http://espn.go.com/ Latest news from ESPN.com en-us Fri, 25 May 2012 17:43:46 PDT http://backend.userland.com/rss webmaster@espn.go.com http://a.espncdn.com/i/tvlistings/tv_espn_original.gif http://espn.go.com 84 34 30 Copyright 2012 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Castroneves could win his fourth Indy 500. Andretti could slay the family curse. Rahal, Kanaan and Hildebrand have big dreams, too. Five drivers, five potential storybook endings.]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 17:31:51 PDT http://espn.go.com/racing/indycar/story/_/id/7971213/indycar-helio-castroneves-marco-andretti-graham-rahal-tony-kanaan-jr-hildebrand-feel-good-five-indianapolis-500 http://espn.go.com/racing/indycar/story/_/id/7971213/indycar-helio-castroneves-marco-andretti-graham-rahal-tony-kanaan-jr-hildebrand-feel-good-five-indianapolis-500 Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard told TMZ on Thursday he played no role in the team's decision to fire coach Stan Van Gundy.]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 16:34:45 PDT http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/7972849/orlando-magic-dwight-howard-says-played-no-role-firing-stan-van-gundy http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/7972849/orlando-magic-dwight-howard-says-played-no-role-firing-stan-van-gundy The New York Knicks on Friday named Mike Woodson their next coach, removing the interim tag from his job title. The team announced that Woodson had signed a multiyear extension.]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 17:38:31 PDT http://espn.go.com/new-york/nba/story/_/id/7972933/new-york-knicks-remove-mike-woodson-interim-tag-sign-coach-multiyear-extension http://espn.go.com/new-york/nba/story/_/id/7972933/new-york-knicks-remove-mike-woodson-interim-tag-sign-coach-multiyear-extension Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra can kiss his bonus for advancing to the next round of the playoffs goodbye. The NBA fined Spoelstra $25,000 Friday for making public comments about officiating.]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 15:51:18 PDT http://espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2012/story/_/id/7972985/2012-nba-playoffs-miami-heat-erik-spoelstra-fined-25000-criticizing-officials http://espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2012/story/_/id/7972985/2012-nba-playoffs-miami-heat-erik-spoelstra-fined-25000-criticizing-officials A forensic scientist testified Friday that two cotton balls and a syringe needle allegedly saved after a steroids injection tested positive for Roger Clemens' DNA, a key moment as the government tries to prove the former pitcher used performance-enhancing]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 16:07:22 PDT http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7971508/dna-medical-waste-matched-roger-clemens-expert-says http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7971508/dna-medical-waste-matched-roger-clemens-expert-says All-Star catcher Miguel Montero has agreed to a five-year, $60 million contract extension with the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to sources. ]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 17:11:59 PDT http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7973198/sources-catcher-miguel-montero-arizona-diamondbacks-agree-60-million-extension http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7973198/sources-catcher-miguel-montero-arizona-diamondbacks-agree-60-million-extension Jon Beason may not play offensive tackle, but he's certainly not afraid to protect his quarterback.]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 17:14:17 PDT http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7973184/carolina-panthers-jon-beason-slams-san-francisco-49ers-alex-smith-cam-newton-comments http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7973184/carolina-panthers-jon-beason-slams-san-francisco-49ers-alex-smith-cam-newton-comments The Indianapolis Colts have made multiple trade offers to the Dallas Cowboys in an effort to acquire disgruntled cornerback Mike Jenkins, and the last one remains on the table, according to a league source. ]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 14:16:57 PDT http://espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/story/_/id/7972613/indianapolis-colts-making-bid-dalllas-cowboys-mike-jenkins-source-says http://espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/story/_/id/7972613/indianapolis-colts-making-bid-dalllas-cowboys-mike-jenkins-source-says Celtics second-year shooting guard Avery Bradley will undergo surgery Friday to repair small tears in his left shoulder and miss the remainder of the postseason.]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 16:10:34 PDT http://espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2012/story/_/id/7971924/2012-nba-playoffs-boston-celtics-avery-bradley-undergo-shoulder-surgery http://espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2012/story/_/id/7971924/2012-nba-playoffs-boston-celtics-avery-bradley-undergo-shoulder-surgery The Bengals placed their support behind yet another legally embattled player Friday, pledging to keep undrafted rookie linebacker Brandon Joiner on its roster indefinitely after the undrafted rookie was sentenced to three years in prison.]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 14:57:35 PDT http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7971966/cincinnati-bengals-support-rookie-lb-brandon-joiner-prison-term http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7971966/cincinnati-bengals-support-rookie-lb-brandon-joiner-prison-term

The X Games has invited 11-year-old skateboarder Jagger Eaton to compete on its biggest stage in Los Angeles in June.

Eaton, who would be the youngest athlete in the event's history, learned he will have the opportunity to drop in to the monolithic MegaRamp during the Skateboard Big Air contest.

Trey Wood, also 11, has been invited to compete as well.

The two grade-schoolers, who check in at about 80 pounds each, will join 12-year-old Tom Schaar, 14-year-old Alex Sorgente, and 15-year-old...]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 17:07:25 PDT http://espn.go.com/action/xgames/summer/2012/story/_/id/7973009/skateboarder-jagger-eaton-11-youngest-ever-x-games-invitee http://espn.go.com/action/xgames/summer/2012/story/_/id/7973009/skateboarder-jagger-eaton-11-youngest-ever-x-games-invitee Isiah Thomas said Friday he would like either to be a college coach or in the NBA again.]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 14:58:42 PDT http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/7972930/isiah-thomas-hoping-return-college-nba http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/7972930/isiah-thomas-hoping-return-college-nba Miami is reaffirming its commitment to the Atlantic Coast Conference, debunking speculation that the Hurricanes may be considering a jump to the Big 12 or elsewhere.]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 13:16:42 PDT http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/7971785/miami-remain-committed-acc-athletic-director-shawn-eichorst-says http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/7971785/miami-remain-committed-acc-athletic-director-shawn-eichorst-says Andretti Autosport isn't lamenting the loss of Danica Patrick to NASCAR.]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 15:31:51 PDT http://espn.go.com/racing/indycar/story/_/id/7972550/andretti-autosports-experiencing-better-teamwork-danica-patrick http://espn.go.com/racing/indycar/story/_/id/7972550/andretti-autosports-experiencing-better-teamwork-danica-patrick The charity for troubled youths started by Jerry Sandusky more than three decades ago -- and through which the retired Penn State assistant football coach met the boys he is charged with sexually abusing -- said Friday it is seeking court approval to shut]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 09:58:06 PDT http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/7970999/jerry-sandusky-founded-charity-second-mile-seeks-ok-shutter-transfer-programs http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/7970999/jerry-sandusky-founded-charity-second-mile-seeks-ok-shutter-transfer-programs Clemson and coach Dabo Swinney are close to announcing a new six-year deal, a source told ESPN's Joe Schad on Friday.]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 13:15:46 PDT http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/7971200/clemson-tigers-dabo-swinney-close-new-6-year-deal-source-says http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/7971200/clemson-tigers-dabo-swinney-close-new-6-year-deal-source-says