Top Ad
I DIG Radio
www.idigradio.com
Listen live to the best music from around the world!
I DIG Style
www.idigstyle.com
Learn about the latest fashion styles and more...
I Dig Sports

I Dig Sports

Mount Juliet to host Irish Open in 2020

Published in Golf
Tuesday, 29 October 2019 05:02

The European Tour announced Tuesday that Mount Juliet Estate has been chosen as the host site for the 2020 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open.

The parkland course in County Kilkenny will host the event for the first time in 25 years, having also been the Irish Open venue from 1993-95. That stretch featured wins from three of Europe's most decorated champions, with Nick Faldo, Bernhard Langer and Sam Torrance all lifting the trophy.

The course also twice hosted the WGC-American Express Championship, which later became the WGC-Mexico Championship. Tiger Woods won the tournament there in 2002 while Ernie Els won in 2004.

Previously played in July, the tournament will shift to May 28-31 next year and will remain the second of seven elevated Rolex Series events on the European Tour schedule. The announcement means a 10th different course will host the Irish Open in as many years, with recent venues including Royal Portrush (2012), Royal County Down (2015), The K Club (2016) and Portstewart (2017). This year Jon Rahm won by two shots at Lahinch.

McIlroy grouped with Rose, Schauffele at WGC-HSBC

Published in Golf
Tuesday, 29 October 2019 05:24

Fresh off another high finish, Rory McIlroy will get back to work this week at the WGC-HSBC Champions alongside the tournament's two most recent winners. Here's a look at some of the marquee, early-round groupings in Shanghai, China (all times ET):

9:40 p.m. Wednesday, 10:35 p.m. Thursday: Paul Casey, Hideki Matsuyama, Jordan Spieth

Matsuyama nearly chased down Tiger Woods in his native country last week at the inaugural Zozo Championship, and now he returns to a course where he cruised to a seven-shot win three years ago. The gains Spieth made at the CJ Cup didn't translate to Japan where he finished near the bottom of the pack, while Casey made his first start of the new wraparound season last week where he tied for 17th.

9:50 p.m. Wednesday, 10:45 p.m. Thursday: Henrik Stenson, Tommy Fleetwood, Adam Scott

Stenson has had a pair of close calls in Shanghai, finishing second at this event in both 2017 and 2018. He'll look to finish one place higher while playing the first two rounds alongside Fleetwood, who cracked the top 25 in each of the first two Asian events, and Scott, whose unusually busy fall schedule has already included four tournament starts since the Tour Championship.

10:30 p.m. Wednesday, 9:15 p.m. Thursday: Phil Mickelson, Haotong Li, Matthew Fitzpatrick

Mickelson is hanging onto a world ranking milestone, entering the week at No. 50 having been inside the top 50 every week since November 1993. Mickelson remains in search of his first top-25 finish since the Masters, and he'll be joined by Li, China's highest-ranked player at No. 59 who will surely receive plenty of fan support. Rounding out the trio is Fitzpatrick, who was a runner-up earlier this month at the Italian Open but struggled last week in Japan.

10:50 p.m. Wednesday, 9:35 p.m. Thursday: Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose, Xander Schauffele

McIlroy finished T-3 at the Zozo, his fourth top-10 finish in his last five worldwide starts dating back to East Lake. He'll be joined by Rose, who chased down Dustin Johnson in the final round to win this event two years ago, while Schauffele returns as the defending champion after rallying past Tony Finau a year ago with birdies on the final two holes of regulation and the first hole of a playoff.

Xhaka devastated amid Arsenal fan row - Emery

Published in Soccer
Tuesday, 29 October 2019 08:54

Arsenal boss Unai Emery has said that captain Granit Xhaka is devastated amid a row with club supporters and confirmed that the midfielder will not travel to Anfield to face Liverpool in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.

Xhaka taunted Arsenal fans and removed his shirt when storming off the pitch after he was substituted during the side's 2-2 draw to Crystal Palace on Sunday. The midfielder appeared to swear at his team's own supporters, as well as waving his arms taunting supporters to jeer louder and cupping his ear.

- Carabao Cup: Premier League giants must fall
- ESPN Premier League fantasy: Sign up now!
- When does the transfer window reopen?

- Xhaka storming off not most shocking thing in picture

Emery refused to confirm any punishment for Xhaka, including whether he will be stripped of the club's captaincy.

"It's not easy for him and for the team," Emery said in a news conference on Tuesday. "He is now devastated, sad.

"He trained normally with the group but he is devastated. He is sad about that situation.

"His commitment is great every time. He wants to help. His behaviour was perfect in training, with the group and club.

"Really he knows he was wrong."

When asked whether he believes Xhaka should apologise to club supporters, Emery said: "Yes. I think when we make individual mistakes, we need to make apologies for one circumstance, I prefer to do. We suggested to him he do it."

Xhaka, who arrived at the Emirates in 2016, has made 144 appearances for the club in all competitions, scoring 11 goals.

Emery said that midfielder Mesut Ozil could be in line to replace Xhaka as captain against Liverpool on Wednesday, despite making just one start and two substitute appearances in the Premier League this season.

U.S. Soccer wants income info on USWNT players

Published in Soccer
Tuesday, 29 October 2019 10:53

U.S. Soccer is seeking the disclosure of all soccer-related income over the past five and a half years from the 28 players in the women's national team player pool who filed a gender discrimination lawsuit against the federation earlier this year.

Lawyers for the federation filed the motion for disclosure Monday, the same day U.S. Soccer held a press conference to introduce Vlatko Andonovski as the new coach of the women's national team.

U.S. Soccer argues that the disclosures, which would cover income from corporate sponsorships and professional teams outside the United States, are relevant to the lawsuit. The motion contends that the two most recent collective bargaining agreements under which the women's national team operated (the men's and women's teams are represented by separate unions and separate collective bargaining agreements) were influenced by that income.

"[The income] forms part of the overall context in which the parties have bargained and in which they decided to make the various trade-offs they have made, involving compensation and other items," the motion states. "It also helps demonstrate the overall value of the [current CBA] for plaintiffs."

U.S. Soccer suggests, for instance, that the disclosure of all soccer-related income could confirm that players on the open market would not match the NWSL salaries that are paid by the federation, in addition to their national team salaries. The federation even left the impression that a league that just completed its seventh season would be imperiled without that support.

"Without U.S. Soccer's agreement to pay the salaries of its marquee players," the motion stated, "U.S. Soccer doubts the ability of the NWSL to pay them equivalent (if any) salaries or, indeed, to survive as a league at all. U.S. Soccer has been pleased to provide this support, however, as part of its mission to grow the sport of soccer."

The plaintiffs have argued throughout the process that the NWSL salaries are irrelevant in a dispute about whether the federation pays members of the men's and women's national teams equally for their work when employed by those teams. They reiterated that stance Monday.

"Against this lack of relevance, the court must then weight the burdens and invasion of personal privacy which this discovery would impose on each of the 28 individual plaintiffs," the response stated. "USSF's request would require the individual plaintiffs to pore through countless documents and financial records relating to promotional appearances and sponsorships that each may have arranged separate and apart from their employment with USSF, as well as produce their highly private individual tax documents ..."

Amid the turbulence of the player strike and Shakib Al Hasan's ban, BCB has announced their revised squads for the T20I and Test series in India in November. The big changes are at the top - Mominul Haque is Bangladesh's captain for the Tests and Mahmudullah takes over as captain in T20Is.

Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam replaced Shakib in the T20I squad, while Abu Hider replaced allrounder Mohammad Saifuddin, who was ruled out last week due to a recurring back injury. Mohammed Mithun has also been drafted in for Tamim Iqbal, who was previously replaced by Imrul Kayes after opting out to stay home with his wife for the birth of their second child. Kayes has, however, been named in the Test squad. He currently leads the run-scoring charts in the National Cricket League (NCL).

ALSO READ: Shakib banned from all cricket for failing to report bookie's approach

New Test captain Mominul will also have left-arm seamer Mustafizur Rahman available to pick, as the seamer came in for Taskin Ahmed. Mustafizur last played a Test in March 2019, on Bangladesh's curtailed tour of New Zealand. Fellow seamer Al-Amin Hossain also returned to the squad after last playing a Test in October 2014. His last Bangladesh appearance was in March 2016.

Twenty-year-old top-order batsman Saif Hassan has broken into a senior squad for the first time on the back of a strong showing in the NCL and on an 'A' tour of Sri Lanka. Hassan has made two hundreds and a fifty in his last four innings in October - a List A hundred against Sri Lanka, and innings of 220* and 72 for Dhaka Division. He averages 46.18 in 36 first-class matches since his debut in 2015.

T20I squad: Mahmudullah (capt), Liton Das, Soumya Sarkar, Mohammad Naim, Mushfiqur Rahim, Afif Hossain, Mosaddek Hossain, Aminul Islam, Arafat Sunny, Al-Amin Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Shafiul Islam, Mohammad Mithun, Taijul Islam, Abu Hider

Test squad: Shadman Islam, Imrul Kayes, Saif Hassan, Mominul Haque (capt), Liton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah, Mohammad Mithun, Mosaddek Hossain, Mehidy Hasan, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Al-Amin Hossain, Abu Jayed, Ebadat Hossain

CSA suspends interim director of cricket Corrie van Zyl

Published in Cricket
Tuesday, 29 October 2019 10:38

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has suspended interim director of cricket Corrie van Zyl, COO Naasei Appiah and commercial manager Clive Eksteen, ESPNcricinfo has learned. Several sources close to the organisation independently confirmed the suspensions but none of them were able to provide reasons for the decision.

The suspensions come ten days before the start of the second season of the Mzansi Super League (MSL), a project all three worked on, with CSA still in a state of flux over the management of the national men's team.

Following the post-World Cup decision to restructure the coaching positions, van Zyl was serving in an interim capacity as director of cricket and last week confirmed his intention to apply for the role permanently. Appiah is believed to have fallen out with CSA CEO Thabang Moroe, which may have led to his removal. Eksteen had been suspended in March 2018 for his role in the Sonny Bill Williams mask saga during Australia's tour to South Africa. However, he has been back at work since May that year.

Cricket South Africa is expected to make an official statement on the suspension on Wednesday morning.

Cerrone to McGregor: 'Sign the damn deal, man'

Published in Breaking News
Tuesday, 29 October 2019 10:23

Conor McGregor announced his UFC return for Jan. 18 in Las Vegas, but didn't name his opponent. Now it seems like one has emerged.

ESPN reported last week that Donald Cerrone was the front-runner to fight McGregor, and Cerrone all but confirmed that Tuesday in a video interview with TMZ. Cerrone said a potential bout with the Irish star is "looking good."

"I think it's gonna happen this time, I really do," Cerrone said. "Conor is really serious about making a comeback. He's doing whatever he wants to do."

Cerrone and McGregor were linked as potential opponents earlier this year for a summer date, but things fell through. Last Thursday, McGregor announced at a news conference in Russia that he'd be making his return at a UFC pay-per-view event Jan. 18 in Las Vegas. UFC president Dana White told ESPN's Brett Okamoto that Jan. 18 is indeed the target date, but "no deals are even close to being signed."

"Ask the UFC who the opponent is, because I do not give a f--- who the opponent is," McGregor said last week, speaking at an event for his sponsor Parimatch, a Russian betting website.

Cerrone intimated that he was the unnamed man, but said McGregor has not put his name on a contract.

"Sign the damn deal, man," Cerrone said. "Let's get this done."

McGregor, the biggest financial drawing card in UFC history, has not fought since a loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 in October 2018. His last UFC win came in November 2016.

McGregor, 31, has been saddled with several legal issues during his layoff.

Sources: Winless Bengals benching QB Dalton

Published in Breaking News
Tuesday, 29 October 2019 11:32

The winless Cincinnati Bengals are making a change at quarterback, benching longtime starter Andy Dalton with rookie Ryan Finley expected to start, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Dalton has thrown for 2,252 yards with nine touchdown passes and eight interceptions as the Bengals have started the season 0-8 for new head coach Zac Taylor. Cincinnati drafted Finley out of North Carolina State in the fourth round (104th overall) of the 2019 draft.

The news was first reported by NFL Network.

Dalton, a three-time Pro Bowl selection, has thrown for 30,352 yards with 197 touchdowns and 112 interceptions in 128 starts for the Bengals since being selected in the second round (35th overall) of the 2011 draft.

He is 0-4 in the playoffs, however, for the Bengals, who haven't won a postseason game since 1990.

Dalton, who turned 32 Tuesday, is under contract through the 2020 season and is due a base salary of $17.5 million next season.

NCAA votes to allow athletes to profit off likeness

Published in Breaking News
Tuesday, 29 October 2019 11:52

The NCAA's top decision makers voted unanimously Tuesday to allow college athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness "in a manner consistent with the collegiate model."

The board said directed the three separate divisions of college sports to immediately begin figuring out how to update their rules in a way that maintains a distinction between college and professional sports. The board members said in a release Tuesday that all changes should make sure student-athletes have the same opportunities to make money as all other students, maintain a priority of the education and the collegiate experience and ensure that rules are "transparent, focused and enforceable" and do not create a competitive imbalance. The board wants each of its division to implement new rules by January 2021.

"We must embrace change to provide the best possible experience for college athletes," board chair Michel Drake said. "Additional flexibility in this area can and must continue to support college sports as a part of higher education. This modernization for the future is a natural extension of the numerous steps NCAA members have taken in recent years to improve support for student-athletes, including full cost of attendance and guaranteed scholarships."

The association's board of governors gathered on the campus of Emory University for their final regularly scheduled meeting of 2019 on Tuesday morning. Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith and Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman presented recommendations to the board members on how to modify the NCAA's current name, image and likeness rules. Smith and Ackerman have spent the past several months spearheading a working group that was appointed to evaluate the issue.

The working group was formed in May, months after a pair of politicians proposed bills to make the NCAA's current rules about endorsement deals illegal. Nancy Skinner, a democratic California state senator, wrote a bill that was signed into law in late September. That law will prohibit California schools from punishing their athletes for accepting endorsement money starting in January 2023.

More than a dozen states have expressed interest in creating laws similar to California's in the past several months. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis last week voiced his support for a bill introduced in his state that could go into effect sometime this summer if passed in its current form. The variety of solutions proposed in different states prompted NCAA leaders including president Mark Emmert to say that they would prefer a uniform national law or rule that applies to all members of their association.

U.S. Congressman Mark Walker (R-N.C.) proposed a bill to change the federal tax code in a way that would likely force the NCAA to give all student-athletes the rights to sell their name, image and likeness. The current proposal would create an unrestricted market for college athletes to seek endorsement deals. Walker said earlier this month that he hoped to bring his bill to a vote in early 2020, which could mean it would go into effect in January 2021.

Walker and Skinner both said they would be willing to modify their legislation or work with the NCAA to create new rules, but they felt legislative pressure was necessary to force college sports' leader to act.

Another federal bill that will likely allow for some NCAA regulation is expected soon. Rep. Anthony Gonzalez, a current Republic from Ohio and former college and professional football player, plans to introduce his own legislation in the coming months. Gonzalez played wide receiver at Ohio State during Smith's first two years as athletic director for the Buckeyes. Gonzalez said he has talked to Smith about ways to install "guard rails" to avoid unintended negative consequences while making what Gonzalez considers to be some necessary changes.

Gonzalez previously said he wanted to hear what Smith and Ackerman proposed at Tuesday's meeting before introducing new legislation.

The NCAA's typical legislative process runs from November through April. The deadline to propose new rules for the board's consideration is this week, but expectations have been made to consider late proposals in the past. After soliciting feedback from leaders of all three divisions of college sports, the board votes on proposed rules during their annual April meeting.

The NFL trade deadline will come to pass at 4 p.m. ET, but teams have been wheeling and dealing since August. Several 2020 draft picks have already been moved, and good players have been traded. A sampling:

Leonard Williams to the Giants. Michael Bennett to the Cowboys. Mohamed Sanu to the Patriots. Emmanuel Sanders to the Broncos. Jalen Ramsey to the Rams.

We're tracking every deal since training camp, with analysis and highlights from our team of NFL reporters. Check out Bill Barnwell's trade grades here, and watch our NFL Live trade deadline special at 1:30 ET on ESPN and the ESPN App.

Live updates on deadline day

Rams deal CB Talib to the Dolphins

The Los Angeles Rams have traded veteran corner Aqib Talib and a fifth-round pick to the Miami Dolphins for a future pick, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.


Why the Colts could stand pat

Colts GM Chris Ballard has never been shy when it comes to pulling off roster transactions. With that said, he's also a big believer in stockpiling draft picks to help continue their roster building. That's why at this point, making a trade doesn't appear to be likely, especially with so many of the Colts young players getting playing time so far this season. There was a time during Sunday's victory over Denver that the Colts (5-2) had five rookie defensive players on the field.

Mike Wells, ESPN Staff Writer13m ago

The Bills could add help at running back

Although they signed Frank Gore this offseason and drafted Devin Singletary, the Bills have been linked to Chargers RB Melvin Gordon... One of the NFL's premier dual-threat running backs at his best, Gordon is an unrestricted free agent after the 2019 season, so any trade would almost certainly come with an assurance that he'd sign a long-term deal. Buffalo currently has roughly $24.6M of cap space available

Marcel Louis-Jacques, ESPN43m ago

Arizona is likely to keep its star cornerback

People close to Patrick Peterson believe the Cardinals star cornerback won't be traded today. "That ship has sailed," I was told.

Josh Weinfuss, ESPN Staff Writer23m ago

In other news: Cincinnati has benched QB Andy Dalton

The winless Cincinnati Bengals are making a change at quarterback, benching longtime starter Andy Dalton with rookie Ryan Finley expected to start, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Dalton has thrown for 2,252 yards with nine touchdown passes and eight interceptions as the Bengals have started the season 0-8 for new head coach Zac Taylor. Cincinnati drafted Finley out of NC State in the fourth round (104th overall) of the 2019 draft.


The Browns have big needs

The Browns undoubtedly are going to be active up to the deadline, with the objective of adding help at offensive tackle. Trent Williams remains the dream scenario, although the final asking price likely will be too high. As for who might be on the way out, Cleveland could be inclined to listen to anyone interested in either cornerback T.J. Carrie or wide receiver Rashard Higgins, proven commodities who are both currently buried on the depth chart.

Jake Trotter, ESPN Staff Writer47m ago

Washington wants a first-round pick for Trent Williams

The Redskins haven't altered their stance on trading tackle Trent Williams: In order to move him, a team will have to meet their price. And, entering today, that price was a first-rounder - or somehow a package that gave them a playmaker to help the development of quarterback Dwayne Haskins. Cleveland reportedly remains interested in Williams, but it'll be hard to get a deal done if the Browns don't surrender a first-rounder. The Redskins have been content to gauge his market in the offseason.

John Keim, ESPN Staff Writer55m ago

Where the Broncos stand on deadline day

With the Broncos having made their trade headlines last week when they moved wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders to the San Francisco 49ers, they aren't expected to move any more deals unless the interest picks up league wide. Asked Monday if he expected any trades beyond the Sanders' deal, coach Vic Fangio said: “I don’t think so. I haven’t heard that there is anything imminent or being discussed.” Cornerback Chris Harris Jr. and defensive end Derek Wolfe would draw the most interest.

Jeff Legwold, ESPN Senior Writer1h ago

Teams are interested in Le'Veon Bell ... and the other Jets

The Jets are hearing from teams that are interested in trading for RB Le'Veon Bell, but they're not actively shopping him, I'm told. I'd be surprised if they move him because it would cripple the offense, which is already in bad shape. Bell has only $1M left in 2019 salary and $13.5M in guaranteed money for 2020, so he could be attractive to contending teams. If he's not traded today, he definitely will be a player to watch in the offseason.

Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff Writer53m ago

Will the Saints be active?

A splash trade is always possible for the Saints since they're in win-now mode; they're always aggressive with trades/free agency; and they could really use another pass catcher. And they are doing their due diligence like most teams before the deadline. But they would still need to find the right player at the right price. And they're a bit low on cap space (just $2 million) and draft picks (no 2nd-rounder or 7th-rounder in 2020).

Mike Triplett, ESPN Staff Writer2h ago

Don't expect the Falcons to deal their best defender


Why the Jets should be hesitant to trade their top wideout

Thoughts on a potential Robby Anderson trade by the Jets: Don't do it unless it's an offer they can't refuse — i.e. a second rounder. Here's why: It would stunt Sam Darnold's development. The Darnold-Anderson numbers aren't good (13-for-29, 1 TD, but this is a case where you put the data aside and trust your eyes. Without a deep threat, Darnold would have to play on a 20-yard field — and that would be bad. Worse than it is now.

Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff Writer2h ago

Is A.J. Green on the block or not?

play
1:42

Schefter: Why would the Bengals not trade Green?

Adam Schefter makes a case for why the Bengals should trade A.J. Green before the deadline instead of letting him walk in free agency.


Are the Cowboys done making deals?

Is the trade for defensive end Michael Bennett the only deal the Cowboys will make before today’s deadline? “We’re always looking,” owner and general manager Jerry Jones said on 105.3 The Fan in Dallas. “That’s plenty of time and let’s say we have consideration in the mill. I mean we’re giving it a thought. This is when you do it. This is the deadline everybody needs to push back against and to that end anything is possible.”

Todd Archer, ESPN Staff Writer3h ago

Could the Patriots make a trade?

With the Patriots tight to the salary cap, Bill Belichick acknowledged on his Tuesday conference call that "it would definitely affect us" in terms of making a trade before Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline. Belichick also noted that the team needs to leave a cushion on the cap to project transactions for the remainder of the season, with injuries in mind. So while it's always possible for the Patriots to swing a deal, the odds seem longer at this point.

Mike Reiss, ESPN Staff Writer3h ago

Fowler: The latest on Trent Williams


Demovsky: Trade activity (or non-activity) will show how Packers feel about team

One of the myriad reasons for the Green Bay Packers' successful -- if not surprising -- start has been the communication between first-year coach Matt LaFleur and second-year general manager Brian Gutekunst. Gutekunst doesn't have hiring and firing power over the head coach -- both report to team president Mark Murphy -- and it's possible that structure has helped the early stages of their working relationship.

"We talk on a daily basis," LaFleur said recently. "And we're always looking for ways to improve our football team."

Perhaps Gutekunst won't think of LaFleur as being a pest if the coach sticks his head into the GM's office more often than usual before Tuesday's deadline.


Browns deal edge rusher Avery to Eagles

Date: Oct. 28

The Philadelphia Eagles traded an undisclosed 2021 draft pick to the Cleveland Browns for Genard Avery, a 24-year-old outside linebacker/defensive end.

The Eagles' addition of Avery provides Philadelphia some depth along the defensive front. Coordinator Jim Schwartz will look to use him as a pass-rusher and see if he can provide some relief snaps for Brandon Graham and Derek Barnett. He had 4.5 sacks in 18 games while with the Browns.


Anderson: Bengals aren't likely to make big moves

Date: Oct. 28


Jets trade DL Williams to Giants

Date: Oct. 28

Out of playoff contention, the New York Jets started to address their future, trading defensive lineman Leonard Williams to the New York Giants for draft picks.

The Jets will receive a third-round pick in 2020 and a fifth-rounder in 2021. The fifth-round pick in 2021 will become a fourth-round pick if Williams signs an extension with the Giants before the start of the 2021 league year. The Jets are paying $4 million of Williams' $6 million salary this year.

Leonard Williams' addition in a trade with the Jets adds to Dave Gettleman's heavy investment in the defensive line. He's now responsible for Williams (draft picks + likely new contract), Dexter Lawrence (first round) and B.J. Hill (third round). Now they have to play up to expectations.

Jordan Raanan, ESPN Staff Writer1d ago

Cardinals get RB Drake from Dolphins

Date: Oct. 28

With their top two running backs injured, the Arizona Cardinals have reached agreement in principle to acquire Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake for a conditional 2020 draft pick.

Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury said Sunday that there's "definitely concern" that running back Chase Edmonds might not play Thursday night against the San Francisco 49ers after leaving Sunday's loss to the New Orleans Saints with a hamstring injury.


Sources: Lions getting inquiries about CB Slay as deadline approaches

Date: Oct. 27

The Detroit Lions have received trade inquiries about star cornerback Darius Slay, league sources told ESPN on Saturday.

Slay has drawn interest from cornerback-needy teams as Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET trade deadline approaches, though sources told ESPN that it would take a lot to pry the two-time Pro Bowler away from the Lions.

Asked Matt Patricia this: Do you anticipate Darius [Slay] being here after the trade deadline? “We always anticipate everybody being here, you know. We got to just go and work hard and do everything we got can to get better. Absolutely. I mean, I’m hope I’m here.”

Michael Rothstein, ESPN Staff Writer4d ago

Sources: Rams open to dealing CB Talib, other veterans to free up payroll

Date: Oct. 27

Despite completing three separate trades in one day earlier this month, the Los Angeles Rams might not be done dealing before Tuesday's trade deadline.

The Rams still could be open to moving on from veteran players in the final year of their contracts as part of an effort to free up more money for a player like Jalen Ramsey, league sources told ESPN.

One prime candidate to be dealt could be veteran cornerback Aqib Talib, who already turned down the chance to be traded last week, according to sources.


Sources: Browns seek help at OT while Jets get calls as trade deadline approaches

Date: Oct. 27

Two teams that could be busy as Tuesday's trade deadline approaches are the Cleveland Browns and New York Jets, sources told ESPN.

The Browns have been calling around the league, seeking help at offensive tackle, according to league sources. The Browns benched starting left tackle Greg Robinson for Sunday's game against the New England Patriots, with Justin McCray likely replacing Robinson -- for now.

Some sources believe Robinson's benching is a prelude to another move Cleveland could make before the deadline that would be an attempt to upgrade at left tackle.


Sources: Multiple teams call Dolphins in trade talks for RB Drake

Date: Oct. 27

The Miami Dolphins have spoken to teams in the past week about a trade for Kenyan Drake, and there's a strong possibility that the running back will be dealt before Tuesday's trade deadline, league sources told ESPN.

Multiple teams have called, including the Tennessee Titans and Detroit Lions, and the Dolphins are looking for a midround draft pick, according to sources.


Schefter: One QB who could get dealt, and one TE who won't

Date: Oct. 27


Fowler: Deadline notes on two star players

Date: Oct. 26


Graziano: Why have trades increased? Four reasons the deadline is no longer a dud

Date: Oct. 25

There have been 17 trades since the season began Sept. 5, and the consensus opinion in front offices across the league is that there are plenty more to come ahead of Tuesday's deadline.

How did this happen? The NFL trade deadline used to be a perennial dud -- nothing like its MLB, NBA or NHL counterparts for activity. General managers used to hoard draft picks and believe the juice of a midseason acquisition wouldn't be worth the squeeze, so difficult is it to school players in new offensive and defensive schemes on the fly.


Patriots trade DE Bennett to Cowboys

Date: Oct. 24

The Dallas Cowboys have acquired veteran defensive end Michael Bennett from the New England Patriots, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The Patriots will receive a seventh-round pick that could eventually improve to a sixth-round pick in 2021, sources told ESPN.


Cimini: With Leo Williams as chip, Jets need 2020 vision as trade deadline looms

Date: Oct. 24

New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas, who hasn't talked to the media since late August, will make a statement by Tuesday -- whether he actually opens his mouth or not.

Tuesday is the NFL trade deadline, and the Jets will be one of the teams to watch. Yes, they are working the phones. Their playoff hopes are shot at 1-5, so it behooves Douglas to start building for 2020. He can do that by trading defensive lineman Leonard Williams for future draft capital.

Will the first-year GM make the Jets a seller like the Atlanta Falcons and Denver Broncos, fellow also-rans, or will he give coach Adam Gase a chance to squeeze something out of the current roster?


McClure: Falcons could be busy before deadline

Date: Oct. 24

There might be some more tough business decisions upcoming for general manager Thomas Dimitroff and coach Dan Quinn before the Oct. 29 trade deadline, even if neither guy is a part of the team beyond this season.

The Atlanta Falcons already have put 2015 first-round draft pick Vic Beasley Jr. on the trade block -- as Beasley acknowledged himself -- although there hasn't been any movement on that front with Beasley owed the prorated portion of his $12.81 million salary for 2019. The fact Beasley is being dangled, and that Mohamed Sanu already was moved, says the Falcons have turned toward building for the future amid what looks like a lost season.


Lions trade starting S Diggs to Seahawks

Date: Oct. 22

The Detroit Lions have traded starting safety Quandre Diggs and a 2021 seventh-round pick to the Seattle Seahawks for a 2020 fifth-round pick on Tuesday.

Diggs has been a starter for the Lions since 2017 at both the slot cornerback and safety positions and over the past two seasons had become one of Detroit's most reliable defenders in the secondary along with Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay.

Quandre Diggs won't help the Seahawks' pass-rush or their depth at tight end, but he does give their secondary a young, versatile piece who can safety or nickelback. The easy assumption is that Seattle made this trade with Tedric Thompson's inconsistent play in mind. It might have as much or more to do with Jamar Taylor, Lano Hill or Bradley McDougald. Hill is out with an elbow injury. McDougald is dealing with back spasms and is playing on a contract with a $5.33 million cap charge in 2020.

Brady Henderson, ESPN7d ago

49ers trade for Broncos WR Sanders

Date: Oct. 22

The Denver Broncos are trading wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders to the San Francisco 49ers.

San Francisco is sending third- and fourth-round picks in the 2020 draft to Denver, which is also including a 2020 fifth-round pick with Sanders in the deal. Sanders, 32, has 30 catches for 367 yards and two touchdowns in seven games this season, his sixth with the Broncos (2-5).


Patriots acquire WR Sanu from Falcons

Date: Oct. 22

The New England Patriots have acquired veteran wide receiver Mohamed Sanu from the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for a second-round draft pick.

Sanu gives the Patriots an inside target, especially on third down, that will help take pressure off top target Julian Edelman. The 6-foot-2, 210-pound Sanu is in his eighth season and has 33 receptions for 313 yards and one touchdown this season.

play
1:06

Wingo: Sanu trade is another reason Patriots will play in Super Bowl

Trey Wingo says Mohamed Sanu being traded to the Patriots adds to the reasons New England will be playing in the Super Bowl.


Would the Bills trade for a WR? Why adding options makes sense

Date: Oct. 22

The Buffalo Bills have been one of the NFL's biggest surprises halfway through the 2019 season. They have the league's seventh-best rushing attack (135.8 yards per game), but rank 21st or worse in passing yards per game, completion percentage, yards per attempt and passer rating through six games.

To alleviate the pressure on the running game, trading for another receiver before the deadline could make sense.


Raiders trade CB Conley to Texans

Date: Oct. 21

The Oakland Raiders are trading cornerback Gareon Conley to the Houston Texans for a third-round pick.

Conley, who was Oakland's first-round pick (24th overall) in 2017, has one interception this season in six starts. He has four interceptions, 18 passes defensed and 67 tackles in 23 career games.

play
0:43

Clark: Texans needed Conley after Joseph's injury

Ryan Clark explains that the Texans needed a player such as Gareon Conley with Johnathan Joseph injured.


Source: Falcons put OLB Beasley on trade block

Date: Oct. 20

Falcons pass-rusher Vic Beasley Jr. is on the trade block, a source told ESPN on Sunday.

The 2015 first-round draft pick from Clemson has not been the same player since leading the league with 15.5 sacks in 2016. His production has steadily declined, and he entered Sunday's game against the Rams with just 1.5 sacks.


Sources: Broncos getting trade calls on WR Sanders

Date: Oct. 20

As losses pile up in Denver, the Broncos are likely to be open to listening to offers for wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders, sources told ESPN.

There are enough teams expected to be in the wide receiver market in the days leading up to the Oct. 29 trade deadline -- including the Panthers, Patriots, Eagles, 49ers and others -- and Sanders could be on the block.


Picking trade candidates for all 32 teams

Date: Oct. 16

With the Oct. 29 trade deadline looming, we asked our 32 NFL Nation reporters to choose potential trade targets for every team. That means veterans who can't get on the field, players who have overstayed their welcomes and guys who just need a change of scenery.


Jags shipping CB Ramsey to Rams

Date: Oct. 15

After trading cornerback Marcus Peters to the Baltimore Ravens, the Los Angeles Rams made another blockbuster move Tuesday, trading for embattled Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

According to Schefter, the Rams are sending a first-round pick in both 2020 and 2021, and a fourth-round pick in 2021. Ramsey, the fifth overall pick in 2016, requested a trade in mid-September because of growing frustrations with the organization.

play
3:12

Ramsey: Jaguars' front office portrayed me as a 'bum'

Jalen Ramsey explains how part of his frustration with the Jaguars was being portrayed "as a bum" because he missed voluntary workouts.


Rams deal CB Peters to Ravens

Date: Oct. 15

The Los Angeles Rams traded cornerback Marcus Peters to the Baltimore Ravens for linebacker Kenny Young and a 2020 fifth-round draft pick. Peters is in the fifth and final season of his rookie contract. The Rams acquired the former first-rounder from the Kansas City Chiefs before the 2018 season. In 22 regular-season games in L.A., Peters has intercepted five passes, returning two for touchdowns. He made the Pro Bowl in 2015 and '16 with the Chiefs.

By trading for Marcus Peters, Ravens address a secondary hit with injuries. Cornerback Jimmy Smith (knee) has missed the past five games, and nickelback Tavon Young (neck) is out for the season. Marcus Canady and Anthony Averett have struggled as starting cornerbacks. Quarterbacks have targeted them because they're throwing away from Marlon Humphrey, who has been playing at a Pro Bowl level.

Jamison Hensley, ESPN Staff Writer14d ago

Rams land Corbett to help offensive line

Date: Oct. 15

The Rams sent a 2021 draft pick to Cleveland in exchange for Austin Corbett, who was selected in the second round of the 2018 draft from Nevada. Corbett has appeared in 14 games for the Browns, and provides depth to the O-line after Joe Noteboom suffered a torn MCL/ACL in Week 6.


Bills shipping WR Jones to Raiders

Date: Oct. 7

The Buffalo Bills are trading wide receiver Zay Jones to the Oakland Raiders for a 2021 fifth-round pick, sources told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.

Jones, in his third season with the Bills, has seven receptions for 69 yards in 2019 but wasn't targeted in Sunday's victory against the Titans.

Jon Gruden, on Zay Jones: “I like him. He was a very productive guy in college. Played in the slot, played split end and flanker. Tough guy, smart. I just think he has a lot of natural skills that are really well worth looking into. With all our injuries, I really credit [General Manager] Mike Mayock and his staff for the two trades that we made. Trevor Davis has really played big dividends for us. We expect more of the same from Zay.”

Paul Gutierrez, ESPN Staff Writer21d ago

Falcons acquire S Cyprien in trade with Eagles

Date: Sept. 30

The Atlanta Falcons, in need of safety help, traded linebacker Duke Riley and a 2020 sixth-round draft pick to the Philadelphia Eagles for safety Johnathan Cyprien and a 2020 seventh-round draft pick.

Cyprien, 29, has started 70 games in six seasons, including four years as a starting strong safety in Jacksonville, where the Jaguars run a scheme similar to the Falcons'. The 6-foot-1, 211-pound Cyprien is known more as an in-the-box safety but has been a liability in coverage.


Seahawks trading TE Vannett to Steelers

Date: Sept. 24

The Seahawks are finalizing a trade to send tight end Nick Vannett to the Steelers, a league source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Complete details of the deal weren't immediately known.

Steelers starting tight end Vance McDonald injured his shoulder early in Sunday's loss in San Francisco. His status for Week 4 on Monday night against the Bengals hasn't been announced by the team.


Raiders land WR/KR Davis in trade with Packers

Date: Sept. 18

Trevor Davis had a big game against the Oakland Raiders in the preseason, and now he has joined them. The Green Bay Packers traded Davis to the Raiders. In a bit of trivia, if Davis is active on Sunday, he'll play against the Vikings two consecutive weeks (in Week 2 as a Packer and in Week 3 as a Raider).


Steelers get DB Fitzpatrick from Dolphins

Date: Sept. 16

The Steelers have acquired defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick from the Dolphins in exchange for a 2020 first-round pick. The Dolphins also are getting the Steelers' 2020 fifth-round pick and a sixth-rounder in 2021. In turn, Pittsburgh will receive Miami's 2020 fourth-round pick and a seventh-round pick in 2021.


CB Ramsey wants out of Jacksonville, asks for trade

Date: Sept. 16

Cornerback Jalen Ramsey's agent, David Mulugheta, told ESPN's Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen on Monday that he asked the Jaguars to trade his client. League sources also told ESPN that the Jaguars have had talks with teams and are asking for at least one first-round pick but would like more than that in return for the two-time Pro Bowl cornerback.


Jets acquire WR Thomas from Pats

Date: Sept. 10

One day after coach Adam Gase's public criticism of the team, the Jets traded for wide receiver Demaryius Thomas and changed kickers for the third time since training camp -- a mini-shake-up that sends a message to the locker room. The Jets acquired Thomas from the Patriots for a 2021 sixth-round pick, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. That the bitter rivals made a trade was stunning. It was a first for Patriots coach Bill Belichick, who previously had executed a trade with every team except the Jets.

Quincy Enunwa's season-ending neck injury, the second of his career, sheds light on the Demaryius Thomas trade. Adam Gase never disclosed the injury, perhaps to keep from losing leverage in the receiver market. This is a blow to the Jets, who relied on Enunwa's yards-after-catch ability in their passing attack. Their offense loses an element of toughness. Thomas knows Gase's system, which is a plus, but how much does he have left? Bill Belichick doesn't give away good players.

Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff Writer48d ago

Jags acquire Dobbs as backup QB

Date: Sept. 9

After losing starter Nick Foles to a broken clavicle, the Jaguars traded a fifth-round pick in 2020 to Pittsburgh for quarterback Joshua Dobbs. Dobbs will back up Gardner Minshew, the Jaguars' sixth-round pick who replaced Foles.

Jaguars QB Gardner Minshew, who scored a 42 on the Wonderlic, says he doesn't consider himself in the same league as new backup Josh Dobbs, who graduated from Tennessee with a degree in aerospace engineering. So where does he belong?

Michael DiRocco, ESPN Staff Writer48d ago

Packers get ILB Goodson from Giants

Date: Sept. 2

The Packers found some inside linebacker help. Three days before the season opener, they acquired former Giants starter B.J. Goodson in a trade.


Dealing Dolphins send LB Alonso to Saints

Date: Sept. 2

The Dolphins continued their veteran purge, trading Kiko Alonso to the Saints for linebacker Vince Biegel.


Texans trade DE Clowney to Seahawks

Date: Sept. 1

In exchange for Jadeveon Clowney, the Texans are receiving a 2020 third-round pick and linebackers Barkevious Mingo and Jacob Martin. Houston paid Clowney a $7 million signing bonus, while Seattle is paying the remaining $8 million of his salary.

The Jadeveon Clowney trade looks like a steal for the Seahawks considering what they're giving up for a 26-year-old Pro Bowl pass-rusher -- even if he ends up being just a one-year rental for $16 million. If so, the Seahawks could get a high compensatory pick to help make up for the 2020 third-rounder they're sending to Houston along with Barkevious Mingo (who may have otherwise been cut) and Jacob Martin (a promising young pass-rusher but a rotational piece). There's some risk for the Seahawks that this could be a thud like the Sheldon Richardson trade from 2017, but it's a worthwhile one given the state of their defensive line. A week ago, it was hard to imagine Seattle having a credible pass-rush, at least early in the season with Ziggy Ansah's availability uncertain and Jarran Reed suspended for six games. But with word that Ansah is on track to play Week 1 and Clowney now joining him in front of what may be the league's best linebacker trio, Seattle has the makings of a dominant front seven, especially once Reed returns.

Brady Henderson, ESPN59d ago

Texans complete deal for LT Tunsil, WR Stills

Date: Sept. 1

The Texans finalized a trade with the Dolphins for left tackle Laremy Tunsil and wide receiver Kenny Stills, the team announced. The Texans are sending first-round draft picks in 2020 and '21, a second-round pick in '21, offensive tackle Julie'n Davenport and cornerback Johnson Bademosi to Miami. Houston also will receive a fourth-round pick in 2020 and a sixth-round pick in '21 from Miami to complete the deal.


OL Boehm traded by Colts to Dolphins

Date: Aug. 31

Center-guard Evan Boehm was traded by the Colts to the Dolphins for a conditional 2020 draft pick. Boehm, a fourth-year pro, has 13 career NFL starts.


Packers deal OL McCray to Browns

Date: Aug. 31

In a move that happened minutes before the cut-down deadline, the Packers traded offensive lineman Justin McCray to the Browns. Earlier in the day, the Packers had told McCray that he would be released. Now, he'll be reunited with former Packers offensive line coach James Campen in Cleveland.


Titans trade WR Taylor to Browns for 2020 pick

Date: Aug. 31

The Titans traded third-year wideout Taywan Taylor to the Browns for a 2020 draft pick. Taylor, a 2017 third-round pick by the Titans, had 37 receptions for 466 yards and one touchdown last season. Tennessee faces Cleveland in the season opener.


Jets deal CB Nickerson for draft pick

Date: Aug. 31

The Jets traded cornerback Parry Nickerson to the Seahawks for a conditional seventh-round pick in 2021.


Bucs acquire OT Hawkins from Steelers

Date: Aug. 31

The Buccaneers acquired offensive tackle Jerald Hawkins and a draft pick from the Steelers for a sixth-round pick in the 2021 draft. The Bucs announced the draft choice they will receive from the Steelers is a seventh-round selection in 2021.


Vikings pick up secondary depth with CB Fields

Date: Aug. 31

The Vikings sent a seventh-round pick in 2021 to Kansas City in exchange for undrafted free-agent cornerback Mark Fields.


Texans acquire RB Hyde from Chiefs for guard

Date: Aug. 31

The Texans acquired running back Carlos Hyde from the Chiefs in a trade for guard Martinas Rankin. The Texans were in need of help at running back after starter Lamar Miller suffered a torn ACL in the third preseason game. Houston also traded for running back Duke Johnson Jr. earlier in the month.


Pats make trades with Broncos, Bills

Date: Aug. 30

The Patriots traded cornerback Duke Dawson to the Broncos, who will get Dawson and the Patriots' seventh-round pick in 2020. In return, the Patriots will get Denver's sixth-round pick in 2020. In another deal, the Patriots acquired center Russell Bodine from the Bills for a 2020 sixth-round pick, the Bills announced.


Dolphins acquire G Isidora from Vikings to bolster O-line

Date: Aug. 30

The Dolphins traded a 2020 seventh-round pick to the Vikings for guard Danny Isidora, who figures to provide depth initially at guard and could push for playing time.


Lions get QB Blough from Browns

Date: Aug. 30

The Lions acquired quarterback David Blough and a seventh-round pick in 2022 from the Browns in exchange for Detroit's seventh-round pick in 2022.


Packers trade OLB Gilbert to Titans

Date: Aug. 29

The Packers sent outside linebacker Reggie Gilbert to the Titans in exchange for a conditional 2020 draft pick.


Desperate Jets get CB Hairston from Colts

Date: Aug. 29

Addressing their most glaring need, the Jets acquired third-year cornerback Nate Hairston from the Colts for a 2020 sixth-round pick. The draft pick headed to the Colts is the second of the Jets' sixth-round picks in 2020.


Browns trade two picks to Bills for G Teller

Date: Aug. 29

The Browns made a trade to bolster the interior of their offensive line, acquiring guard Wyatt Teller from the Bills. Buffalo acquired two picks from the Browns -- fifth- and sixth-round selections in the 2020 draft for Wyatt and a 2021 seventh-round draft pick.


Patriots make two trades to bolster offensive line

Date: Aug. 29

New England acquired offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor from Baltimore for an undisclosed draft pick, the Ravens announced, and offensive tackle Korey Cunningham from Arizona for a sixth-round pick in 2020, the Cardinals announced.


Cardinals acquire DL Hector from Eagles

Date: Aug. 22

The Cardinals acquired defensive lineman Bruce Hector in a trade that sent safety Rudy Ford to the Eagles. Hector, 24, adds depth for the Cardinals.


Pats acquire TE Saubert from Falcons for pick

Date: Aug. 13

The Patriots acquired third-year tight end Eric Saubert from the Falcons for a conditional seventh-round draft choice.


Ravens trade K Vedvik to Vikings for pick

Date: Aug. 12

The Ravens traded kicker Kaare Vedvik to the Vikings for an undisclosed draft pick. Baltimore will receive a 2020 fifth-round draft pick from Minnesota.


Bills trade DE Harold to Eagles for OT Bates

Date: Aug. 10

The Bills traded defensive end Eli Harold to the Eagles for offensive tackle Ryan Bates, one day after a pair of offensive linemen suffered injuries in the Bills' preseason opener against the Colts.


Texans acquire RB Johnson from Browns

Date: Aug. 9

Duke Johnson Jr. asked to be traded and the Browns obliged, picking up a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2020 draft that could rise to a third-rounder.


Jets acquire OL Lewis from Ravens to buoy O-line

Date: Aug. 6

Addressing their offensive-line deficiencies, the Jets acquired guard Alex Lewis from the Ravens for a 2020 conditional seventh-round pick. Lewis had announced that he was being released by the Ravens, but they found a taker before placing him on waivers.

Soccer

Ex-Croatia midfielder dies in car crash aged 39

Ex-Croatia midfielder dies in car crash aged 39

EmailPrintFormer Croatia midfielder Nikola Pokrivac died in a car crash in Karlovac in central Croat...

Crew expect record crowd for Messi in Cleveland

Crew expect record crowd for Messi in Cleveland

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsLionel Messi has played in his share of unique environments as one...

LAFC boss Cherundolo to step down at end of '25

LAFC boss Cherundolo to step down at end of '25

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsLAFC head coach Steve Cherundolo will step down from his role at th...

2026 FIFA


2028 LOS ANGELES OLYMPIC

UEFA

2024 PARIS OLYMPIC


Basketball

Mavs proud as 'tumultuous' year ends in play-in

Mavs proud as 'tumultuous' year ends in play-in

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsMEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Anthony Davis limped to the Dallas Mavericks' ben...

Ja braves 'difficult' injury, leads Grizz into playoffs

Ja braves 'difficult' injury, leads Grizz into playoffs

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsMEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Ja Morant shrugged off a sprained right ankle to...

Baseball

Royals' Erceg leaves vs. Tigers after hit to foot

Royals' Erceg leaves vs. Tigers after hit to foot

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsDETROIT -- Kansas City Royals pitcher Lucas Erceg was helped off th...

First-time father-to-be Ohtani away from Dodgers

First-time father-to-be Ohtani away from Dodgers

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsARLINGTON, Texas -- Shohei Ohtani is away from the Los Angeles Dodg...

Sports Leagues

  • FIFA

    Fédération Internationale de Football Association
  • NBA

    National Basketball Association
  • ATP

    Association of Tennis Professionals
  • MLB

    Major League Baseball
  • ITTF

    International Table Tennis Federation
  • NFL

    Nactional Football Leagues
  • FISB

    Federation Internationale de Speedball

About Us

I Dig® is a leading global brand that makes it more enjoyable to surf the internet, conduct transactions and access, share, and create information.  Today I Dig® attracts millions of users every month.r

 

Phone: (800) 737. 6040
Fax: (800) 825 5558
Website: www.idig.com
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Affiliated