3:08 PM IST ESPNcricinfo staff R Ashwin has revived the discussion around non-strikers backing up before the ball has been bowled, suggesting that technology be used to spot and penalise the errant batsmen, by either disallowing the runs scored off the ball in question, or giving the bowler a “free ball”. Ashwin went on to
4:47 AM ET McLaren has rekindled its partnership with Gulf Oil, one of the most iconic brands in motor racing. The deal will cover McLaren’s F1 team and its supercars. Gulf’s famous logo will appear on the McLaren engine cover and mirrors from this weekend’s British Grand Prix, while it will be on the overalls
1:00 AM ET I turn on the television at 3:40 ET Monday afternoon and see Chris Bassitt, in that resplendent kelly green A’s jersey, warming up to face the Los Angeles Angels in an afternoon game on a bright, sunny day in Oakland, California. Mike Trout will hit second for the Angels. Shohei Ohtani is
5:24 PM ET Baltimore Ravens wide receiver/returner De’Anthony Thomas voluntarily opted out on the 2020-21 season on Monday because of the coronavirus pandemic. It is believed that this was Thomas’ personal choice not to play and there were no pre-existing medical conditions that factored into the decision. Thomas becomes the second NFL player to sit
11:16 PM ET Illinois senior running back Ra’Von Bonner and a teammate will sit out the 2020 season because of concerns about COVID-19, Bonner told the Chicago Tribune in a story published Monday night. Bonner told the newspaper that both he and senior offensive lineman Jake Cerny have opted not to play. Illinois last week
4:52 PM ET PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles have paid tribute to the late Kobe Bryant with a memorial wall at their practice facility. The mural, which was shared on Alshon Jeffery‘s Instagram account, has three images of Bryant: one from his playing days at nearby Lower Merion High School, one as a member of
3:27 PM ET Liverpool made one of the easiest title runs in the history of the Premier League, clinching the title with seven of 38 matches remaining. They finished the season with 99 points in league play, second-most ever after Manchester City, who finished 18 points behind the Reds in second place this year. Does
6:51 AM ET The NBA unveiled its bubble-like campus to the 22 teams who were invited to finish the season in Orlando, Florida, nearly four weeks ago. Since then, players, coaches and other key personnel have settled in and found unique ways to keep themselves busy when they’re not practicing or working out. What has
6:25 PM ET A bantamweight matchup between Frankie Edgar and Pedro Munhoz will now headline UFC Fight Night on Aug. 22 in Las Vegas, sources told ESPN. The 135-pound contest was originally scheduled to take place on July 15 at Fight Island in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, but was postponed when Munhoz tested positive for
9:09 PM ET Fight Island? How about Chimaev Island? Khamzat Chimaev, the hottest new prospect in the UFC, absolutely ran through Rhys McKee via TKO at 3 minutes, 9 seconds of the first round on the UFC Fight Night main card Saturday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The UFC has dubbed Yas Island, where