UFC announced a partnership with Crypto.com on Wednesday that includes branding rights to fighters’ uniforms, in what sources tell ESPN is a long-term deal in the low nine figures.
Banned sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson was not on the Olympic roster released Tuesday by USA Track and Field, a decision that means the American’s positive test for marijuana will cost her a chance at running on the relay team in Tokyo.
Josh Gordon, who was suspended indefinitely by the NFL in December 2019, has submitted his letter for reinstatement in the hopes of joining a team for training camp, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Looking for some depth at catcher, the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday signed Wilson Ramos, 33, and assigned him to Triple-A Columbus, after the two-time All-Star spent the first six weeks this season with the Detroit Tigers.
Right-hander Jake Reed, whose wife Janie is in Japan for the upcoming Olympics with the U.S. softball team, was called up by the Dodgers on Tuesday, and made his major league debut as a reliever.