Peacock to exclusively carry NFL playoff game
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Peacock to exclusively carry NFL playoff game

ESPN News ServicesMay 15, 2023, 06: 22 PM ETThe NFL is taking another big step into streaming by putting one of its playoff games exclusively on a digital platform for the first time.The league and NBCUniversal announced Monday that the Saturday night game on wild-card weekend will be on Peacock.The Peacock exclusive game on Jan.… […]

Legendary outfielder Willie Mays dies at age 93
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Legendary outfielder Willie Mays dies at age 93

ESPN News Services Jun 18, 2024, 09:03 PM ET Willie Mays, whose unmatched collection of skills made him the greatest center fielder who ever lived, died Tuesday afternoon in the Bay Area. He was 93. “My father has passed away peacefully and among loved ones,” Michael Mays said in a statement released by the San […]

Bill approved to lure Chiefs, Royals to Kansas
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Bill approved to lure Chiefs, Royals to Kansas

Associated Press Jun 18, 2024, 07:45 PM ET TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas is making a serious run at becoming the new home for the reigning Super Bowl champions with legislators approving a plan Tuesday for luring both the Chiefs and Major League Baseball’s Kansas City Royals away from Missouri. Bipartisan legislative supermajorities OK’d the measure […]

Angels’ Trout: Recovery taking longer than hoped
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Angels’ Trout: Recovery taking longer than hoped

Stephen A. perplexed by Mike Trout’s constant injuries (1:39) Stephen A. Smith wonders how Angels center fielder Mike Trout keeps getting hurt. (1:39) Associated Press Jun 18, 2024, 07:51 PM ET ANAHEIM, Calif. — Although Mike Trout has not resumed running nearly seven weeks after surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee […]

Commanders to pay $1.3M to settle Va. probe
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Commanders to pay $1.3M to settle Va. probe

Commanders reach $1.3M settlement in season-ticket deposit probe (0:25) The Washington Commanders have reached a $1.3 million settlement with Virginia’s attorney general following a two-year investigation regarding season-ticket deposits. (0:25) John Keim, ESPN Staff WriterJun 18, 2024, 05:06 PM ET Close John Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after […]

Brink exits Sparks’ loss early after injuring knee
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Brink exits Sparks’ loss early after injuring knee

Cameron Brink exits with apparent injury (0:46) Sparks rookie Cameron Brink hobbles off the floor after suffering an injury early vs. the Sun. (0:46) Michael Voepel, ESPN.comJun 18, 2024, 08:25 PM ET Close Michael Voepel covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball, and other college sports for espnW. Voepel began covering women’s basketball in 1984, and […]

Why Lukaku’s equaliser for Belgium was ruled out for handball by Openda
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Why Lukaku’s equaliser for Belgium was ruled out for handball by Openda

Why VAR’s ‘harsh’ call to disallow Belgium’s equaliser was correct (1:16) Dale Johnson explains why, according to UEFA’s handball interpretation, VAR correctly intervened to disallow Belgium’s late goal vs. Slovakia. (1:16) Dale Johnson, General Editor, ESPN FCJun 17, 2024, 02:41 PM ET We’re analysing every VAR decision made throughout all 51 games at Euro 2024. […]

Mays won’t attend Negro League tribute game
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Mays won’t attend Negro League tribute game

How Rickwood Field is significant to baseball history (4:36) Clinton Yates explains Rickwood Field’s significance to the game of baseball ahead of Thursday’s game there between the Giants and Cardinals. (4:36) Associated Press Jun 17, 2024, 12:06 PM ET BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Willie Mays will not be in attendance when the San Francisco Giants face […]

YouTuber: I got on Euros field dressed as mascot
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YouTuber: I got on Euros field dressed as mascot

Germany fans celebrate first half romp vs. Scotland (0:47) Fans in Berlin fan park celebrate Germany’s three first-half goals vs. Scotland. (0:47) Associated Press Jun 17, 2024, 02:17 PM ET A German YouTuber said he made it onto the field during the European Championship opening ceremony while disguised in a mascot costume, in an incident […]

Goodell testifies in ‘Sunday Ticket’ lawsuit trial
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Goodell testifies in ‘Sunday Ticket’ lawsuit trial

Associated Press Jun 17, 2024, 04:58 PM ET LOS ANGELES — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell reiterated during testimony in federal court Monday that the league’s “Sunday Ticket” package, the subject of a class-action lawsuit, is a premium product while also defending the league’s broadcast model. Goodell was called as a witness by the NFL as […]