Mike Coppinger, ESPNDec 1, 2023, 11:51 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The WBA has joined the WBC with an 18th weight class following Friday’s introduction of a super cruiserweight division for boxers between 200 and 224 pounds. The WBC created the bridgerweight division (190 to 224 pounds) in 2020 and was met with harsh criticism
Month: December 2023
Constantin Eckner Dec 1, 2023, 11:10 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Xabi Alonso’s arrival in the Bundesliga has made huge waves, seizing the attention of German football enthusiasts. Alonso’s association with the league predominantly revolved around his later years as a midfielder at Bayern Munich, a stint that left a lasting imprint. His experience as
Field Level Media Dec 1, 2023, 11:35 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault signed a three-year, $9.45 million contract extension on Friday. Montembeault, 27, previously was slated to reach unrestricted free agency on July 1, 2024. The Quebec native was claimed off waivers by the Canadiens on Oct. 2, 2021. The
Dec 1, 2023, 08:05 AM ET Open Extended Reactions There are champions in MMA and there are contenders closing in on claiming belts. There are marginal contenders, gatekeepers and former greats hanging on in hope of one last moment of glory. And then there are prospects, the young fighters who serve a vital function: They
Arch Bell and Jon Arnold Dec 1, 2023, 08:12 AM ET Open Extended Reactions MLS Cup is little more than a week away. Just four teams remain from the 29 who started the 2023 regular season with visions of lifting silverware way back in February. The conference finals are here, with the Supporters’ Shield-winning FC
Tim Kavanagh, ESPN.comDec 1, 2023, 08:00 AM ET Close Tim Kavanagh is a senior NHL editor for ESPN. He’s a native of upstate New York. Open Extended Reactions We’ve made it past the NHL’s quarter mark, and as we turn our calendars over to the final month of the 2023 calendar year, there are a
Dec 1, 2023, 07:31 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Former tennis world No. 1 Rafael Nadal will return at the Brisbane International warm up event for the Australian Open in January, the Spaniard said on Friday. The 22-time Grand Slam champion has not played a competitive match since bowing out in the second round of
Mike Coppinger, ESPNDec 1, 2023, 07:31 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Ryan Garcia, WEARING an open black shirt with sparkles that revealed his chest and an oversized gold cross pendant, stood at the dais and answered questions, one after another. With media members glued to every word, he attempted to explain why he couldn’t beat
Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam claimed 4-40 to put Bangladesh within three wickets of a famous win over New Zealand in the first Test in Sylhet on Friday. Set a target of 332 runs, New Zealand stuttered to reach 113-7 at stumps on the fourth day, still needing 219 runs for what looked like an improbable
Tor-Kristian Karlsen, ESPNDec 1, 2023, 04:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions João Neves’ form has caught the eye of some major clubs in recent months. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images) Welcome back to the ESPN FC Hot List, which each month highlights some of the most in-form talent aged 23 or under across Europe. Generally, young-but-established
Sam Bruce, Deputy Editor, espn.com.auDec 1, 2023, 02:58 AM Close Sam was brought up on long drives and the dusty fields of north-west New South Wales, where he developed his love of rugby from an early age. He joined ESPN after a five-year stint heading up Fox Sports Australia’s digital rugby coverage. Open Extended Reactions
Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterDec 1, 2023, 01:01 AM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. Open Extended Reactions OKLAHOMA CITY — LeBron James is so excited to see eldest son Bronny
Todd Archer Close Todd Archer ESPN Staff Writer Todd Archer is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Dallas Cowboys. Archer has covered the NFL since 1997 and Dallas since 2003. He joined ESPN in 2010. You can follow him on Twitter at @toddarcher. Brady Henderson Close Brady Henderson ESPN Brady Henderson is a
Associated Press Nov 30, 2023, 11:50 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DETROIT — Kenta Maeda sees a lot of the Old English “D” on jerseys and caps in Japan. “That’s a pretty cool-looking logo,” he said. “I think a lot of people in Japan are already wearing hats and jerseys not knowing it’s the Detroit
ESPN News Services Nov 30, 2023, 10:48 PM ET Open Extended Reactions TAMPA, Fla. — Goalie Tristan Jarry scored an empty-net goal and made 39 saves in the Pittsburgh Penguins‘ 4-2 comeback victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night. Jarry stopped a dump-in and sent the puck end-to-end into the net with 1:08
Pakistan cricket is embarking on a new journey starting with their Australia Tour, that starts with Test on December 14. After a disappointing Cricket World Cup campaign, Pakistan cricket saw many changes. Babar Azam resigned as the Pakistan cricket team captain. Shan Masood was appointed the Pakistan Test team’s skipper and Shaheen Afridi was given
Chris Low, ESPN Senior WriterNov 30, 2023, 05:13 PM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of the University of Tennessee Open Extended Reactions Should Alabama upset No. 1 Georgia on Saturday in the SEC championship game, the conference could be on the outside looking in when the four College Football Playoff
There’s nothing quite as unsettling as that moment when you bump into an ex. At the grocery store. The airport. Wherever. Especially if your breakup was dramatic. A soap opera-worthy split that involved name calling and shouts of “I wish we’d never met!” and wound up with lawyers involved. A schism so sensational that people