NFL owners OK flexing of Thursday night games
NFL league owners have approved flexing for "Thursday Night Football" starting this season.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/37709462/nfl-owners-ok-flexing-thursday-night-games
Former Texas, New Mexico player Hullaby dies
Jaden Hullaby, a former football player at both New Mexico and Texas, has died, both schools announced Monday on social media.
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/37709002/former-texas-new-mexico-football-player-jaden-hullaby-dies
Facing sweep, Brogdon laments C's lost identity
Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon says the team's identity has "waned all year long" and that problem is at the root of the team's current struggles against the Heat.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/37708786/malcolm-brogdon-says-celtics-identity-waned-season
Source: Lamar absent at OTAs, to report later
Lamar Jackson was absent from the start of Ravens OTAs on Monday but quarterback is expected to report to the team later this week, a source told ESPN.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/37708900/source-lamar-jackson-absent-otas-report-later
Bucks narrow head-coaching search, sources say
The Bucks have narrowed their coaching search and plan on meeting with Nick Nurse, Kenny Atkinson and Adrian Griffin this week, sources told ESPN.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/37708263/sources-bucks-meet-nick-nurse-kenny-atkinson-adrian-griffin
Block is hot: PGA hero up 3,003 spots in OWGR
After finishing tied for 15th at the PGA Championship, club pro Michael Block has climbed 3,003 spots in the Official World Golf Ranking to No. 577. Scottie Scheffler reclaimed the No. 1 spot.
https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/37708250/pga-championship-hero-michael-block-3003-spots-owgr
NFL owners approve emergency 3rd QB proposal
NFL owners approved a proposal Monday to allow teams to designate one emergency third quarterback from its 53-man roster before kickoff on gamedays when inactive lists are announced.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/37708322/nfl-owners-approve-emergency-3rd-qb-proposal
With Heat, Panthers, Canes and Owls, South Florida is running the sports world
From the Heat to the Panthers to Brooks Koepka, it's been a year of upsets and Cinderella runs for South Florida sports.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/37704081/heat-panthers-hurricanes-fauowls-south-florida-run-sports
Liverpool offside goal, Tyrone Mings red card, Arsenal penalty
In this week's VAR Review: A look at Liverpool's disallowed goal against Aston Villa, a possible red card in the game for Tyrone Mings on Cody Gakpo.
https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/37705620/the-var-review-liverpool-offside-goal-tyrone-mings-red-card-arsenal-penalty
Tales of Brent Burns: Teammates talk cheetah attacks, his 'Mary Poppins' bag and loving the NHL's 'big kid'
The 6-foot-5, 230-pound Hurricanes defenseman is one of the most unique stars in any professional sport. Here are some of the best stories from throughout his NHL career.
https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/37704236/brent-burns-legends-stories-animals-camo-mary-poppins-bag
Wanna bet? Inside the NFL's gambling policy, and why violations are increasing
The NFL has embraced the evolving landscape of sports betting, but as opportunities grow so does the potential for trouble.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/37419884/inside-nfl-gambling-policy-uptick-violations
Big Ben to Pickett: 'I didn't want you to succeed'
Ben Roethlisberger had Kenny Pickett on his podcast and admitted he initially didn't want the then-rookie to have immediate success last season.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/37707702/ben-roethlisberger-initially-want-kenny-pickett-succeed
From the archives: Oral history of the 2003 NBA draft
Twenty years ago, an epic draft class entered the NBA and forever altered the course of the league.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35799683/oral-history-2023-nba-draft-lottery-lebron-james-carmelo-anthony-chris-bosh-dwyane-wade
Sources: Ravens sign QB Johnson for 3rd stint
The Ravens signed journeyman QB Josh Johnson on Monday, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Johnson, 37, has played for an NFL record 14 teams and returns for his third stint with Baltimore.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/37706596/sources-ravens-bring-back-qb-josh-johnson-3rd-stint
Source: Colts resolve QB Luck tampering inquiry
The Indianapolis Colts have accepted the finding that the Washington Commanders did not contact former quarterback Andrew Luck and, therefore, did not violate the NFL's anti-tampering rules, a league source tells ESPN's Stephen Holder.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/37706786/colts-resolve-luck-tampering-dispute-commanders
Melo announces NBA retirement after 19 seasons
Carmelo Anthony has retired from the NBA, ending his 19-year career as the league's ninth all-time leading scorer.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/37706904/carmelo-anthony-announces-retirement-nba-19-seasons
Madrid file hate crime complaint over Vini abuse
Real Madrid have filed a complaint with Spanish hate crime prosecutors over the racist abuse suffered by Vinicius Junior in their 1-0 defeat at Valencia.
https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/37706283/real-madrid-file-hate-crime-complaint-vinicius-racial-abuse
Schembechler on Twitter behavior: 'I was wrong'
Glenn "Shemy" Schembechler issued an apology for offensive actions on social media that led to his resignation as Michigan assistant director of football recruiting.
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/37706428/glenn-schembechler-apologizes-flippant-behavior-twitter
Schembechler on Twitter behavior: 'I was wrong'
Glenn "Shemy" Schembechler issues apology for offensive actions on social media that led to him stepping down as Michigan assistant director of football recruiting.
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/37706428/glenn-shembechler-apologizes-flippant-behavior-twitter
Unveiling our 2023 NFL season projections: Predicting top teams, Super Bowl favorites
ESPN's Football Power Index ratings are live. Let's predict the 2023 season, including playoff chances and potential draft order.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/37681787/nfl-football-power-index-2023-season-projections-super-bowl-chances-playoff-draft
French Open to offer players cyber protection
French Open organizers announced Monday that the tournament will offer players access to a tool to help protect them from cyberbullying and social media harassment.
https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/37705891/french-open-offer-players-social-media-protection-tool
LIVE Transfer Talk: Arsenal jump past Chelsea in race to sign Caicedo
Moises Caicedo is leaving Brighton after all, but it's not for Chelsea as rumoured -- it's for Arsenal. Transfer Talk has the latest.
https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/37702532/transfer-talk-arsenal-ahead-chelsea-sign-moises-caicedo
As Real Madrid slump continues, Vinicius earns first red amid more racial abuse
Real Madrid's season gets worse in the aftermath of their Champions League exit.
https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/37701384/real-madrid-slumps-vini-sees-first-red-amid-racial-abuse
Man City's excellence is undeniable, but it's hard to celebrate just yet
Winners tend to be disliked eventually but it's different with this Man City team.
https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/37698153/manchester-city-premier-league-title-win-comes-looming-charges
Why Game 3's loss could mean so much more for Celtics, Joe Mazzulla
In a matter of days, the Celtics have gone from title favorites to a franchise in crisis.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/37704892/why-game-3-loss-mean-much-more-celtics-joe-mazzulla
Spoelstra flexes Heat's depth, 'will to win' vs. C's
With names like Gabe Vincent, Duncan Robinson and Caleb Martin leading the way, the Miami Heat flexed their balanced attack in a dominant 128-102 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 3 Sunday night, securing a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/37705408/deep-determined-heat-take-3-0-lead
Brittney Griner returns to WNBA forever changed -- yet blissfully familiar
There's work to be done, but BG remains the upbeat, fun-loving teammate she's always been.
https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/37703514/brittney-griner-phoenix-mercury-return-wnba-russia-imprisonment
Celtics' Mazzulla: I didn't have them ready to play
Boston's Joe Mazzulla pinned the blame on himself after the Heat pummeled the Celtics on Sunday night to take a seemingly insurmountable 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/37705258/joe-mazzulla-points-finger-celtics-3-0-heat
How an unfinished TV deal led to an unexpectedly hectic first month for the new Big Ten commissioner
New Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti has been sprinting to finish his league's massive TV deal -- and key athletic directors and coaches aren't happy with the details.
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/37693310/big-ten-new-commissioner-television-deal-coaches-uncertainty
Home club hero: Arroyo Trabuco celebrates Michael Block's hole-in-one
The patrons of Michael Block's home club were loving Sunday's hole-in-one.
https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/37702621/michael-block-home-club-celebrates-pga-championship-hole-one
