Brian Windhorst, ESPN Senior WriterSep 2, 2023, 08:49 AM ET Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books MANILA, Philippines — In an indelible moment of this FIBA World Cup, South Sudan earned the nation’s first berth into the Olympics in any sport Saturday and did so
Month: September 2023
Associated Press Sep 1, 2023, 09:51 PM ET OAKLAND, Calif. — When Perry Minasian arrived to take over as general manager of the Los Angeles Angels in November 2020, he immediately committed himself to improving player development. He’s about to get a glimpse of that progress for the remainder of the 2023 season following a
Associated Press Sep 1, 2023, 10:59 PM ET LOS ANGELES — Natalia Bryant threw out the ceremonial first pitch on Friday night before the Los Angeles Dodgers hosted the Atlanta Braves as the Lakers NBA franchise for which her father Kobe starred was honored. The 20-year-old USC student tossed the ball from in front of
We are just a sleep away from witnessing another India vs Pakistan classic as both teams square off in an Asia Cup 2023 Group A match in Kandy. Historically, the rivalry between India and Pakistan was highly intense both on and off the field. However, in recent times, players from both teams have often expressed
Sep 2, 2023, 01:32 AM ET Three-time US Open champion Novak Djokovic survived a scare in his third-round match Friday night, losing the first two sets before rallying to outlast fellow Serbian Laslo Djere 4-6, 4-6, 6-1, 6-1, 6-2 at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Djokovic, the No. 2 seed who is chasing his 24th Grand Slam
Sep 2, 2023, 03:00 AM ET The summer transfer window has been incredible, as the top clubs around Europe spent millions — nay, billions — to try to strengthen their sides. Editor’s Picks 2 Related According to Transfermarkt, clubs across the English Premier League spent a colossal €2.79 billion during the window — the most
Chris Low, ESPN Senior WriterSep 1, 2023, 12:40 PM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of the University of Tennessee Jalen Milroe will start at quarterback for Alabama in Saturday’s season opener against Middle Tennessee, sources told ESPN on Friday. Milroe, a redshirt sophomore, had been competing for the job this
ESPN News Services Sep 1, 2023, 09:47 PM ET HOUSTON — New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone vividly remembers the poise and confidence 16-year-old Jasson Domínguez displayed when he watched him take batting practice at the team’s academy in the Dominican Republic in 2019. “Right then he got your attention,” Boone said. “It was like,
Brian Windhorst, ESPN Senior WriterSep 1, 2023, 06:42 AM ET Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books MANILA, Philippines — What Team USA definitely wants to avoid during the World Cup is when the opposing coach says this: “We played tonight, maybe one of the best
Associated Press Sep 1, 2023, 10:18 PM ET PORTLAND, Ore. — Perrine Delacour held onto the Portland Classic lead Friday with another bogey-free round at Columbia Edgewater, shooting a 5-under 67 in perfect conditions a day after opening with a 63 in the rain. “You had to adjust for the pins, especially on the wedges,”
ESPN News Services Sep 1, 2023, 05:41 PM ET NEW YORK — Caroline Wozniacki‘s comeback to tennis and the US Open rolled on Friday with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 victory over American Jennifer Brady, another player making a return to the game after a yearslong absence. The 33-year-old from Denmark raised her fists and glanced
Sep 1, 2023, 04:20 PM ET João Félix has joined Barcelona from Atletico Madrid on a season-long loan deal, the club announced ahead of Friday’s transfer deadline. The loan does not include an option to make the move permanent, Barcelona confirmed. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Félix became Atletico’s club-record signing when
Sep 1, 2023, 08:36 AM ET Mike Evans has set a Week 1 deadline to receive a new contract from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with his representation indicating the wide receiver will look to play elsewhere in 2024 if no deal is reached. Evans’ representation, Day 1 Sports and Entertainment, said in a release Friday
Eric Woodyard, ESPNSep 1, 2023, 01:16 PM ET Close Eric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. He joined ESPN in September 2019 as an NBA reporter dedicated to the Midwest region before switching to his current role in April 2021. The Flint, Mich. native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored
Adam Teicher, ESPN Staff WriterSep 1, 2023, 02:19 PM ET Close Covered Chiefs for 20 seasons for Kansas City Star Joined ESPN in 2013 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Travis Kelce made a plea to Chris Jones to return to the Chiefs on his latest podcast, saying of his teammate’s decision to holdout, “I just don’t
Pete Thamel, ESPNSep 1, 2023, 08:04 AM ET The Atlantic Coast Conference is expanding from its Eastern roots. The ACC presidents and chancellors met on Friday morning and voted to add three new schools — Stanford, Cal and SMU, sources told ESPN. It will bring the league to 18 members, 17 of which will play
Brian Windhorst, ESPN Senior WriterSep 1, 2023, 10:19 AM ET Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books MANILA, Philippines — When Team USA went down 16 points in a warmup game against Germany on Aug. 21 in Abu Dhabi, coach Steve Kerr leaned on bench players
Harry Lyles Jr., ESPN Staff WriterSep 1, 2023, 08:06 AM ET ATLANTA — GEORGIA TECH football coach Brent Key’s office looks out onto Bobby Dodd Stadium, with part of the Atlanta skyline in view as well. One of the buildings visible is the old Equitable building, now owned and operated by Georgia’s Own Credit Union,