ENGLEWOOD COLO. — Hidden in the fine print of the blockbuster deal for the acquisition of quarterback Russell WilsonThe team-leading 68 receptions, 670 yard and four touchdowns was his record. Denver Broncos‘ tight end Noah FantTook him to Seattle. Five draft picks were made by the Broncos: two first-rounders, two second-rounders and three players. Fant … Read more
6:00 AM ET Eric WoodyardESPN ALLEN PARK (Mich.) — Once Detroit LionsAfter Brad Holmes, general manager of the front office, identified their top prospects before last weekend’s NFL Draft, they began to evaluate the possibility of trading up for a second pick on Day 1. But not just for anyone, it had to be for … Read more
In the book are four Game 1s NBA’s conference semifinals. The Milwaukee BucksHanded the Boston CelticsTheir first playoff loss, Giannis AntetokounmpoIt proved too much for the league’s No. 1-ranked defense. (If the game was not won, this is the only highlight you need.) The Golden State WarriorsAnd Memphis GrizzliesIn Game 1, they put on a … Read more
It took only about one minute to get from the green room in Las Vegas to the stage on Thursday night. It was enough time for NC State’s offensive tackle Ikem EkwonuTo reflect on the longer one that he just completed, from Pop Warner to three star college recruit to the sixth overall draft pick. … Read more
7:00 AM ET ESPN staff The Stanley Cup playoffsThese are the moments when the NHL shines its brightest. They are also the time when the NHL’s stars shine their brightest. We publish the preseason’s final issue. ESPN NHL RankThe, which ranks the 100 best players based on their potential for greatness in the coming season, … Read more
Pictured (left): Bill Sweeney and Eddie Jones, England’s head coach. He was elected chief of the RFU in 2019. Bill Sweeney (Racing Football Union chief executive) is currently in hospital with pulmonary embolism. Sweeney was admitted to the hospital with the condition, a blocked blood vessel within the lungs. An RFU statement stated that Sweeney … Read more
PHOENIX — This is the most anticipated matchup in the NBA’s second round. It pits the runner-up for Defensive Players of the Year against the player who won it. Mikal BridgesFor the perennial MVP candidate Luka DoncicIt was a mismatch in Dallas MavericksMonday’s Game 1:’Favor It didn’t matter. Doncic topped the list of top-seeded Phoenix … Read more
The NHL Department of Player Safety is currently reviewing cross-checks provided by WildCaptain Jared SpurgeonIn Game 1 against the opponent, St. Louis BluesA source said that Monday night’s match was held in St. Paul, Minnesota. Spurgeon fought with St. Louis’ winger, Spurgeon, just 1:46 remaining in the third period. The Blues led 4-0 at that … Read more
England won a Grand Slam in Women’s Six Nations and a fourth straight title against France on Saturday. I couldn’t be there. I was injured in my neck during training and had to leave camp before the rest of the team could go to Bayonne. Your neck hurts when you use it as a prop. … Read more
Agent running free back Adrian PetersonA Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office spokesperson said Monday that he had agreed to attend 20 sessions of alcohol counseling and domestic violence classes within the next six-months following his February arrest for suspicion of domestic abuse. Rob Wilcox, a spokesman for Peterson, stated that Peterson had agreed to the … Read more