Saucedo continues progress, Vargas succeeds despite 'bubble' complications

Alex Saucedo continued his push back to a world title shot with a win in Tuesday's main event.

source https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/29390783/alex-saucedo-continues-progress-josue-vargas-succeeds-bubble-complications

Setien won't apologize to Griezmann for late sub

Barcelona coach Quique Setien said bringing Antoine Griezmann on earlier against Atletico Madrid risked "destabilizing" the team.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/barcelona/story/4125651/barcelona-boss-wont-apologise-to-griezmann-after-late-sub-vs-atletico-madrid

Source: NHL won't defer on $300M in bonuses

NHL players that are due signing bonuses on July 1 are expected to receive them as scheduled, a source confirmed to ESPN. More than $300 million is due to be paid to players on Wednesday after the NHL and NHLPA agreed the bonuses wouldn't be deferred.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/29391445/source-nhl-pay-300m-signing-bonuses-scheduled

Alex Saucedo defeats Sonny Fredrickson by unanimous decision

Alex Saucedo beat Sonny Fredrickson by unanimous decision in the main event of the Top Rank card on Tuesday in Las Vegas.

source https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/29391350/alex-saucedo-wins-unanimous-decision-sonny-fredrickson

Arum: Lomachenko to fight Lopez in September

Lightweight titlist Vasiliy Lomachenko will face Teofimo Lopez in a unification bout on Sept. 19, Top Rank chief Bob Arum told ESPN.

source https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/29390996/lightweight-titlist-vasiliy-lomachenko-fight-teofimo-lopez-promoter-bob-arum-says

Josue Vargas loses teeth, wins fight

Vargas won by unanimous decision, despite fighting without his father in his corner and losing some teeth.

source https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/29389714/josue-vargas-loses-teeth-wins-fight

MLB teams can't ID players who test positive

MLB teams are not allowed to divulge the names of any player who tests positive for the coronavirus, both Yankees GM Brian Cashman and Cubs GM Jed Hoyer said Tuesday.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29389792/mlb-teams-id-players-test-positive-coronavirus

Rockies GM backs Desmond's decision to skip '20

Colorado Rockies general manager Jeff Bridich said he supports Ian Desmond's decision to sit out the 2020 season to focus on his young family and help rejuvenate youth baseball in his hometown in Florida.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29390678/rockies-gm-supports-ian-desmond-decision-skip-2020-season

Key questions as minor league baseball officially cancels 2020 season

The news that minor league baseball won't be played this year is official. Here's what we know about what it means for the future of the farm leagues.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29390182/key-questions-minor-league-baseball-officially-cancels-2020-season

Introducing ESPN's greatest all-time college baseball team

The fans have spoken. The players on ESPN's Greatest All-Time Baseball Team are official. Here's who made the cut.

source https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/29349513/barry-bonds-alex-bregman-voted-espn-greatest-all-college-baseball-team

Follow live: Messi still searching for goal 700

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Silver: On track but virus spread may stop NBA

Commissioner Adam Silver says the league is on track to play, but spread of the coronavirus to the league community could stop everything.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29389139/adam-silver-track-coronavirus-spread-stop-nba

Probe opened as Las Vegas bettors exploit error

Nevada Gaming is investigating an apparent error by BetMGM that allowed bettors to wager on international baseball games that had already started.

source https://www.espn.com/chalk/story/_/id/29389142/probe-opened-las-vegas-bettors-exploit-error-international-baseball-bets

NWSL Challenge Cup's biggest storylines as U.S. team sports return

The 2020 NWSL season will take place -- minus some key players and the entire Orlando Pride team -- during the monthlong tournament in Utah.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/united-states-nwsl-womens-league/story/4091658/nwsl-challenge-cups-biggest-storylines-as-us-team-sports-return

Gritty gets a 'Queer Eye' makeover: Fab Five work their magic on Flyers' mascot

Season five of 'Queer Eye' hits Philadelphia, the Fab Five of course had to give one of the city's biggest stars a makeover.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/29388604/gritty-gets-queer-eye-makeover-philadelphia-flyers-mascot-goes-orange-fluffy-mess-game-day-best

Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson opens up about body image struggle

Johnson, on her family's YouTube channel, detailed a restrictive, 700-calorie diet and how she took medications during her career to prevent weight gain.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/29388404/olympic-gold-medalist-shawn-johnson-opens-body-image-struggle

Sources: Nuggets close facility because of virus

The Nuggets closed their practice facility after positive tests for the coronavirus, sources told ESPN.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29388278/sources-nuggets-close-facility-due-coronavirus

Ron Rivera: Don't bet against Cam with Patriots

Ron Rivera said Monday on 670 The Score in Chicago that he believes Cam Newton is "ready to bust out" with the Patriots.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29388222/redskins-ron-rivera-bet-cam-newton-patriots

MVPs say time to pull Landis name off plaques

A number of former baseball MVPs say it is time to take Kennesaw Mountain Landis' name off the plaque because of his racist past.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29387969/mvps-say-pull-landis-name-plaques

Blazers' Lillard gets first of 3 covers for NBA 2K21

Blazers star Damian Lillard will be one of three cover athletes for current-generation console editions of the upcoming NBA 2K21 release.

source https://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/29387683/damian-lillard-first-cover-athlete-nba-2k21

Namajunas on return: I do miss having that belt

Former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas says fighting is her purpose following the death of two family members from COVID-19 as she prepares for a rematch against Jessica Andrade in UFC 251.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/29387137/rose-namajunas-says-fighting-my-purpose-following-death-family-members-covid-19

Ranking soccer's all-time top 101 kits

With the help of ESPN's soccer writers and editors from around the globe, we have gone through the years to rank the 101 greatest kits ever.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog-the-toe-poke/story/4096710/ranking-soccers-all-time-top-101-kits-from-man-united-and-liverpools-iconic-reds-to-arsenals-bruised-banana

Premier League games with no fans: How players, coaches cope with the silence

"It has less charm to play with no fans!" It's weird watching soccer without a crowd, but it's weirder still for the players.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/english-premier-league/story/4122080/premier-league-games-with-no-fans-how-playerscoaches-cope-with-the-silence

Don't forget LeBron's astounding on-court legacy in Miami

Breaking down how LeBron James mastered efficiency as the leader of Miami's Big 3.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29385016/the-legacy-lebron-james-peak-efficiency-miami-heat

Blackfeet Nation Boxing Club is fighting to save the lives of Native American women

Indigenous women go missing and are murdered at alarming rates. In "Blackfeet Boxing: Not Invisible," a group of Native American women train in self-defense as a means of survival.

source https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/29383248/blackfeet-nation-boxing-club-fighting-save-lives-native-american-women

They do not see themselves as heroes, but rather teammates in a race against a virus

While much of the country does what it can to avoid the coronavirus, these former athletes seek it out, risk their own health and safety and the well-being of their families and friends in the pursuit of helping those who are sick.

source https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/29366424/from-fields-play-front-lines-covid-19

TBT 2020: The college basketball games TBT stars can't forget

Ahead of the 2020 TBT, stars including Joe Johnson and Travis Diener reflect on the college games that have stuck with them.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/29382963/the-basketball-tournament-stars-college-basketball-games-forget

Five can't-miss bouts this summer include two championship rematches

Daniel Cormier-Stipe Miocic 3 and the Alexander Volkanovski-Max Holloway rematch are among the key fights for the UFC this summer.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/29379696/the-ufc-five-miss-bouts-summer-include-two-championship-rematches

MVP, but 0-2 in the playoffs -- is there reason to worry about Lamar Jackson?

The 23-year-old Ravens quarterback is coming off an MVP season -- and home playoff loss. Did the Titans figure him out?

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29371903/could-lamar-jackson-repeat-mvp-progress-report-ravens-star-expect-2020

Inside the rise of MLB's Ivy League culture: Stunning numbers and a question of what's next

Baseball's front offices have embraced analytics in the 21st century. Diversity? Not so much.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29369890/inside-rise-mlb-ivy-league-culture-stunning-numbers-question-next

'Trying to hit Sandy Koufax was like drinking coffee with a fork'

His career was short, but it was dominant. "No one," Frank Robinson said, "could hit that man."

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29352958/tim-kurkjian-baseball-fix-trying-hit-sandy-koufax-was-drinking-coffee-fork

Rockies OF Desmond opting out, citing high risk

Ian Desmond will opt out of playing this season, the Colorado Rockies outfielder announced Monday.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29385606/rockies-ian-desmond-opting-playing-2020-citing-high-risk-amid-pandemic

Arizona pausing plan to bring back athletes

Arizona, citing a surge in COVID-19 cases and the pandemic's impact on the local healthcare system, is pausing its plan to bring athletes back to campus.

source https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/29385460/arizona-pauses-plan-athletes-return-campus-amid-covid-19-surge

Predicting the Premier League battle for Europe: Wolves in; Spurs and Arsenal miss out

Liverpool may be champions but the 2019-20 season is still on course for a dramatic race in pursuit of Champions League qualification.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/english-premier-league/story/4124232/predicting-the-premier-league-battle-for-europe-wolves-in-spurs-and-arsenal-miss-out

Three days in July around The Decision: Inside the maneuvers that transformed the NBA

It was 10 years ago that LeBron James announced that he was taking his talents to South Beach. The days around that moment forever changed the NBA.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29375065/the-decision-high-stakes-maneuvers-lebron-james-dwyane-wade-chris-bosh

'Summer is over before it even began': Stories of lost baseball seasons across the U.S.

A retiring coach, a player who lost his senior year, a prospective scout and the voice of the College World Series on the emptiness of a season that wasn't.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29348950/summer-it-even-began-stories-lost-baseball-seasons-us

Black-and-blue marks, nausea and all the other fun parts of being hit by a pitch

How bad is it to be hit by a pitch in the majors? Let Mark Reynolds explain: "When you see a guy bending over at home plate [after being hit], he is making sure everything is still there.''

source https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/29352692/tim-kurkjian-baseball-fix-black-blue-marks-nausea-all-other-fun-parts-being-hit-pitch

Inside the regimented, raucous culture of Japanese baseball

The documentary "Koshien: Japan's Field of Dreams," premiering Monday on ESPN, chronicles the tournament that made stars out of Shohei Ohtani and Yusei Kikuchi.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29370563/new-baseball-film-captures-tournament-made-shohei-ohtani-yusei-kikuchi-stars

The fun, weird and sometimes absurd national title controversies in CFB history

In most sports, the question "Who won the title?" is a straightforward one. Not so in college football. As we get ready for a season unlike any other, here's a look at some of the strangest title claims and races in the sport's history.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/29324272/the-most-absurd-controversial-national-title-claims-college-football-history

How the Raptors are turning Fort Myers into a test for the NBA's bubble

The NBA's only Canadian team has already begun the isolation process in Florida as the defending champs get ready for next month's season restart.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29376652/how-toronto-raptors-turning-fort-myers-test-nba-walt-disney-world-bubble

Sean Sutton on Eddie Sutton film: 'I wouldn't necessarily say it was easy, but it was important'

Ahead of the premiere of a documentary profiling his father, Eddie Sutton (9 p.m. ET Monday, ESPN), Sean Sutton discussed his role in, and feelings about, the film.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/29380662/sean-sutton-eddie-sutton-documentary-dad-life-tell-good-bad

How 'Days of Thunder' became NASCAR's most beloved (and hated) cult classic

The over-the-top, unrestrained Tom Cruise blockbuster left its fingerprints all over Hollywood 30 years ago, with a generation of both haters and admirers among NASCAR fans and drivers to this day.

source https://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/story/_/id/29364669/nascar-hollywood-were-never-same-days-thunder

NHL return-to-play plans: Latest on positive tests, playoff rosters, negotiations

On-ice workouts are up to 12 players at a time, and hub city potentials are down to five. But it was an up-and-down week for the NHL's return-to-play plans. We break it down.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/29380259/the-nhl-coronavirus-pause-latest-return-plans-draft-lottery-cba-negotiations-playoff-rosters

KBO Weekly: Power Rankings still led by a powerhouse

The NC Dinos continue their rampage, but another contender is poised to challenge their run at the top.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29366681/kbo-weekly-power-rankings-led-powerhouse

All the highlights used in Lil Wayne's tribute to Kobe Bryant

Lil Wayne honored the late Kobe Bryant by remixing a 2009 single over memorable Black Mamba clips.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29381385/lil-wayne-remembers-kobe-bryant-bet-awards

Barnwell's grade: The move of the offseason? Why I'm optimistic about Cam Newton

The idea that Newton hasn't been valuable since his 2015 MVP campaign is a product of selective memory. Here's what Pats fans can expect.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29380793/grading-cam-newton-move-patriots-little-risk-huge-potential-new-look-patriots-offense

Patriots can't lose with incentive-laden deal for Cam Newton

The former MVP lands in New England with a chance to compete with Jarrett Stidham.

source https://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4820443/patriots-cant-lose-with-incentive-laden-deal-for-cam-newton

Cam Newton fantasy football outlook and projection as a Patriot

Newton's deal with the Patriot makes him a low-risk, high-reward speculative fantasy football draft pick.

source https://www.espn.com/fantasy/football/story/_/id/29381176/cam-newton-fantasy-football-outlook-projection-new-england-patriot

MLB prospects to watch on each team's 60-man pool

Some of the game's biggest prospects, such as Wander Franco and Jo Adell, will be in MLB camps this week.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29380798/mlb-prospects-watch-team-60-man-pool

NFL players react on social media to Cam signing with Patriots

The former Carolina QB is headed to New England after spending the offseason recovering from foot surgery.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29380664/cam-newton-signing-patriots-nfl-players-react-social-media

Hamlin cruises to rain-delayed Cup win at Pocono

Denny Hamlin won the Pocono 350 on Sunday, maintaining a comfortable lead en route to victory.

source https://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/story/_/id/29380705/denny-hamlin-wins-weather-delayed-pocono-350

MLS: 26 positive tests ahead of Orlando tourney

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source https://www.espn.com/soccer/major-league-soccer/story/4124070/mls-confirms-26-more-coronavirus-cases-ahead-of-mls-is-back-tournament

Sources: QB Newton joins Patriots on 1-year deal

Former NFL MVP Cam Newton reached an agreement on a one-year, incentive-laden deal with the Patriots, league sources told ESPN's Chris Mortensen and Adam Schefter. ‬

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29380463/qb-cam-newton-reaches-1-year-deal-patriots-sources-say

Sources: Pats fined $1.1M, lose pick over TV crew

The NFL handed down the penalties to the New England Patriots for their television crew filming the field and sideline during a Dec. 8 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns, league sources tell ESPN.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29380577/new-england-patriots-fined-11-million-lose-draft-pick-film-crew-fallout

Mississippi lawmakers vote to change state flag

Mississippi lawmakers voted Sunday to retire the Confederate battle emblem from its state flag, following widespread increased pressure that came in part from the world of sports.

source https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/29380347/mississippi-lawmakers-vote-remove-confederate-emblem-state-flag

Johnson wins Travelers to extend season streak

Dustin Johnson ended a 15-month drought and extended his career-long season victory streak to 13 by winning the Travelers Championship.

source https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/29380453/johnson-wins-travelers-extend-career-long-season-streak

How the PGA Tour navigated its toughest week yet

Things had gone smoothly the first two weeks. That changed this week at the Travelers Championship, where golf's return endured coronavirus tests.

source https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/29379520/how-pga-tour-navigated-toughest-week-yet

Jazz's Gobert says sense of smell 'still not 100%'

Jazz center Rudy Gobert recently told French newspaper L'Equipe that his sense of taste has returned, but his sense of smell is "still not 100%" three months after testing positive for the coronavirus.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29380004/jazz-rudy-gobert-says-trouble-smelling-3-months-coronavirus-diagnosis

Nets' Chandler opting out to remain with family

Wilson Chandler has informed the Nets that he will not participate when the season resumes so he can remain with his family.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29379760/nets-wilson-chandler-opting-remain-family

Briscoe wins crash-filled Xfinity race at Pocono

Chase Briscoe held off Ross Chastain in overtime to win a crash-filled Xfinity Series at Pocono Raceway on Sunday.

source https://www.espn.com/racing/story/_/id/29379615/chase-briscoe-wins-crash-filled-xfinity-race-pocono

FA Cup semis: Man Utd-Chelsea; City-Arsenal

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Follow live: Real Madrid takes on Espanyol

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Bugel, architect of the famed Hogs, dies at 80

Former Washington Redskins offensive line coach Joe Bugel, architect of the famed Hogs in the 1980s, has died, the team announced in a statement. He was 80.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29379431/ex-redskins-line-coach-joe-bugel-architect-famed-hogs-dies-80

Jones wins Truck race, then crashes in Xfinity

Brandon Jones won the wreck-filled Truck Series race at Pocono Raceway but then crashed on the first lap of the Xfinity race.

source https://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/story/_/id/29379010/brandon-jones-dodges-wrecks-wins-1st-career-truck-race

Arsenal can't allow another FA Cup run obscure its need for overhaul

Arsenal have needed change for years, but FA Cup wins in 2014, 2015 and 2017 left the club complacent. Now into the semis, that can't happen again.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/english-fa-cup/story/4123625/arsenal-cant-allow-another-fa-cup-run-to-obscure-the-clubs-desperate-need-for-squad-overhaul

NFLPA's Smith: Workouts go against player safety

NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith isn't happy to see NFL players continuing to work out together despite a union advisory sent out last weekend saying they should stop doing so.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29378522/nflpa-demaurice-smith-says-workouts-go-player-safety

Hinson: Mississippi flag played role in transfer

Former Ole Miss guard Blake Hinson said the Confederate symbol on the state flag of Mississippi played a role in his decision to transfer to Iowa State.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/29378168/former-ole-miss-guard-blake-hinson-says-mississippi-flag-played-tole-transfer

Olney: MLB now faces its biggest challenge of 2020: playing during the pandemic

How safe will people be? Could the commissioner pull the plug? The future of the 2020 season is all tough questions with few answers.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29375639/mlb-now-faces-biggest-challenge-2020-playing-pandemic

Bryant: What 'The Last Dance' reveals about Michael Jordan's legacy

After the ESPN premiere and the ABC encore and now as it heads to Netflix, "The Last Dance" still reverberates. The film shows us why, even in total victory, this larger-than-life superstar often looks so terribly small.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29365615/what-last-dance-reveals-michael-jordan-legacy

Baseball players' irrational love of their gloves

Players love their gloves. They protect them. They don't allow anyone near them. If they misbehave, they punish them. Here are some of the tales of baseball players and their most prized possession -- their gloves.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29351908/tim-kurkjian-baseball-fix-baseball-players-irrational-love-their-gloves

How Bucs' Byron Leftwich can capitalize on Tom Brady's short window

Leftwich understands his role as Brady's offensive coordinator. It will call for more listening, collaborating and, at times, getting "out of the way."

source https://www.espn.com/blog/tampa-bay-buccaneers/post/_/id/23878/how-bucs-byron-leftwich-can-capitalize-on-tom-bradys-short-window

Experts debate who's next for Dustin Poirier and Mike Perry's coach-less strategy

Dustin Poirier remained a title contender, and Mike Perry won without any coaches in his corner. Our expert panel discusses.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/29376501/experts-debate-next-dustin-poirier-mike-perry-coach-less-strategy

Emotional moment between Julie Ertz, Casey Short as teams kneel during national anthem

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Sources: NBA planning for statements on jerseys

The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association are discussing plans to allow players the opportunity to wear a statement on social justice on the back of their jerseys when the season restarts in Orlando, Florida, sources told ESPN.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29377073/nba-planning-let-players-use-social-justice-messages-jerseys

Poirier rallies, outslugs Hooker in UFC thriller

In a bloody and action-packed slugfest, Dustin Poirier edged Dan Hooker by unanimous decision Saturday at UFC Fight Night's main event in Las Vegas.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/29376679/dustin-poirier-defeats-dan-hooker-unanimous-decision

Dana White offers a first look at UFC Fight Island

UFC president Dana White released a photo of an Octagon set up for fighters to train on Yas Island.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/29375942/dana-white-offers-first-look-ufc-fight-island

Inside the MLS bubble: What players, teams can expect in Orlando

Orlando City SC and San Jose Earthquakes were the first teams to arrive for the MLS Is Back Tournament. What awaits the league in central Florida?

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/major-league-soccer/story/4122601/inside-the-mls-bubble-what-playersteams-can-expect-in-orlando

Harvick wins, snaps 0-for-38 Pocono drought

Kevin Harvick continued an impressive run since racing started back up in 2020, winning the Pocono 325 in the NASCAR Cup Series on Saturday.

source https://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/story/_/id/29375762/kevin-harvick-wins-pocono-first-cup-career

ESPN show confirms The Decision was fan's idea

An upcoming episode of Backstory confirms that the idea behind ESPN's The Decision show didn't come from LeBron James but from a fan identified only as "Drew" in a 2009 Bill Simmons mailbag collumn.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29375906/espn-show-confirms-decision-was-fan-idea-not-lebron-james

Does Phil Mickelson still have a chance at the Travelers Championship?

Phil Mickelson didn't have his best day Saturday at the Travelers Championship. Did that cost him a chance for a win on Sunday?

source https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/29374853/does-phil-mickelson-chance-travelers-championship

Maguire, Ighalo lead Man United into FA Cup semifinals after frustrating team display

Man United is into the FA Cup semifinals but it was hard going for a tired side at Norwich.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/manchester-united/story/4123022/maguireighalo-lead-man-united-into-fa-cup-semifinals-after-frustrating-team-display

Sources: Nationals to host Yanks on Opening Day

The matchup between the defending champion Nationals and the Yankees, this year's co-favorite, is set to take place on Opening Day at Nationals Park, although MLB has yet to finalize an official schedule.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29374748/sources-nationals-host-yankees-opening-day

UCLA: Under Armour looking to end $280M deal

UCLA says that sports apparel company Under Armour is attempting to break a 15-year, $280 million contract between the two that took effect in 2017.

source https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/29374846/ucla-says-armour-looking-end-15-year-280m-deal

All players take a knee in NWSL's first game back

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source https://www.espn.com/soccer/united-states-nwsl-challenge-cup/story/4122941/nwsl-north-carolina-courageportland-thorns-players-take-knee-during-national-anthem

PGA Tour requiring negative test to enter 'bubble'

Beginning at next week's Rocket Mortgage Classic, all those considered "inside the bubble" by the PGA Tour -- players, caddies, instructors, physios and staff -- will need a negative result before being permitted on the grounds at Detroit Golf Club.

source https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/29374281/pga-tour-require-negative-coronavirus-test-allowed-course

Poll shows fans support 60-game season by MLB

According to an ESPN poll, 77% of respondents who said they were baseball fans expressed support for the 60-game season, with 23% opposing it. Of all sports fans surveyed, 73% supported and 27% opposed MLB's plan.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29373823/poll-shows-fans-supportive-plan-60-game-season-mlb

NBA debate: Best games, playoff races and NBA title favorites

Our analysts break down the biggest games, the races to watch and what they expect in the NBA postseason.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29370346/best-games-playoff-races-nba-title-favorites

Day playing solo after negative coronavirus test

Jason Day's third-round tee time was moved back at the Travelers Championship after he requested a COVID-19 test Saturday morning.

source https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/29373773/jason-day-playing-solo-travelers-championship-taking-coronavirus-test

How Orel Hershiser's scoreless streak nearly ended 16 innings earlier

It could have been over after 43 innings. Something similar happened to the guy, Don Drysdale, whose record Hershiser broke. They were bailed out by an umpire.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29347050/tim-kurkjian-baseball-fix-how-orel-hershiser-scoreless-streak-nearly-ended-16-innings-earlier

NWSL Challenge Cup's biggest storylines as U.S. team sports return

The 2020 NWSL season will take place -- minus some key players and the entire Orlando Pride team -- during the monthlong tournament in Utah.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/united-states-nwsl-womens-league/story/4091658/nwsl-challenge-cups-biggest-storylines-as-us-team-sports-return

Better, worse or the same: Stacking up NFL teams' progress in 2020

Did the Browns' overhaul improve their offense? Will the Eagles' additions on defense fix their problems? NFL Nation examines both sides of the ball.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29287585/better-worse-same-stacking-nfl-teams-progress-2020

Even virtually, Ravens must pass 'pure death' conditioning test

For years Ravens players have been filled with dread knowing 900 yards of pain awaited them at training camp.

source https://www.espn.com/blog/baltimore-ravens/post/_/id/52396/even-virtually-ravens-must-pass-pure-death-conditioning-test

A six-year-old stock photo from Italy? The backstory of Drew Brees' viral apology image

The photographer who took the picture that has more than 90,000 comments doesn't know anything about Drew Brees or the NFL.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29353469/the-backstory-drew-brees-viral-apology-image-2014-stock-photo-italy-shocked-photographer

From the archives: MJ comparisons and MVP expectations -- when Vince Carter was NEXT

Twenty years ago, ESPN The Magazine named 23-year-old Vince Carter as the next great NBA superstar, and it revealed how Carter felt about "The Comparison" and the extraordinary hopes for his career.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29366356/mj-comparisons-mvp-expectations-vince-carter-was-next

This Special Olympics athlete is on the front lines of the coronavirus

Johanna Schoeneck is at high risk for contracting COVID-19, but so are the people she takes care of at a group home. As an essential worker, she wasn't about to walk away when they needed her most.

source https://www.espn.com/specialolympics/story/_/id/29329465/special-olympics-athlete-johanna-schoeneck-front-lines-coronavirus

Rangers office staff 'terrified' as virus spreads

After learning multiple co-workers at Globe Life Field have tested positive for the coronavirus, one Texas Rangers employee told ESPN's Jeff Passan, "we are terrified for our safety" while working in the team's offices.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29372448/rangers-staff-terrified-our-safety-amid-positive-virus-tests

NHL draft lottery winners, losers and big questions: Top-pick chaos, Detroit letdown

The No. 1 draft slot fell to a second lottery drawing, while the 17-win Red Wings settled for the fourth pick. We look at the highs and lows of the NHL draft lottery results.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/29371073/2020-nhl-draft-lottery-winners-losers-big-questions-chaos-no-1-detroit-letdown

2020 NBA schedule: The 12 most important games of the restarted regular season

The schedule for the NBA's restart is set. Here are the must-watch games as teams push for the postseason.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29365782/2020-nba-schedule-12-most-important-games-restarted-regular-season

Lefty leads Travelers in 1st event since turning 50

Phil Mickelson, who turned 50 earlier this month, shot a 7-under 63 on Friday in the Travelers Championship to take a one-stroke lead into the weekend.

source https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/29371750/phil-mickelson-leads-travelers-first-event-turning-50

Matt Wallace's lonely day at the Travelers Championship

One of his playing partners tested positive for COVID-19. The other didn't feel well and pulled out. But Matt Wallace, a little scared, a little lonely, played on.

source https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/29370954/everybody-group-withdrew-matt-wallace-played-all-alone-travelers-championship-pga-tour

Jazz-Pels, Lakers-Clippers to tip off NBA restart

The NBA will resume on July 30 with a doubleheader featuring the Jazz vs. Pelicans and Lakers vs. Clippers.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29371691/jazz-pelicans-lakers-clippers-tip-nba-restart-july-30

Virus spikes in MLB cities raise officials' concerns

The rate of coronavirus cases is rising in 15 of 27 U.S. markets that have teams, with significant surges in Phoenix and Houston. The quickening spread has a top health official in Houston saying Opening Day could be threatened if trends aren't reversed.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29371479/as-coronavirus-spikes-mlb-markets-does-scrutiny-health-officials

Oregon, Oregon State drop 'Civil War' moniker

Oregon and Oregon State will no longer use the phrase "Civil War" to promote rivalry games after conversations with university officials and current and former student-athletes at both schools.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/29370252/oregon-oregon-state-dropping-civil-war-name-rivalry-games

Morehouse scraps football season over pandemic

Morehouse College, a historically Black college in Atlanta, is canceling its football and cross country seasons because of the coronavirus pandemic.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/29370349/morehouse-cancels-football-season-due-coronavirus-pandemic

MLB knows players will get COVID-19, but here's its plan

A surge of positive COVID-19 tests, state-by-state issues, a season that could go sideways at any moment. Here's what baseball is up against as it attempts to return.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29362126/inside-mlb-2020-season-plan-play-pandemic-where-go-wrong

McCarthy tests positive, WDs from Travelers

Denny McCarthy, who shot 3-under 67 and was paired with Matt Wallace and Bud Cauley during the first round of the Travelers Championship, tested positive for the coronavirus and has withdrawn from the event.

source https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/29370046/denny-mccarthy-tests-positive-coronavirus-withdraws-travelers-championship

O'Connor: Tom Brady's personal workouts are a bad example

Rather than defying the medical opinion of his union to practice alongside his new teammates, the superstar QB should be modeling safe social distancing practices for his legions of fans.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29364823/tom-brady-personal-workouts-need-stop

16 out of 302 NBA players test positive for virus

The 16 NBA players who tested positive for coronavirus will remain in self-isolation until he satisfies public health protocols for discontinuing isolation and has been cleared by a physician.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29369877/16-302-nba-players-test-positive-coronavirus

New NBA restart calendar for the playoffs, draft and free agency

Here's every date you need to know for the remainder of the NBA's 2019-20 season.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29256760/2020-nba-restart-key-dates-playoffs-draft-free-agency-schedule

How Derek Jeter became Derek Jeter

Former player and current Yankees manager Aaron Boone made it simple when framing Derek Jeter. "I thought he was a great player when I played against him,'' he said. "Then I played next to him, and he was even better than I thought.''

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29346956/tim-kurkjian-baseball-fix-how-derek-jeter-became-derek-jeter

UFC Fight Night viewers guide: Poirier-Hooker a spotlight on the UFC's most compelling division

Saturday's clash of Dustin Poirier and Dan Hooker promises to be fiery. Where will it lead the winner?

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/29354218/ufc-fight-night-viewers-guide-dustin-poirier-dan-hooker-spotlight-ufc-most-compelling-division

Miguel Berchelt's relentless quest for a place at the top level

Junior lightweight titlist Miguel Berchelt has a few goals he wants to accomplish, including earning a place among Mexico's best fighters.

source https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/29361206/miguel-berchelt-relentless-quest-place-top-level

WWE Power Rankings: Orton and McIntyre thrive during unique times

Future Hall of Famer Randy Orton and rising star Drew McIntyre have each stepped up their game over the past few months.

source https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/29365452/wwe-power-rankings-randy-orton-drew-mcintyre-thrive-unique-s

The NHL's 2020 draft lottery explained: Everything you need to know

The 2020 draft lottery will retain some aspects of previous editions, with important updates to account for the unprecedented nature of this season.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/29225536/the-nhl-2020-draft-lottery-explained-everything-need-know

Liverpool are Premier League champions, but are they the best ever?

How does their title rate among those of their peers?

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/english-premier-league/story/4118654/liverpool-are-premier-league-championsbut-where-does-this-season-rankall-time

How did a Texas Tech linebacker become a first-round pick? Inside Jordyn Brooks' journey

Brooks was a surprise pick by the Seahawks in April, but he landed in a great spot. Here's how he got there.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29292196/jordyn-brooks-journey-becoming-first-round-nfl-draft-pick-seattle-seahawks-everything-just-clicked

Premier League big guns all want the FA Cup; would an Arsenal loss be a shock?

After a three-month layoff, the FA Cup returns on Saturday.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/english-fa-cup/story/4121395/premier-league-big-guns-all-want-the-fa-cup-would-an-arsenal-loss-be-a-shock

Bale and Zidane at breaking point: 'It's personal'

ESPN's Insider Notebook has news of Gareth Bale's bitter battle with Zinedine Zidane. Plus: Man City are looking for a Leroy Sane replacement.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4119825/bale-and-zidane-at-breaking-pointman-city-look-to-burnley-for-sane-replacementunited-want-boga

Jazz coach: Replies to Mitchell why work needed

Utah Jazz coach Quin Snyder praised star guard Donovan Mitchell for using his social media platform to push for social justice and cited some of the negative feedback as proof that significantly more progress must be made.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29366393/reaction-donovan-mitchell-calls-justice-proof-more-work-needed

Wake's Clawson to isolate from wife due to virus

Wake Forest football coach Dave Clawson will begin isolating from his wife, Catherine, a cancer survivor, once the Demon Deacons open camp on July 12. He said he doesn't expect to return home until the season concludes due to the coronavirus.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/29366708/wake-forest-dave-clawson-isolate-wife-season-due-virus

Jason Moloney seized his moment, but did prospects take advantage of opportunities?

Jason Moloney proved why he's one of the most promising bantamweights in the world with his performance on Thursday.

source https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/29366908/jason-moloney-seized-moment-did-prospects-take-advantage-opportunities

Bantamweight Moloney stops Baez in 7 rounds

Jason Moloney put forth a strong effort in stopping Leonardo Baez in seven rounds in the main event.

source https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/29367553/bantamweight-jason-moloney-stops-leonardo-baez-seven-rounds

Giants to let fans display cutout images in stands

The Giants on Thursday announced a Fan Cutout Program that will allow season-ticket holders to submit an image of themselves to be placed onto a cutout that will be displayed in the stands at Oracle Park.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29367236/giants-program-display-cutout-images-fans-stands

Pride: Inconsistent tests, but still no NWSL

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source https://www.espn.com/soccer/orlando-pride/story/4121774/orlando-pride-confirm-inconsistent-coronavirus-test-results-days-after-pulling-out-of-nwsl-challenge-cup

Pulisic, Willian help Chelsea expose Man City's weakness

Man City's calamitous defending cost them once more, as Christian Pulisic and Willian earned Chelsea a win and Liverpool the Premier League title.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/english-premier-league/story/4121798/pulisicwillian-help-chelsea-expose-man-city-weakness-to-seal-liverpools-premier-league-title

Swofford to retire, end longest ACC commish run

ACC commissioner John Swofford will retire after the 2020-21 campaign, ending a run as the longest-tenured commissioner in league history.

source https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/29364287/john-swofford-retire-acc-commissioner-2020-21-campaign

Kentucky Derby, Oaks get OK for limited fans

Churchill Downs has run its delayed spring meet without spectators, but track officials had expressed a desire for the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Oaks races to go off with spectators.

source https://www.espn.com/horse-racing/story/_/id/29364194/kentucky-derby-kentucky-oaks-run-limitations-spectators

Ringside Seat: Andrew Moloney lost his title; will outcome be different for brother Jason?

Andrew Moloney's U.S. debut didn't go as planned on Tuesday. Now it's his twin brother's turn.

source https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/29349251/ringside-seat-moloney-twins-miguel-berchelt-raise-stakes

Mickelson in field as U.S. Open expands criteria

Expanding the Official World Golf Ranking, awarding spots for high finishes at PGA Tour events, a points system for European Tour events and spots for Korn Ferry Tour players and amateurs are all part of the new exemption criteria for the U.S. Open.

source https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/29363997/phil-mickelson-qualifies-us-open-major-expands-exemption-criteria

Carter 'officially done' after 22 years in NBA

Vince Carter says he is officially retiring after 22 seasons in the NBA.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29364093/vince-carter-officially-done-22-years-nba

Let Alexander Mogilny in the Hockey Hall of Fame! Snubs that deserve to be inducted

Mogilny, snubbed again in 2020, deserves to be in the Hall. We make the case for him and 10 others, remember the 1995 Stanley Cup, name winners and losers of the week and more.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/29363425/let-alexander-mogilny-hockey-hall-fame-snubs-deserve-inducted

The greatest two-way college baseball player ever? Probably John Olerud

The former Washington State Cougar hit .434 on campus and posted a career pitching record of 26-4.

source https://www.espn.com/college-sports/baseball/story/_/id/29324252/inside-legend-john-olerud-college-baseball-two-way-star

NWSL Challenge Cup provides good look at future of USWNT

As the NWSL becomes the first American team sport to return to action, the emerging USWNT stars will be on display in Utah.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/fifa-womens-world-cup/story/4119906/nwsl-challenge-cup-provides-a-good-look-at-the-future-of-the-uswnt

Dortmund eyes long-term contract with Reyna

American teenager Gio Reyna is under a youth contract until 2021, but Borussia Dortmund wants to sign him to a long-term deal once he turns 18 in November.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4121182/dortmund-want-to-tie-us-teen-reyna-down-to-long-term-contract

How Ronaldo made it in Manchester, became a Madrid and Juve goal machine

Cristiano Ronaldo has been a dominant force in England, Spain and Italy during his illustrious career. But how has his playing style altered?

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog-marcottis-musings/story/4107182/cristiano-ronaldos-evolution-as-a-player-from-making-it-in-manchester-to-madrid-and-juve-goal-machine

Grand Canyon's entire men's basketball team in virus quarantine

All 14 members of the team are in quarantine after four players tested positive for the coronavirus.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/29361961/entire-grand-canyon-men-basketball-team-quarantined-due-coronavirus

Sources: Concern in WNBA on Florida details

Concerns in the WNBA include a limited amount of time to process information about the bubble they will be playing in and the rising number of coronavirus cases in Florida, sources told ESPN.

source https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/29363159/sources-concern-wnba-florida-season-details

Berry: 100 facts for the 2020 fantasy football season

Matthew Berry uses facts to paint the picture he wants you to see as it relates to player values for the upcoming season.

source https://www.espn.com/fantasy/football/story/_/id/29353044/matthew-berry-100-facts-2020-fantasy-football-season

MLB predictions: Who will thrive, struggle in 60-game season?

No one knows what will transpire in this year's unique format, but that didn't keep us from making our picks for MVP, the team to beat and more.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29360566/mlb-predictions-thrive-struggle-60-game-season

Dan Hooker never lost focus on UFC Fight Night despite visa challenge

Dan Hooker needed a visa to the U.S. for Saturday's main event. A call from a random phone number helped pave the way.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/29361786/dan-hooker-never-lost-focus-ufc-fight-night-visa-challenge

Why HBCUs could again become serious options for elite basketball prospects

Historically Black colleges and universities are increasingly getting into the game for elite-level college basketball recruits. Does the trend have staying power?

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/29351930/why-hbcus-again-become-serious-options-elite-basketball-prospects

Vinicius is delivering on the promise he showed in Brazil

Many thought Real Madrid took a big gamble on Vinicius when they bought him in 2017. Now, the Brazil prodigy is beginning to show his worth.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/real-madrid/story/4120952/real-madrids-vinicius-junior-is-delivering-on-the-promise-he-showed-in-brazil

Locked in bathrooms, sharing gloves and other strange moments in baseball history

A player once got locked in a dugout bathroom. A ball got lodged in a pitcher's glove and he had to throw the entire glove to first base. Two center fielders on two different teams shared a glove for an entire series. Yes, baseball can be strange.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29334995/tim-kurkjian-baseball-fix-locked-bathrooms-sharing-gloves-other-strange-moments-baseball-history

Fantasy impact of the DH coming to the NL

Highlighting the nine NL teams that should benefit most from the universal DH, led by a Los Angeles Dodgers squad that was made for the extra bat.

source https://www.espn.com/fantasy/baseball/story/_/id/29360991/fantasy-impact-dh-coming-nl

Sources: Cowboys-Steelers HOF Game canceled

The Cowboys-Steelers Hall of Fame Game on Aug. 6 has been canceled and the Hall's Aug. 8 enshrinement ceremony has been postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic, league sources told ESPN.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29363190/cowboys-steelers-hall-fall-game-called-enshrinement-ceremony-postponed

Knicks prez wants to have coach by end of July

Knicks president Leon Rose said on Wednesday the franchise intends to have a permanent coach in place by the end of July.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29361999/knicks-president-wants-permanent-coach-place-end-july

Kings forward Parker tests positive for virus

Kings forward Jabari Parker said in a statement Wednesday that he tested positive for the coronavirus. "I am progressing in my recovery and feeling well," he said.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29361379/kings-forward-jabari-parker-tests-positive-coronavirus

Koenning offers 'sincere apology' to Martin, WVU

West Virginia defensive coordinator Vic Koenning, placed on leave amid an investigation into allegations of mistreatment made by safety Kerry Martin Jr., apologized to "both KJ and the entire WVU Family" in a statement Wednesday.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/29361130/west-virginia-dc-vic-koenning-apologizes-kerry-martin-jr-intent-not-always-clearly-communicated

Reports: Rockies star Blackmon has coronavirus

Four-time All-Star outfielder Charlie Blackmon is one of three Rockies players to have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to multiple reports.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29358468/reports-rockies-star-charlie-blackmon-tests-positive-coronavirus

Bubba Wallace, NASCAR and investigating a hate crime: What we know and don't know after the FBI's findings

The FBI's findings that Bubba Wallace was not the victim of a hate crime culminated an emotional and confusing few days for the driver and NASCAR. We break down what happened and what questions many are asking now.

source https://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/story/_/id/29357584/bubba-wallace-nascar-investigating-hate-crime-know-know-fbi-findings

Why the 2020 MLB season is a perfect time to try roto fantasy baseball

A shortened season poses challenges to the most popular head-to-head points format that are easily overcome with the original rotisserie-style scoring system. Why not take the 10-week plunge to see how you like it?

source https://www.espn.com/fantasy/baseball/story/_/id/29358650/why-2020-mlb-season-perfect-time-try-roto-fantasy-baseball

Paige VanZant eager to test free agency, but focus is on UFC 251 bout

With the final fight on her UFC contract approaching, Paige VanZant said she isn't letting social media or her free-agency prospects distract her.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/29355259/paige-vanzant-eager-test-free-agency-focus-ufc-251-bout

NYC Marathon, set for Nov., canceled over virus

The 2020 New York City Marathon has been canceled due to the coronavirus, race organizers announced Wednesday.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/29358312/new-york-city-marathon-set-nov-1-canceled-due-coronavirus

Juventus and Lazio's Serie A title race: Which team has the edge in Italy?

We don't get many great title races in Italy's Serie A, but this year's tussle with Juventus and Lazio fits the bill. Who has the edge?

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/italian-serie-a/story/4118874/juventus-and-lazios-serie-a-title-race-which-team-has-the-edge-in-italy

Yankees, Dodgers favorites to win World Series

The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers are the consensus favorites to win the World Series at 7-2 odds by Caesars Sportsbook.

source https://www.espn.com/chalk/story/_/id/29357667/yankees-dodgers-co-favorites-win-world-series

McDowell WDs from Travelers; caddie has virus

Graeme McDowell withdrew from the Travelers Championship on Wednesday morning after being informed that his caddie has tested positive for the coronavirus.

source https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/29357496/graeme-mcdowell-withdrawing-travelers-championship-caddie-test-positive-covid-19

Bracketology: Three SEC teams move up in latest projection

Tennessee, Florida and Arkansas are among the teams on the rise in Joe Lunardi's latest 2021 bracket projection.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/bracketology

Grosjean: No way of knowing who is the best driver in F1

Romain Grosjean says the difference in machinery between the ten Formula One teams on the grid makes it impossible to know who has been the best driver in the sport for the last 30 years.

source https://www.espn.com/f1/story/_/id/29357938/no-way-knowing-best-driver-f1

A .400 hitter? 30 wins to make the playoffs? How wild a 60-game season could really get

Baseball is about to embark on its shortest season ever, so we look at just how weird 2020's stats could be.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29354579/how-many-wins-reach-playoffs-400-hitter-how-wild-60-game-mlb-season-really-get

Fantasy football draft kit: Rankings, cheat sheets, mock drafts, sleepers and analysis

Get everything you need to prepare for your fantasy football drafts here, including rankings and analysis from ESPN's team of experts.

source https://www.espn.com/fantasy/football/story/_/id/29329715/2020-nfl-fantasy-football-rankings-cheat-sheets-mock-drafts-sleepers-analysis

Future Hall of Famers for all 31 NHL teams

Using the proprietary four quadrant system, we determine which current players, alumni, coaches and execs are destined to be enshrined.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/29350367/future-hall-famers-all-31-nhl-teams

Every NHL team's most hyped prospect of the past 30 years

Remember the hype around Connor McDavid? Or Carey Price? What about Eric Lindros back in the early '90s?

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/29353395/every-nhl-team-most-hyped-prospect-30-years-connor-mcdavid-eric-lindros-carey-price-more

'That's impossible. No one could be that good.' Joe DiMaggio was that good

The numbers, beyond just the legendary 56-game hitting streak, are staggering. Joe DiMaggio hit for power and average and, it seemed, never, ever struck out.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29334901/tim-kurkjian-baseball-fix-impossible-that-good-joe-dimaggio-was-good

Vettel: Mugello deserves a grand prix

Sebastian Vettel says Mugello deserves to have its own grand prix after testing a 2018 Ferrari at the Italian circuit earlier this week.

source https://www.espn.com/f1/story/_/id/29357309/sebastian-vettel-mugello-deserves-grand-prix

The NBA kept Zion in play, and he's ready to put on a show

The No. 1 overall pick is expected to be a marquee attraction when the league resumes play next month.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29353177/the-nba-kept-zion-williamson-play-ready-put-show

Joshua Franco and Christopher Diaz prove tough fights can pay off later

Franco's and Diaz's wins showed previous losses and past experience were valuable lessons.

source https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/29355199/joshua-franco-christopher-diaz-prove-tough-fights-pay-later

Three Rockies players test positive, report says

Two Rockies players were asymptomatic and one showed symptoms, according to the Denver Post, which reported that the positive tests came last week.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29355941/three-colorado-rockies-players-test-positive-report-says

Lakers' Bradley, citing family, opts out of restart

Lakers guard Avery Bradley informed team management he intends to sit out the season's resumption in Orlando, he told ESPN on Tuesday night.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29355391/lakers-avery-bradley-opts-orlando-restart-cites-family-concerns

Roethlisberger details off-field addiction battles

Ben Roethlisberger, speaking at a virtual conference for Christian men, detailed how his faith has helped him deal with off-the-field addictions to alcohol and pornography. He also said his faith helped him put his 2019 elbow injury in perspective.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29355047/steelers-ben-roethlisberger-says-faith-helped-deal-field-addiction-issues

Novak Djokovic's canceled Adria Tour a cautionary tale during coronavirus pandemic

Novak Djokovic's lack of recommended protocols at his exhibition tour resulted in a number of positive tests for players, including himself, and criticism for the world No. 1.

source https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/29348398/novak-djokovic-canceled-adria-tour-cautionary-tale-coronavirus-pandemic

Sources: UFC to up testing for 'Fight Island' cards

The UFC has again altered its COVID-19 protocols for next month's events in Abu Dhabi, sources told ESPN, with even more testing set to be administered to fighters, corner people and staff.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/29354970/ufc-increase-coronavirus-testing-ahead-july-fight-island-events-sources-say

Source: NHL hub choices down to just six cities

The NHL has narrowed its list of possible hubs for the resumption of the season to six cities.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/29353561/source-nhl-hub-choices-just-six-cities

Report: Brady, Bucs work out after positive tests

Tom Brady reportedly was spotted practicing Tuesday with a group of his Buccaneers teammates, despite the NFLPA recently advising against group workouts.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29353397/report-tom-brady-part-bucs-group-workout-recent-positive-tests

Fantasy football 10-team, PPR mock draft

Our second mock draft of the year features 10 teams and the standard PPR format. Who went first? When were Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes selected? Which big names slipped? Take a look.

source https://www.espn.com/fantasy/football/story/_/page/mockdraft200623/fantasy-football-10-team-ppr-mock-draft

Minors teams sue insurers over virus claims

Fifteen minor league baseball teams are suing insurers for failure to pay claims related to coronavirus.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29351776/minors-teams-sue-insurers-coronavirus-claims

Vettel, Leclerc test for Ferrari at Mugello

Ferrari drivers Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc put a Formula One car through its paces for the first time since preseason at a test at Mugello on Tuesday.

source https://www.espn.com/f1/story/_/id/29351655/vettel-leclerc-test-ferrari-mugello

Diplo to play concert within Fortnite for Party Royale

Noah Cyrus and Young Thug will join Diplo on the main stage as part of Fortnite's ongoing concert series.

source https://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/29352654/diplo-play-concert-fortnite-party-royale

Drummond to pick up option to stay with Cavs

Andre Drummond says he will pick up his player option and stay with the Cavaliers another year.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29352892/andre-drummond-pick-option-stay-cavs

Lions owner Ford steps down, daughter takes over

Martha Firestone Ford, 94, is stepping down as the principal owner of the Detroit Lions and will be replaced by her daughter Sheila Ford Hamp.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29352655/lions-owner-martha-firestone-ford-94-steps-sheila-ford-hamp-takes-over

Bearcats to remove Schott's name from stadium

The board of trustees at the University of Cincinnati unanimously voted to remove Marge Schott's name from the baseball stadium and another area of the university's archives library.

source https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/29352693/university-cincinnati-remove-marge-schott-name-baseball-stadium

Lionel Messi's evolution as a player: From Ronaldinho's Barcelona understudy to GOAT candidate

For over 15 years, Messi has been Barcelona's main man, scoring, assisting and winning countless trophies. But how has his game changed over time?

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog-marcottis-musings/story/4107181/lionel-messis-evolution-as-a-player-from-ronaldinhos-barcelona-understudy-to-goat-candidate

Vic Schaefer's Texas-sized task: Returning Longhorns to nation's elite

Vic Schaefer built Mississippi State into a title contender. Now he'll try to get Texas back in the top tier in women's college basketball.

source https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/29349929/vic-schaefer-texas-sized-task-returning-longhorns-nation-elite

Alabama, Texas on the rise in 2021 college football recruiting class rankings

Alabama landed a five-star offensive lineman as the Crimson Tide continue to climb up the 2021 college football recruiting class rankings.

source http://insider.espn.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/classrankings

Ringside Seat: Moloney twins and Miguel Berchelt raise the stakes

This week's Top Rank action includes a world title fight, twins main eventing and ESPN's No. 1 junior lightweight.

source https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/29349251/ringside-seat-moloney-twins-miguel-berchelt-raise-stakes

Djokovic has tested positive for coronavirus

Novak Djokovic says he has tested positive for the coronavirus.

source https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/29351887/novak-djokovic-tested-positive-coronavirus

My hidden journey: A professional soccer player reveals he is gay

I'm a brother, son, friend, former pro footballer, entrepreneur and annoyingly competitive lad. I'm a lot of things, and one of them is gay.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog-espn-fc-united/story/4116107/my-hidden-journey-a-professional-soccer-player-reveals-he-is-gay

TBT 2020: The top player for all 24 teams

As we get closer to the July 4 start of the $1 million TBT, we identify the best player on each team in the bracket.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/29348954/the-basketball-tournament-2020-top-player-all-24-teams

'Guy hits a home run and everybody walks off the field' -- The joy and pain of the walk-off homer

Dennis Eckersley served up one of the most famous of all time, to Kirk Gibson in the 1988 World Series. There are other big ones, and some lesser-known ones, that dot baseball history.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29328081/tim-kurkjian-baseball-fix-guy-hits-home-run-everybody-walks-field-joy-pain-walk-homer

Baseball's top 60 storylines for a 60-game season

Mookie Betts wearing Dodger blue. A wild sprint from start to finish. Here's what we're most excited to see when the 2020 season finally begins.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29350701/baseball-top-60-storylines-60-game-mlb-season

Hamilton praises NASCAR for rallying around Wallace

Lewis Hamilton said he is proud of NASCAR's show of support and solidarity with Bubba Wallace after a noose was found in the stock car driver's garage stall at Talladega Superspeedway.

source https://www.espn.com/f1/story/_/id/29351237/hamilton-praises-nascar-rallying-bubba-wallace

Racing's racists scared no one, least of all Bubba Wallace

The cowardly actions of a few bullies -- a noose in the garage or waving Confederate flags outside and above Talladega -- failed to have the desired effect of fear. Instead, they galvanized Wallace and NASCAR's push to change the sport.

source https://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/story/_/id/29349071/scared-least-all-bubba-wallace

Baseball is back!? Everything you need to know about MLB's plan to start 2020 season

After months of negotiations, the commissioner is setting the schedule for baseball's return. Will it lead to a season being played this summer?

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29348260/mlb-plans-implement-60-game-season-key-schedule-dates-likely-opening-day-spring-training-start-more

Mystics' Natasha Cloud, LaToya Sanders will skip WNBA season

Washington Mystics players Natasha Cloud and LaToya Sanders are opting out of participating in the 2020 WNBA season for the league's reigning champions.

source https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/29349995/washington-mystics-natasha-cloud-latoya-sanders-skip-wnba-season

Sun's Jonquel Jones won't play over coronavirus concerns

Jones won't play for Connecticut this season due to ongoing concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.

source https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/29348090/sun-jonquel-jones-play-season-coronavirus-concerns

Every Call of Duty League Paris home series map in a sentence

Florida picked up its second title in a row this weekend. Here's a quick look at the action.

source https://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/29347746/every-call-duty-league-paris-home-series-map-sentence

PGA Championship gets green light with no fans

The 2020 PGA Championship at Harding Park in San Francisco will take place the first week of August without fans, the PGA of America announced Monday.

source https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/29347505/pga-championship-minus-fans-gets-green-light-harding-park

Sources: Wizards' Bertans to sit out NBA restart

Wizards forward Davis Bertans, an MVP candidate who's on the verge of a lucrative, long-term contract, will sit out the NBA's restart in Orlando, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Tim Bontemps.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29347644/wizards-davis-bertans-sit-nba-restart-orlando

Chicago hopeless: Why the Bears have never solved their quarterback problems

In the Super Bowl era, the Bears have used 50 QBs, and they consistently haven't produced talent at the position.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29345410/why-chicago-bears-failed-solving-their-eternal-quarterback-quandary

Lewis Hamilton attends Black Lives Matter protest in London

The race car driver said he left the protest "feeling extremely positive that change will come."

source https://www.espn.com/f1/story/_/id/29347414/lewis-hamilton-positive-change-come-attending-black-lives-matter-protest-london

Cunningham still going to OK State despite ban

Cade Cunningham, the top college basketball recruit and projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft, will still attend Oklahoma State despite the school's postseason ban.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/29347312/top-recruit-cade-cunningham-going-oklahoma-state-postseason-ban

Latest on NHL return plans, positive tests, camp schedule

There were some speed bumps this past week, with reports of numerous positive player tests. Plus, the latest on which cities will host the return to play.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/29346278/the-nhl-coronavirus-pause-latest-return-plans-positive-tests-camp-schedule

Hopkins, Mosley and boxing's Hall of Fame class of 2020 reflect on honor despite delayed induction

There won't be an International Boxing Hall of Fame induction ceremony this year, but that didn't stop members of the 2020 class from sharing their thoughts on earning the sport's highest honor.

source https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/29330454/hopkins-mosley-boxing-hall-fame-class-2020-reflect-honor-delayed-induction

Why NBA stars are fighting to save the life of a death row inmate in Oklahoma

Julius Jones faces death for a crime he maintains he didn't commit. Blake Griffin and Russell Westbrook lead a group of players trying to help save him.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29318748/why-blake-griffin-russell-westbrook-other-nba-stars-fighting-save-julius-jones

MLB hitters who are missing their age-27 peak season in 2020

Big things were in store for Gary Sanchez, Javier Baez and other young stars, but instead they're losing time at the top of their games.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29340991/mlb-hitters-missing-their-age-27-peak-season-2020

Where things stand as MLB players consider vote on 2020 deal

Anticipation of movement in baseball's labor fight over the weekend didn't turn into an agreement.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29343950/where-things-stand-mlb-players-consider-vote-2020-deal

Why it matters that Bobby Cox wore metal spikes his entire managerial career

Like Bear Bryant's fedora or Bill Belichick's hoodie, the metal spikes were Bobby Cox's signature. But there was more to it than simply having a trademark.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29328028/tim-kurkjian-baseball-fix-why-matters-bobby-cox-wore-metal-spikes-entire-managerial-career

KBO Weekly: Latest Power Rankings as league chases Dinos

Chang-mo Koo is putting up huge numbers for the Dinos, but can they fend off the Doosan Bears in a big weekend series?

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29330367/kbo-weekly-latest-power-rankings-league-chases-dinos

UFC debate: Dustin Poirier vs. Dan Hooker stakes; Mike Perry's no-coach plan

Will the Dustin Poirier-Dan Hooker winner be in line for a title shot? Will Mike Perry's unusual plan backfire? Our panel weighs in.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/29344169/ufc-debate-dustin-poirier-vs-dan-hooker-stakes-mike-perry-no-coach-plan

F1 launches initiative against racism, inequality

Formula One will use the season-opening Austrian Grand Prix to launch a new initiative against racism, which includes a diversity and equality task force.

source https://www.espn.com/f1/story/_/id/29346201/f1-launches-new-initiative-racism-inequality

Memo: NFL creates tiers of access in facilities

The NFL is mandating that teams create tiers of access for players and staff in facilities to deal with coronavirus.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29343927/memo-nfl-creates-tiers-access-facilities-manage-coronavirus

Jets S Adams: 'Trying' to push trade to Cowboys

Jets safety Jamal Adams revealed in a video posted to social media that he prefers a trade to Dallas.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29345772/trying

NASCAR says noose found in Wallace's garage

NASCAR said it is investigating after a noose was found in the garage of driver Bubba Wallace, who is NASCAR's only black driver, on Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, Alabama.

source https://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/story/_/id/29345568/nascar-says-noose-found-bubba-wallace-garage-talladega

Saints' Jenkins issues call to action: 'Time is now'

Saints safety and activist Malcolm Jenkins urged athletes, coaches and media "to do our part to make this country better" during Sunday's ESPYS broadcast, calling the events of the past month "a tipping point."

source https://www.espn.com/espys/story/_/id/29345543/saints-malcolm-jenkins-issues-call-action-sports-world-media-now

ESPYS winner Thomas 'Snacks' Lee: 'It doesn't matter how you look'

After winning the Can't-Stop-Watching Moment at the ESPYS, Jackson State's Thomas "Snacks" Lee hopes he can use his platform to instill confidence in others.

source https://www.espn.com/espys/story/_/id/29345434/espys-winner-thomas-snacks-lee-hopes-inspire-people-low-self-esteem

Yes, golf is back, but maybe, finally, so too is Brooks Koepka

No, he didn't win the RBC Heritage. But he was in the conversation for the first time in 10 months.

source https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/29344903/yes-golf-back-maybe-too-brooks-koepka

Simpson storms out of delay to win Hilton Head

Webb Simpson celebrated another victory on Father's Day, this time with a tartan jacket instead of a U.S. Open trophy.

source https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/29345178/webb-simpson-birdies-5-6-return-day-win-hilton-head

Lampard: Pulisic's goal 'inspiration' for Chelsea

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source https://www.espn.com/soccer/chelsea/story/4117807/christian-pulisic-goal-for-chelsea-inspiration-in-fightback-win-frank-lampard

NASCAR sees Confederate flags fly outside track

NASCAR sees Confederate flags fly outside and above the track as the top circuit hits Talladega Superspeedway.

source https://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/story/_/id/29344050/nascar-sees-confederate-flags-fly-talladega-superspeedway

Source: QB Prescott plans to sign franchise tag

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott plans to sign his $31.4 million exclusive franchise tender by Monday, a source told ESPN.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29343860/dak-prescott-plans-sign-franchise-tag-monday-source-says

Dinamo Moscow players test positive, game postponed

The match between Dinamo Moscow and FC Krasnodar, which was scheduled for Sunday, was postponed.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/dinamo-moscow/story/4117400/dinamo-moscow-game-postponed-after-positive-coronavirus-tests

Follow live: Premier League leader Liverpool returns to pitch vs. Everton

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source https://www.espn.com/soccer/match?gameId=541550

Absolute JUPITER win inaugural VALORANT Ignition Series event

Absolute JUPITER dominated the competition in the RAGE Invitational, the first-ever VALORANT Ignition Series event.

source https://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/29343569/absolute-jupiter-win-inaugural-valorant-ignition-series-event

Sources: Players eye vote on MLB plan Sunday

MLB players intend to vote Sunday on the league's latest proposal to return to play, sources told ESPN.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29343538/sources-players-eye-vote-mlb-plan-sunday

European prospect Jakimovski commits to Wazzu

Andrej Jakimovski, who led the FIBA U18 European Championship B in scoring, has committed to Washington State, he told ESPN.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/29343402/andrej-jakimovski-play-washington-state-strong-european-season

Inside the Premier League bubble: A ghost town where you bring your own sandwiches

Working as a commentator at a strictly controlled Premier League stadium is a strange experience, but it beats calling games off TV at home.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/english-premier-league/story/4117297/inside-the-premier-league-bubble-a-surreal-ghost-town-where-you-have-to-bring-your-own-sandwiches

Follow live: Blues attempt to increase lead over fifth place

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source https://www.espn.com/soccer/match?gameId=541547

A broken baseball record and a special bond between father and son

Right before the college baseball season ended due to the coronavirus pandemic, Josh Silva had one last chance to break his father's record.

source https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/29302786/a-broken-baseball-record-special-bond-father-son

'This was the greatest day of my life': Fathers, sons and Pebble Beach

A father vowed to play Pebble Beach with his three boys. Two years before he died, he did it.

source https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/25276788/this-was-greatest-day-my-life-fathers-sons-pebble-beach

Under no circumstances did you ever mess with Bob Gibson

Opposing hitters were afraid of Bob Gibson. Asked to name the five best pitchers he ever faced, Doug Rader put it this way: "That's easy," he said. "Bob Gibson in 1968, Bob Gibson in 1969, Bob Gibson in 1970, Bob Gibson in 1971 and Bob Gibson in 1972.''

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29319028/tim-kurkjian-baseball-fix-no-circumstances-did-ever-mess-bob-gibson

Olney: What MLB owners need to hear from Rob Manfred to save baseball

The commissioner must be frank -- and forceful -- because time is running short for an agreement between MLB and the union.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29334714/what-mlb-owners-need-hear-rob-manfred-save-baseball

How a search for family brought one NFL coach to a place he never expected

Kansas City Chiefs running backs coach Deland McCullough went searching for his biological parents. He found them where he never would have expected.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29324031/kc-chiefs-rb-coach-deland-mccullough-jaw-dropping-story-search-family

From the archives: NBA star Carmelo Anthony on systemic racism -- and the need for change in America

At the 2016 ESPYS, four NBA icons stood in front of the world and spoke about racism, systemic injustice and the need for change. Three months later, one of them, Carmelo Anthony, revealed how he found his voice -- and how he planned to use it.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/17817053/nba-star-carmelo-anthony-systemic-racism-need-change-america

Hamilton launches commission to push diversity in motorsport

Six-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton is launching a commission to help motorsport engage more young people from black backgrounds and drive diversity.

source https://www.espn.com/f1/story/_/id/29342495/lewis-hamilton-launches-commission-push-diversity-motorsport

After another impressive win, is it time for Navarrete to move up?

Emanuel Navarrete stayed true to himself, scoring another stoppage victory.

source https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/29341223/after-another-impressive-win-emanuel-navarrete-move-up

UFC fighters react to Emmett-Burgos brawl

Emmett and Burgos put on a performance on Saturday that had their peers amazed.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/29341446/fight-year-ufc-fighters-react-josh-emmett-shane-burgos-brawl

Who's next for Blaydes, and was Rohskopf's corner reckless?

Curtis Blaydes won, but now what? And why wasn't Max Rohskopf's corner listening to his pleas to quit?

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/29341742/ufc-fight-night-next-curtis-blaydes-was-max-rohskopf-corner-reckless

Concern rises around NBA with Florida virus spike

With Florida posting a record number of coronavirus cases for the third consecutive day on Saturday, concern is rising among NBA players, team executives and the league office itself as plans go forward to resume play in Orlando next month.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29341659/concern-nba-grows-coronavirus-cases-spike-florida

Blaydes sets takedown record, outpoints Volkov

Blaydes worked his game plan to perfection, scoring a UFC heavyweight record 14 takedowns.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/29341536/curtis-blaydes-outwrestles-alexander-volkov-win-unanimous-decision

NSAC to probe UFC corner's refusal to stop fight

The Nevada State Athletic Commission was critical of Max Rohskopf's corner after it refused to stop Saturday's fight against Austin Hubbard despite Rohskopf's multiple pleas to do so.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/29341084/nsac-probe-max-rohskopf-corner-refusal-stop-fight

Haaland on Reyna: He's the American Dream

Erling Haaland has said his Borussia Dortmund teammate Gio Reyna "has a huge future in front of him."

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/borussia-dortmund/story/4116892/dortmunds-haaland-reyna-the-american-dream-has-bright-future

Source: Eagles' Goedert 'fine' after sucker punch

Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert has returned home and is "fine" after being sucker punched at a South Dakota restaurant on Friday night, a source tells ESPN's Tim McManus. NJ.com first reported the incident.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29340546/eagles-dallas-goedert-fine-being-sucker-punched-restaurant

New York-bred Tiz the Law wins Belmont Stakes

Tiz the Law won an unprecedented Belmont Stakes, claiming victory Saturday at the first race of a rejiggered Triple Crown schedule and crossing the finish line in front of eerily empty grandstands.

source https://www.espn.com/horse-racing/story/_/id/29340098/new-york-bred-tiz-law-wins-belmont-stakes

How Nick Watney's positive COVID-19 test revealed the need for ongoing adjustments

He tested negative when he arrived on site. Three days later, he tested positive. Along the way, his case uncovered some holes in the PGA Tour's system and showed again that this ongoing return remains complicated.

source https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/29339948/how-pga-tour-pro-nick-watney-positive-covid-19-test-revealed-need-ongoing-adjustments

Sources: Several LSU football players quarantined

A large number of LSU football players have been placed into quarantine amid spike in coronavirus cases near campus.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/29339767/sources-large-number-lsu-football-players-placed-quarantine

NFLPA advises players not to work out together

Dr. Thom Mayer, the medical director for the NFL Players Association, is advising players not to work out together to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29339696/nflpa-advises-players-not-work-together-due-coronavirus

K-State suspends football workouts for 14 days

Kansas State has suspended all football workouts for 14 days following the most recent COVID-19 test results, the school said Saturday.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/29339709/kansas-state-suspends-football-workouts-14-days-positive-coronavirus-tests

How Russian Champions League hopefuls Rostov were forced to send kids out for 10-1 loss

Heard the one about the teenage keeper, named man of the match after a game in which he saved a penalty, but also conceded double figures in goals?

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/russian-premier-league/story/4116677/how-russian-champions-league-hopefuls-rostov-were-forced-to-send-kids-out-for-10-1-loss

Yanks, Mets to train in New York if MLB resumes

The Yankees and Mets would train in New York if Major League Baseball and its players try to start the coronavirus-delayed season, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29339461/yankees-mets-train-new-york-mlb-resumes

Part II: Looking back on some of the best video game sequels

The reviews are in, and The Last of Us Part II, which was released Friday, is already being considered one of the best video game sequels ever made. Here's a look back at other games that managed to be even better than their predecessors.

source https://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/29307663/part-ii-looking-back-some-best-video-game-sequels

Sources: At least 2 Bucs positive for coronavirus

At least two Bucs players have tested positive for the coronavirus, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Saturday. The news comes a day after the state of Florida had a record-high 4,049 new cases.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29339367/sources-least-2-tampa-bay-buccaneers-players-test-positive-coronavirus

Redskins retiring number of their 1st black player

The Redskins announced they will retire Bobby Mitchell's No. 49. A Hall of Famer, Mitchell became the first black player for Washington, which was the last NFL team to integrate in 1962.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29339167/washington-redskins-retire-no-49-bobby-mitchell-hofer-team-first-black-player