Scherzer shaky in return, ready to ‘move forward’
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Scherzer shaky in return, ready to ‘move forward’

Associated PressMay 3, 2023, 09: 19 PM ETDETROIT — New York Mets ace Max Scherzer struggled in his return from a suspension Wednesday night, allowing six runs on eight hits in 3⅓ innings against the Detroit Tigers during the second game of a doubleheader.”I was spraying the ball, especially out of the stretch, and that’s… […]

‘Starstruck’: Young Jets in awe of QB Rodgers
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‘Starstruck’: Young Jets in awe of QB Rodgers

Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff WriterMay 3, 2023, 05: 13 PM ETCloseLongtime Jets beat writer for New York Daily News Syracuse University graduateFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers’ new teammates on the New York Jets have spent a week getting to know him — on and off the field — and they don’t mind admitting they’re… […]

Cashman preaches faith: Don’t count out Yankees
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Cashman preaches faith: Don’t count out Yankees

Joon Lee, ESPNMay 3, 2023, 06: 51 PM ETClosePreviously a Staff Writer at Bleacher Report Cornell University graduateNEW YORK — Brian Cashman knows Yankees fans are ready to smash the panic button. The injury bug is sweeping through the clubhouse, the roster looks like a shell of itself and the team is sitting in last… […]

Embiid’s return not enough for 76ers in Game 2
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Embiid’s return not enough for 76ers in Game 2

Tim Bontemps, ESPNMay 4, 2023, 12: 19 AM ETBOSTON — The 24 hours leading up to Game 2 of this Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Celtics went quite well for 76ers superstar Joel Embiid. On Tuesday night, he celebrated being named the NBA MVP. And after he had no setbacks on the sprained lateral… […]

Griner resolves to use ‘bigger’ platform for good
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Griner resolves to use ‘bigger’ platform for good

Josh Weinfuss, ESPN Staff WriterMay 3, 2023, 06: 32 PM ETCloseCovered the Cardinals since 2012 Graduate of Indiana University Member of Pro Football Writers of AmericaPHOENIX — After spending a few days mingling with a who’s who of A-list celebrities, Mercury star Brittney Griner said Wednesday that the product of her newfound fame can be… […]

How Draymond Green’s suspension … might’ve saved the Warriors’ season
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How Draymond Green’s suspension … might’ve saved the Warriors’ season

11: 08 PM ETRamona ShelburneESPN Senior Writer CloseSenior writer for ESPN.comSpent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily NewsSAN FRANCISCO — By the time Draymond Green made it to the Chase Center late Thursday night, he knew what needed to be done. Green had watched the Golden State Warriors’ season-saving win against the Sacramento Kings… […]

Edwards: Avoiding sweep was personal for me
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Edwards: Avoiding sweep was personal for me

2: 50 AM ETAndrew LopezESPN MINNEAPOLIS — Anthony Edwards wasn’t ready for his season to be over. And he certainly wasn’t ready for the Denver Nuggets to send the Minnesota Timberwolves packing without winning a game in their first-round series.”I don’t ever want to say I got swept in my career,” Edwards said Sunday night.… […]

‘He’s all-in’: Bruins laud G Ullmark after near fight
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‘He’s all-in’: Bruins laud G Ullmark after near fight

8: 03 PM ETESPN News Services SUNRISE, Fla. — Linus Ullmark left the ice with a few minutes left to play, which ordinarily isn’t a great thing for hockey goaltenders.In this case, it only made the Boston Bruins appreciate him more.Ullmark stopped 41 shots before exiting with 3: 11 remaining after drawing a misconduct penalty… […]

USC lands ‘Big Bear’ in ex-Georgia DL Alexander
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USC lands ‘Big Bear’ in ex-Georgia DL Alexander

8: 23 PM ETTom VanHaarenESPN Staff Writer CloseESPN staff writerJoined ESPN in 2011Graduated from Central MichiganUSC made a big add to its future defense on Sunday, when Georgia defensive line transfer Bear Alexander committed to the Trojans.USC coach Lincoln Riley and defensive coordinator Alex Grinch were after Alexander as soon as they could be within… […]

Oilers pass ‘massive’ test, win on Hyman OT goal
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Oilers pass ‘massive’ test, win on Hyman OT goal

1: 44 AM ETESPN News Services LOS ANGELES — Zach Hyman scored at 10: 39 of overtime as the Edmonton Oilers rallied from three goals down, authoring a potentially season-saving victory in a 5-4 decision over the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday night.Hyman’s snap shot from the left faceoff circle was his first goal of… […]