Malik Nabers, Brock Bowers among Pro Bowl Games rookies relishing the opportunity

East Carolina's Parker Byrd, who had his right leg amputated below the knee three years ago, achieved his first college hit with a single in a 12-0 win over William & Mary while wearing an athletic prosthetic. Byrd, a sophomore, previously drove in a run on a sacrifice fly in his only other plate appearance this season, and has overcome significant challenges since the boating accident that led to his injury. Despite missing his freshman...

In a seven-round mock draft simulation for the Cardinals, they traded down in the first round to select Oregon DT Derrick Harmon at 18 overall. They also added UCLA LB Carson Schwesinger in the second round, Purdue OL Marcus Mbow in the third round, and Maryland WR Tai Felton, Miami EDGE Tyler Baron, Alabama S Malachi Moore, and Georgia RB Trevor Etienne in later rounds to address various needs across their roster. The Cardinals focused...

Nine-time Pro Bowl fullback Kyle Juszczyk is re-signing with the San Francisco 49ers on a two-year, $8 million deal after a brief release and return. Juszczyk, a key player for the 49ers since 2017, has been a consistent Pro Bowler and All-Pro selection, contributing both as a rusher and receiver. The 33-year-old veteran chose to stay with San Francisco despite interest from the Pittsburgh Steelers, solidifying his role in the team's offense moving forward. Full...

Cesar Hernandez, a staff soccer writer for ESPN.com, reports that Mexico City's Estadio Azteca has changed its name to Estadio Banorte to help fund renovations for the 2026 World Cup. The stadium, which hosted the 1970 and 1986 World Cup finals, will be the first to host three World Cups. Banorte will provide a loan of 2.1 billion pesos for the remodeling, with the stadium expected to be completed later this year or in early...

Three-weight undisputed world champion Claressa Shields had her doping suspension lifted after testing positive for marijuana following a fight in February. The Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission stated that Shields no longer posed a threat to the sport's integrity and public interest. While her suspension was lifted, further sanctions may still be possible according to the commission. Full Article

Laurence Edmondson discusses Charles Leclerc's journey in Formula 1, from being dubbed "Il Predestinato" in his early days with Ferrari to his recent successes at the team, including two victories in 2019 and a strong finish to the 2024 season. Despite the challenges posed by the arrival of Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari for the 2025 season, Leclerc remains focused on his goal of becoming a world champion, emphasizing the importance of learning from past mistakes...