T.J. Quinn

New York

Investigative Reporter and Senior Writer at ESPN

Investigative Reporter/Senior Writer, ESPN

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Congress enters China doping clash between U.S., WADA

1 month ago | 700espn.com | T.J. Quinn |Michael Rothstein

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Congress enters China doping clash between U.S., WADA

1 month ago | espn.com | T.J. Quinn |Michael Rothstein

Members of Congress are pushing for a showdown with the World Anti-Doping Agency, asserting that China has compromised the organization's independence and credibility. Bipartisan coalitions in both houses say WADA must choose: commit to greater transparency or say goodbye to U.S. dues payments. The clash started last year when media reports revealed that 23 Chinese swimmers went unpunished after testing positive for a banned substance in 2021.
Palestine reach World Cup qualifying final round for 1st time

Jun 6, 2024 | espn.in | T.J. Quinn |Anirudh Menon

Palestine advanced to the final round of World Cup qualification for the first time ever Thursday with a 0-0 draw against Lebanon. Palestine, who played in Qatar because of security concerns in Gaza, are second in their group and five points clear of Lebanon with a single game left. The top two teams of each of the nine groups progress to the final qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup.
Palestine reach World Cup qualifying final round for 1st time

Jun 6, 2024 | espn.co.uk | T.J. Quinn

Palestine advanced to the final round of World Cup qualification for the first time ever Thursday with a 0-0 draw against Lebanon. Palestine, who played in Qatar because of security concerns in Gaza, are second in their group and five points clear of Lebanon with a single game left. The top two teams of each of the nine groups progress to the final qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup.
Sources - Padres' Tucupita Marcano faces MLB ban for betting - ESPN

Jun 3, 2024 | espn.co.uk | Jeff Passan |Tisha Thompson |T.J. Quinn

San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano is facing a potential lifetime ban for betting on baseball after Major League Baseball received information that he wagered on games involving the Pittsburgh Pirates when he was with the team last season, sources confirmed to ESPN on Monday. Marcano, 24, has yet to be formally penalized, but MLB Rule 21 explicitly states that a player who bets on games involving his own team is subject to a lifetime ban.
Mariners activate SS J.P. Crawford (oblique) from IL

May 20, 2024 | espn.com.au | T.J. Quinn

The Seattle Mariners activated shortstop J.P. Crawford from the 10-day injured list prior to Monday night's game at the New York Yankees. Crawford last played on April 23 due to a right oblique strain. He missed 24 consecutive games. Crawford, 29, was batting .198 with two homers and nine RBIs in 22 games prior to the injury. Seattle optioned infielder Leo Rivas to Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move. Crawford was a staple in the Mariners' lineup over the previous three seasons.
New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole will face hitters Tuesday

May 20, 2024 | espn.com.au | T.J. Quinn

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole will take another step in his recovery from nerve inflammation in his elbow on Tuesday when he faces hitters for the first time since landing on the injured list in late March. Yankees manager Aaron Boone, who confirmed the news to reporters on Monday, said Cole was feeling good on Sunday after throwing 40 pitches in his fifth bullpen session on Saturday. "Yeah, it's important," Boone said.
With Wolves playing at home, Twins move Friday game time

May 20, 2024 | espn.com.au | T.J. Quinn

It's a good time to be a sports fan in the Twin Cities, but it makes for some logistical difficulties. The Minnesota Twins announced Monday that they are moving up the start time of Friday's home game against the Texas Rangers with the NBA's Western Conference finals also coming to Minneapolis this week. Game 2 of the Timberwolves' series against the Dallas Mavericks will tip at 7:30 p.m. CT. Therefore, the Twins changed first pitch from 7:10 to 6:10 p.m. CT.
Dodgers acquire pitcher Yohan Ramírez from Mets for cash

May 20, 2024 | espn.com.au | T.J. Quinn

LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired pitcher Yohan Ramírez from the New York Mets for cash on Monday. The 29-year-old right-hander was designated for assignment last week. He started the season with the Mets, allowing seven runs in 5 1/3 innings and was claimed by Baltimore on April 13. Ramírez returned to the Mets on May 6 and threw three scoreless innings before being DFA'd. Overall, he is 0-1 with a 6.91 ERA in 14 1/3 innings.
Rays place starter Zach Eflin on IL, activate 2B Brandon Lowe

May 20, 2024 | espn.com.au | T.J. Quinn

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Rays placed opening-day starter Zach Eflin on the 15-day injured list with lower back inflammation before Monday night's game against Boston. Eflin has struggled this year after a strong first season with Tampa Bay in 2023, going 3-4 with a 4.12 ERA in 10 starts. The right-hander was 16-8 last year after signing a $40 million, three-year contract, which was the largest free-agent deal in Rays' history.