Lawsuit: Haskins drugged in blackmail conspiracy
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Lawsuit: Haskins drugged in blackmail conspiracy

Apr 10, 2023Brooke PryorESPN Staff Writer ClosePreviously covered the Kansas City Chiefs for the Kansas City Star and Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman.Dwayne Haskins was drugged on the night of his death as part of an alleged “blackmail and robbery conspiracy” against the former NFL quarterback, according to a lawsuit filed by his family.The lawsuit,… […]

Rangers’ Heaney ties AL mark with 9 straight K’s
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Rangers’ Heaney ties AL mark with 9 straight K’s

Apr 10, 2023ESPN News Services ARLINGTON, Texas — Rangers left-hander Andrew Heaney tied an American League record by striking out nine consecutive batters in Monday night’s 11-2 win against the Kansas City Royals.Heaney matched a record shared by Detroit Tigers reliever Tyler Alexander against the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 2, 2020, and Detroit reliever Doug… […]

Robles suspended 10 games, fined for bat heave
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Robles suspended 10 games, fined for bat heave

Victor Robles throws bat at pitcher after being plunked (0:20) Victor Robles launches his bat at opposing pitcher Joey Estes after swinging at a pitch that hit him in a game for the Mariners’ Triple-A affiliate. (0:20) ESPN News Services Aug 19, 2025, 05:13 PM et Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles has received a 10-game […]

Chávez deported to Mexico for alleged cartel ties
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Chávez deported to Mexico for alleged cartel ties

Associated Press Aug 19, 2025, 03:45 PM et MEXICO CITY — Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. has been deported to Mexico, where he’s wanted for alleged cartel ties, following his arrest in the U.S. for overstaying his visa and lying on a green card application. Chávez was handed over by authorities and admitted to a […]

Texas QB Manning says future plans still unclear
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Texas QB Manning says future plans still unclear

Texas’ Arch Manning says future unclear despite grandfather’s take play Johnny Manziel expects Arch Manning will live up to the hype (2:05) Johnny Manziel talks to Pat McAfee about the high expectations for Arch Manning this season. (2:05) ESPN News Services Aug 19, 2025, 03:52 PM et AUSTIN, Texas — There’s so much speculation about […]

Royals’ Witt joins elite company with 100th HR
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Royals’ Witt joins elite company with 100th HR

Bobby Witt Jr. hits 100th career MLB HR (0:28) Bobby Witt Jr.’s two-run dinger gives the Royals some key insurance late. (0:28) Associated Press Aug 19, 2025, 11:25 PM et KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Bobby Witt Jr. knew the ball was gone the moment it left his bat. Only later did the young Kansas City […]

Saints QB competition to continue, Moore says
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Saints QB competition to continue, Moore says

Saints yet to make call on starting QB, Kellen Moore says play Kellen Moore: Saints QB competition close, no starter yet (0:27) Saints coach Kellen Moore updates the latest on the team’s starting quarterback competition. (0:27) Katherine TerrellAug 19, 2025, 07:30 pm et Close Katherine Terrell came back to ESPN to cover the New Orleans […]

Alcaraz, Djokovic win, forge marquee final in Cincy
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Alcaraz, Djokovic win, forge marquee final in Cincy

ESPN News ServicesAug 19, 2023, 11: 14 PM ETMASON, Ohio — Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will meet Sunday at the Western & Southern Open in a rematch of their Wimbledon final.The top-ranked Alcaraz erased a match point in the second set and rallied past unseeded Hubert Hurkacz 2-6, 7-6 (4), 6-3 in the first… […]

Homa decries fan disruption sparked by live bets
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Homa decries fan disruption sparked by live bets

Associated PressAug 19, 2023, 07: 51 PM ETOLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. — Max Homa experienced the potential for disruption with betting at PGA Tour events when he said a fan yelled in the middle of his 5-foot birdie putt Saturday in the BMW Championship.Homa already was struggling with short putts on a windy day at Olympia… […]

J-Rod sets MLB record with 17th hit in 4 games
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J-Rod sets MLB record with 17th hit in 4 games

ESPN News ServicesAug 19, 2023, 10: 57 PM ETHOUSTON — Julio Rodríguez set a major league record with his 17th hit in four games, helping to lead the Seattle Mariners past the Houston Astros 10-3 for their fifth straight win Saturday night.Rodriguez, with a single to left field in the seventh inning, broke a major… […]