Sources: NFLPA looking into agent’s gift scheme
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Sources: NFLPA looking into agent’s gift scheme

Brooke Pryor, ESPN Staff WriterMay 12, 2023, 07: 54 PM ETClosePreviously covered the Kansas City Chiefs for the Kansas City Star and Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman.The NFL Players Association is investigating agent David Canter for allegedly trying to entice teams to select players he represents during the NFL draft last month, sources told ESPN… […]

RB Robinson: Falcons will use me ‘the right way’
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RB Robinson: Falcons will use me ‘the right way’

Harry Lyles Jr., ESPN Staff WriterMay 12, 2023, 04: 10 PM ETFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Bijan Robinson says he trusts coach Arthur Smith to use him “the right way” as he looks to live up to his billing as the No. 8 overall pick in this year’s draft.”He uses me… […]

Griner nets 10 in unofficial return: ‘A lot to take in’
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Griner nets 10 in unofficial return: ‘A lot to take in’

Josh Weinfuss, ESPN Staff WriterMay 13, 2023, 12: 16 AM ETCloseCovered the Cardinals since 2012 Graduate of Indiana University Member of Pro Football Writers of AmericaPHOENIX — Brittney Griner sat on the Phoenix Mercury bench and looked around.There was more than an hour until her first competitive game in 572 days — since Game 4… […]

Butler-Bam duo lift Heat ‘step closer’ to title shot
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Butler-Bam duo lift Heat ‘step closer’ to title shot

Andrew Lopez, ESPNMay 12, 2023, 10: 35 PM ETMIAMI — Four weeks ago, the Miami Heat found themselves trailing the Chicago Bulls in the final Eastern Conference play-in game, just minutes away from not having a chance to play in the postseason at all.Now, on the backs of star players Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo,… […]

‘Gutted’ Chestnut out of hot dog contest over beef
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‘Gutted’ Chestnut out of hot dog contest over beef

Major League Eating co-founder explains Joey Chestnut’s sponsor conflict (1:05) Rich Shea, co-founder of Major League Eating, discusses how Joey Chestnut being barred from Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest is a “brand issue.” (1:05) David Purdum, ESPN Staff WriterJun 11, 2024, 04:39 PM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008 […]

Sykes’ return helps Mystics to 1st win of season
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Sykes’ return helps Mystics to 1st win of season

Mystics end 12-game losing streak behind season-high 17 3s (2:04) The Mystics sink 17 3-pointers, one shy of the WNBA single-game record, to defeat the Dream and end their season-opening 12-game losing streak. (2:04) ESPN News Services Jun 11, 2024, 10:30 PM ET COLLEGE PARK, Ga. — Brittney Sykes scored 18 points in her first […]

Champ Aces lose 3 in row for 1st time since ’19
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Champ Aces lose 3 in row for 1st time since ’19

Natisha Hiedeman’s stuff denies Kelsey Plum (0:18) Natisha Hiedeman’s stuff denies Kelsey Plum (0:18) Michael Voepel, ESPN.comJun 12, 2024, 01:49 AM 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 has been with ESPN since 1996. For the first time […]

Burrow questions ‘mortality’ as wrist recovers
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Burrow questions ‘mortality’ as wrist recovers

How hard should Joe Burrow push his comeback? (0:43) Jeff Darlington gives insight into Joe Burrow’s mindset as he prepares to return to action following a wrist injury last season. (0:43) Ben Baby, ESPN Staff WriterJun 11, 2024, 04:25 PM ET Close Ben Baby covers the Cincinnati Bengals for ESPN. He joined the company in […]

Sources: NBA invites 12 to sit in draft green room
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Sources: NBA invites 12 to sit in draft green room

Alex Sarr’s NBA draft profile (0:53) Check out some of the highlights that have made Alex Sarr a top NBA draft prospect. (0:53) Jonathan Givony, ESPNJun 11, 2024, 09:47 PM ET Twelve players have received invitations to attend the 2024 NBA draft and sit in the green room, sources told ESPN. Zaccharie Risacher, Alex Sarr […]