ESPN update to Michael Pennel Jr. story - ESPN
On June 18, 2026, ESPN published a story about Michael Pennel Jr. and an investigation into the death of a woman in the Dominican Republic who disappeared on September 5, 2021.
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Bromell beats Lyles in Paris Diamond League 100m, Duplantis wins
PARIS, June 28 : Trayvon Bromell upset reigning 100m Olympic champion Noah Lyles to win the men's 100m at the Paris Diamond League on Sunday, while Armand Duplantis dominated the pole vault at Stade Charlety.
17-year-old MLB prospect swipes eight bases in minor league game
Former MLB catcher Raffy Lopez joins 'Saturday in America' to discuss league's warnings regarding uniform alterations. Lopez discusses how MLB warned Giants players for bible verses, but allowed other messages, sharing his personal faith journey.
Paulino, El Bakkali victorious as Tharanga pips Chopra in Doha Diamond League
DOHA, June 19 : Paris Olympics champion Marileidy Paulino soared ahead of her competitors to clinch a dominant 400m victory at the Doha Diamond League, while Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga took the win over two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra on Friday.
Pennel had relationship with woman whose body found, people say - ESPN
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — NFL veteran Michael Pennel Jr. had an ongoing relationship with a young woman whose body was found on a property he owned when she went missing, an ESPN investigation found, contradicting Pennel's claim through his attorney that he did not know her.
Torey Lovullo defends Ketel Marte, says D-backs clubhouse fine - ESPN
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo went to bat for Ketel Marte on Tuesday, saying any idea that the star second baseman is fracturing the Arizona clubhouse «couldn't be further from the truth.»
Panama name experienced squad for second World Cup appearance
May 26 : Panama named an experienced squad for the World Cup on Tuesday, with captain Anibal Godoy and midfielder Adalberto Carrasquilla included as Thomas Christiansen's side prepare for the finals in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Wander Franco found criminally responsible, but no prison - ESPN
PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic — Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was declared criminally responsible for the sexual and psychological abuse of a minor, but he will not serve a sentence for it, a Dominican judge ruled Monday.