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1:24 AM ET Associated Press NEW YORK — Former major league outfielder Yasiel Puig did not have a criminal attorney with him and felt compromised partly because of his mental health at an interview with federal agents investigating an illegal gambling operation, according to a statement Tuesday night from his agent. The U.S. Department of

Nov 15, 2022 Johnny Gaudreau was confused, if not amused. It was Saturday night in Long Island, and every time the Blue Jackets winger touched the puck, Islanders fans at UBS Arena booed him. “I was talking to my coach after the third shift, and I was like, ‘I don’t get it,'” Gaudreau told ESPN.

Nov 15, 2022 Associated Press LONDON — The Netherlands will host the Solheim Cup for the first time after being chosen to stage the biggest team event in women’s golf in 2026. Bernardus Golf will host the event, organizers said Tuesday. The course in Cromvoirt, a village in southern Netherlands close to the historic cathedral

1:41 PM ET Cesar Hernandez Mexico included Raul Jimenez in their men’s 2022 World Cup squad on Monday but had no room for Diego Lainez or Santiago Gimenez. Manager Gerardo “Tata” Martino included stars such as Guillermo Ochoa, Hirving “Chucky” Lozano, Andres Guardado, Hector Herrera and Jimenez, who recently recovered from an injury that has

Nov 12, 2022 AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Five years on from another extraordinary World Cup loss and the end of an incredible 30-match win streak, England coach Simon Middleton and captain Sarah Hunter were left to imagine what might have been, after they were stunned by the Black Ferns 34-31 on Saturday night [NZT]. Dominating

9:14 PM ET Adam Silver said he has “no doubt” that Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is not antisemitic after the two had what the NBA commissioner called “a direct and candid conversation” earlier this week at the league’s headquarters in New York. Silver, who is Jewish, discussed Irving in an interview with The New

12:02 PM ET Nebraska starting quarterback Casey Thompson will be out Saturday at No. 3 Michigan because of an injury to his throwing arm. Cornhuskers interim coach Mickey Joseph confirmed Thursday that Thompson will miss his second straight game. He suffered the injury, which affects his ability to grip the ball, in the second quarter

Nov 8, 2022 Associated Press GLASGOW, Scotland — Australia and Kazakhstan claimed victories on the opening day of the Billie Jean King Cup, the biggest team event in women’s tennis. The Australians, bidding for a first title in the competition in 48 years, beat Slovakia 2-1 in Group B thanks to victories by Storm Sanders

4:00 AM ET The 2022 World Cup in Qatar is missing some big teams (Italy, Egypt, Nigeria, Colombia) and some big players (Mohamed Salah, Erling Haaland, Victor Osimhen) but that’s what makes this tournament the best in sports. Brazil are looking to win their first World Cup since 2002, while England, Argentina and Germany are

Nov 1, 2022 Winger Emiliano Boffelli scored 25 points as Argentina shocked a misfiring England 30-29 on Sunday to claim their first win at Twickenham since 2006 and end a 10-game losing streak stretching back to 2009 against the team they face in their opening game at the World Cup. Boffelli scored a superb try

10:40 PM ET Logan Paul’s widely praised WWE performance this weekend has come with a cost. Paul, the former YouTuber who has dabbled in boxing and now pro wrestling, announced Saturday night on social media that he tore an MCL and meniscus, and potentially an ACL, in his WWE main event match with Roman Reigns

12:16 AM ET Associated Press SAN ANTONIO — Police have begun investigating allegations that former San Antonio Spurs guard Joshua Primo exposed himself on multiple occasions to a former team therapist during counseling sessions. Dr. Hillary Cauthen filed a lawsuit against the Spurs and Primo, claiming the 19-year-old exposed his genitals to her nine times

11:19 AM ET FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis will sit out with a knee injury for the second consecutive week, leaving quarterback Zach Wilson without one of his top targets against the NFL’s top-ranked scoring defense. Wilson, who faces the Buffalo Bills (6-1) on Sunday at MetLife Stadium, is

Nov 4, 2022 Associated Press AVONDALE, Ariz. — Jimmie Johnson‘s NASCAR retirement and IndyCar experiment lasted all of two seasons. The seven-time NASCAR champion is returning in 2023 to the series that made him a global motorsports star as the part-owner of Petty GMS. He’ll also enter about five Cup races. Johnson announced that his

Nov 1, 2022 GRAPEVINE, Texas — Undefeated Tennessee earned the No. 1 spot in the College Football Playoff’s initial Top 25 ranking Tuesday night, marking the first time in the program’s history it cracked the top four, followed by No. 2 Ohio State, No. 3 Georgia and No. 4 Clemson. The 13-member committee ranked undefeated

Nov 1, 2022 ESPN staff The Philadelphia Phillies mashed their way to a 7-0 win over the Houston Astros Tuesday night to take a 2-1 series lead in the World Series . 1 Related After the Astros started quickly in Games 1 and 2, the Phillies returned the favor in Game 3, jumping out to

Oct 30, 2022 In the most horrendous of conditions, the Wallaroos found themselves in the mix for a potential World Cup boilover at halftime, but in the end, it was simply a bridge too far for the Australians, with England sealing their place in the semifinals with a 41-5 win. With the rain bucketing down,

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Jake Paul’s inexplicable boxing résumé now includes a win over one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time. Paul, the YouTube-star-turned-prizefighter, beat former longtime UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva by unanimous decision (77-74, 78-73, 78-73) Saturday night at Desert Diamond Arena. The bout was very competitive, but Paul pulled away late

11:07 AM ET FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets lost another key player on offense, announcing Friday that wide receiver Corey Davis (knee) won’t play Sunday against the New England Patriots. Davis was injured Sunday, as were running back Breece Hall (knee) and right tackle Alijah Vera-Tucker (triceps), both of whom were lost

Oct 27, 2022 Michigan running back Donovan Edwards said his retweet of an antisemitic comment showing video of Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, was “a glitch” and reiterated that he is against all types of racism and hate speech. Edwards tweeted Thursday that he is “unequivocally against racism, exploitation & oppression in