WKNR-AM (Cleveland, OH)

WKNR (850 AM), known as ESPN 850 WKNR, is a commercial sports radio station based in Cleveland, Ohio, that serves the Greater Cleveland area. It is owned by Good Karma Brands and is one of two local affiliates for ESPN Radio, along with its sister station WWGK. Together, they form a local sports radio partnership known as ESPN Cleveland. WKNR is also the co-flagship station for the Cleveland Browns Radio Network and serves as the main Cleveland affiliate for the Ohio State IMG Sports Network. Notable personalities on the station include Je'Rod Cherry, Tony Grossi, and Brian Windhorst. The studios for WKNR are located in the Galleria at Erieview in Downtown Cleveland, while the transmitter is situated in North Royalton, a suburb of Cleveland. Besides traditional analog broadcasts, WKNR can also be accessed online.

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Vancouver Whitecaps don't agree with Marsch claim players were 'poisoned'

18 hours ago | espn.com | Cesar Hernandez |César Hernández |Jeff Carlisle

Canada head coach Jesse Marsch alleged Friday that Vancouver Whitecaps players were "poisoned" during their trip to Mexico for the Concacaf Champions Cup final, despite the MLS club saying they believe that players only fell ill following the game. Last week, the Whitecaps were stunned in a 5-0 thrashing by Cruz Azul in this year's final of the Champions Cup held in Mexico City.
Tom Rafferty, Cowboys offensive lineman from 1976-89, dies at 70

1 day ago | espn.com | Jordan Raanan

Longtime Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman and Super Bowl XII champion Tom Rafferty died Thursday at 70. Rafferty played in 221 combined regular season and playoff games at guard and center from 1976-89, bridging the careers of Hall of Fame quarterbacks Roger Staubach and Troy Aikman. Rafferty's daughter, Rachel Powers, confirmed his passing Thursday in Windsor, Colo., following a stroke. He had been hospitalized since early May.
'He's probably irreplaceable': Lions call for rapid growth after Ragnow retirement

1 day ago | espn.com | Eric Woodyard

ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Dan Campbell knows things will be different for his Detroit Lions without Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow, but the head coach has a plan. After seven NFL seasons, Ragnow delivered a bombshell as he announced his retirement at age 29 on social media Monday, leaving the Lions to figure out what's next. The coaching staff is adapting quickly.
Meet the QBs in the 2026 NFL draft class: Strengths, weaknesses for 22 intriguing prospects

1 day ago | espn.com | Jordan Reid

After only two first-round picks at quarterback in the 2025 NFL draft, the 2026 NFL draft is expected to have a lot more exciting options. Several already stand out -- Cade Klubnik (Clemson), LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina), Drew Allar (Penn State) and Garrett Nussmeier (LSU) jump to mind -- and that doesn't even include ballyhooed Texas sophomore Arch Manning, who has started just two college games.
SafeSport bans gymnastics coach Qi Han for life after misconduct probe

1 day ago | espn.com | David Purdum

DENVER -- The gymnastics coach for a one-time Olympic alternate received a lifetime ban Thursday from the U.S. Center for SafeSport. Qi Han, whose case dates to at least 2016 and who had been under a temporary sanction for the past two years, was listed as permanently ineligible, subject to appeal, on the center's disciplinary database. It said he was found to have committed emotional misconduct, physical misconduct and violated USA Gymnastics policies and bylaws.
Michael Conforto breaks slump as clutch hit caps Dodgers' rally

1 day ago | espn.com | Alden Gonzalez

LOS ANGELES -- Michael Conforto was hitless in his last 15 at-bats when he walked to the batter's box in Thursday's eighth inning with the score tied and his Los Angeles Dodgers looking to split a four-game series against the New York Mets. His batting average, two months into a $17 million contract, was down to .162. The home crowd was beginning to boo whenever he made outs.
LA28 officials hopeful Trump's travel ban won't affect Olympics

1 day ago | espn.com | David Purdum

LOS ANGELES -- Planning and preparation for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics has made "significant progress" and organizers on Thursday expressed confidence that President Donald Trump's latest travel ban won't prevent games participants from entering the U.S. "It was very clear in the directive that the Olympics require special consideration and I actually want to thank the federal government for recognizing that," LA28 chairman and president Casey Wasserman said during a news conference at the...
Panthers ready for key road G2 with 'us-against-the-world' mentality

1 day ago | espn.com | Greg Wyshynski

EDMONTON, Alberta -- When Matthew Tkachuk looks around Edmonton before a Stanley Cup Final game, he believes the Florida Panthers aren't just battling the Oilers. "It's us against the 20-plus guys you're playing against, the 20,000 that are in the rink, the 20,000 that are outside the rink. It's just us against everybody," he said on Thursday.
How to watch Top Rank Boxing: Turchi vs. Volkovs on ESPN+

1 day ago | espn.com | Keith Jenkins

Cruiserweights Fabio Turchi and Milans Volkovs headline a Top Rank Boxing on ESPN event Sunday at Piazza Santa Croce in Florence, Italy. Turchi (24-3, 16 KOs), a Florence native, will make his 2025 debut in the bout, entering the ring for the first time since defeating Viktar Chvarkou in December. Volkovs (11-3-2, 6 KOs) will also see his first action of the year. The 25-year-old Latvia native bested Tommy Fletcher in October.
Rangers send struggling Kumar Rocker to Triple-A Round Rock

1 day ago | espn.com | 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.