Day: May 6, 2020

Ex-Wake Forest center Olivier Sarr transferring to KentuckyEx-Wake Forest center Olivier Sarr transferring to Kentucky

May 6, 2020| 23:10

Former Wake Forest center Olivier Sarr said Wednesday he is transferring to Kentucky, giving the Wildcats an experienced 7-footer after the team’s entire starting lineup declared for the NBA draft. ”He gives us a veteran, established player who has not only played on a big stage and played well, he wants this next challenge,” Kentucky coach John Calipari said in a statement. Sarr, a 255-pound junior from France, told ESPN last week he had entered the transfer portal.

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Player Journey | Carmelo AnthonyPlayer Journey | Carmelo Anthony

May 6, 2020| 22:47

After nearly a year away from the game,Â CarmeloÂ Anthonyâ€™s future seemed in doubt. That all changedÂ when Melo joined the Portland Trailblazers in what has been a triumphant return to the NBA.Â The 10-time All-Star has provided a strong veteran presence for the Blazers as well as some late game heroics, just as heâ€™s done throughout his 17-year career.Â

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What we can learn from Korea’s return to sportsWhat we can learn from Korea’s return to sports

May 6, 2020| 22:23

Korean professional baseball is back in action, but MLB doesn’t appear close to returning given the lack of containment of coronavirus in the U.S.

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Cavs’ Bickerstaff: No pressure to be at workoutCavs’ Bickerstaff: No pressure to be at workout

May 6, 2020| 22:10

The Cavaliers plan to open their facility for individual workouts on Friday, according to coach J.B. Bickerstaff, who said attendance is not mandatory if players or staff feel uncomfortable.

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Wait game: Newton’s best bet is practice patienceWait game: Newton’s best bet is practice patience

May 6, 2020| 21:51

All teams seem content with their current quarterback situation, but there’s a likely chance things can change later in the season. And that’s when Cam Newton will flourish.

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Source: Clowney-Seahawks reunion not likelySource: Clowney-Seahawks reunion not likely

May 6, 2020| 21:22

The Seahawks have not closed the door entirely on a potential reunion with DE Jadeveon Clowney, but it isn’t considered likely at this point, the source told ESPN.

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Analysis: The NBA is proceeding with extreme cautionAnalysis: The NBA is proceeding with extreme caution

May 6, 2020| 20:33

The NBA says some players can voluntarily return to their team practice facilities starting on Friday, with some very specific conditions and only in places where local and state governments have signed off on such openings. Same goes for Utah, the first NBA team to deal with the coronavirus after Rudy Gobert tested positive March 11 and the league shut down almost immediately.

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How to watch ‘The Last Dance’ Episodes 7 and 8How to watch ‘The Last Dance’ Episodes 7 and 8

May 6, 2020| 20:11

The 10-part documentary continues Sunday on ESPN and the ESPN App.

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New Giants coach Joe Judge encouraging players to bond by facing off in online video gamesNew Giants coach Joe Judge encouraging players to bond by facing off in online video games

May 6, 2020| 19:54

Joe Judge is all about video game competition.

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Titans agree to terms with veteran CB Johnathan JosephTitans agree to terms with veteran CB Johnathan Joseph

May 6, 2020| 19:35

The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with veteran cornerback Johnathan Joseph as they continue to revamp their secondary. Joseph, a two-time Pro Bowl selection, has spent the last nine seasons with the Houston Texans after beginning his career with a five-year stint in Cincinnati. Joseph is aiming to become the first player to reach 200 passes defended since the NFL started measuring the statistic in 2000.

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