Raise your hand if you predicted that, one month into the 2023 season, the Pittsburgh Pirates would be the National League’s winningest team. I shouldn’t see many hands! (Barring, perhaps, those who decided to make a wild dart throw at a team that had +20000 preseason odds to win the World Series.) Remarkably, the Pirates’
Month: May 2023
Associated Press May 5, 2023, 06:53 PM ET LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Pretty Mischievous took charge in the stretch and survived a late push by Gambling Girl to win the $1.25 million Kentucky Oaks by a neck on Friday at Churchill Downs. The Brendan Walsh-trained filly started from the No. 14 post at 10-1 odds and
Associated Press May 5, 2023, 08:44 PM ET AUSTIN, Texas — Oklahoma and Texas have taken their final steps toward leaving the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference. Oklahoma’s Board of Regents on Friday approved the necessary contractual agreements with both conferences to make the switch. This comes after Texas’ Board of Regents this week
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentMay 5, 2023, 05:30 PM ET Pep Guardiola says Manchester City will decide Kalvin Phillips‘ future at the end of the season following the England midfielder’s disastrous first campaign at the Etihad Stadium. Phillips joined City in a £42 million deal from Leeds United last summer but is yet to start a Premier
Associated Press May 5, 2023, 09:50 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO — The semifinal field is nearly set at the International Crown LPGA team event with one day of pool play to go as Sweden, Australia and Thailand all clinched spots and the United States swept both matches Friday to move to the verge of advancing.
Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentMay 5, 2023, 02:06 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. MLS commissioner Don Garber is in his 13th term on the U.S. Soccer Federation board of directors. Omar Vega/Getty Images MLS commissioner Don Garber criticized the state of the U.S. Open Cup on
Associated Press May 5, 2023, 07:48 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tyrrell Hatton shot a 6-under 65 on Friday to move into a share of the second-round lead at the Wells Fargo Championship, while Rory McIlroy‘s bid for a record fourth tournament title hit a major snag. Hatton, who has one PGA Tour victory and
Coach Jim Montgomery, whose Boston Bruins had the most successful regular season of any team in NHL history, was announced as a finalist for the Jack Adams Award on Friday night. The other finalists helped orchestrate two of the greatest year-over-year turnarounds in NHL history: Dave Hakstol of the Seattle Kraken and Lindy Ruff of
Lewis Hamilton said his Mercedes team “desperately” need car upgrades after a difficult Friday practice at the Miami Grand Prix. The seven-time champion was 0.928 seconds slower than Max Verstappen’s Red Bull, which set an imposing pace. Hamilton said: “It’s a kick in the guts and it’s a little bit difficult to take sometimes.” Mercedes
Associated Press May 4, 2023, 05:36 PM ET HONOLULU — Arizona quarterback Jayden de Laura and Wisconsin safety Kamo’i Latu have settled a lawsuit filed by a woman who said the two sexually assaulted her in 2018 after a football game at their Hawaii high school. A Hawaii circuit court document filed this week said
ESPN News Services May 5, 2023, 12:23 PM ET Carlos Alcaraz celebrated his 20th birthday Friday by returning to the Madrid Open final after beating Borna Coric in straight sets. The defending champion defeated the 17th-seeded Coric 6-4, 6-3 on the outdoor clay in yet another dominant performance by the home favorite. Following the win
Associated Press May 4, 2023, 04:17 PM ET The Washington Commanders say they are supporting efforts by the District of Columbia to get control of the RFK Stadium site that used to be the NFL team’s home. A team spokesperson said Thursday that officials are communicating with stakeholders at the federal and local levels about
Associated Press May 4, 2023, 03:39 PM ET NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A three-time Pro Bowl left tackle released by the Tennessee Titans in February over a failed physical issue is suing renowned orthopedist Dr. James Andrews for medical malpractice for the October 2020 surgery repairing his torn right ACL leaving him with “severe and permanent”
Rob Demovsky, ESPN Staff WriterMay 5, 2023, 03:40 PM ET Close Covered Packers for Green Bay Press-Gazette from 1997-2013 Two-time Wisconsin Sportswriter of the Year as selected by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association GREEN BAY, Wis. — When Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford visited Lambeau Field ahead of the NFL draft, the Green Bay
Stephen Holder, ESPNMay 5, 2023, 05:16 PM ET INDIANAPOLIS — The Colts‘ pivot at the quarterback position continued Friday with the release of veteran Nick Foles after one season. Foles, one of four quarterbacks on the roster, became further expendable when the Colts used the fourth overall selection in last week’s NFL draft on former
Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff WriterMay 5, 2023, 04:36 PM ET Close Longtime Jets beat writer for New York Daily News Syracuse University graduate FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets coach Robert Saleh wishes all this talk about a wish list would go away. Perhaps trying to shield Aaron Rodgers from criticism, Saleh said Friday
Ben Baby, ESPN Staff WriterMay 5, 2023, 04:55 PM ET Close ESPN Staff Writer Previously a college football writer for The Dallas Morning News University of North Texas graduate Boxing star Gervonta Davis avoided jail time in a criminal hit-and-run case in Baltimore. According to court records, Davis was sentenced to 90 days of house
Tom VanHaaren, ESPN Staff WriterMay 5, 2023, 08:00 AM ET Close ESPN staff writer Joined ESPN in 2011 Graduated from Central Michigan Colorado has had 71 players enter the transfer portal since last August, causing a stir about what is happening in Boulder and how new coach Deion Sanders will manage the roster. It has
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