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D’Arcy Maine, ESPN.com Aug 1, 2023, 10:06 AM ET It’s no secret that the American men have struggled at majors for much of this century — it’s been 20 years since one hoisted a Grand Slam singles trophy. And while that lengthy drought is less than ideal, there have been a number of bright spots

Tim Bontemps, ESPNAug 1, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Few things inspire more debate than thinking back on what could have been. That is particularly true when it comes to the NBA, a league chock-full of huge personalities and talents whose movements and moments have shaped its landscape. (Think “The Decision”, when LeBron James famously announced

Pete Thamel, ESPNJul 31, 2023, 06:00 PM ET Nearly two months ago in Washington, D.C., University of Arizona president Bobby Robbins sat on a panel with NCAA president Charlie Baker at an event Arizona organized about the future of college sports. Little did Robbins know that within a few weeks, he’d be a central figure

Associated Press Jul 31, 2023, 01:46 PM ET LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Churchill Downs will implement safety measures for its September meet including new track surface maintenance equipment and additional monitoring and equine care following 12 horse deaths before and after the Kentucky Derby that spurred suspension of its spring meet. Racing is scheduled to resume

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJul 31, 2023, 07:30 AM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. SEATTLE — Bringing up Jessica Campbell’s name to anyone who has worked with or watched her work with the Coachella Valley Firebirds over the last year will illustrate why she gained a massive amount of

Jul 30, 2023, 09:20 PM ET The Los Angeles Angels are continuing to load up for a playoff push, finalizing a deal Sunday with the Colorado Rockies for first baseman C.J. Cron and outfielder Randal Grichuk. Colorado is receiving two minor league pitchers in the deal: right-hander Jake Madden and left-hander Mason Albright. Madden is

Associated Press Jul 30, 2023, 07:02 PM ET RICHMOND, Va. — Chris Buescher pulled away on a restart with three laps to go and won at Richmond Raceway on Sunday, earning himself a spot in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. Buescher led 88 laps. He was ahead by nearly six seconds when a caution came

Ousmane Dembéle, youngster Fermin Lopez and Ferran Torres scored as Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-0 in El Clásico at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Saturday. Dembéle, 26 — who ESPN has reported is close to a move to Paris Saint-Germain — put Barca ahead in the 15th minute, collecting Pedri‘s pass and shooting past

Associated Press Jul 28, 2023, 11:14 PM ET LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Racing will resume at Churchill Downs in September, with no changes being made after a review of surfaces and safety protocols in the wake of 12 horse deaths, including seven in the days leading up to the Kentucky Derby in May. The Louisville track

Jul 28, 2023, 07:56 AM ET Nate Diaz had just had his hand raised after ending a three-year absence from the Octagon with a rugged victory over Anthony Pettis in summer 2019. It was a crowd-pleasing performance, as Diaz’s fights typically are, and when he stepped to the microphone for an interview inside the cage,

Sam Bruce, Deputy Editor, espn.com.auJul 28, 2023, 05:55 AM Close Sam was brought up on long drives and the dusty fields of north-west New South Wales, where he developed his love of rugby from an early age. He joined ESPN after a five-year stint heading up Fox Sports Australia’s digital rugby coverage. MELBOURNE — Bad

Timothy Bradley Jr. Jul 27, 2023, 09:16 PM ET The boxing world is bracing itself for an electrifying battle between two of boxing’s best pound-for-pound fighters, Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford. This impending duel on Saturday transcends the ordinary A-side buffoonery that boxing usually produces, and promises a thrilling welterweight matchup for the undisputed

Jul 27, 2023, 02:11 AM ET World No. 3 Daniil Medvedev and Australia’s Nick Kyrgios have withdrawn from the US Open tune-up tournament in Washington due to injury, Citi Open organizers said Wednesday. Medvedev, who won the US Open in 2021, has five titles this year with triumphs in Rotterdam, Doha, Dubai, Miami and Rome.

Jul 26, 2023, 07:59 AM ET How has the NBA’s landscape changed after the draft and free agency? The big trades of the offseason resulted in Chris Paul landing on the Golden State Warriors, Jordan Poole on the Detroit Pistons and Bradley Beal on the Phoenix Suns. Free agency saw some big additions for the

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterJul 26, 2023, 09:46 AM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia And just like that, the 2023 major championship season is over in men’s professional golf. Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka each won another major championship title. World

Lindsey Thiry, ESPNJul 25, 2023, 09:30 PM ET Close Lindsey Thiry covers the Los Angeles Chargers for ESPN. She joined ESPN in 2018 to cover the Los Angeles Rams after two years of covering them for the Los Angeles Times. She previously covered the Atlanta Falcons. You can follower her on Twitter @LindseyThiry. COSTA MESA,