Why the New York Giants remain all-in on Daniel Jones
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- It was one question after the next from Daniel Jones in between 320-yard drives and five-iron moonshots onto the greens at Preakness Hills Country Club in Wayne, New Jersey, during a late-July round of golf. Based on the depth of the inquisition, the New York Giants' quarterback was in his element…
As Washington Football Team’s QB quest enters Year 29, ESPN
ASHBURN, Va. -- On Sunday, Ryan Fitzpatrick became the Washington Football Team's 31st starting quarterback since Mark Rypien left the lineup in Week 2 of the 1993 season.Fitzpatrick left Washington's 20-16 loss against the Los Angeles Chargers with a hip injury after attempting six passes and was placed on injured reserve with a chance to…
Auburn’s first Big Ten road game in 90 years and
We're only in Week 3, but this college football season already has a decidedly chaotic feel, with big upsets taking place last weekend and several other contenders brushing off close calls. This week, we have history being made by some big names facing each other for the first time.Harry: One of the biggest matchups we've…
UCL talking points: Attention-grabbers, struggling giants
The Champions League group stage is underway, with Chelsea defending their title and 31 other clubs seeking to emulate them come May in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Following an exciting first round of games, we asked James Olley, Julien Laurens and Tom Hamilton to answer some big questions.What caught your attention on Matchday 1?Olley: Top forwards…
Giannis’ mom, brother get Greek citizenship
ATHENS, Greece -- NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo was in Greece for a meeting with the country's prime minister Thursday and a special ceremony to bestow Greek citizenship on his mother Veronica and younger brother Alex.Antetokounmpo, who led the Milwaukee Bucks to the NBA championship in July, attended the ceremony at the official residence of Prime…
Source: Ravens add Westry to growing injury list
OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- The injuries continue to relentlessly pile up for the Baltimore Ravens just two weeks into the regular season.Ravens backup cornerback Chris Westry is expected to miss at least a month with a torn lateral meniscus, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Thursday. Westry was third among the team's cornerbacks with…
Britt Reid’s felony DWI trial set to start April 18
The trial of former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid, who is facing a felony driving while intoxicated charge, is scheduled for April 18.The date was set Thursday morning at a virtual hearing. Reid and his attorney, J.R. Hobbs, participated by videoconference.The charge stems from a Feb. 4 incident. Reid is alleged to have…
LSU’s Faulk steps away after daughter’s death
LSU running backs coach Kevin Faulk has stepped away from the team to be with his family after the death of his 19-year-old daughter earlier in the week and is not expected to participate in Saturday's game against Central Michigan.LSU coach Ed Orgeron expressed his condolences to the Faulks during the SEC coaches' teleconference on…
Ravens promote RB Freeman to active roster
OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- The Baltimore Ravens promoted running back Devonta Freeman to the active roster Thursday after he spent one week on the practice squad, the team announced.Freeman, 29, joins Ty'Son Williams and Latavius Murray in Baltimore's revamped running backs group. The Ravens signed Freeman to the practice squad Friday, one day after Gus…
Azinger sounds off on Koepka’s Cup comments
Paul Azinger's history with the Ryder Cup goes back more than 30 years, and it's hard to find anyone more passionate about the competition, even now in his role as a broadcaster.So the 2008 U.S. Ryder Cup captain didn't hold back Wednesday when asked about Brooks Koepka, who disclosed in a recent Golf Digest interview…