Month: March 2024

Former Indian cricket team batter Gautam Gambhir delivered a clear verdict on the decision taken by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to reward players for participation in Test cricket. The ’Test Cricket Incentive Scheme’  is designed to encourage players to take part in the shortest format of the sport with an additional reward structure
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Brett Okamoto, ESPN Staff WriterMar 10, 2024, 12:23 AM ET Close MMA columnist for ESPN.com Analyst for “MMA Live” Covered MMA for Las Vegas Sun Open Extended Reactions UFC will induct Joanna Jędrzejczyk, one of the greatest female fighters of all time, into its Hall of Fame this summer, the promotion announced Saturday. Jędrzejczyk, of
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Marc Raimondi, ESPN Staff WriterMar 10, 2024, 01:25 AM ET Open Extended Reactions MIAMI — Sean O’Malley‘s only career loss came against Marlon “Chito” Vera. And now he has avenged it, cementing himself as the UFC’s next big star in the process. In a stylish striking performance befitting someone who wore blue and pink cornrows
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ESPN News Services Mar 9, 2024, 10:51 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Kansas City Chiefs and five-time Pro-Bowl defensive tackle Chris Jones have reached an agreement on a five-year deal that includes $95 million guaranteed, his agents told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Saturday night. The specific details of the deal are still are being
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ESPN News Services Mar 9, 2024, 10:02 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DETROIT — Luka Doncic became the first NBA player to record six consecutive 30-point triple-doubles as the Dallas Mavericks pulled away in the second half and beat the Detroit Pistons 142-124 on Saturday night. Doncic finished with 39 points, 10 assists and 10
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Open Extended Reactions Brentford boss Thomas Frank believes Kai Havertz should have been sent off before scoring the winning goal in Arsenal‘s 2-1 win at Emirates Stadium on Saturday. Havertz’s 86th-minute header settled a fiery contest thsat saw Declan Rice open the scoring only for Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale — recalled to the side due
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Brett Okamoto Close Brett Okamoto ESPN Staff Writer MMA columnist for ESPN.com Analyst for “MMA Live” Covered MMA for Las Vegas Sun Marc Raimondi Mar 9, 2024, 05:43 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Almost four years ago, Sean O’Malley suffered the only loss of his career and it came against Marlon ”Chito” Vera. Tonight, he’ll
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Rohit Sharma‘s captaincy was rather understated vis-a-vis Ben Stokes‘ on-the-edge methods, but India head coach Rahul Dravid was delighted to see the players identify themselves with the Mumbaikar’s leadership principles. Under Rohit, India never made tall claims even once but silently and categorically nullified the visitors’ much-talked-about ‘Bazball’ and grabbed the five-match series 4-1. “I’m
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Associated Press Mar 9, 2024, 08:07 PM ET Open Extended Reactions AVONDALE, Ariz. — Chandler Smith won his second career Xfinity Series race on Saturday at Phoenix Raceway, earning a surprise victory for Toyota and Joe Gibbs Racing after Justin Allgaier crashed while holding a big lead with just four laps remaining. Smith, 21, took
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James Regan Mar 9, 2024, 08:43 PM Open Extended Reactions England captain Jamie George has labelled their thrilling 23-22 win over Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday as one of the proudest moments of his career. Fly-half Marcus Smith slotted a drop goal with the last kick of a back-and-forth match to seal victory for the
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Mar 9, 2024, 04:42 PM ET Open Extended Reactions On a Saturday in which Arsenal looked like they might lose pace with the Premier League‘s title protagonists, they dug deep to steal a vital result. Barcelona, too, kept their title hopes alive — if only just. Inter Milan already have one hand and four fingers
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