Month: January 2025

Tom Hamilton Close Tom Hamilton Senior Writer • 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 Emily Keogh Close Emily Keogh Correspondent Jan 16, 2025, 04:29 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Chelsea are leading the race to
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Jan 15, 2025, 07:51 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Veteran North Carolina quarterback Jacolby Criswell told ESPN’s Pete Thamel on Wednesday that he is entering the NCAA transfer portal. Criswell started 11 games over two stints at UNC, separated by spending the 2023 season at Arkansas. He was the Tar Heels’ primary starter in 2024,
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Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterJan 16, 2025, 02:54 AM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. LOS ANGELES — Speaking for the first time since the Southern California wildfires forced him and
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Associated Press Jan 16, 2025, 01:20 AM ET Open Extended Reactions ST. PAUL, Minn. — Connor McDavid continues setting records and moving up scoring lists. McDavid had two goals and an assist in the Edmonton Oilers‘ 5-3 win against the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday night, passing Jari Kurri for second all time in points in
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Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJan 15, 2025, 06:15 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions Brazil superstar and Al Hilal attacker Neymar is in preliminary talks with three MLS sides, including Chicago Fire FC, over a proposed move, sources have told ESPN. A source
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Pete Thamel, Senior College Sports InsiderJan 15, 2025, 06:16 PM ET Close College Football Senior Writer for ESPN. Insider for College Gameday. Open Extended Reactions Bill Belichick’s first coaching staff at North Carolina continues to come together. Longtime NFL special teams coach Mike Priefer and veteran SEC offensive line coach Will Friend are expected to
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Rohit Sharma practicing with Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy team© PTI India’s Test captain Rohit Sharma has lifted the expectations of fans by appearing in a practice game with the Mumbai Ranji Trophy team, where he batted with former teammate Ajinkya Rahane. Rohit, who endured a difficult outing in Australia during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, has been urged
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Andreas Hale, ESPNJan 15, 2025, 08:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — When Kevin Holland enters the Octagon against Reinier de Ridder at UFC 311, it will be his 24th fight with the UFC. Holland, who has navigated between middleweight and welterweight, has fought at a breakneck pace since joining the promotion in
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Michael Rothstein, ESPN Staff WriterJan 15, 2025, 01:00 PM ET Close Michael Rothstein is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Rothstein covers the Atlanta Falcons. You can follow him via Twitter @MikeRothstein. A woman who accused Conor McGregor of sexually assaulting her after an NBA Finals game in 2023 has filed a lawsuit against
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Pete Thamel, Senior College Sports InsiderJan 15, 2025, 11:42 AM ET Close College Football Senior Writer for ESPN. Insider for College Gameday. Open Extended Reactions Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers is declaring for the NFL draft, he announced in a video on social media. The decision ends a career at Texas that saw him help revive
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Shams Charania, Senior NBA InsiderJan 15, 2025, 05:04 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Charlotte Hornets are trading center Nick Richards and a second-round draft pick to the Phoenix Suns for forward Josh Okogie and three second-round picks, sources told ESPN. The Hornets are sending a 2025 Denver second-rounder to Phoenix, which trades a 2026
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Open Extended Reactions Iga Swiatek in action in her first round clash at the Australian Open. Robert Prange/Getty Images The second round continues at the 2025 Australian Open, with Iga Swiatek, Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev, and Elena Rybakina all taking to the court. Follow along for all the news and results from Melbourne Park.
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Associated Press Jan 15, 2025, 05:59 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Elian Peña, a shortstop from the Dominican Republic who turned 17 in October, agreed to a $5 million bonus with the New York Mets on Wednesday that was the largest amount on the first day of the 2025 international signing period.
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Kris Rhim, ESPNJan 15, 2025, 05:07 PM ET EL SEGUNO, Calif. — Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said Wednesday that he will have a cardiac ablation this offseason and hip replacement surgery. Harbaugh, 61, briefly left the Chargers’ Week 6 game against the Denver Broncos after a flare-up with atrial flutter, a type of
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Associated Press Jan 15, 2025, 03:33 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta Braves backed out of agreements to sign Jeff Hoffman because of concerns about the reliever’s pitching shoulder before he finalized a $33 million, three-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays last week. “The stuff they saw on the MRIs,
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