Month: February 2024

Kendra Andrews, ESPNFeb 11, 2024, 02:02 AM ET Open Extended Reactions SAN FRANCISCO — After converting a hook shot over Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green in the third quarter Saturday night, Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic slapped the floor twice and taunted Green with a “too small” gesture. Two minutes later, Green returned the
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ESPN News Services Feb 10, 2024, 04:39 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Antti Raanta will be out at least two weeks because of a lower-body injury. Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour told reporters of Raanta’s status following the team’s morning skate on Saturday. Raanta, 34, last played Thursday in relief of starter Pyotr
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ESPN News Services Feb 11, 2024, 12:01 AM ET Open Extended Reactions OTTAWA, Ontario — Toronto Maple Leafs All-Star defenseman Morgan Rielly cross-checked Ottawa Senators center Ridly Greig to the head with 5.1 seconds remaining in a hotly contested game Saturday night between Atlantic Division rivals. Greig had just sped into the Maple Leafs’ zone
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ESPN News Services Feb 10, 2024, 09:18 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SUNRISE, Fla. — Colorado Avalanche All-Star Nathan MacKinnon left his club’s 4-0 loss to the Florida Panthers on Saturday night after his chin hit the ice during a headfirst fall in the third period. MacKinnon fell behind the Panthers’ net before skating to
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Marc Raimondi, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 10, 2024, 10:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Jack Hermansson put forth a performance befitting the veteran he is, stymying the streak of a top prospect in the process. “The Joker” rallied after a slow start to defeat knockout artist Joe Pyfer via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 48-47) on Saturday
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Greg Wyshynski, ESPNFeb 10, 2024, 07:26 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin shattered a Wayne Gretzky NHL goals record in Saturday’s win over the Boston Bruins — although not the one Ovechkin hopes to break soon. Ovechkin’s empty-net goal at 19:33 of the
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James Regan Feb 10, 2024, 08:52 PM Open Extended Reactions England head coach Steve Borthwick hailed his side’s resolve after their 16-14 win over Wales at Twickenham on Saturday as they remain unbeaten in the Six Nations. Just as in Rome against Italy on the opening weekend, England weren’t perfect but found a way to
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ESPN News Services Feb 10, 2024, 08:52 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Nick Taylor held a one-shot lead at 13 under with 12 holes left in his third round when play was suspended Saturday because of darkness at the waterlogged Phoenix Open. The field will play catch-up at TPC Scottsdale on Sunday,
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Associated Press Feb 9, 2024, 08:03 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BALTIMORE — Orioles closer Félix Bautista had additional work done on his pitching elbow Friday, but the team says it’s not expected to change his recovery timeline from Tommy John surgery. Bautista missed the end of last season. The Orioles said the All-Star had
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Associated Press Feb 10, 2024, 07:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LAS VEGAS — Dustin Johnson won LIV Golf Las Vegas on Saturday in windy and chilly conditions for his third victory on the Saudi-funded tour, pulling ahead with a birdie on No. 17 and closing with a par to edge Peter Uihlein and Talor
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Feb 1, 2024, 09:45 AM Bielle-Biarrey’s late try proved enough to secure the win for France. Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images A superb solo score from winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey led France to a 20-16 Six Nations victory over Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday, but there was controversy at the final whistle as the home
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Associated Press Feb 10, 2024, 08:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Nick Gordon lost his salary arbitration case against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday and will get a raise from $735,400 to $900,000 rather than his request for $1.25 million. Jasbir Parmer, Scott Buchheit and Keith Greenberg made the decision one day
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Associated Press Feb 10, 2024, 08:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DALLAS — Second-seeded Tommy Paul and unseeded Marcos Giron won in straight sets Saturday to set up an all-American final in the Dallas Open. Paul beat No. 3 seed Ben Shelton of the U.S., 6-2, 6-4, and Giron rolled over a seeded opponent again,
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Jamal Collier, ESPNFeb 10, 2024, 12:49 AM ET Open Extended Reactions MILWAUKEE — New Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley did not waste any time making himself at home with his new team. Beverley urged young players to sit right in front of the TV during the team’s film session prior to Friday’s 120-84 victory over
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Pete Thamel Feb 9, 2024, 11:01 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Boston College is working toward a deal to hire Bill O’Brien as the school’s next head coach, sources told ESPN, giving the Massachusetts native a homecoming and the Eagles a hire with both extensive NFL experience and strong local ties. O’Brien, who took the Ohio
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Blake Baumgartner, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 10, 2024, 07:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Elijah Burress, the son of former Michigan State and NFL wide receiver Plaxico Burress, committed to Notre Dame on Saturday. The product of DePaul Catholic High School (Wayne, N.J.) adds to a 2025 Fighting Irish class that already has seven ESPN 300
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