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Veteran QB Alex Smith announces retirement

19 April 2021

Veteran quarterback Alex Smith, who made a remarkable comeback from an injury that nearly cost him his right leg, announced Monday on Instagram that he is retiring from football. [...]

Watson's attorney files response to 22 lawsuits

19 April 2021

Deshaun Watson's attorney filed an answer Monday to the 22 lawsuits filed against the Texans quarterback. [...]

Holmgren, No. 1 HS recruit, commits to Gonzaga

19 April 2021

Chet Holmgren, the No. 1-ranked senior in the Class of 2021 rankings, committed to Gonzaga on Monday during an appearance on SportsCenter. [...]

N. Texas football signee 1 of 3 killed in shooting

19 April 2021

A North Texas football signee was among three people shot and killed at an apartment complex in Austin, Texas, on Sunday. [...]

PGA Tour sends memo encouraging vaccination

19 April 2021

In the memo obtained by ESPN, the PGA Tour said while it will not mandate vaccination, it will require those who do not get the shots to still be tested each week for COVID-19 within 72 hours of arrival on-site and at their own expense. [...]

Veteran QB Alex Smith announces retirement

19 April 2021

Veteran quarterback Alex Smith, who made a remarkable comeback from an injury that nearly cost him his right leg, announced Monday on Instagram that he is retiring from football. [...]

Watson's attorney files response to 22 lawsuits

19 April 2021

Deshaun Watson's attorney filed an answer Monday to the 22 lawsuits filed against the Texans quarterback. [...]

Ravens GM 'insulted' by criticism of team's WRs

19 April 2021

Ravens GM Eric DeCosta defended the team's wide receivers, saying he's "insulted" by the criticism they have received. Baltimore's WRs have ranked last in the league in catches and receiving yards each of the past two seasons. [...]

Changing stripes: Bengals show off new jerseys

19 April 2021

The Bengals unveiled new jerseys for the 2021 season. The redesign is the team's first since 2004, however no changes have been made to the team's striped helmet. [...]

Source: Bears re-signing starting safety Gipson

19 April 2021

Safety Tashaun Gipson has agreed to terms on a one-year deal to return to the Bears, a source told ESPN's Dan Graziano. [...]

Power Rankings: Why the season's final month starts with a new No. 1 team

19 April 2021

The postseason push is here. Which teams are rising and falling as playoff -- and play-in -- seeding takes center stage. [...]

Latest standings and updates for the NBA play-in tournament

19 April 2021

Steph vs. Luka in a play-in? Maybe. Here's everything to know about the new pre-playoff tournament. [...]

NBA: Vaccinated personnel can travel abroad

19 April 2021

The NBA is eliminating restrictions on international travel for fully vaccinated personnel, according to a memo sent to teams and obtained by ESPN. [...]

Sources: NBA ready for impact of Chauvin verdict

19 April 2021

The NBA has instructed teams to be vigilant about the impact of a verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial for the death of George Floyd, including the possibility of game postponements, sources told ESPN. [...]

SVG: Pels 'deserved to lose' after late mistakes

19 April 2021

The Pelicans failed to foul when up three points at the end of regulation against the Knicks, giving up a game-tying 3 before losing in overtime. [...]

Last-place Yanks 'frustrated' after sweep by Rays

19 April 2021

The last-place New York Yankees lost their fifth straight game, as Yoshi Tsutsugo hit a tiebreaking double off Gerrit Cole in the seventh inning that lifted the Tampa Bay Rays to a 4-2 win on Sunday and a three-game sweep. [...]

Yankees' Bruce retires weeks into 14th season

19 April 2021

Slugger Jay Bruce is retiring after 14 seasons in the majors. Bruce, 34, played his last game on the bench in Sunday's loss to the Rays. [...]

Braves star Acuna leaves victory in fourth inning

19 April 2021

On Sunday night, Atlanta star Ronald Acuna Jr. left the Braves' victory over the Cubs with an abdominal strain in the fourth inning. [...]

Bieber's historic strikeout run continues in win

19 April 2021

Shane Bieber became the first pitcher in big league history to begin the season with four straight starts with at least 10 strikeouts since the mound was moved to its current distance back in 1893, as the Indians defeated the Reds on Sunday. [...]

White Sox place right-hander Lynn on 10-day IL

19 April 2021

White Sox right-hander Lance Lynn has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right trapezius. [...]

Why Florida native Jakob Chychrun is hoping for an Olympic spot ... on Team Canada

19 April 2021

'It's kind of a crazy story,' the Coyotes' breakout defenseman said. Here are the details on his circuitous hockey journey. [...]

NHL Playoff Watch Daily: Canes, Lightning face off in critical Central matchup

19 April 2021

There's intrigue atop the Central Division, with three teams within two points. Two of them square off in Tampa on Monday night. [...]

Devils sign 1st-rounder Holtz to entry-level deal

19 April 2021

The New Jersey Devils have signed first-round pick Alexander Holtz to a three-year, entry-level contract starting next season. [...]

Horvat rallies Canucks to OT win in return game

19 April 2021

After a three-week pause amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the short-handed Vancouver Canucks rallied past the Toronto Maple Leafs Sunday night without "eight or nine" regulars, according to coach Travis Green. [...]

Marleau, 41, knots Howe for most games played

18 April 2021

On Saturday night, when San Jose faced off against the Minnesota Wild, Sharks veteran forward Patrick Marleau, 41, tied Gordie Howe's record of 1,767 games played during a 5-2 loss. [...]