Month: July 2024

Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterJul 3, 2024, 07:52 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions The Philadelphia Phillies are sending three infielders to the MLB All-Star Game later this month, as Bryce Harper, Trea Turner and Alec Bohm were among the starters named for
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Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJul 3, 2024, 10:49 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United have informed staff that nearly a quarter of the club’s workforce will be made redundant with the money saved set to be used to improve performances on the pitch, a source has told ESPN. United employees were told of the plans in
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Associated Press Jul 3, 2024, 02:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter will be charged with a federal felony connected to the sports betting scandal that spurred the NBA to ban him, court papers indicate. Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn filed what’s known as a criminal information sheet
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Jul 3, 2024, 08:28 AM ET Open Extended Reactions LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $104 million maximum contract to return to the Los Angeles Lakers, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Wednesday. The deal includes a player option for the 2025-26 season and a no-trade clause, sources said. James’ return to Los Angeles
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Associated Press Jul 3, 2024, 04:36 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ARLINGTON, Va. — In the midst of overhauling the Washington Capitals this offseason, Brian MacLellan received Alex Ovechkin‘s seal of approval. Ovechkin texted his general manager a thumbs-up emoji for acquiring new first-line center Pierre-Luc Dubois. MacLellan was not done, getting a new goaltender
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Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJul 3, 2024, 06:15 PM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions Vladimir Tarasenko, who just won his second Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers, signed a two-year contract Wednesday with the Detroit Red Wings worth $4.75 million annually. Signing Tarasenko is the latest
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Eli Lederman, ESPN Staff WriterJul 3, 2024, 01:31 PM ET Close Eli Lederman covers college football and recruiting for ESPN.com. He joined ESPN in 2024 after covering the University of Oklahoma for Sellout Crowd and the Tulsa World. Open Extended Reactions Alabama beat out finalists Ohio State, Oregon and USC to secure a pledge from
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Associated Press Jul 3, 2024, 11:40 AM ET Open Extended Reactions SUNRISE, Fla. — Anton Lundell and the Florida Panthers have agreed to a six-year, $30 million contract, one ensuring that the Stanley Cup champions have all eight of their leading scorers from this past season back to defend the title. Lundell was a restricted
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Associated Press Jul 3, 2024, 04:58 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hendrick Motorsports has dropped longtime sponsor Hooters, saying the restaurant chain known for chicken wings and skimpy wait-staff outfits could not meet its financial commitment to the NASCAR team. Hooters had sponsored the No. 9 car driven by NASCAR Cup Series
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Field Level Media Jul 3, 2024, 03:39 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Ottawa Senators acquired Jan Jenik from the Utah Hockey Club in exchange for fellow forward prospect Egor Sokolov on Wednesday. Jenik, 23, recorded four goals and two assists in 22 games with the Arizona Coyotes over the past four seasons. Arizona drafted
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Jul 3, 2024, 02:01 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Emma Raducanu said on Wednesday that she is “super excited” to play with compatriot Andy Murray in the mixed doubles at Wimbledon, and added that taking to the court alongside the British tennis legend will be a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” Raducanu, 21, booked her place in the
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Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterJul 3, 2024, 11:54 AM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — Bronny James agreed to a four-year, $7.9 million contract with
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