Month: November 2024

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterNov 18, 2024, 02:54 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 Maro Itoje has said playing for his country “is the Mecca” for him, as talk of
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Associated Press Nov 18, 2024, 03:33 PM ET Open Extended Reactions EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The Los Angeles Lakers will honor former coach Pat Riley with a statue outside their downtown arena. The Lakers announced Monday that they have commissioned a statue to stand in Star Plaza immortalizing the coach who won four championships with
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David Purdum, ESPN Staff WriterNov 18, 2024, 11:54 AM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008 Open Extended Reactions The Mike Tyson-Jake Paul boxing match set betting records at sportsbooks, becoming the most heavily wagered upon fight in years. More bets were placed — and more money wagered — on
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Associated Press Nov 18, 2024, 12:18 PM ET Open Extended Reactions COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki and pitcher CC Sabathia are among 14 new candidates on the Hall of Fame ballot released Monday, joining 14 holdovers led by reliever Billy Wagner. Pitcher Félix Hernández, outfielder Carlos González and infielders Dustin Pedroia and Hanley Ramírez
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Field Level Media Nov 18, 2024, 02:21 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Former major champion Lucas Glover called out what he labeled the “cool kid meetings” in criticizing the proposed changes to field sizes beginning in 2026. The PGA Tour policy board was set to meet Monday to discuss several changes, with the most controversial
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Nov 18, 2024, 11:31 AM Open Extended Reactions The World Rugby Awards nominations were released on Monday, with three Springboks nominated in the men’s Player of the Year category. Forwards Eben Etzebeth and Pieter-Steph du Toit, and winger Cheslin Kolbe, were recognised for their efforts this year, while newcomer Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu was nominated for men’s
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Nov 18, 2024, 07:30 AM ET Open Extended Reactions What a week it was in college football: Five AP Top 25 teams lost to unranked opponents, and after No. 6 BYU’s defeat to Kansas and victories by Colorado and Arizona State, the Big 12 appears to be up for grabs. The Buffaloes and Sun Devils
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Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterNov 17, 2024, 06:28 PM ET Close College football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Open Extended Reactions Wisconsin fired offensive coordinator Phil Longo on Sunday, a day after the Badgers’ 16-13 home loss to No. 1 Oregon. In a statement, Badgers coach Luke Fickell thanked Longo for
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NFL Nation, ESPNNov 17, 2024, 11:55 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Week 11 of the NFL season kicked off Thursday with quarterback Jalen Hurts leading the Philadelphia Eagles past the Washington Commanders. Around the NFL on Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers earned a statement win over the Baltimore Ravens, the Detroit Lions overpowered the Jacksonville Jaguars
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Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterNov 18, 2024, 05:10 AM ET 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 MALAGA, Spain —Rafael Nadal said he is unsure what role he will play at the
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