2021 MLB playoffs – How the Atlanta Braves stunned baseball to reach the World...
For the first time in the 21st century, the Atlanta Braves are in the World Series, having claimed their first National League pennant since 1999.It's not an insult or a revision of history to say that the Braves began...
Ole Miss Rebels retire Eli Manning’s No. 10 jersey
Ole Miss retired former quarterback Eli Manning's No. 10 jersey number at halftime of its game against LSU on Saturday.The program planned several activities to honor Manning, who set or tied 47 school records during his time at Ole...
Interesting stats behind Penn State and Illinois’ 9-OT marathon
After nine -- yes, nine overtime periods, unranked Illinois defeated No. 7 Penn State in a game that was a test of endurance for the players and fans involved.After Khalan Tolson broke up Sean Clifford's pass in the ninth...
Daniel Ricciardo lives out his boyhood dream at the wheel of Dale Earnhardt’s car
AUSTIN, Texas -- An unfamiliar sound roared around the paddock at the Circuit of the Americas on Saturday morning. It was a raw, more visceral and throatier sound than the V6 engines of the Formula One cars set to...
MLB playoffs 2021 – Love them or hate them, the Houston Astros are really...
3:00 AM ETJeff PassanESPN CloseESPN MLB insiderAuthor of "The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports"HOUSTON -- Here's the thing: The Houston Astros really are just that damn good. They were that damn good...
Newcastle backtrack over fans wearing ‘culturally inappropriate’ Arab attire
Newcastle United have backtracked on a previous statement that asked fans to refrain from wearing outfits or head coverings inspired by traditional Arabic attire at games as it could be interpreted as "culturally inappropriate."In a statement on Saturday, Newcastle...
Devonta Freeman expected to start at RB as injuries again plague Baltimore Ravens’ backfield
OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Devonta Freeman is expected to be the latest running back to start for the Baltimore Ravens as injuries once again hit their backfield.Latavius Murray (sprained left ankle) was ruled out of Sunday's game against the...
Arch Manning and life as the nation’s top quarterback recruit in a family of...
NEW ORLEANS -- When Texas coach Steve Sarkisian connected with one of the country's most famous high school football players on FaceTime one afternoon in July, he couldn't hear the prospect because of a pinging noise in the background."Are...
Viewers guide to the Seattle Kraken home opener on ESPN+ and Hulu
7:00 AM ETESPN staffThe gaze of the sports world will turn toward Seattle on Saturday night, as the Kraken are set to open their new barn, Climate Pledge Arena. For their first home game, they'll host the geographic rival...
Miami Hurricanes AD Blake James on football coach Manny Diaz: ‘Everyone’s constantly being evaluated’
CORAL GABLES, Fla. -- Miami Hurricanes athletic director Blake James was not ready to make any pronouncements for how this season would play out for coach Manny Diaz, who has come under fire for a 2-4 start.Asked whether Diaz...
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