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Djokovic rallies to capture 19th Grand Slam title

13 June 2021

Novak Djokovic rallied to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-7 (6), 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 on Sunday in the French Open men's final for his 19th major title. [...]

Doc: Eriksen suffered cardiac arrest, 'was gone'

13 June 2021

Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen was "gone" before he was resuscitated after suffering a cardiac arrest, the team's doctor Morten Boesen said. [...]

Dolphins reach $39M extension with LB Baker

13 June 2021

The Dolphins and linebacker Jerome Baker have agreed to a three-year, $39 million extension, including $28.4 million guaranteed, agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN's Adam Schefter. [...]

Landry: OBJ looks 'amazing' after knee surgery

13 June 2021

After working out with him last week in Texas, Jarvis Landry says Browns teammate Odell Beckham Jr. is "ready to go" after having knee surgery last year. [...]

D-backs' alternate jersey honors Hispanic culture

13 June 2021

The Diamondbacks' gold City Connect jersey reads "Serpientes" across the front, intended to highlight Arizona's Hispanic culture, while the uniform patch features the Arizona state flag and a reference to Phoenix's nickname as The Valley of the Sun. [...]

NFL training camp sideshows: Tim Tebow now, but remember these five?

10 June 2021

Many were skeptical of Tebow joining the Jaguars' camp roster after a six-year absence from the game. But he's not alone in odd NFL camp invites from over the years. [...]

Landry: OBJ looks 'amazing' after knee surgery

13 June 2021

After working out with him last week in Texas, Jarvis Landry says Browns teammate Odell Beckham Jr. is "ready to go" after having knee surgery last year. [...]

Dolphins reach $39M extension with LB Baker

13 June 2021

The Dolphins and linebacker Jerome Baker have agreed to a three-year, $39 million extension, including $28.4 million guaranteed, agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN's Adam Schefter. [...]

RB Bell: 'I'd retire' before playing for Reid again

13 June 2021

Le'Veon Bell, responding to a comment on Instagram about his time with the Chiefs in 2020, said, "I'd never play for Andy Reid again ... I'd retire first.'' [...]

QB Wilson: 'Unfortunate frustrations' after season

13 June 2021

Russell Wilson spoke Thursday to reporters for the first time since February, when his public criticisms of the Seahawks led to speculation about a possible trade, and made it clear he never wanted to play anywhere else. [...]

Nets' Harden still sidelined, but 'closer' to return

13 June 2021

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden is "progressing in the right direction" in his hamstring rehabilitation, coach Steve Nash said Sunday. [...]

Mitchell: 'Managing' pain in ankle, but OK for G4

13 June 2021

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell limped off the court because of pain in his ankle late in Saturday night's loss to the Clippers, but he said he'll be "ready" for Game 4. [...]

PG sets tone for Clippers with bounce-back effort

13 June 2021

After hearing Jazz fans chant "overrated" at him in Utah, an aggressive Paul George had his best game of the playoffs, scoring 20 of his 31 points in the first half to set a much-needed tone for the Clippers on Saturday night. [...]

Sixers lose Green (right calf) for at least 2 weeks

13 June 2021

Philadelphia veteran Danny Green was diagnosed with a right calf strain following an MRI on Saturday, and he will miss rest of the Philadelphia 76ers' second-round series with the Atlanta Hawks. [...]

Nets security guard won't work Milwaukee games

13 June 2021

The NBA has barred a Brooklyn Nets security official from working the remaining road games of the series with Milwaukee after making contact with Bucks forward P.J. Tucker during Game 3, a league spokesperson told ESPN Saturday. [...]

Blue Jays LHP Matz placed on COVID-related IL

13 June 2021

Steven Matz was placed on the COVID-related injured list by the Blue Jays before Sunday's game against Boston, one day after the left-hander beat the Red Sox. [...]

Muncy (oblique) to IL in latest blow for Dodgers

13 June 2021

First baseman Max Muncy is going on the Dodgers' injured list with a right oblique muscle strain, the latest significant injury woe for the defending World Series champions. [...]

D-backs' alternate jersey honors Hispanic culture

13 June 2021

Mariners' Haniger exits; fouled pitch off knee

13 June 2021

Seattle right fielder Mitch Haniger, who leads the team in home runs and RBIs, was helped off the field after fouling a pitch off his left knee in the first inning against Cleveland on Sunday. [...]

Sources: MLB finalizing foreign substance memo

13 June 2021

MLB is putting the final touches on a memo that will detail the sport's rule against foreign substances, with the expectation among some sources that the document will be forwarded to teams sometime in the next few days. [...]

Previewing Lightning-Islanders: Matchups, plus series pick

13 June 2021

We break down the Tampa Bay-New York series position-by-position, and make a series pick. [...]

Picks for each Stanley Cup semifinal series

13 June 2021

Which teams will reach the NHL's Stanley Cup Final? Here are our picks for Golden Knights-Canadiens and Lightning-Islanders. [...]

Stanley Cup semifinals preview: Golden Knights vs. Canadiens

13 June 2021

We break down the Vegas-Montreal series position-by-position, and make a series pick. [...]

Evans traveling with Habs to Vegas for semi series

12 June 2021

Montreal forward Jake Evans, who has not played since sustaining a concussion on a hit by Winnipeg's Mark Scheifele on June 2, will accompany the Canadiens to Las Vegas for their Stanley Cup semifinal series against the Golden Knights. [...]

Bruins' Rask needs hip surgery, hopes to re-sign

12 June 2021

Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask said he needs surgery to repair a torn labrum in his hip and said he hopes to re-sign with the team and be ready to return in January or February. [...]