how-golfers-kept-busy-golf

UFC stars come out on Saturday night: Zhang vs. Joanna; Ferguson and Khabib, as well

It's been only three weeks since Zhang Weili and Joanna Jedrzejczyk had an all-time great fight. It's on ESPN again on Saturday.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/28945162/ufc-stars-come-saturday-night-zhang-vs-joanna-tony-khabib-well

UFC champ Zhang Weili on heading back to China, possible Joanna rematch

Weili is waiting for things to calm down before heading home to China, and she's in no rush to fight Joanna again.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/ufc/story/_/id/28961901/ufc-champ-zhang-weili-heading-back-china-possible-joanna-rematch

'The Rookie' and six other memorable real-life MLB debut stories

The improbable story of Jim Morris' trip to the majors made for quite a movie, but there are others who were old-timers when they first made it to The Show.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28960377/the-rookie-six-other-memorable-real-life-mlb-debut-stories

Report: Brockers rejoins Rams with 3-year deal

After a deal with the Ravens fell through over concerns about his injured left ankle, defensive lineman Michael Brockers is returning to the Rams on a three-year deal, according to the NFL Network.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28961570/michael-brockers-rejoins-rams-deal-ravens-falls-through

Rex Chapman is a comeback story and a Twitter feed for our time

The former Kentucky and NBA star overcame addiction in his retirement to become the foremost curator of fun, feel-good Twitter content. And oh, can we use that right about now.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/28958919/rex-chapman-comeback-story-twitter-feed-our

Khris Middleton is one basket shy of a historic season

When the season resumes, the Bucks' unsung star could join one of the most exclusive clubs in league history.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28949594/khris-middleton-staying-ready-and-milwaukee-bucks-resume-their-quest-history

Serena Williams' most memorable Grand Slam victories

As 23-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams spends the next few weeks in solitude, ESPN highlights a few of her monumental majors.

source https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/27554472/serena-williams-most-memorable-grand-slam-victories

Did you know? The best Serena stats

Williams has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles. Here are some of her most interesting stats.

source https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/28956757/did-know-best-serena-williams-stats

Kurkjian's baseball fix: At 49, straight from prison, Pete Rose could still hit

Pete Rose bet on baseball. He also went to prison for tax evasion. The day he got out, he went directly to the batting cage.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28921914/tim-kurkjian-baseball-fix-49-straight-prison-pete-rose-hit

Barnwell's best grades of NFL free agency: Nine signings, including three QBs

Bill Barnwell graded more than 100 deals over the last two weeks, and these are his favorite, including Brady, Brees and Rivers.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28950212/best-signings-2020-nfl-free-agency-barnwell-nine-top-grades-brady-brees-rivers

The best behind-the-scenes MLB moments we ever saw

Our reporters take you inside the dugouts and clubhouses with their favorite stories away from the limelight.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28958619/the-best-scenes-mlb-moments-ever-saw

Sources: Roman Reigns pulls out of WrestleMania

Roman Reigns, who is a leukemia survivor and is immunocompromised, has withdrawn from the WWE's WrestleMania, sources say.

source https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/28960491/roman-reigns-withdraws-wwe-wrestlemania

Report: U.S. Open at Winged Foot to be delayed

Although the USGA is sticking to its edict to have a decision by mid-April, a report in the New York Post on Thursday said that the U.S. Open will be postponed but with the intention of still playing at Winged Foot in suburban New York later this year.

source https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/28960381/us-open-winged-foot-delayed-according-report-usga-says-no-decision-mid-april

Sports announcer goes viral with his #LiveCommentary play-by-play Twitter posts

Shopping? Dog walking? Crossing the street? Here is how one sports commentator turned ordinary day-to-day tasks into a viral play-by-play show.

source https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/28959275/sports-announcer-goes-viral-livecommentary-play-play-twitter-posts

Sources: MLB, MLBPA agree to deal on stoppage

If there is no season in 2020, players will still get full service time. Meaning players like Mookie Betts would still be free agents in November.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28960271/sources-mlb-mlbpa-agree-deal-stoppage

Goodell memo: NFL draft to remain April 23-25

Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a memo that the NFL draft will go on as scheduled next month after a "unanimous and unequivocal" agreement by the league's management committee Thursday.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28960090/nfl-draft-go-scheduled-april-23-25-roger-goodell-memo-says

Arians says AB on Bucs won't happen; 'not a fit'

Bruce Arians said that signing Antonio Brown was "not gonna happen," partly because the receiver is "not a fit in our locker room."

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28960095/bruce-arians-says-antonio-brown-bucs-not-happening

FSU freshman Williams declares for NBA draft

Patrick Williams, the 20th-ranked prospect in ESPN's draft rankings who averaged 9.2 points and 4.0 rebounds during his freshman season for Florida State, has announced that he'll enter the NBA draft.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28957719/fsu-freshman-patrick-williams-declares-nba-draft

WNBA to hold televised virtual draft on April 17

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert will announce the picks live on a draft broadcast on April 17, without media, players or fans and with top prospects taking part remotely.

source https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/28957549/wnba-hold-virtual-televised-draft-april-17

FIFA must extend transfer window to save soccer from imploding

As the coronavirus hiatus continues, players and clubs are in limbo over the transfer window. FIFA is going to have to rework the dates.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/english-premier-league/story/4078717/transfer-window-must-change-as-coronavirus-crisis-engulfs-football

How Belarus is fighting the coronavirus: vodka first, soccer second

Belarus is the only European country playing soccer during the coronavirus crisis.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/belarus/story/4078805/how-belarus-is-fighting-the-coronavirus-vodka-firstfootball-second

Brady's agents look to trademark 'TB x TB'

The agents for Tom Brady having filed to trademark 'TB x TB', a slogan the Buccaneers tweeted out when they announced the quarterback was joining the team.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28957474/buccaneers-quarterback-tom-brady-agents-files-tb-x-tb-trademark

IOC not blaming boxing event for virus cases

The IOC said Thursday it is "not aware of any link" between an Olympic boxing tournament it oversaw in London this month and positive coronavirus tests for people who were there.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/28957206/ioc-declines-blame-olympic-boxing-event-virus-cases

How to watch WrestleMania 32 on ESPN

ESPN will air an encore presentation of WrestleMania 32 on March 29.

source https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/28953499/how-watch-wrestlemania-32-espn

When there's nowhere to work out, NBA teams are bringing the gym to the players

Trainers around the league have been forced to get creative to keep their players ready for game action.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28954151/when-there-nowhere-work-nba-teams-bringing-gym-players

Boxing reset: Canelo holds the keys at 168 and 175 pounds

The light heavyweight and super middleweight divisions have one star who can dominate the field: Canelo Alvarez.

source https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/28952515/boxing-reset-canelo-alvarez-holds-keys-168-175-pounds

F1 and coronavirus FAQ: When will the season start?

Everything you need to know about the state of Formula One's 2020 season in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic and several of the big decisions made behind the scenes in response to it.

source https://www.espn.com/f1/story/_/id/28956445/f1-coronavirus-faq-season-start

Manchester United lead Liverpool, Chelsea in Sancho battle - sources

Manchester United are leading the chase for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho, sources have told ESPN.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4078726/manchester-united-lead-liverpoolchelsea-in-sancho-battle-sources

Growing up Kobe: What it's like for these college players to share a legendary name

Kobe Bryant's emergence in the 90's popularized what had been a unique first name. These college players talk about the experience of sharing the name -- especially since Bryant's death.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/28946212/these-college-basketball-players-share-legendary-name

Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't fight during Ramadan, so UFC 249's timing is crucial

The lightweight champ is a devout Muslim, so he won't fight between April 23-May 23, meaning any delay of UFC 249 could be a problem.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/ufc/story/_/id/28954814/khabib-nurmagomedov-fight-ramadan-ufc-249-timing-crucial

Why Ryan Lochte is well-equipped to handle Olympics postponement

Ryan Lochte has been through a number of setbacks in his career, which makes him better equipped to handle the Olympics postponement than most.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/28946818/why-next-year-olympics-most-important-ryan-lochte-career

Inside NFL free-agent contract numbers: Who really got the best deals?

Ryan Tannehill's breakout paid off -- big time. These are the details you should know.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28949823/inside-2020-nfl-free-agent-contract-numbers-really-got-best-deals

How basketball gave Jasmine Walker hope and a home

Jasmine Walker moved into a shelter when she was 9, and she became pregnant at 14. Last fall, she was chosen to be a manager of the Bethune-Cookman women's basketball team. Today, she aims even higher.

source https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/28942534/basketball-helps-propel-jasmine-walker-homeless-hopeful-bethune-cookman

Today-would-have-been-Opening Day MLB Power Rankings

Unfortunately there is no action in the field, but we're still sizing up where all 30 teams stand on the day they would have been playing ball.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28942159/today-opening-day-mlb-power-rankings

Web gems and then some: The best defensive plays we ever saw

From home run robberies to infield artistry, our baseball reporters recall their favorite displays of golden glove work.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28955088/the-best-mlb-defensive-plays-ever-saw

Wyshynski: Cancel the NHL regular season already

By dragging its proverbial feet on an official cancellation, the league is doing more harm than good.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/28955155/cancel-nhl-regular-season-already

Manfred pledges to weave baseball into recovery

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, speaking on the eve of what would have been Opening Day, said he's hopeful baseball can begin preparing for a season at some point in May but will work with experts before determining its exact return.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28955618/rob-manfred-says-table-regarding-mlb-return

Payton 'cleared,' feeling better after positive test

Saints coach Sean Payton said he is "doing well" after he tested positive for the coronavirus last week and continued to preach the importance of social distancing.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28955210/saints-sean-payton-says-doing-well-testing-positive-coronavirus

SoFi Stadium construction continues within rules

The statewide "Safe at Home" guidelines in California allow for construction of the future home of the Rams and Chargers to continue, and the work in Inglewood is ongoing.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28955197/sofi-stadium-construction-ongoing-la-safe-guidelines

Source: Cowboys, Dak have returned to table

The Dallas Cowboys have resumed contract negotiations with Dak Prescott for the first time since using the exclusive franchise tag on the quarterback earlier this month, a source told ESPN's Ed Werder.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28955007/source-cowboys-dak-prescott-resume-contract-talks

Catch the Academy Award-winning documentary this week.

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IOC's Bach invokes Trump in Olympic decision

International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach invoked the name of President Donald Trump in defending the time it took to postpone the Tokyo Games until 2021.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/28952337/ioc-president-thomas-bach-invokes-trump-defense-olympic-decision

South Carolina tops women's college basketball's Way-Too-Early Top 25

While we still reluctantly say goodbye to 2019-20 and wonder what might have been, we also can't wait to look ahead at what's to come next season.

source https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/28944536/south-carolina-tops-women-college-basketball-way-too-early-top-25-2020-21

Resetting the heavyweight and cruiserweight divisions: Who are the stars and which fights we'd like to see

Dan Rafael checks in on each boxing division and sees where things stand. First up, heavyweight and cruiserweight.

source https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/28947273/resetting-heavyweight-cruiserweight-divisions-stars-which-fights-see

Report: Olympics delay could cost Japan $5.7B

With the Tokyo Olympics postponed until 2021, now comes the multibillion-dollar question: Who pays the bills for the delay, and how large will they be?

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/28951381/report-olympics-delay-cost-japan-57-billion-extra-cost

'None of us know what's going to happen': How coaches are adapting to a spring unlike any other

College football coaches are relying on Zoom, old-school workouts and, in some cases, having backyard rodeos while adjusting to a spring upended by the coronavirus.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/28933133/nick-saban-other-top-college-football-coaches-adjust-spring-upended-coronavirus

What's next for Tokyo? $5b losses and countless moving parts

Postponing Tokyo 2020 due to the coronavirus has created a logistical and financial headache for the host city.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/28948898/what-postponing-2020-olympics-means-host-city-tokyo

Helwani on UFC 249 fighters -- other than Khabib and Tony -- coping with uncertainty

Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson get the most pub, but UFC 249 is filled with fighters wondering if their bouts are still on.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/28948864/helwani-how-ufc-249-fighters-other-khabib-tony-coping-uncertainty

My first linemates: 25 stars recall their NHL origins

We asked NHL players about the first linemates they had in the league. Stories they shared ranged from humorous to poignant; no two are the same.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/28946159/my-first-linemates-25-nhl-stars-recall-their-humble-beginnings

Nick Foligno unplugged: Blue Jackets captain on FaceTiming, the NHL's possible return, WFH life and more

With the NHL on pause, we check in with the veteran forward on how life has been since March 12, and his thoughts on the future.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/28950313/nick-foligno-unplugged-blue-jackets-captain-facetiming-nhl-possible-return-wfh-life-more

From Tom Brady to Nick Foles: How the NFL's new starting quarterbacks stack up

From Chicago to Tampa Bay, six NFL teams will have a new starting signal-caller. How do they fit in?

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28943829/from-tom-brady-nick-foles-how-nfl-new-starting-quarterbacks-stack-up

The 10 best Home Run Derby performances of all time

Missing the long ball while we wait for baseball to return? Here are 10 times that sluggers ruled the summer.

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The best MLB prospects we ever saw: The Kid, that swing and phenoms' feats

Our writers' share their first impressions of seeing Ken Griffey Jr., Mike Trout, Clayton Kershaw and others.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28944913/the-best-prospects-ever-saw-kid-swing-phenoms-feats

Sources: MLB, union weighing restart variables

Major League Baseball is grappling with a number of key issues related to its delayed season that could come to a head over the next few days, sources familiar with the dealings told ESPN.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28951069/mlb-union-weighing-variables-related-potential-restart-season

Emotional Towns says mom in coma with virus

The Wolves' Karl-Anthony Towns said Tuesday night that his mom is in a coma with the coronavirus and urged the public to take the pandemic seriously.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28950945/wolves-karl-anthony-towns-says-mom-coma-coronavirus

Mariota on Raiders' starter: 'This is Derek's team'

Marcus Mariota said he has no confusion over who the Raiders' starting quarterback is: "This is Derek's team, and I understand that," he said.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28950643/raiders-marcus-mariota-says-derek-carr-backup

NFL to implement leaguewide coronavirus rules

The NFL sent out league-wide workplace and operational mandates that largely reflect those in place by local and state governments across the country. Among the directives, team facilities were to remain closed with few exceptions.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28950389/nfl-implement-coronavirus-guidelines-including-facilities-closures

Could Fury or Wilder benefit from postponement of third fight?

The third fight between Fury and Wilder won't happen in July. Who is the longer layoff better for?

source https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/28949631/does-tyson-fury-deontay-wilder-benefit-postponement-third-fight

NFL at odds with GMs on April draft, sources say

The NFL plans to stick with April 23-25 for this year's draft despite a GM subcommittee recommendation that it be moved back, sources say.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28950223/nfl-wants-april-draft-go-scheduled-gms-recommendation

Lawrence gets NCAA's OK to run virus fundraiser

Clemson's Trevor Lawrence, who initially had his COVID-19 GoFundMe page deactivated due to NCAA rules, has been granted a waiver that will allow him to continue his fundraising efforts.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/28950268/clemson-trevor-lawrence-gets-ncaa-ok-coronavirus-fundraiser

Syndergaard joins growing list of injured hard throwers in MLB

Thor tantalizes fans with high-90s heat, but surgery could shelve him until 2021 and create questions for the Mets -- and baseball.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28949365/noah-syndergaard-joins-growing-list-injured-hard-throwers-mlb

The complicated path back to normalcy for 11,000 Olympic hopefuls

Just because the date has changed doesn't mean the goals have for the 2020 Olympians. But for some, the wait will take its toll.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/28947858/the-complicated-path-back-normalcy-11000-olympic-hopefuls

Clippers' Ballmer agrees to buy Forum for $400M

Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has reached an agreement to purchase the Forum in Inglewood through a new company for $400 million in cash from The Madison Square Garden Company, it was announced Tuesday.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28949728/clippers-steve-ballmer-reaches-deal-buy-forum-400m

Agent: Time for Skins to trade or cut Williams

The agent for Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams told ESPN that it is time for the team to trade or release his client.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28946330/trent-williams-agent-says-redskins-trade-release-client

Timeline: Major announcements leading up to the postponement of the 2020 Summer Olympics

Here's a timeline leading up to the decision to postpone.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/28941868/line-major-announcements-leading-postponement-2020-summer-olympics

Will Canadian Danielle Lawrie-Locke get another Olympics shot?

With the Tokyo Olympic Games postponed until 2021, it might be too late for the veteran Canadian softball pitcher and mother of two.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/28943726/the-olympics-go-eventually-without-canadian-star-danielle-lawrie-locke

Buddy McGirt: Deontay Wilder can beat Tyson Fury if ...

Boxing trainer Buddy McGirt believes that with a few adjustments, Deontay Wilder could defeat Tyson Fury when they meet for the third time.

source https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/28937353/buddy-mcgirt-deontay-wilder-beat-tyson-fury

Love/Hate offseason edition: Kyler Murray, David Johnson among winners

There has been no shortage of impactful trades and free-agent signings in the NFL. Here are the players most positively and negatively affected by all of this activity from a fantasy standpoint.

source https://www.espn.com/fantasy/football/story/_/id/28943517/fantasy-football-love-hate-offseason-edition-kyler-murray-david-johnson-winners

A mother's message: When athletes collapse, think heart first

Two years after G-League player Zeke Upshaw collapsed and died, his mother is trying to spread the word about sudden cardiac events

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28943599/athletes-collapse-think-heart-first

Lane, Leach and how college football's wildest rivalry will get even weirder

Ole Miss vs. Mississippi State might be the nastiest, most entertaining rivalry in college football. And now Lane Kiffin and Mike Leach are joining the party.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/28932239/lane-kiffin-mike-leach-wild-state-mississippi-football

Cubs' Rachel Folden is swinging away at stigma that 'women can't coach baseball'

This offseason, the Cubs hired Rachel Folden as a hitting coach -- the same day the Yankees hired Rachel Balkovec to a similar role. It was historic because they are the first women in such roles, and because few jobs in sports are more hands-on.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/page/Going-March242020/cubs-rachel-folden-swinging-away-stigma-women-coach-baseball

Kendall Coyne Schofield's home workouts providing structure during the hockey world's shutdown

The U.S. women's hockey star is staying in shape -- and helping her NFL free-agent husband do the same -- while self-isolating near Chicago.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/hockey/story/_/id/28945816/kendall-coyne-schofield-home-workouts-providing-structure-hockey-world-shutdown

Tokyo Olympics officially postponed until 2021

The Tokyo Olympics have been officially postponed to 2021 by the International Olympic Committee, it was announced Tuesday.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/28946033/tokyo-olympics-officially-postponed-2021

Resetting the UFC's heavyweight division: What's ahead for Cormier, title dark horses

As the UFC waits to get back in action, our MMA insiders take a look at key questions surrounding the heavyweights.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/ufc/story/_/id/28942913/resetting-ufc-heavyweight-division-ahead-daniel-cormier-title-dark-horses

Sorry, Zion, the Rookie of the Year race is still a one-man show

Zion Williamson's historic 19-game run just wasn't enough to overtake Ja Morant in the eyes of the voters we surveyed.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28941876/ja-morant-dominating-zion-williamson-nba-rookie-year-vote

The best MLB games we ever saw: Twists and turns, heroes and zeros

Game 7 masterpieces, wild comebacks, walk-off moments and cruel twists, our folks have seen it all and are here to tell their favorite tales.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28943051/the-best-mlb-games-ever-saw-twists-turns-heroes-zeroes

Viewers club: St. Louis Blues vs. Vegas Golden Knights

Let's rewatch the St. Louis-Vegas game, with a rundown of the best moments, players to watch, timestamps for every goal and power play, and more.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/28941945/viewers-club-nhl-pause-st-louis-blues-vs-vegas-golden-knights

Lantern in vehicle to replace Olympic torch relay

The relay of the Olympic flame that arrived to Japan from Greece on March 12 will start Thursday as planned in northeastern Fukushima prefecture but will be carried by a lantern via a vehicle along what organizers hope will be empty roadsides.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/28945396/lantern-carrying-olympic-flame-vehicle-replace-torch-japan

NFL doctors to halt physicals until end of crisis

The NFL Physicians Society is discontinuing physicals for players, potentially putting unsigned free agents and draft prospects with health or injury issues in limbo.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28945203/nfl-doctors-discontinuing-physicals-players-end-crisis

Ex-Texas A&M star guard dies after battling virus

David Edwards, a former Texas A&M guard in the early 1990s who still holds the school's single-season record for total assists, has died of complications from the coronavirus. Former St. John's guard Lee Green also died after battling the virus.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/28945171/ex-texas-guard-david-edwards-dies-battling-coronavirus

Tua posts video of him throwing ahead of draft

Former Alabama quarterback and projected top-five draft pick Tua Tagovailoa, who is recovering from a hip injury, posted a video to Twitter on Monday that shows him throwing during drills.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28945132/qb-tua-tagovailoa-posts-video-throwing-football-ahead-draft

Catch the Academy Award-winning documentary this week.

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source https://www.espn.com/espn/now?nowId=1-28945075

76ers, Devils workers face pay cuts, sources say

The NBA's 76ers and NHL's Devils, teams owned by billionaire Josh Harris, have notified noncontracted employees that they face pay cuts starting as soon as next month, sources say.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28944696/full-rs-josh-harris-owned-76ers-devils-notified-april-pay-cuts

U.S. urges Olympics delay after polling hopefuls

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee on Monday night urged the International Olympic Committee to postpone this summer's Olympic Games in Tokyo.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/28944565/us-olympic-committee-says-postponing-olympics-best-path-going-forward

Pirates pitch 400 pizzas to Pittsburgh hospitals

While the Pirates await word on when they can return to Pittsburgh amid the coronavirus pandemic, the club provided 400 pizzas from two city establishments to the workers at area hospitals on Monday.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28944518/amid-virus-pandemic-appreciative-pirates-provide-400-pizzas-pittsburgh-area-hospital-workers

Chiefs to sign third-rated XFL quarterback Ta'amu

Kansas City has agreed to a contract with Jordan Ta'amu, the former Ole Miss star who was the XFL's third-rated quarterback for the St. Louis BattleHawks this season.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28944479/chiefs-sign-qb-jordan-taamu-xfl-st-louis-battlehawks

Ducks' Ionescu is unanimous AP women's POY

Oregon's Sabrina Ionescu joined former UConn star Breanna Stewart as the only players to be unanimously chosen The Associated Press women's basketball player of the year.

source https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/28942563/sabrina-ionescu-unanimous-ap-women-player-year

Gamecocks' Staley named AP women's top coach

Dawn Staley helped guide South Carolina to No. 1 and has now earned coach of the year honors from The Associated Press for the first time.

source https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/28942670/south-carolina-dawn-staley-named-ap-women-coach-year

Round of 32: East and West breakdowns

ESPN.com panelists share their thoughts and opinions on the round of 32 for the East and West regions.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/page/playerbracket-eastwest/college-basketball-greatest-all-bracket-round-32-east-west-breakdowns

Coronavirus isolation: Stars play cruel prank on partners

With almost all football off because of the coronavirus, star players have found themselves at a loose end. How are they filling their time?

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog-the-toe-poke/story/4077783/coronavirus-isolation-real-madrids-llorente-dortmunds-hakimi-play-cruel-prank-on-partners

Barkley tests negative for virus after feeling ill

NBA icon Charles Barkley tested negative for the coronavirus after feeling ill last week.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28942471/charles-barkley-negative-virus-feeling-ill

XFL QB Walker to reunite with Rhule on Panthers

XFL star quarterback P.J. Walker has confirmed to ESPN that he will sign with the Carolina Panthers.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28942400/xfl-star-qb-pj-walker-sign-panthers

Who wins BPI's women's NCAA tournament bracket simulation?

Using a single-simulation method, we picked the entire tournament using BPI-weighted coin flips.

source https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/28935135/bpi-projects-how-2020-women-ncaa-tournament-played-out

How Premier League players are staying busy during coronavirus shutdown

Premier League teams are keeping in close contact with players during the coronavirus suspension, offering more help than just training regimes.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/english-premier-league/story/4077506/premier-league-routines-during-coronavirus-crisis-teams-keep-up-with-player-fitnessnutritionwellness

Pats' captain McCourty has confidence in Stidham

Jarrett Stidham elevated to the top of the Patriots' quarterback depth chart with Tom Brady signing a free-agent deal with the Buccaneers, and team captain Devin McCourty shared confidence in his abilities.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28941913/patriots-captain-devin-mccourty-confidence-qb-jarrett-stidham

Had LeBron closed the gap on Giannis in the MVP race?

Just before the season was suspended, LeBron had his best weekend of the year. Was it enough to overtake Giannis for MVP favorite?

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/page/beatsow28925674/had-lebron-james-closed-gap-giannis-antetokounmpo-nba-mvp-race

Zhang Weili vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk steals the show at UFC 248

While the UFC 248 main event featuring Israel Adesanya and Yoel Romero fizzled, the strawweight title bout was a fight for the ages.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/28940072/zhang-weili-vs-joanna-jedrzejczyk-steals-show-ufc-248

'That's my dog!' When Tubby took over a college football game

Mark Schlabach tells the story of when his dog ran onto the field during the 1997 Georgia-Kentucky game.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/28066283/when-georgia-football-game-was-interrupted-my-dog-field

La Liga now suspended indefinitely due to virus

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source https://www.espn.com/soccer/spanish-primera-division/story/4077753/coronavirus-crisis-la-liga-suspended-indefinitely?src=com

Villanova tops college basketball's Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2020-21

The NBA draft will play a key role in determining the best in college basketball heading into next season, but an early picture is forming.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/28936673/villanova-tops-college-basketball-way-too-early-top-25-2020-21

The best home runs we ever saw: Rocking Wrigley, Game 7 drama and Bat Night fun

In the first of a weeklong series focusing on a different baseball theme each day, we asked our MLB reporters for their best long-ball story. Here's what they chose.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28932309/the-best-home-runs-ever-saw-rocking-wrigley-game-7-drama-bat-night-fun

The NHL's coronavirus pause: The latest on a possible return, playoffs, draft, Seattle and more

What are players up to? Have they been tested? What are some possibilities for when games will resume, and how many of them will there be?

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/28940164/the-nhl-coronavirus-pause-latest-possible-return-playoffs-draft-seattle-more

How one hit cost an NFL player $1 million

It came on a routine play. When Rams defensive lineman Michael Brockers hit the Ravens center, Matt Skura felt the pain of the NFL's brutal unpredictability -- and the resulting financial reality.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28932066/how-one-hit-cost-baltimore-ravens-center-matt-skura-1-million

Hamilton hits out at the 'irresponsible and selfish' ignoring isolation

Reigning Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has hit out at those ignoring calls to self-isolate during the coronavirus pandemic.

source https://www.espn.com/f1/story/_/id/28941203/hamilton-hits-irresponsible-selfish-ignoring-isolation

Source: Cowboys' Gregory files for reinstatement

Randy Gregory was suspended indefinitely last February for recurring issues involving the substance-abuse policy.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28940406/source-cowboys-de-randy-gregory-files-reinstatement

Japan PM: Delaying Games might be unavoidable

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday said a postponement of Tokyo Olympics would be unavoidable if the games cannot be held in a complete way because of the coronavirus pandemic.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/28940363/japan-pm-shinzo-abe-says-postponing-olympics-unavoidable

Canada won't send athletes to Olympics in 2020

Canada won't send athletes to the Olympics in Tokyo unless the games are postponed by one year because of the coronavirus pandemic, the country's Olympic committee announced Sunday night.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/28940282/canada-send-athletes-olympics-held-2020

Denny Hamlin notches a win as NASCAR greats compete on the esports track

With the sports world postponed for the foreseeable future, NASCAR turns to iRacing to fill the void.

source https://www.espn.com/racing/story/_/id/28939729/denny-hamlin-dale-earnhardt-jr-finish-1-2-nascar-greats-compete-esports-track

FIFA tournament with La Liga players raises money to combat coronavirus

The tournament raised almost $150,000 for COVID-19 relief efforts.

source https://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/28940073/fifa-tournament-la-liga-players-raises-money-combat-coronavirus

Hamlin edges Dale Jr. to win virtual Homestead

NASCAR and iRacing organized a virtual race featuring professional drivers at Homestead-Miami Speedway, where a race was scheduled on Sunday before the coronavirus pandemic brought all sports to a halt.

source https://www.espn.com/racing/story/_/id/28939634/denny-hamlin-edges-dale-earnhardt-jr-win-virtual-homestead

Source: Pats add first QB post-Brady with Hoyer

Quarterback Brian Hoyer is returning to the Patriots, agreeing to a one-year deal Sunday after he was released by the Colts on Sunday.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28939585/source-patriots-bring-back-brian-hoyer-add-qb-mix

Ex-Sooners RB Sermon chooses to join Ohio St.

Former Oklahoma running back Trey Sermon is transferring to Ohio State, where he will join a Buckeyes roster in need of backfield depth.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/28939522/ohio-state-lands-grad-transfer-rb-trey-sermon-oklahoma

IOC sets four-week deadline on Games decision

The International Olympic Committee announced Sunday that it will make a decision whether to postpone the 2020 Tokyo Games at some point in the next four weeks.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/28939429/ioc-sets-four-week-deadline-games-decision

Jays prez: Month of prep needed before season

With no sign of when training camps can resume, Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro says he thinks MLB would need at least a month of workouts and exhibition games before regular-season play can begin.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28939452/blue-jays-president-says-4-weeks-spring-training-needed-season

The 76ers are rolling, according to Tobias Harris' Instagram

Philly's Tobias Harris is posting on social media as if the season was never suspended. So how are the Sixers doing?

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28939364/the-76ers-rolling-according-tobias-harris-instagram

Inside Barcelona's audacious plan to get Neymar back

Barcelona tried, and failed, to get Neymar back last summer. Could they try again using an obscure FIFA rule and taking it to court?

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/barcelona/story/4077368/neymarbarcelona-and-article-17-the-spanish-giants-audacious-plan-to-get-the-brazilian-back

Slay to wear No. 24 with Eagles to honor Kobe

Eagles cornerback Darius Slay said Saturday on Instagram Live that he will be wearing the No. 24 this season to honor the late Kobe Bryant.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28939158/darius-slay-wear-no-24-eagles-honor-kobe-bryant

Dubai World Cup, a $12M race, postponed to '21

The $12 million Dubai World Cup will be postponed until next year, according to an announcement from the Dubai Media Office.

source https://www.espn.com/horse-racing/story/_/id/28939069/dubai-world-cup-postponed-2021

Ranking Tom Brady's top 10 playoff performances: Can he add to list?

Reaching another Super Bowl will require some of his old magic.

source https://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4819031/ranking-tom-bradys-top-10-playoff-performances-can-he-add-to-list

Why Anthony Smith thinks his April fight will happen, still targets Jon Jones

Anthony Smith said a talk with Dana White gave him the belief that his bout with Glover Teixeira will take place, and he called facing Jon Jones again "personal."

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/28936976/why-anthony-smith-thinks-april-fight-happen-targets-jon-jones

National Puppy Day gets the ESPN treatment

Who needs sports when you've got puppies? ESPN has scheduled a special block of programming for National Puppy Day to help you get through this tough time.

source https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/28931474/national-puppy-day-gets-espn-treatment

Kraft family thanks 'GOAT' Brady in full-page ad

The Kraft family thanked Tom Brady in a full-page advertisement in Sunday's Tampa Bay Times, punctuated with this message to Buccaneers fans: "Take care of him. You got a great one."

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28938800/kraft-family-thanks-goat-tom-brady-full-page-ad

How Brady became a Buc, and all the signs we missed along the way

It's finally official: Tom Brady will not be forever a Patriot. But in reality, the quarterback's split with New England can be traced back much further than this offseason.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28936050/the-story-split-tom-brady-bill-belichick-patriots

Ranking Tom Brady's top 10 playoff performances: Can he add to list?

The QB has had plenty of outstanding playoff games and reaching another Super Bowl figures to require some of his old magic.

source https://www.espn.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4819031/ranking-tom-bradys-top-10-playoff-performances-can-he-add-to-list

How to watch Tom Brady's top playoff performances on ESPN

ESPN will air seven hours of Brady's greatest postseason moments.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28930975/how-watch-tom-brady-top-playoff-performances-espn

Ranking the top XFL players who could sign NFL contracts

Houston's P.J. Walker and Cam Phillips impressed during the 2020 XFL season, and they are now in line for NFL deals. Who else is grabbing NFL interest?

source https://www.espn.com/xfl/story/_/id/28937052/ranking-top-xfl-players-sign-nfl-contracts

Bill Belichick set to lead a reboot, not a rebuild, with Patriots

The veteran coach will be without his longtime quarterback, but make no mistake: New England and its returning stars will be competitive in 2020.

source https://www.espn.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4819549/bill-belichick-set-to-lead-a-reboot-not-a-rebuild-with-patriots

Top grad transfer Towns picks OSU over Duke

Seth Towns, the best graduate transfer on the market, committed to Ohio State on Saturday night. The guard, a native of Columbus, Ohio, chose the Buckeyes over Duke.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/28937611/ex-harvard-g-seth-towns-transferring-ohio-state-duke

Kicks king: Rockets' Tucker to open sneaker store

The Rockets' P.J. Tucker announced Saturday that he is bringing his love of sneaker culture to Houston this fall with the opening of his own shoe boutique.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28937564/rockets-pj-tucker-open-sneaker-store-houston-fall

Spitting image: The family that rules the Cherry Pit Spitting world

Stand back, watch out and prepare for liftoff. The Bartz family can spit cherry pits farther than yours.

source https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/28936334/meet-latest-cherry-pit-spitting-family-dynasty

Wells Bayou wins Louisiana Derby at empty track

Wells Bayou took an early lead and held off NY Traffic to win the $1 million Louisiana Derby by a head on Saturday in one of the few U.S. sporting events to continue as scheduled amid the coronavirus pandemic.

source https://www.espn.com/horse-racing/story/_/id/28936963/wells-bayou-wins-louisiana-derby-front-empty-grandstand

Source: Raiders reach 1-year deal with Agholor

Receiver Nelson Agholor, who struggled to find consistency in his five seasons with the Eagles, has reached a one-year deal with the Raiders, a source told ESPN.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28936232/source-raiders-reach-deals-nelson-agholor-rod-smith

Chargers' Keenan Allen leads Clippers to win over Suns in NBA 2K

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen backed up his pregame trash talk when he led the LA Clippers' 2K team to a 43-point victory on Friday night.

source https://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/28936115/chargers-keenan-allen-leads-clippers-win-suns-nba-2k

2nd Senators player tests positive for coronavirus

The two Senator players who have tested positive for COVID-19 are the only known cases among NHL players.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/28936073/2nd-senators-player-tests-positive-coronavirus

Winston's farewell to Tampa: 'Love and respect'

Jameis Winston, who led the NFL with 5,109 passing yards last season but also became the first quarterback in league history to throw for 30 touchdowns and 30 interceptions, bid farewell to the Buccaneers and Tampa Bay on social media.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28935746/jameis-winston-says-goodbye-buccaneers-fans-social-media

IIHF cancels world championships over pandemic

In what IIHF president Rene Fasel called a "harsh reality," the men's hockey world championships have been called off in a time to "set sport aside" due to the coronavirus pandemic.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/28935537/iihf-cancels-world-hockey-championships-pandemic

College basketball's 'greatest of all time' bracket -- South region breakdown

ESPN.com panelists share their thoughts and opinions on the South region.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/page/playerbracket-south/college-basketball-greatest-all-bracket-south-region-breakdown

ESPN the Ocho TV schedule and guide

Check out the lineup of offbeat sports that will be featured all day Sunday on ESPN2.

source https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/28921255/espn-ocho-tv-schedule-guide

Duke sophomore Jones to enter NBA draft

Duke sophomore guard Tre Jones, the ACC Player of the Year and the conference's Defensive Player of the Year, will enter the NBA draft. He averaged 16.2 points and 6.4 assists this season.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28935276/duke-tre-jones-enter-nba-draft

Smaller golf tours playing through virus outbreak

The major golf tours may have shut down during the coronavirus outbreak, but a handful of mini tours are playing through.

source https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/28935418/smaller-tours-playing-coronavirus-outbreak

Pulisic, Reyna, Adams, Dest headline USMNT depth chart

Next week's friendlies have been cancelled, but the depth chart at Gregg Berhalter's disposal nevertheless provides an interesting diversion.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/united-states-usa/story/4076069/pulisicreynaadamsdest-headline-usmnts-key-names-on-depth-chart

USA Track joins call for delaying Tokyo Olympics

In a letter tweeted by USA Track & Field on Saturday, CEO Max Siegel wrote that it would be challenging for athletes to "properly train in a safe and adequate environment" amid the worldwide coronavirus pandemic.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/trackandfield/story/_/id/28935124/usa-track-field-joins-swimming-push-games-delay

The swagger of Sabrina Ionescu

She didn't get her shot at an NCAA title. But that doesn't take the shine off her star. Here's how she became the best in the game.

source https://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/28878754/the-legend-sabrina-ionescu

Can Paige Bueckers revive the UConn dynasty?

Will No. 1 recruit Paige Bueckers be the new star to return UConn women's basketball to its dynastic glory? Perhaps. But if it's up to her, she'll do it with a little help from a friend.

source https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/28634186/can-one-super-prospect-revive-greatest-dynasty-sports

'It was like a movie': What led the NCAA to shut down competition

Behind the scenes of the board rooms and locker rooms during a chaotic two-day period that resulted in the shuttering of NCAA sports for the rest of the year.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/28908157/inside-unprecedented-48-hours-shut-ncaa-sports

Inside stories from the Chinese Basketball Association's coronavirus-induced hiatus

When China's top basketball league shut down due to concerns over COVID-19, it left players and coaches scattered, stranded and wondering what comes next.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28885649/inside-stories-chinese-basketball-association-coronavirus-induced-hiatus

Ten MLB players to follow on social media during the coronavirus shutdown

From Twitter to Twitch, these players are providing a window -- both silly and serious -- into an unprecedented time in baseball history.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28925713/ten-mlb-players-follow-social-media-coronavirus-shutdown

Liga MX president tests positive for coronavirus

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source https://www.espn.com/soccer/mexican-liga-bancomer/story/4076944/liga-mx-president-enrique-bonilla-tests-positive-for-coronavirus

Auburn freshman Okoro to declare for NBA draft

Auburn freshman Isaac Okoro will declare his eligibility for the NBA draft, Tigers coach Bruce Pearl told reporters on Friday.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28933596/auburn-freshman-isaac-okoro-declare-eligibility-nba-draft

WR Sanders agrees to 2-year deal with Saints

Veteran wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders has agreed to a two-year deal with the New Orleans Saints, he told ESPN's Josina Anderson and Ed Werder.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28933511/emmanuel-sanders-agrees-2-year-deal-saints

NBA to pay full salaries April 1; uncertain after

The NBA has left open the possibility of recouping future salaries for cancelled games on April 15, according to a league memo.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28933602/nba-pay-players-full-salaries-april-1-uncertain-after

Inside the efforts to keep UFC's March 21 fight card

Once travel restrictions prevented UFC London from taking place, it was a race to figure out how the UFC could keep the action going.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/28932496/inside-efforts-keep-ufc-march-21-fight-card

Source: PGA Tour commissioner forgoing salary

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan is forgoing his salary while several executives will take pay cuts and all the tour's employees will have their pay frozen to 2019 levels, a source confirmed.

source https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/28933182/pga-tour-commissioner-jay-monahan-forgoing-salary-execs-taking-pay-cut

Combat Night MMA perseveres in Jacksonville

Combat Night MMA will hold a card Saturday night in Jacksonville, Florida amid the swath of sporting and other entertainment events being canceled across the country amid the coronavirus pandemic

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/28933338/combat-night-mma-jacksonville-decision-left-local-officials

Big Ben: Throwing without pain; 'I feel younger'

Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger said during an interview that he hasn't had any pain in his surgically repaired elbow and is throwing the ball twice a week, 40 times a day for about 20 yards.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28930830/steelers-ben-roethlisberger-said-throwing-pain-first-years

National Spelling Bee won't be held as scheduled

The Scripps National Spelling Bee won't be held as scheduled this year because of the coronavirus.

source https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/28930597/scripps-national-spelling-bee-held-scheduled

Watch LeBron James, Zion Williamson and more NBA stars in their high school basketball days

ESPN2 is airing high school basketball games and dunk contests featuring some of the best players to take the court over the past three decades.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/28927159/watch-lebron-james-zion-williamson-more-nba-stars-their-high-school-basketball-days

UFC Day on ESPN: You want fights? We've got a full day of the greatest in UFC history

Conor McGregor. Jon Jones. Khabib Nurmagomedov. Robbie Lawler. All of the stars are coming out to play (on replay) on Saturday.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/28922866/you-want-fights-got-fights-full-day-greatest-ufc-history

Man United connects with Thomas Lemar, Liverpool lockdown, Neymar arranges PSG party

Our European football notebook has news from Liverpool, PSG and La Liga's unique way of staying connected. Plus: Man United's plans come into focus.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/manchester-united/story/4076484/man-united-connect-with-thomas-lemarliverpool-lockdownneymar-arranges-psg-party

'Hungry' Brady officially signs with Buccaneers

Tom Brady took to social media to announce that he is officially joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28930366/tom-brady-says-signing-buccaneers