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Associated Press Jul 7, 2023, 09:24 PM ET SILVIS, Ill. — Cameron Young shot a 7-under 64 on Friday to take a two-stroke lead halfway through the John Deere Classic and put himself into position to erase an unwelcome distinction from his PGA Tour resume. Young was at 13-under 129 at TPC Deere Run, with

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJul 7, 2023, 01:40 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 LONDON — Andy Murray‘s Wimbledon journey finished in the second round after Stefanos Tsitsipas prevailed in a two-day,

Adriana Garcia Jul 7, 2023, 10:55 AM ET Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has questioned the future appointment of Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti as the country’s national team manager. Brazil Football Confederation (CBF) president Ednaldo Rodrigues said that Italian manager Ancelotti will coach Brazil at the 2024 Copa America after his contract

Jul 7, 2023, 02:42 PM ET Former Wimbledon and U.S. Open finalist Kevin Anderson will return to professional tennis at the July 17-23 Hall of Fame Open in Newport, Rhode Island, organisers said on Friday. The big-serving South African, who announced his retirement in May 2022, has accepted a main draw wild card into the

Brian Windhorst, ESPN Senior WriterJul 6, 2023, 06:58 PM ET Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books Dejounte Murray and the Atlanta Hawks have agreed in principal on a four-year contract extension worth up to $120 million, agent Rich Paul told ESPN. The deal can’t be

Blake Baumgartner, ESPN Staff WriterJul 6, 2023, 11:21 PM ET Joseph Jonah-Ajonye is the latest addition to Georgia‘s stellar recruiting class, committing to the two-time defending national champion on Thursday night. Jonah-Ajonye is ranked No. 21 overall in the 2024 ESPN 300. The four-star defensive tackle from Oak Ridge High School in Texas becomes the

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJul 6, 2023, 05:50 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 LONDON — Andy Murray‘s bid to reach the third round of Wimbledon was halted by a local council

Blake Baumgartner, ESPN Staff WriterJul 6, 2023, 05:57 PM ET Top 20 prospect Elijah Rushing committed to Arizona on Thursday. Rushing (No. 20 overall in the 2024 ESPN 300), a four-star defensive end from Salpointe Catholic High School in Tucson, Arizona, becomes the highest-ranked player to commit to Arizona since ESPN began ranking players in

Associated Press Jul 5, 2023, 09:38 PM ET WASHINGTON — Cincinnati Reds rookie Elly De La Cruz pointed at the knob of his bat after hitting a 455-foot homer at Washington on Wednesday night in a reference to the removal of a covering earlier in the game. Before De La Cruz led off the second

M.A. Voepel, ESPN.comJul 5, 2023, 07:12 PM ET Close M.A. Voepel covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball, and other college sports for espnW. Voepel began covering women’s basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996. SILVIS, Illinois – After leading the Iowa Hawkeyes to their first NCAA women’s basketball championship game, being consensus

England will meet Spain in the final of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship after beating Israel 3-0 in Wednesday’s first semifinal at Georgia’s Batumi Arena. Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White gave England the lead three minutes before half-time with a fine header after a left-wing cross from Cole Palmer. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.)

Associated Press Jul 5, 2023, 10:44 AM ET DAVENPORT, Iowa — Antwun Echols, a boxer who twice lost to Bernard Hopkins in title fights, has died in Iowa. He was 51. Echols, known as “Kid Dynamite” because of his powerful punch, died Sunday in Davenport of complications from diabetes, according to his daughter, Antwunette Echols.

Blake Baumgartner, ESPN Staff WriterJul 4, 2023, 08:02 PM ET Five-star wide receiver Cameron Coleman, the top wide receiver in the 2024 class, committed to Jimbo Fisher and Texas A&M Aggies on Tuesday. Coleman (No. 8 overall in the 2024 ESPN 300), from Central High School in Phenix City, Alabama, is the sixth ESPN 300

Jul 4, 2023, 02:39 AM ET Brazil forward Marta said it feels “surreal” to be preparing for a sixth Women’s World Cup and confirmed the tournament in Australia and New Zealand will be her last. The 37-year-old made her World Cup debut in 2003 and is Brazil’s all-time leading scorer with 117 goals. She has

Jul 3, 2023, 12:32 PM ET Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has agreed on a five-year designated rookie maximum deal that could be worth up to $260 million, his agents Bill Duffy and Joe Branch of WME told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Monday. Edwards, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 draft, averaged career

Associated Press Jul 3, 2023, 09:54 AM ET GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Swamp is getting a makeover, a significant overhaul that’s expected to cost at least $400 million and be a “multigenerational solution” for an aging and iconic stadium in the heart of Florida‘s campus. The Gators announced plans Monday to hire an architect for

Jul 2, 2023, 03:59 PM ET The Colorado Avalanche re-signed defenseman Jack Johnson to a one-year contract on Sunday that runs through the 2023-24 season. Financial terms were not disclosed by the Avalanche, with whom Johnson helped win a Stanley Cup in 2021-22. Johnson, 36, recorded eight points (two goals, six assists) in 83 games

Nick ParkinsonJul 1, 2023, 07:20 PM ET Close •Reports on boxing for ESPN.co.uk, as well as several national newspapers•Has been reporting on British boxing for over 15 years•Appears on BoxNation’s Boxing Matters show Savannah Marshall made a good first impression in her debut at super middleweight, earning a majority decision over Franchon Crews-Dezurn to become

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJul 1, 2023, 12:38 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Andy Murray has a plan in place for when he will retire from tennis but is not willing

Associated Press Jun 30, 2023, 03:56 PM ET MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin linebacker Jordan Turner, the Badgers’ second-leading tackler last season, has been suspended from the team for a violation of the athletic department’s student-athlete discipline policy. Athletic director Chris McIntosh announced Turner’s suspension Friday. The school didn’t offer additional specifics, noting federal law prohibits