Month: January 2024

Andrew Lopez, ESPNJan 5, 2024, 12:44 AM ET Open Extended Reactions SAN ANTONIO — As Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo barreled his way to the rim in the final minute in Thursday night’s game against the San Antonio Spurs, he tried to create space against rookie center Victor Wembanyama and rose up as he has
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Associated Press Jan 4, 2024, 11:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions AUCKLAND, New Zealand — U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff moved into the semifinals of the Auckland Tennis Classic on Friday with a 6-1, 6-1 win over Varvara Gracheva of France on a rainy quarterfinals day. The top-seeded player and defending champion needed only 24
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Associated Press Jan 4, 2024, 10:23 PM ET Open Extended Reactions KAPALUA, Hawaii — Collin Morikawa already has won two majors and played in the opening session twice in the Ryder Cup. His opening tee shot Thursday at Kapalua felt as special as any moment. Long before Sahith Theegala rolled in his 10th birdie for
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Pete Thamel, ESPNJan 4, 2024, 06:42 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Former Kansas State quarterback Will Howard told ESPN that he has verbally committed to transfer to Ohio State, linking one of the top portal quarterbacks with a high-wattage destination. Howard led Kansas State to the Big 12 title in 2022 and gives the Buckeyes
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Jan 4, 2024, 05:06 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Four-time Pro Bowl running back Dalvin Cook will sign for the playoffs with the Baltimore Ravens, his agency told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Cook is being signed to the Ravens’ practice squad, a source told ESPN’s Jamison Hensley. Cook went unclaimed on waivers Thursday after he was
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Jan 4, 2024, 06:37 PM ET Former Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer said he would “love a second opportunity to do things better” and make a return to Major League Baseball after sexual assault allegations halted his career, leading to a long suspension and eventual release from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Bauer, who played baseball
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Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJan 4, 2024, 04:55 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United expect Anthony Martial to leave in the summer, a source has told ESPN, despite a suggestion from manager Erik ten Hag that there are ongoing negotiations over a new contract. Ten Hag confirmed at a news conference on Thursday that United have
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Associated Press Jan 4, 2024, 04:50 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SAN JOSE, Calif. — San Jose Sharks defenseman Matt Benning underwent surgery on his hip that will sideline him for the rest of the season. General manager Mike Grier announced Thursday that Benning had the surgery and is expected to be back for the
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Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJan 4, 2024, 03:16 PM Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions Kevin Sinfield will leave his role as England men’s defence coach after their summer tour of
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Jeff Passan, ESPNJan 4, 2024, 10:27 AM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Open Extended Reactions Left-hander Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves have agreed to a two-year, $38 million contract extension, sources told ESPN on Thursday, restructuring his deal in the
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Associated Press Jan 4, 2024, 01:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — The U.S. Tennis Association has enlisted two lawyers at a U.S.-based firm to look into its safeguarding policies and procedures to protect players from sexual misconduct and other abuse. Lew Sherr, the CEO and executive director of the organization that runs
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has effected a notable change in playing conditions, as per which the umpires henceforth will only assess the side-on replays for stumping without considering the caught-behind scenario during the Decision Review System (DRS) referrals. The modification has come into effect on December 12, 2023 and accordingly if a team wants
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