Rangers’ Jon Gray fractures right wrist after being hit by a line drive, manager Bruce Bochy says

Gray left in the fourth inning on Friday after being struck by a 106.4 mph comebacker off the bat of Rockies slugger Michael Toglia. SURPRISE, Ariz. — Texas Rangers pitcher Jon Gray fractured his right wrist when he was hit by a line drive in a spring training game against Colorado, manager Bruce Bochy told … Read more

Spurs try to claw back from a 26-point halftime deficit but fell short in 145-134 loss to Hornets

San Antonio allowed the second-most points to an opponent this season a day after announcing De’Aaron Fox will undergo season-ending surgery to repair tendon damage. SAN ANTONIO — LaMelo Ball had 27 points and 14 assists, and the Charlotte Hornets made a franchise-record 26 3-pointers to roll past the San Antonio Spurs 145-134 on Friday … Read more

March Madness 2025: When are the first games?

Over the course of three weeks, it’ll all come down to a men’s and women’s national champion. WASHINGTON — It’s that time of year once again. March Madness is almost here and 68 men’s and women’s college basketball teams will soon have their sights set on becoming national champions.  The 68-team field for both tournaments … Read more

‘My hands were shaking’ | Shams Charania tells story about breaking news of Luka Doncic trade

Charania shared a behind-the-scenes story of breaking the Luka Doncic trade news on The Young Man and The Three podcast. DALLAS — A little before midnight on Feb. 1, ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania pressed the “post” button and sent shockwaves around the sports world.  His post on X: “BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are … Read more