11:53 AM ET Associated Press The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has approved Keeneland’s request for a five-day, spectator-free meet July 8-12 that will allow the running of marquee prep races for the rescheduled Kentucky Derby and Oaks. Keeneland canceled its 16-day spring meet in March amid public health concerns because of the coronavirus outbreak. That
7:00 AM ET Bradford Doolittle Close ESPN Staff Writer 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 David Schoenfield Close ESPN Senior Writer Senior writer of SweetSpot baseball blog Former deputy editor of Page 2 Been with ESPN.com
7:39 AM ET I have a confession to make. Usually, I like social media. It’s fun, it provides value, it’s entertainment. Last week, I didn’t like social media very much. Why? Allow me to explain that, and much more, in this week’s column. Without further ado … 1. There were way too many mixed messages
10:00 PM ET Steve KimESPN WBO junior lightweight champion Jamel Herring is set to make his second title defense against Jonathan Oquendo on July 2 in Las Vegas, multiple sources told ESPN. This will be the first title defended on a Top Rank card since the sport paused amid the coronavirus pandemic. Herring (21-2, 10
6:00 AM ET Before training camp starts, Kelvin Beachum will return to his hometown of Mexia, Texas, for his annual revitalization. He will fast for 72 hours at the Cameron Chapel, where his 92-year-old grandfather serves as pastor. He will live on water and prayer as he prepares for his ninth NFL camp. “It’s me
9:00 AM ET The Basketball Tournament, an event that has featured former college stars and overseas standouts competing for a seven-figure prize, will proceed this summer with the assistance of a comprehensive health and safety plan to minimize the risk of contracting or spreading the coronavirus, organizers announced Wednesday. Keys to the plan will be
7:27 AM ET Williams driver George Russell says one plus side of virtual racing over physical racing is getting to spend more time socialising online with old friends and current Formula One rivals Alex Albon and Charles Leclerc. Williams driver George Russell on his online racing exploits against old friends Charles Leclerc and Alex Albon,
9:30 AM ET With the 2019-20 NHL season on pause due to the coronavirus pandemic (here’s the latest update on where things stand), we’ve started the NHL Viewers Club, highlighting some of the most rewatchable games from this season — such as when EBUG David Ayres beat the Maple Leafs — along with some cool
© ICC/Getty Images The men’s T20 World Cup scheduled for October in Australia is all but set to be postponed when the ICC meets on Thursday, with members already discussing alternative scenarios which include the option of the tournament being played in 2022. The ICC may or may not make an official announcement, but one
7:15 AM ET The 2021 NFL draft is still 11 months away, and the 2020 draftees haven’t played a pro down yet. But it’s never too early to start looking ahead, and I’m getting a head start on film for next year’s class. And what a class it has the potential to be. Three quarterbacks