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ESPN 'Jellybean' Bryant, father of Kobe, dies at age 69

Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, the father of Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.

ESPN Manfred eyeing spring training for robot umpires

Major League Baseball hopes to test robot umpires as part of a challenge system during spring training next year, making an automated ball-strike component possible as early as 2026, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said Tuesday at the All-Star Game in Texas.

ESPN HR Derby anthem singer Andress entering rehab

Country singer Ingrid Andress, 32, is entering rehab a day after a widely panned rendition of the national anthem at Monday's MLB Home Run Derby. She said she was drunk for her performance.

ESPN WR Aiyuk requests trade from 49ers, sources say

Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has requested a trade from the 49ers, league sources confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN Sources: Bears reach deal with top pick Williams

Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams is signing his four-year rookie contract that is worth $39 million fully guaranteed and includes a $25.5 million signing bonus, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Tuesday.

ESPN MLB worried how gambling affects player safety

Commissioner Rob Manfred expressed concern Tuesday for player safety as it relates to gambling while expressing confidence in the league's ability to catch personnel who violate the league's gambling policies.

ESPN 'Jellybean' Bryant, father of Kobe, dies at age 69

Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, the father of Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.

ESPN Manfred eyeing spring training for robot umpires

Major League Baseball hopes to test robot umpires as part of a challenge system during spring training next year, making an automated ball-strike component possible as early as 2026, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said Tuesday at the All-Star Game in Texas.

ESPN Dabo wary of CFP's 'unintended consequences'

Clemson's Dabo Swinney said Tuesday he anticipates the shift to an expanded playoff could lead to frequent in-season opt-outs from players or teams sitting their stars if a playoff berth is already locked up.

ESPN Rory 'blanked' Tiger by changing phone number

Tiger Woods was among the people who reached out to Rory McIlroy via text message following his final-round collapse in last month's U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2.

ESPN HR Derby anthem singer Andress entering rehab

Country singer Ingrid Andress, 32, is entering rehab a day after a widely panned rendition of the national anthem at Monday's MLB Home Run Derby. She said she was drunk for her performance.

ESPN WR Aiyuk requests trade from 49ers, sources say

Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has requested a trade from the 49ers, league sources confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN Sources: Bears reach deal with top pick Williams

Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams is signing his four-year rookie contract that is worth $39 million fully guaranteed and includes a $25.5 million signing bonus, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Tuesday.

ESPN MLB worried how gambling affects player safety

Commissioner Rob Manfred expressed concern Tuesday for player safety as it relates to gambling while expressing confidence in the league's ability to catch personnel who violate the league's gambling policies.

ESPN 'Jellybean' Bryant, father of Kobe, dies at age 69

Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, the father of Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.