Month: August 2023

Associated Press Aug 3, 2023, 03:29 PM ET PITTSBURGH — Kyle Dubas has decided not to hire a general manager to work under him as Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations, instead choosing to serve in that role, as well. The team announced the unsurprising development Thursday, along with the promotions of U.S. women’s star
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Alex Kirkland Moises Llorens Aug 3, 2023, 10:08 AM ET Barcelona are weighing up whether to move for Real Valladolid’s young right-back Iván Fresneda or opt for a more experienced player in the position such as João Cancelo or Juan Foyth, sources told ESPN. Barca have been in talks over the signing of Fresneda, 18,
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Birmingham Phoenix 84 for 5 vs Northern Superchargers – Match abandoned Torrential rain brought an abrupt end to the Hundred match at Headingley between Northern Superchargers and Birmingham Phoenix with just 62 balls possible in Phoenix’s first innings. With puddles forming on the outfield the umpires were left with no choice but to call a
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Aug 3, 2023, 03:09 PM Marcus Smith will get an opportunity to impress for England ahead of the Rugby World Cup when he starts at fly-half in Saturday’s warm-up fixture against Wales in Cardiff, with three more players in line to debut. Meanwhile, Warren Gatland made major changes to his Wales lineup that could see
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Associated Press Aug 3, 2023, 11:14 AM ET The Billie Jean King Cup has a new part-owner: Billie Jean King herself. The International Tennis Federation and TWG Global, a holding company led by Los Angeles Dodgers principal owner Mark Walter, signed a partnership agreement Thursday for a joint venture to market and promote the women’s
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Associated Press Aug 3, 2023, 10:18 AM ET EDMONTON, Alberta — The Edmonton Oilers have hired Connor McDavid‘s longtime agent, Jeff Jackson, as their CEO of hockey operations. The team announced the move Thursday, saying Jackson will report directly to owner Daryl Katz and work closely with president of hockey operations Ken Holland. Katz called
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