Marlins honor Fernandez in emotional return to field
One day after the stunning news of Jose Fernandez's death, the Marlins honored their teammate before the game, and the tribute continued in the first, when Dee Gordon led off with a home run.
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Jose Fernandez honored with emotional tribute (1:16)
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Reaction to the death of Jose Fernandez
Reaction to the death of Jose Fernandez
Deeply emotional Le Batard says Fernandez was a symbol for so many
Deeply emotional Le Batard says Fernandez was a symbol for so many
Reaction to the death of Jose Fernandez
Pedro Martinez said Jose Fernandez was 'better talent than I was'
Pedro Martinez said Jose Fernandez was 'better talent than I was'
Reaction to the death of Jose Fernandez
Le Batard shares classic Jose Fernandez interview
Le Batard shares classic Jose Fernandez interview
Reaction to the death of Jose Fernandez
Cespedes pays tribute to Fernandez
Cespedes pays tribute to Fernandez
Reaction to the death of Jose Fernandez
Mattingly recalls Fernandez's joy
Mattingly recalls Fernandez's joy
Reaction to the death of Jose Fernandez
Qualls emotional remembering Fernandez's rookie year
Qualls emotional remembering Fernandez's rookie year
Reaction to the death of Jose Fernandez
Perez gets emotional remembering Fernandez
Perez gets emotional remembering Fernandez
Reaction to the death of Jose Fernandez
Mets pay respects to Jose Fernandez
Mets pay respects to Jose Fernandez
Reaction to the death of Jose Fernandez
Kurkjian: 'Hard to find a more talented pitcher than Jose'
Kurkjian: 'Hard to find a more talented pitcher than Jose'
Reaction to the death of Jose Fernandez
Jose Fernandez's potential was unlike any other
Jose Fernandez's potential was unlike any other
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Election 2016
Election 2016
The force that drove the lion inside Palmer
The King was much more complex than his neighborly image. The inner rage of a nice man named Arnold Palmer pushed the seven-time major champion to unprecedented heights.
Remembering Arnold Palmer
Remembering Arnold Palmer
Norman: Palmer has special place in my heart
Norman: Palmer has special place in my heart
Remembering Arnold Palmer
Nicklaus remembers fantastic rivalry, friendship with Palmer
Nicklaus remembers fantastic rivalry, friendship with Palmer
Remembering Arnold Palmer
How Arnold Palmer's hometown shaped his legacy
How Arnold Palmer's hometown shaped his legacy
Remembering Arnold Palmer
Mike & Mike reflect on Arnold Palmer's legacy
Mike & Mike reflect on Arnold Palmer's legacy
Remembering Arnold Palmer
30 for 30 Shorts: The Arnold Palmer
30 for 30 Shorts: The Arnold Palmer
Remembering Arnold Palmer
Arnold Palmer shows how to make an Arnold Palmer
Arnold Palmer shows how to make an Arnold Palmer
Remembering Arnold Palmer
McIlroy marvels at Palmer's massive legacy on golf
McIlroy marvels at Palmer's massive legacy on golf
Remembering Arnold Palmer
Strange loved Palmer as a man who gave more than he received
Strange loved Palmer as a man who gave more than he received
Remembering Arnold Palmer
Palmer did so much to bring golf to the masses
Palmer did so much to bring golf to the masses
Remembering Arnold Palmer
Founding hospitals and creating drinks part of Palmer's legacy off the course
Founding hospitals and creating drinks part of Palmer's legacy off the course
The intersection of what could've been and what came true
Ali. Summitt. Howe. Now, Arnold Palmer. The loss of another sports original has left an irreplaceable void -- a feeling compounded more by what could have been for Marlins star Jose Fernandez.
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THE UNDEFEATED
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Sunday's top plays in the NFL
Sunday's top plays in the NFL
Rams score first Los Angeles touchdown since 1994
Rams score first Los Angeles touchdown since 1994
Sunday's top plays in the NFL
Hilton spins and jukes for go-ahead touchdown
Hilton spins and jukes for go-ahead touchdown
Sunday's top plays in the NFL
Manning throws INT during final drive of game
Manning throws INT during final drive of game
Sunday's top plays in the NFL
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OBJ throws sideline temper tantrum
Sunday's top plays in the NFL
Josh Norman sweeps OBJ off of his feet
Josh Norman sweeps OBJ off of his feet
Sunday's top plays in the NFL
Marvin Jones' mega stiff arm leads to 73-yard TD
Marvin Jones' mega stiff arm leads to 73-yard TD
Sunday's top plays in the NFL
Patrick Peterson makes spectacular one-handed interception
Patrick Peterson makes spectacular one-handed interception
Sunday's top plays in the NFL
Dolphins win in OT on Ajayi 11-yard TD run
Dolphins win in OT on Ajayi 11-yard TD run
Sunday's top plays in the NFL
Call reversal on Robinson catch gives Jaguars TD
Call reversal on Robinson catch gives Jaguars TD
Sunday's top plays in the NFL
McCoy breaks loose for 24-yard TD
McCoy breaks loose for 24-yard TD
Week 3: Fantasy Football
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Darren Rovell ESPN Senior Writer
Dee Gordon's home run is even more special when you understand the odds. In his career, he had hit a home run once every 269 at bats.
Jose Fernandez honored with pregame tribute
In an emotional tribute before Monday's game between the Mets and Marlins, several of Jose Fernandez's teammates circle the mound while "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" plays at Marlins Park.
Jayson Stark ESPN Senior Writer
I can't help but think that Dee Gordon hit a home run that will be floating through the Miami sky forever
Jerry Crasnick ESPN Senior Writer
Dee Gordon just led off the bottom of the first inning with a home run off Bartolo Colon and tapped his chest and pointed skyward at Jose Fernandez as he crossed home plate. Then he was mobbed in the dugout. What a powerful and poignant moment. Pure, raw emotion.
James Walker ESPN Staff Writer
Wow. Dee Gordon hits a leadoff home run in his first at bat since the passing of Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez. He's very emotional as he goes towards the dugout. Gordon wore this shirt under his uniform during warmups.
David Schoenfield SweetSpot blogger
Wow, Dee Gordon probably just hit the longest home run of his life, into the upper deck. Looks like he's crying as he gets hugs in the dugout. We may all be Marlins fans tonight (sorry, Mets).
James Walker ESPN Staff Writer
Emotional scene of Marlins players surrounding the mound where No. 16 is spray painted to honor pitcher Jose Fernandez before Monday's game against the Mets.
Jim Bowden ESPN Senior Writer
Kneeling and praying on Jose Fernandez mound
Jerry Crasnick ESPN Senior Writer
A very poignant pregame ceremony to honor Jose Fernandez at Marlins Park, capped off by Mets and Marlins players meeting in the infield.
Jim Bowden ESPN Senior Writer
Baseball is ONE Family
David Schoenfield SweetSpot blogger
Seeing all those Marlins players wearing FERNANDEZ 16 jerseys ... seeing Giancarlo Stanton and Christian Yelich with tears in their eyes ... seeing the fans leaving flowers outside the ballpark ... hearing the slowed down trumpet solo of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" ... the high school kids singing the national anthem ... Bonds crying ... Oh, man ...
Jim Bowden ESPN Senior Writer
A moment of silence for Jose Fernandez at Marlins Park in Miami with no dry eyes
James Walker ESPN Staff Writer
A lot of emotion at Marlins Park from players on the field. Dee Gordon and Christian Yelich, for example, fought back tears as they embrace. All the players are wearing Jose Fernandez jerseys.
Jim Bowden ESPN Senior Writer
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Jim Bowden ESPN Senior Writer
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Jim Witalka ESPN Producer
10 minutes before game time. Incredibly subdued. No music. Almost eerily quiet.
Jerry Crasnick ESPN Senior Writer
Marlins president David Samson said the Majestic Athletic Apparel company opened its factory in Philadelphia on Sunday to produce all the No. 16 Jose Fernandez jerseys the players will be wearing tonight. Company employees flew to Miami on Monday to hand-deliver them. A nice gesture.
Jim Bowden ESPN Senior Writer
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Vaughn McClure ESPN Staff Writer
Julio Jones good to go tonight coming off calf injury. Jones not overlooking the Saints' depleted secondary. "If you go into a fight just expecting, 'Oh, I'm going to whip this guy,' you're going to get beat," Jones said.
Vaughn McClure ESPN Staff Writer
Matt Ryan getting warmed up. The Falcons QB has the highest passing yards per game average at the Superdome of anyone, including Drew Brees, at 317.1, according to ESPN Stats and Info.
Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
Derrick Rose missed the playoffs last season for the first time in his career, which could be a blessing in disguise for the Knicks. Rose said today that he's had more time to workout and relax this summer and feels refreshed coming into the season.
Vaughn McClure ESPN Staff Writer
Falcons 1st round pick Keanu Neal will make his debut tonight following a preseason knee scope. Dan Quinn said if Neal starts at strong safety, it will depend on what package the defense starts in. "But he'll play a lot," Quinn said. Neal should help with some of the tackling issues.
Jim Bowden ESPN Senior Writer
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Sheil Kapadia ESPN Writer
Pete Carroll on Russell Wilson: "What he has, a lot of guys play with." Carroll says the training staff knows how to manage the MCL sprain. Sounds more optimistic than this morning about Wilson's chances for playing.
Vaughn McClure ESPN Staff Writer
Falcons secondary coach Marquand Manuel trying to get one up on the players in terms of style points.
