Associated Press May 5, 2023, 06:53 PM ET LOUISVILLE, Ky. — An equipment change helped Pretty Mischievous bounce back from a disappointing tune-up with a statement performance in the Kentucky Oaks. Wearing blinkers for the first time, the Brendan Walsh-trained filly took charge in the stretch and survived a late push by Gambling Girl to
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Bradford Doolittle, ESPN Staff WriterMay 5, 2023, 06:34 PM ET Close Sports reporter, Kansas City Star, 2002-09 Writer, Baseball, Baseball Prospectus Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus Member, Baseball Writers Association of America Member, Professional Basketball Writers Association CHICAGO — Matt Mervis‘ climb to the big leagues was both meandering and steep. When debut day finally arrived
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
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
Adam Brown May 5, 2023, 06:58 PM ET Declan Rice is on Arsnal’s priority list as a summer signing. John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images The transfer window may be closed around Europe, but teams are looking ahead to the summer and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz
Associated Press May 5, 2023, 12:23 PM ET MADRID — On the attack during most of his semifinal win at the Madrid Open, Carlos Alcaraz produced his best slice after the match. Alcaraz was presented with a cake on center court to celebrate his 20th birthday on Friday after beating 17th-seeded Borna Coric 6-4, 6-3.
Ryan HockensmithMay 5, 2023, 06:45 AM ET Close Ryan Hockensmith is a Penn State graduate who joined ESPN in 2001. He is a survivor of bacterial meningitis, which caused him to have multiple amputation surgeries on his feet. He is a proud advocate for those with disabilities and addiction issues. He covers everything from the
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
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