Month: October 2024

Brianna Williams, ESPNOct 23, 2024, 04:09 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off is bringing the best of Canada, Finland, Sweden and the USA to the ice in Montreal and Boston from Feb. 12-20. Editor’s Picks 2 Related But why wait four months to feel the thrill? Team jerseys have dropped, and
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Associated Press Oct 23, 2024, 05:18 PM ET Open Extended Reactions VIENNA — Alexander Zverev reached the quarterfinals at the Erste Bank Open by beating Marcos Giron 6-2, 7-5 on Wednesday for the German’s personal-best 61st win of the year. The third-ranked Zverev, who is the top seed at the indoor hard-court tournament in the
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Mike Coppinger, ESPN Boxing InsiderOct 23, 2024, 04:19 PM ET Close Mike Coppinger has covered boxing since 2010 with roles at USA Today, Ring Magazine and The Athletic before he joined ESPN in 2021. You can follow him on Twitter: @MikeCoppinger Open Extended Reactions Tyson Fury vows to be “more focused” during his unified heavyweight
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Oct 23, 2024, 05:53 PM Open Extended Reactions Antoine Dupont took time out of the full French setup to take part in the Paris Olympics. Hannah Peters/Getty Images Antoine Dupont returned to the French squad for the first time since last year’s World Cup as 42 players were named by coach Fabien Galthie on Wednesday for
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James Regan Oct 23, 2024, 02:39 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LONDON — Oleksandr Usyk cut a formidable figure at the pre-fight news conference with Tyson Fury at London’s Guildhall on Thursday, dressed as Agent 47 from the movie “Hitman.” While he didn’t engage in any verbal sparring and repeatedly delivered one-word responses, Usyk —
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Associated Press Oct 23, 2024, 02:38 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PARIS — Defending champion Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Paris Masters, organizers said Wednesday. Djokovic, 37, played at the Six Kings Slam exhibition last week. Organizers did not give a reason for Djokovic’s withdrawal. Djokovic has won a record seven titles at the
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Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterOct 23, 2024, 02:36 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 Ireland have named Caelan Doris as captain for their November Tests with Andy Farrell including two
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Oct 23, 2024, 01:57 PM Open Extended Reactions Centre Sione Tuipulotu will captain Scotland in their November internationals, coach Gregor Townsend announced on Wednesday, as he named an expansive 45-player group for the Tests against Fiji, South Africa, Portugal and Australia at Murrayfield. Editor’s Picks 1 Related The Australia-born Tuipulotu, who qualified through his Scottish
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Field Level Media Oct 23, 2024, 01:18 PM ET Utah Hockey Club defensemen Sean Durzi and John Marino will be sidelined multiple months following their respective surgeries, the team announced Wednesday. Durzi will be out four to six months after undergoing surgery on his right shoulder. He sustained the injury when he was hit by
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Oct 23, 2024, 09:26 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Former “Malcolm in the Middle” actor Frankie Muniz is taking the next step in his racing career by landing a full-time seat in the NASCAR Truck Series for 2025. Muniz will drive in the No. 33 Ford for Reaume Brothers Racing, the team announced Tuesday. “I
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