Month: February 2025

James Regan Feb 21, 2025, 04:07 AM ET Open Extended Reactions RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Josh Padley, who before this week was largely unknown outside of British boxing circles, has said he can “definitely” beat lightweight world champion Shakur Stevenson on Saturday. Padley (15-0, 4 KOs) got the call on Tuesday night asking if he
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Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians have unveiled their official jersey for the 2025 edition, starting from March 22. “The jersey retains the iconic blue and gold palette symbolic of Mumbai Indians’ essence. Blue represents trust, confidence, and the team’s boundless potential, while gold signifies glory, achievement, and the relentless pursuit of excellence,” MI said in
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Kristen ShiltonFeb 20, 2025, 11:50 PM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions Heading into the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, many expected the United States and Canada to meet in the championship game. No one expected that the two countries’ opening-round matchup would be so intense, though, or
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Dave McMenaminFeb 20, 2025, 08:19 PM 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. Open Extended Reactions Nearly two weeks after the Los Angeles Lakers rescinded their trade for center Mark Williams with
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Open Extended Reactions The Florida Gators are expected to promote Russ Callaway to offensive coordinator, sources told ESPN on Thursday. Callaway spent last season as Florida’s tight ends coach and co-coordinator. This move marks his third straight year with a promotion since joining the Gators in an off-field role in 2022. Florida coach Billy Napier
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Tisha ThompsonFeb 20, 2025, 05:35 PM ET Close Tisha Thompson is an investigative reporter for ESPN based in Washington, D.C. Her work appears on all platforms, both domestically and internationally. Open Extended Reactions The NFL, MLB, NCAA and NASCAR said they support a bill introduced in Congress on Thursday that would give state and local
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ESPN News Services Feb 20, 2025, 12:23 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The University of Texas System board of regents approved a raise and contract extension for football coach Steve Sarkisian on Thursday after the Longhorns advanced to the College Football Playoff semifinals for the second consecutive season. The new deal extends Sarkisian’s contract by
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Associated Press Feb 20, 2025, 09:04 PM ET Open Extended Reactions VALLARTA, Mexico — Six of the seven PGA Tour events this year had international winners, and the Mexico Open added to the trend Thursday when Jeremy Paul of Germany, Kris Ventura of Norway and Harry Hall of England shared the lead at 7-under 64.
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Jesse RogersFeb 20, 2025, 07:59 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions GLENDALE, Ariz. — Chicago Cubs pitcher Cody Poteet became the first player to challenge a ball/strike call in a major league game when he asked for a review of a fastball to
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Todd ArcherFeb 20, 2025, 05:35 PM ET Close Todd Archer is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Dallas Cowboys. Archer has covered the NFL since 1997 and Dallas since 2003. He joined ESPN in 2010. Open Extended Reactions FRISCO, Texas — Zack Martin, one of the most decorated offensive linemen in Dallas Cowboys
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Associated Press Feb 20, 2025, 05:16 PM ET Open Extended Reactions GLENDALE, Ariz. — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller was hit in the head by a line drive on Thursday during the team’s spring training against the Chicago Cubs, but was able to walk off the field. The scary moment happened in the third
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Open Extended Reactions Christian Pulisic has denied there is a rift between himself and AC Milan head coach Sérgio Conceição after reports emerged that he had demanded to leave the club should the Portuguese manager remain next season. Italian media claimed on Thursday that Pulisic and midfielder Youssouf Fofana had irreparably fallen out with Conceição
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Feb 20, 2025, 03:46 PM Open Extended Reactions Fly-half Finn Russell has been passed fit to start Saturday’s Six Nations match against England at Twickenham, but wing Darcy Graham has not recovered in time and misses out on his team’s bid for a record fifth successive Calcutta Cup victory. The pair suffered concussion after colliding
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Mark SchlabachFeb 20, 2025, 09:40 AM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Open Extended Reactions PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan and player directors Tiger Woods and Adam Scott are meeting with officials at the White House on Thursday in what the tour
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Associated Press Feb 20, 2025, 04:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ATLANTA — Parker Kligerman on Thursday lost his appeal after having his NASCAR Truck Series season-opening win at Daytona erased by a disqualification. NASCAR disqualified Kligerman’s No. 75 on Friday night when his truck was found to be too low in a postrace inspection.
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James Regan Feb 20, 2025, 04:21 PM ET Open Extended Reactions RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Promoter Ben Shalom told ESPN he has “never made a fight that quickly” after arranging for Martin Bakole to fight Joseph Parker on Thursday as a late replacement for Daniel Dubois. Dubois was supposed to defend his IBF heavyweight belt
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