Month: December 2023

Associated Press Dec 12, 2023, 07:16 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks made a big splash in free agency, signing left-handed pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez to an $80 million, four-year deal. Then the Los Angeles Dodgers — as they often do — followed by signing Shohei Ohtani to a record $700 million,
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Associated Press Dec 13, 2023, 06:36 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Leander Paes, who won 18 Grand Slam titles in men’s doubles or mixed doubles, and ex-player, broadcaster and promoter Vijay Amritraj are the first Asian men elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame. The Hall, which is based in Newport, Rhode Island, and
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Dec 13, 2023, 04:32 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Nick Kyrgios says he no longer wants to play tennis as doubts grow about the one-time Wimbledon finalist’s ability to return from serious knee and wrist injuries. Kyrgios maintains he will make a comeback and retire on his terms despite playing only one match in 14
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Associated Press Dec 13, 2023, 01:39 AM ET Open Extended Reactions EDMONTON, Alberta — Connor McDavid had two assists and the streaking Edmonton Oilers overcame an early goal by rookie Connor Bedard to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Tuesday night in the first NHL matchup between the young stars. Sam Gagner had a goal
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Speaking to 5 Live Breakfast’s Rachel Burden, Laura explains why she has made the decision to return to cycling with the aim of competing at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The five-time Olympic gold medallist had a miscarriage and an ectopic pregnancy following the Tokyo Olympics and says she is keen to support other female athletes
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Kendra Andrews, ESPNDec 13, 2023, 12:03 AM ET Open Extended Reactions PHOENIX — Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was ejected from Tuesday night’s game after receiving a flagrant foul 2 in the second half against the Phoenix Suns. The foul occurred with 8:23 left in the third quarter when Green swung and hit Phoenix’s
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Kevin Seifert, ESPN Staff WriterDec 12, 2023, 04:30 PM ET Close Kevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He
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David Schoenfield, ESPN Senior WriterDec 12, 2023, 05:57 PM ET Close Covers MLB for ESPN.com Former deputy editor of Page 2 Been with ESPN.com since 1995 Open Extended Reactions Juan Soto had his introductory press conference with the New York Yankees on Tuesday, greeting the media on a Zoom call wearing a Yankees hat —
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Andrea Adelson, ESPN Senior WriterDec 12, 2023, 05:54 PM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida. Open Extended Reactions Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody announced Tuesday that she is launching an investigation into the College Football Playoff selection committee over the decision to leave Florida State out of
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Rob Dawson, CorrespondentDec 12, 2023, 06:51 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MANCHESTER, England — It’s been a slow death for Manchester United in the Champions League, but that doesn’t make Tuesday’s exit any less embarrassing. What started with defeat to Bayern Munich in September ended with another defeat to the Bundesliga champions, this time 1-0,
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ESPN News Services Dec 12, 2023, 06:50 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Free-agent outfielder Jung Hoo Lee has agreed to a six year, $113 million deal with the San Francisco Giants, sources confirmed to ESPN’s Jeff Passan on Tuesday. The deal contains an opt-out after four seasons. San Francisco’s deal with Lee comes after the
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Greg Wyshynski, ESPNDec 12, 2023, 07:15 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions The NHL All-Star Skills competition is getting a major overhaul in 2024 thanks to creative input from Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid. The skills competition will take place at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 2,
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Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterDec 12, 2023, 05:46 PM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Open Extended Reactions Former Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke, a three-year starter for the Hurricanes, is set to transfer to Wisconsin, he announced Tuesday. Van Dyke, the 2021 ACC Rookie of the Year,
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