Month: March 2024

Associated Press Mar 2, 2024, 08:05 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LAS VEGAS — John Hunter Nemechek ended Chevrolet’s early dominance by winning the wind-swept Xfinity Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday in a Toyota. Chevrolet started the year with seven consecutive victories across NASCAR’s three national series, including back-to-back Xfinity Series
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Brett Okamoto, ESPN Staff WriterMar 2, 2024, 07:40 PM ET Close MMA columnist for ESPN.com Analyst for “MMA Live” Covered MMA for Las Vegas Sun Open Extended Reactions Jairzinho Rozenstruik spent most of 2023 in the gym rather than the Octagon, in an attempt to shore up some of his weaknesses. In his first appearance
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Mar 2, 2024, 07:10 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Shake Milton is planning to sign with the New York Knicks upon clearing waivers, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Saturday. Milton agreed to a contract buyout with Detroit and will be eligible for the Knicks’ playoff roster. Editor’s Picks The Knicks have dealt with a
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Associated Press Mar 2, 2024, 06:45 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Shane Lowry nearly won at PGA National two years ago. The Irishman has given himself a big chance to get a victory here Sunday. Lowry, David Skinns and Austin Eckroat were tied for the lead Saturday after the third
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Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Mar 2, 2024, 06:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Carlo Ancelotti said an “unprecedented” refereeing decision saw what would have been a last-second winning goal from Jude Bellingham ruled out in Real Madrid‘s 2-2 draw at Valencia on Saturday. Valencia led 2-0 with half an hour played at Mestalla with goals
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Getty Images By Andrew Benson Chief F1 writer in Bahrain Mercedes driver George Russell summed up what many people in Formula 1 felt after Max Verstappen’s imperious victory for Red Bull in the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. “Max is the favourite,” said Russell, who finished fifth, behind a Red Bull one-two and Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz
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Mar 2, 2024, 09:38 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Reigning National League MVP Ronald Acuna Jr. has irritation around his meniscus that should not keep him out for Opening Day, though he is set to undergo further evaluation. The Atlanta Braves updated Acuna’s injury status Saturday after he was scratched from the lineup Friday because
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Getty Images By Andrew Benson Chief F1 writer in Bahrain Red Bull team boss Christian Horner has refused to say whether messages leaked this week are genuine. An anonymous email including messages purporting to involve Horner were leaked a day after Red Bull dismissed a complaint of inappropriate behaviour against him. Horner said: “I’m not
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Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterMar 2, 2024, 11:52 AM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions The Washington Capitals have placed forward Evgeni Kuznetsov on waivers. News of the decision came down Saturday, just hours after the center was cleared to resume practicing as he entered the follow-up
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Getty Images By Andrew Benson Chief F1 writer in Bahrain Red Bull’s Max Verstappen sent out a chilling message to his Formula 1 rivals with a crushing victory in the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. He brushed off controversy surrounding his team principal Christian Horner to dominate after a brief challenge at the start from Ferrari’s
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Associated Press Mar 2, 2024, 02:14 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LAS VEGAS — NASCAR on Saturday displayed a clearly altered glove that Joey Logano wore in qualifying at Atlanta Motor Speedway, where aerodynamic-deflecting alterations were so obvious it looked as if he was wearing part of an amphibious costume. The black glove for Logano’s
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Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMar 2, 2024, 11:25 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions Star center Elias Pettersson and the Vancouver Canucks have agreed to an eight-year contract extension worth $92.8 million, ending speculation about his future with the franchise. Pettersson, 25, has 75 points in 62 games this season,
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Heather Dinich, ESPN Senior WriterMar 1, 2024, 05:02 PM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of Indiana University Open Extended Reactions Technology in college football is finally starting to catch up to the NFL, as the NCAA Football Rules Committee on Friday proposed rules that would allow schools to use coach-to-player
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Dave Wilson, ESPN Staff WriterMar 2, 2024, 01:45 PM ET Close Dave Wilson is an editor for ESPN.com since 2010. He previously worked at The Dallas Morning News, San Diego Union-Tribune and Las Vegas Sun. Open Extended Reactions Johnny Manziel, the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner, said Saturday that he will not attend the annual Heisman
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ESPN News Services Mar 2, 2024, 12:44 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Ugo Humbert stayed undefeated in ATP Tour finals by beating Alexander Bublik 6-4, 6-3 to win the Dubai Championships on Saturday. The French player, who upset defending champion Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals, improved to 6-0 in finals. Humbert is the third player
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