Associated Press May 21, 2023, 01:46 PM ET ROME — Daniil Medvedev hadn’t won a single match in his three previous appearances at the Italian Open. Now he’s won the tournament. The Russian beat rising 20-year-old Danish player Holger Rune 7-5, 7-5 on Sunday for the first clay-court trophy of a career that includes the
admin
Associated Press May 21, 2023, 11:06 AM ET ROME — At the conclusion of one of the tournament’s wettest editions, Italian Open organizers have promised to install a retractable roof over the tennis court by 2026. “The roof is coming,” Vito Cozzoli, the CEO of the Italian government agency Sport e Salute, said Sunday. “The
Associated Press May 21, 2023, 12:13 PM ET ROME — Martina Navratilova is doing “OK” after being diagnosed with throat cancer and breast cancer. “I’ve gone through a very difficult year, but now I’m OK,” the 18-time Grand Slam singles champion and member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame said at the Italian Open
Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterMay 21, 2023, 02:10 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. LOS ANGELES — For the third time in as many games in the Western Conference finals,
Associated Press May 19, 2023, 06:42 PM ET SAN DIEGO — Padres slugger Manny Machado was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday because of a hairline fracture in his left hand. Machado was hit by a pitch Monday night. The move was backdated to Tuesday and manager Bob Melvin said there’s a possibility Machado
Associated Press May 20, 2023, 08:18 PM ET BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — An injury-time blast gave the United States a 1-0 win against Ecuador in its opening match of the Under-20 World Cup on Saturday. After little inspiration from both teams in San Juan, left back Jonathan Gomez shot from the edge of the box
ESPN News Services May 21, 2023, 09:10 AM ET Former world No. 1 Andy Murray has withdrawn from the French Open, tournament organizers said Sunday, and will now turn his focus to the grass-court season and Wimbledon in July. The 36-year-old, who has made just one appearance at Roland Garros since reaching the final in
Lindsey Thiry, ESPNMay 19, 2023, 02:50 PM ET Close Covered Rams for two years for Los Angeles Times Previously covered the Falcons Has covered the NBA and college football and basketball COSTA MESA, Calif. — The Los Angeles Chargers added depth to their defensive line on Friday, signing 10th-year pro Nick Williams. Williams, who last
Mumbai Indians 201 for 2 (Green 100*, Rohit 56) beat Sunrisers Hyderabad 200 for 5 (Agarwal 83, Vivrant 69, Madhwal 4-37) by eight wickets Mumbai Indians did what was asked of them quite emphatically, but will now face a nervous wait to see how the fixture between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans pans out
Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterMay 20, 2023, 08:24 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The last time Brooks Koepka had a lead entering the final round of a major championship, he shot a 3-over 75 on Sunday at