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DENVER — There’s nothing like coming to Coors Field to fix what ails you. Just ask the Toronto Blue Jays. Losers of six of eight games before arriving in Denver, the Blue Jays posted an MLB-record 63 hits in a three-game series while easily sweeping a road series from the Colorado Rockies. By totaling 25

Andrew Kittredge throws immaculate inning as Cubs beat Reds Jesse RogersAug 6, 2025, 06:20 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. CHICAGO — New Cubs reliever Andrew Kittredge experienced a wide range of emotions in the span of less than 24 hours, going from being booed off

Son Heung-Min tells LAFC: I’m here to win (1:31) Son Heung-Min speaks for the first time as an LAFC player and promises the club he has come to MLS to win. (1:31) Cesar HernandezAug 6, 2025, 06:40 PM ET LAFC’s blockbuster summer signing Son Heung-Min said his move to the MLS club is a “dream

Judge dismisses 1983 NC State team’s NIL lawsuit vs. NCAA ESPN News Services Aug 7, 2025, 10:24 AM ET A North Carolina judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the 1983 NC State men’s basketball team, shutting down the national championship winner’s request for name, image and likeness compensation. The team was known as the

Associated Press Aug 6, 2025, 04:44 PM ET COLUMBUS, Ohio — After the first quarter of Ohio State’s preseason practices, the competition between Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz for the starting quarterback spot remains too close to call. “The competition continues,” coach Ryan Day said. “They both have had good moments and moments where they’re

Despite confusion, NFL players can use own smelling salts play Get a whiff of this: NFL players can use own smelling salts (0:51) Get a whiff of this: NFL players can use own smelling salts (0:51) Kalyn KahlerAug 6, 2025, 07:45 PM ET Close Kalyn Kahler is a senior NFL writer at ESPN. Kalyn reports

Preseason football is here. Rejoice freaks, I know you love this. While the preseason is not a great way of judging a team, it can really help coaching staffs, front offices, and fans take a look at some of the younger guys on a squad. Rookies will face unfamiliar opponents in a game situation for

One of my favorite things to do every offseason is to go back and compare my post-draft notes on the Eagles’ rookies with how they actually looked when they got on the field. It’s a fun blend of film study, self-evaluation, and a check on how well certain traits really translate to the NFL. I

Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links … ‘He’s going to be a problem:’ What Saquon Barkley sees in rookie Jihaad Campbell – NBCSP Saquon Barkley, who’s gotten plenty of work against the rookie 1st-round linebacker, raved about Campbell after practice Monday. “Super raw, like freaky athletic,” he said. “He’s going to be a problem

The Eagles were back on the field this week preparing for their first preseason game of 2025, and defensive coordinator Vic Fangio spoke to reporters on Monday about player development, the CB room, and depth at EDGE. He also acknowledged that preseason games are some of the only ways to get full evaluations of players