Joe DeMartino

1 week ago | espn.in | David Schoenfield |Joe DeMartino

Gabriel Arias hits a 3-run homer to propel Guardians to 7-0 victory over Royals— Gabriel Arias had three hits — including a three-run homer — Angel Martínez had his second career three-hit game and the Cleveland Guardians extended their winning streak to four, beating the Kansas City Royals 7-0 on Friday night.

Jan 26, 2024 | espn.com | Joe DeMartino

On Friday, days after Jim Harbaugh departed to coach the Los Angeles Chargers, the Michigan Wolverines promoted Sherrone Moore as the legendary coach's successor. It's never easy for "the guy after the guy" -- the coach who has the unenviable task of following someone who has come to define a program through years of winning records and championships. Even if you perform well, you're constantly facing comparisons to an icon.

Jan 12, 2024 | espn.in | Joe DeMartino |Tory Barron |Bill Barnwell

On Friday, one day after parting ways with Bill Belichick, the New England Patriots promoted Jerod Mayo as the legendary coach's successor. It's never easy for "the guy after the guy" -- the coach who has the unenviable task of following someone who has come to define a program through years of winning records and championships. Even if you perform well, you're constantly suffering comparisons to an actual icon.

Dec 28, 2023 | espn.co.uk | Joe DeMartino

Sports is a rough business, with players putting their bodies on the line every time they suit up. Injuries are inevitable just from the mere act of participating in the game. But sometimes, players have to miss time for the most peculiar reasons. That's what Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon is experiencing right now, as he needed 21 stitches after suffering lacerations to his face and right shooting hand while being bitten by a family dog on Christmas.

Aug 30, 2023 | espn.co.uk | Marc Raimondi |Joe DeMartino |Eddie Maisonet |Morgan Jerkins

Kurt Angle got on a plane in 2006 bound for Las Vegas. The former Olympic wrestling gold medalist was potentially about to embark on a new career path. He was finishing up after an excellent run with WWE that made him a prominent national name. And after a decade in pro wrestling, Angle was interested in jumping to MMA. Angle's manager reached out to the UFC and promotion president Dana White flew Angle out to Las Vegas to meet with him.