LAND O’ LAKES, Fla. (AP) — Bill Rasmussen, who co-founded television sports giant ESPN after hatching the idea for the world’s first all-sports cable network with his son, died Tuesday. He was 93 years old. ESPN historian Mike Soltys said Rasmussen died at his Florida home from the effects of Parkinson’s disease. Rasmussen announced in … Read more
Barcelona have announced the signing of midfielder Rodri from Manchester City in a deal worth around £65 million. The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner has signed a four-year contract at the Camp Nou, returning to Spanish football for the first time since leaving Atlético Madrid in 2019. Rodri, 30, leaves City after seven seasons at the … Read more
Above all, new Browns coach Todd Monken wants to turn the team into a winner. The first four games of the season (against the Jaguars, Buccaneers, Panthers and Steelers) will make winning from the start a challenge, so the goal will be to build the best starting lineup to start the season. The biggest question … Read more
CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) — Ayoub Akbili needed money for his mother’s surgery. Hamza Haibouri wanted the opportunity to pursue a professional football career. Abdelouahed Iken was pursuing the bright life that a friend from Italy posted on Facebook. So when they heard rumors that Morocco’s border with Spain was open, they decided to join the … Read more
BOSTON — Monday night was supposed to be about the return of two key Diamondbacks contributors from injury. Instead, the focus was on the absence of one of their star players. Second baseman Ketel Marte did not show up at Fenway Park for the series opener against the Red Sox due to what the team … Read more
LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss is challenging her brothers’ vote to sell the family’s remaining 17.8% stake in the Lakers, according to a letter from her attorney obtained by ESPN. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported earlier Monday that the Buss family voted to sell their remaining shares to Josh Kushner and Bob … Read more
9:41 p.m.: Lovullo didn’t provide many details in his postgame interview: “It’s been a crazy day. All I know is he’s dealing with a personal issue. We’re trying to figure it out. He didn’t show up today and they put him on the restricted list,” the manager said after the game (link via Sports Illustrated’s … Read more
Harbaugh: Nabers not ‘full speed’ yet NBC SportsGiants’ Malik Nabers ‘felt good’ in first live full speed drill ESPNPoll: Do you think Malik Nabers will play Week 1? Big Blue ViewSightings of Malik Nabers at Giants camp show the talent is quite real NewsdayGiants WR Malik Nabers felt his “soul come back to life” after … Read more
Saints first-round pick Jordyn Tyson’s NFL debut will reportedly not occur in the early part of the 2026 season. NFL Media reports that Tyson will miss about two months as a result of a hamstring injury. The receiver was injured during a joint practice with the Jaguars last Thursday. That timeline would extend into October … Read more
The co-tenants of the American Airlines Center announced Monday that they have resolved all outstanding issues in their legal dispute. “The Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars have reached an agreement that resolves outstanding issues between the two organizations,” the teams said in a joint statement. “The American Airlines Center will remain the home of both … Read more