4:04 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN WALTHAM, Mass. — Things haven’t exactly gone according to plan for the Boston Celtics. And yet, as the start of free agency approaches this weekend, Marcus Smart remains optimistic about the state of the franchise — even as both Kyrie Irving and Al Horford appear headed elsewhere next month. “I’m
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4:08 PM ET NCAA president Mark Emmert recently lobbied two California State Assembly committees to postpone a bill that would allow college athletes to profit off of their likenesses, images and names. The bill is set to be voted on Tuesday, and if passed, would be implemented in 2023. Emmert sent a letter to the
3:16 PM ET Drew Brees welcomed Zion Williamson to New Orleans with a framed jersey from the quarterback on which he wrote “passing the torch to you!” The New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday tweeted video of Williamson’s reaction to receiving the gift that was waiting for him when he arrived to New Orleans. After arriving
3:11 PM ET Cincinnati Bengals rookie offensive tackle Jonah Williams, the team’s first-round draft pick, likely will miss the entire 2019 season after undergoing shoulder surgery. The Bengals announced Tuesday that Williams is expected to make a full recovery from the surgery, which repaired a torn labrum in his left shoulder. He was expected to
4:48 PM ET Andy Murray and playing partner Marcelo Melo are out of the men’s doubles at Eastbourne after losing their opening match to Robert Farah and Juan Sebastian Cabal 6-2, 6-4 on Tuesday. It was Murray’s first defeat since undergoing hip resurfacing surgery in January after he made a triumphant return to tennis by
2:39 PM ET Fast-rising featherweight prospect Shakur Stevenson will take on former world title challenger Franklin Manzanilla when Stevenson makes his hometown professional debut at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on July 13. Manzanilla, announced as Stevenson’s opponent for the 10-round bout on Tuesday, replaces original opponent Hairon Socarras (22-0-3, 13 KOs), who
1:28 PM ET Associated Press NEW YORK — Kendrys Morales has been cut by the New York Yankees. The veteran designated hitter and first baseman was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday and designated for assignment. New York also recalled left-hander Stephen Tarpley from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Tarpley replaces struggling reliever Jonathan Holder in the
Callum Skinner says he retired from elite cycling because there was too much focus on performance and “not enough on getting better” when he told bosses of his mental health problems. The Olympic champion quit the sport in March, having initially announced he would be taking a break from cycling. The Scot said at the
12:32 PM ET The Arizona Coyotes have acquired center Carl Soderberg for defenseman Kevin Connauton and a 2020 third-round draft pick. The 33-year-old Soderberg had a career-high 23 goals last season and added 26 assists. The Swede completed his fourth season in Colorado after starting his career with Boston. Arizona has a need for some
12:04 PM ET Toronto Raptors president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri says he’s staying with the team he helped build into an NBA champion. Ujiri made the announcement to reporters during his season-ending media availability. “I love it here. My family loves it here. My wife loves it here, which is important. My kids are
11:29 AM ET ATLANTA – Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy scoffed at the idea that not being a playcaller cost him an opportunity to become a head coach after he interviewed for four head-coaching vacancies. At this week’s NFL Quarterback Coaching Summit hosted by the NFL and Black College Football Hall of Fame,
shares A semi-final spot looks unlikely for Pakistan; they wouldn’t have it any other way © Getty Images Big Picture The action shifts to Birmingham next, with New Zealand and Pakistan facing off in a game of very high stakes. It’s the seventh game for both sides. New Zealand have 11 points, and Pakistan
10:28 AM ET Junior welterweight contender Ohara Davies faces former lightweight world titlist Miguel Vazquez in the main event of a Top Rank on ESPN+ card at the legendary York Hall in London, England on Friday at 3 p.m. ET. Davies (18-2, 14 KOs) started his career with 15 straight victories, including 2 by stoppage.
11:52 AM ET IBF lightweight world titleholder Richard Commey faces former titlist Raymundo Beltran on Friday in the main event of a Top Rank Boxing card at the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California. The fight will air live on ESPN and ESPN Deportes in the United States at 10 p.m. ET. Commey (28-2,
10:12 AM BST Leicester Tigers has confirmed plans to sell the club with the decision being made “in the best interest of the club, its players, supporters and shareholders.” The announcement comes after CVC Capital Partners acquired a minority stake in Premiership Rugby Limited which resulted in interests from new investors. “CVC’s investment in Premiership
Craig Burley makes the case that Atletico Madrid and France star Antoine Greizmann would be just what Liverpool need to challenge Manchester City further next season. Liverpool have told ESPN FC that information suggesting they are in concrete talks with Lille over the transfer of Nicolas Pepe is “pure lies.” – When does the transfer
ESPN FC’s Sid Lowe says it’s still early, but he fully expects Real Madrid to make a big push to generate money from player sales this summer. Alejandro Moreno examines Real Madrid’s projected starting XI for next season and says additional signings are still needed to bolster the squad. Real Madrid confirmed on Tuesday evening
CAIRO – Cameroon striker Joel Tagueu has been withdrawn from the Indomitable Lions’ squad at the Africa Cup of Nations after a medical examination revealed a possible life-threatening heart defect, the country’s soccer federation said in a statement on Monday. Tagueu, 25, who plays for Portuguese club Maritimo, had an “anomaly in his coronary artery
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