12:23 PM ET Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain — In control and looking as dominant as ever, Carlos Alcaraz nodded his head from side to side to the tune of the music being played on the Rafa Nadal center court. The 19-year-old Spaniard couldn’t be more relaxed while sitting on the bench during a late changeover,
Middlesex 274 (Stoneman 76, Higgins 53, Broad 4-58) and 249 for 6 (Malan 61, Holden 53, Broad 3-83) beat Nottinghamshire 364 and 158 for 6 declared (Clarke 52, Bamber 2-26) by four wickets Even the darkness paused to take in the final throes of a thrilling day four at Lord’s. It was vital it stopped
Apr 20, 2023 PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles have hired former Detroit Lions head coach and New England Patriots assistant Matt Patricia as a senior defensive assistant, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Coach Nick Sirianni said during a news conference Thursday that it was “trending” in the direction of Patricia being hired. “Obviously his résumé speaks
Somerset 441 (Abell 151, Rew 117, Anderson 5-76) and 256 for 6 (Aldridge 58*, Rew 47, Abell 40, Bailey 3-49) drew with Lancashire 554 (Jennings 189*, Bohannon 85, Wells 82) It was never easy, it was never serene and until Kasey Aldridge drove James Anderson for a couple of dreamy back-foot fours quite late in
11:50 AM ET Associated Press MUNICH — Holger Rune defended his BMW Open title with a hard-fought 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (3) win over Botic van de Zandschulp in the final on Sunday. Van de Zandschulp retired from last year’s final with an aching chest, and the 19-year-old Rune was made to work significantly harder to
Apr 23, 2023 ESPN News Services STUTTGART, Germany — World No. 1 Iga Swiatek cruised past Aryna Sabalenka 6-3 6-4 to win the Stuttgart Open on Sunday in a repeat of last year’s final to confirm her status as a French Open favorite. Swiatek, back from injury and gearing up for her French Open title
4:04 AM ET Associated Press ADELAIDE, Australia — Talor Gooch saw his double-digit overnight lead almost evaporate but rallied late to win the inaugural LIV Australia tournament Sunday at the Grange Golf Club. After two bogey-free 10-under 62 rounds, Gooch shot a 1-over 73 to clinch his first LIV Golf victory by 3 strokes from
8:00 AM ET Dan HajduckyESPN Close Hajducky is a reporter/researcher for ESPN. He has an MFA in creative writing from Fairfield University and played on the men’s soccer teams at Fordham and Southern Connecticut State universities. IT’S WILL LEVIS‘ pro day at the University of Kentucky, where the zip on his drag routes and 70-yard
12:05 AM ET What’s behind the sudden surge in flagrant 2 fouls during the first week of the NBA playoffs? Officiating decisions have taken center stage, starting with Draymond Green‘s ejection on Monday for a flagrant 2 foul after stomping on Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis resulting in a one-game suspension for Green. The decision
6:59 AM ET Associated Press OMITAMA, Japan — Australian Lucas Herbert outlasted Aaron Cockerill to win the Handa Championship on the second extra hole Sunday for his third world tour title. The pair finished the final round tied on 15-under 265 after Herbert just missed a birdie putt from 20 feet on the 18th for