ESPN Australia
ESPN Australia is a round-the-clock sports channel available in both Australia and New Zealand. Originally launched as Sports ESPN on the Optus Vision cable service, the channel primarily featured sports from its parent network in the United States, such as American football, baseball, and basketball. To broaden its appeal to local audiences, ESPN Australia has started broadcasting more football events, including the FA Cup, World Cup qualifiers, and Major League Soccer. The channel's programming also includes rugby matches and various other sports.
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16 hours ago |
espn.com.au | Jeff Passan
TAMPA, Fla. -- Texas Rangers right-hander Kumar Rocker, who struggled in his return from the injured list, was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday. Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said the decision was not about an error made by Rocker that led to a four-run third inning during Wednesday's loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. After getting Junior Caminero to ground out, Rocker was slow to cover first base, allowing Jake Mangum to reach and Yandy Diaz to score.
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22 hours ago |
espn.com.au | Jeff Passan
The Arizona Diamondbacks reinstated pitcher Andrew Saalfrank from the ineligible list on Thursday, marking the end of his one-year suspension for betting on baseball games. The Diamondbacks optioned the 27-year-old left-hander to the Arizona Complex League. The team designated right-hander Scott McGough for assignment to open up a spot on the 40-man roster.
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1 day ago |
espn.com.au | David Purdum
St. John's coach Rick Pitino said he has zero interest in becoming head coach of the New York Knicks again. "Absolutely not," Pitino said during a broadcast of Wednesday's game between the New York Yankees and the Cleveland Guardians. Editor's PicksWhy now? Who's next?
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1 day ago |
espn.com.au | Jeff Passan
CHICAGO -- The White Sox placed second baseman Lenyn Sosa on the 10-day injured list because of a strained right hip flexor and recalled first baseman Tim Elko from Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday. Chicago transferred right-hander Miguel Castro to the 60-day IL with a torn patellar tendon in his right knee prior to its game against the Tigers. The White Sox also claimed righty Ryan Cusick off waivers from the Tigers and optioned him to Charlotte.
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2 days ago |
espn.com.au | David Purdum
FanDuel said it has banned a bettor who posted a video of himself heckling Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas at a recent track event and claimed "it made my parlay win."Thomas posted on X that the unnamed man "followed me around the track as I took pictures and signed autographs for fans (mostly children) shouting personal insults" last weekend at a Grand Slam Track event in Philadelphia.
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