In the past four men’s tournaments, 14 of the 17 top-four seeds lost to double-digit seeds. So why aren’t more mid-majors getting bids?
How Texas persevered after the firing of Chris Beard
Rodney Terry, then an assistant, was charged with holding everything together. He did just that, and more.
MLB, in memo, orders set of pitch clock tweaks
Major League Baseball is making slight changes to its new pitch clock rules ahead of the 2023 regular season, according to a memo obtained by ESPN.
Source: Pats audible, have revised deal with Mills
The Patriots’ plan to release starting cornerback Jalen Mills changed and the two sides have agreed on a revised one-year deal worth up to $6.1 million, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Wednesday.
UFC’s Holm, 41, re-signs with new six-fight deal
Ahead of her matchup with Yana Santos on Saturday, Holly Holm has signed a new six-fight deal with UFC, according to her manager.
Usyk-Fury in jeopardy as talks stall, sources say
The proposed undisputed heavyweight championship fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk is in jeopardy as the fighters continue to haggle over deal-points beyond the 70-30 split in favor of Fury for the net revenue, sources told ESPN.
McIlroy supports proposals to limit ball distance
Rory McIlroy told the “No Laying Up” podcast this week that he supports the proposals to limit the distance golf balls travel when struck by elite players.
Towns, out since Nov. 28, plans to return Wed.
Karl-Anthony Towns, who has not played for the Timberwolves since Nov. 28 due to a Grade 3 calf strain, plans to return vs. the Hawks on Wednesday.
NBA Power Rankings: What Ja Morant’s return could mean for the West race
The Grizzlies proved to be one of the best teams in the league with Morant on the floor this season. His return could be consequential down the stretch.
Sources: Usyk, Fury break off talks for title bout
Talks between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk for an undisputed heavyweight championship fight April 29 fell apart when the two sides couldn’t agree on other material terms critical to the deal beyond the purse split, sources told ESPN.