Associated press6:30 PM ET2 minute read Steve Cohen cautiously optimistic about Mets World Series hopes Owner Steve Cohen talks about the Mets’ offseason and how he thinks the team can compete for a World Series if things go wrong. NEW YORK — The Mets have an elite automotive sponsor to go along with their record … Read more
Associated press5:47 PM ET5 minute read Rick Pitino: ‘I can’t live without basketball’ Rick Pitino discusses on “SportsCenter” why he decided to become St. John’s next coach. NEW YORK — The video banner above the Madison Square Garden entrance on Tuesday read, “Welcome Rick Pitino.” Rather a good comeback for the new coach of St. … Read more
ESPN staff5:31 PM ET4 minute read Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images Tuesday night’s World Baseball Classic final between the United States and Japan will feature some of the best Major League Baseball players in the world. The main attraction is American outfielder Mike Trout playing against his Los Angeles Angels teammate Shohei Ohtani. If Ohtani throws … Read more
Tim BontempsESPN3:06 PM ET4 minute read Willis Reed, the legendary New York Knicks captain and star center who led the franchise to its only two championships and authored one of the defining moments in NBA history, has died. He was 80 years old. “The Knicks organization is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our … Read more
The Blazers are 31-40 and 4.5 games behind the No. 10 seed in the NBA Western Conference, giving management reason to shut down All-Star Damian Lillard. By MatthieuLegros on March 21, 2023 1:49 p.m. The 31-40 Portland Trail Blazers are the No. 13 seed in the NBA Western Conference, having lost eight of their last … Read more
The Colts just found their new “face of the franchise” By Hunter Skoczylas on March 21, 2023 2:31 p.m. Although most fans wanted brighter moves from Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane, there are two new faces in the wide receiver room with the signings of Deonte Harty and Trent Sherfield – leading to the … Read more
After throwing an offensive tackle at Kansas City in February, the ESPN analyst is heading in another direction. By John Dixon on March 21, 2023 3:00 p.m. ESPN Analyst Mel Kiper released his latest draft simulation on Tuesday. Kiper thinks four quarterbacks will be selected from Kansas City’s top-five April draft picks. He also thinks … Read more
Jones never really made it in Kansas City. By Pete Sweeney on March 21, 2023 1:31 p.m. Dallas Cowboys sign former Kansas City Chiefs running back Ronald Jones, according to a report by ESPN Todd Archer. Jones traveled to Dallas on Monday. The Chiefs signed Jones, 25, to a one-year deal nearly a year ago … Read more
Needing to replace several departures, the Philadelphia Eagles agreed to terms with a pair of veteran defensive players on one-year contracts. Linebacker Nicholas Morrow played last season with the Chicago Bears and started 17 games. He will be 28 this summer. Safety Justin Evans has started four of the 15 games he has played for … Read more
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has asked Antonio Conte to ‘expand’ on his criticism of the Spurs squad following his post-Southampton rant. Conte called his Spurs players “selfish” and questioned the club’s ambition and direction in a 10-minute outburst at Saturday’s post-match press conference. Spurs conceded a 93rd-minute equalizer in a 3-3 draw at St … Read more