1:53 PM ET The UFC has moved a highly anticipated heavyweight matchup between Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Ciryl Gane into a main event slot on Feb. 27, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday. The heavyweight fight was originally targeted for a card on March 13. However, the UFC changed it to a five-round headliner at
Month: February 2021
8:37 PM ET The UFC has made several changes official ahead of its next card. Julio Arce and Andre Ewell have been removed from UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas because of COVID-19 protocols, the UFC announced Tuesday. In addition, Alex Da Silva was pulled from his bout because of an injury. All
6:36 PM ET The Saudi International was a controversial addition to the European Tour schedule two years ago, given the country’s human rights issues and the fact the event is supported by the government and meant to bring positive reviews to the region. Paul Casey was among those who declined lucrative appearances to play, citing
8:08 AM GMT They say a change is a good as holiday, if that is indeed the case then few others could have used a vacation like Australian rugby after its 25-year association with Fox Sports came to an end last year. The new kid on the rugby broadcasting block is only partly that, with
5:48 PM ET SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Justin Thomas will help with Titleist inclusion and diversity training of employees in the wake of his anti-gay slur last month at the Sentry Tournament of Champions in Hawaii. Thomas said Tuesday at Waste Management Phoenix Open that Titleist executives invited him to take part in the training during
6:13 PM ET The Buffalo Sabres and New Jersey Devils played a game on Sunday in Buffalo. By Tuesday, the next week of games for both teams had been postponed, and 16 players were on the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol-related absences list. The Sabres were scheduled to fly to New York for a two-game series against
6:41 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent MANCHESTER, England — It was not just the margin of victory that was a surprise as Manchester United thrashed Southampton 9-0 at Old Trafford on Tuesday. As well as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team emphatically ending their problems in front of goal with their biggest win since beating Ipswich by the
5:31 PM ET Associated Press The International Boxing Hall of Fame is postponing its induction weekend for the second straight year due to the “many unknowns” of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Hall of Fame executive director Ed Brophy says next year’s ceremony is scheduled for June 12 and will be themed a Hall of Fame
4:56 PM ET Eric WoodyardESPN The return of Floyd “Money” Mayweather will have to wait — for now. His much-anticipated exhibition bout originally set for Feb. 20 against YouTube personality Logan Paul has been postponed to a later date, according to Fanmio founder and CEO Solomon Engel. “After an absolutely tremendous response to the fight
2:55 PM ET Associated Press Hendrick Motorsports signed its first two sponsors for Kyle Larson as the driver attempts to rebuild his image after his use of a racial slur derailed his promising career. Cincinnati Inc., a machine tool maker, and heavy-duty truck manufacturer Freightliner will be the primary sponsors of Larson’s new No. 5
3:48 PM ET The Los Angeles Angels announced Tuesday that they have suspended pitching coach Mickey Callaway in the wake of The Athletic’s report that he sexually harassed female reporters in a span of five years. The team said it “will work closely with MLB to conduct a full investigation.” Callaway was accused by five
2:58 PM ET David Luiz was sent off just before half-time. Sam Bagnall – AMA/Getty Images David Luiz and Bernd Leno were sent off as Wolverhampton Wanderers defeated nine-man Arsenal, 2-1, in a Premier League match at Molineux on Tuesday. Nicolas Pepe got the Gunners off to a bright start near the half-hour mark with a
1:48 PM ET For the first time, golf’s governing bodies appear poised to allow for significant rules differences between elite players and other golfers as a way to combat the distance gains the sport has seen with the advancement of technology. Known as “bifurcation,” it would mean the professional tours and elite amateur competitions could
Graham Thorpe saluted Joe Root’s “work ethic” as the England captain prepared to join him in a select group of players who have played in 100 Tests for the Three Lions. Root is set to reach the landmark when he leads England in the first of a four-match series against India in Chennai next week.
11:59 AM ET Michael Rothstein Close ESPN Staff Writer Previously covered University of Michigan for ESPN.com and AnnArbor.com Also covered Notre Dame for Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Dan Murphy Close ESPN Staff Writer Covers the Big Ten Joined ESPN.com in 2014 Graduate of the University of Notre Dame EA Sports is rebooting its college football
10:19 AM ET The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association are progressing toward an agreement for an All-Star Game on March 7 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, a single-night event that encompasses a game between the Eastern and Western Conferences and skills competitions, sources told ESPN. While a formal agreement has yet to
11:29 AM ET Michael Chandler has a bold plan for his UFC run, and so far he’s executing it perfectly. The former three-time Bellator lightweight champion stormed onto the UFC scene with a first-round knockout of contender Dan Hooker at UFC 257 on Jan. 23. Chandler plans to fight twice more this year en route
6:47 AM ET TAMPA, Fla. — When I was about 5 years old and started to show an interest in football, I asked my dad, “Are the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a real football team? Like a real one?” That was when Bucco Bruce and Creamsicle jerseys weren’t the cherished heirlooms and retro fads they are