As India skipper Rohit Sharma announced the playing XI for the first ODI against West Indies, there was no place for wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson. While Ishan Kishan got the wicket-keeper’s spot in the team, it was Suryakumar Yadav who earned the nod at the No. 3 spot despite the horrific form he has been
Marissa Lordanic Jul 27, 2023, 08:00 PM ET BRISBANE, Australia — “Is that Alanna Kennedy playing up top?” was the question whispered around the stands of Brisbane Stadium. The answer was “yes.” After playing in the heart of defence for 82 minutes, Kennedy had been pushed forward to play as a second striker. It wasn’t
David Hale, ESPN Staff WriterJul 27, 2023, 08:43 PM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN in 2012. Graduate of the University of Delaware. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As Colorado becomes the latest domino to fall in college football realignment, ACC commissioner Jim Phillips said the league continues to actively consider adding teams but has thus far
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJul 27, 2023, 10:35 PM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. After trading Alex DeBrincat earlier in the offseason, the Ottawa Senators made a splash signing Vladimir Tarasenko, one of the last big free agents on the market. Terms: One year, $5 million annual average value,
Ben Baby, ESPN Staff WriterJul 27, 2023, 04:30 PM ET Close Ben Baby covers the Cincinnati Bengals for ESPN. He joined the company in July 2019. Prior to ESPN, he worked for various newspapers in Texas, most recently at The Dallas Morning News where he covered college sports. He provides daily coverage of the Bengals
Timothy Bradley Jr. Jul 27, 2023, 09:16 PM ET The boxing world is bracing itself for an electrifying battle between two of boxing’s best pound-for-pound fighters, Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford. This impending duel on Saturday transcends the ordinary A-side buffoonery that boxing usually produces, and promises a thrilling welterweight matchup for the undisputed
Associated Press Jul 27, 2023, 08:17 PM ET BLAINE, Minn. — Lee Hodges got off to a good start in his bid to make the FedEx Cup playoffs, shooting an 8-under 63 on Thursday for a one-stroke lead in the first round of the 3M Open. Two-time major champion Justin Thomas, who’s trying to make
ESPN News Services Jul 27, 2023, 06:54 PM ET DETROIT — Shohei Ohtani looked his manager in the eye and in just a few words, left no doubt of his intentions. “I’ll finish it,” Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin recalled Ohtani telling him after the eighth inning of what became his first complete game
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJul 27, 2023, 08:01 PM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Replacing the void left by Alex DeBrincat was one of the biggest questions facing the Ottawa Senators this offseason and they used Thursday to address that concern by signing Vladimir Tarasenko to a one-year deal
Jul 27, 2023, 06:38 PM ET Stephen Curry has completed one of the greatest challenges of his life: making it through an episode of “Hot Ones.” On Thursday, the Golden State Warriors guard appeared on the web series, in which guests are interviewed by Sean Evans while eating chicken wings coated in increasingly hot sauces.
Associated Press Jul 27, 2023, 05:26 PM ET SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Coyotes signed 2022 first-round draft pick Logan Cooley on Thursday to a three-year, entry-level contract, after the center changed his mind about returning to Minnesota for another college season. The 19-yeaer-old Cooley was the third overall pick last year. The Pittsburgh native
Andrew Lopez, ESPNJul 27, 2023, 06:28 PM ET New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado will not participate for Puerto Rico in the upcoming FIBA World Cup next month, it was announced Thursday. Puerto Rico released its roster for the World Cup and Alvarado wasn’t listed. The national team said the Pelicans didn’t allow Alvarado to
Jeff Borzello, ESPN Staff WriterJul 27, 2023, 04:18 PM ET Close Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware. Bronny James, the eldest son of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, was discharged from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on Thursday, three days after suffering cardiac arrest. Merije Chukumerije, the consulting cardiologist for
Brianna Williams, ESPNJul 27, 2023, 05:17 PM ET Nick Kyrgios‘ Pokémon fandom has reached new heights. Editor’s Picks 1 Related The 28-year-old tennis star showed off a massive tattoo that covers his entire back and acknowledges his affinity for the Japanese media franchise. Charizard, Blastoise, Gyarados, Dragonite, Snorlax, Gengar and Mewtwo are among the characters
ESPN News Services Jul 27, 2023, 05:08 PM ET HAMBURG, Germany — Bernarda Pera, the defending champion at the Hamburg European Open, was upset Thursday by Russian Diana Shnaider. After dropping the first set to Shnaider 1-6, Pera was able to get on track in the second, breaking Shnaider twice en route to taking the
Ryan HockensmithJul 27, 2023, 06:45 AM ET Close Ryan Hockensmith is a Penn State graduate who joined ESPN in 2001. He is a survivor of bacterial meningitis, which caused him to have multiple amputation surgeries on his feet. He is a proud advocate for those with disabilities and addiction issues. He covers everything from the
Associated Press Jul 27, 2023, 05:28 PM ET BRIDGEND, Wales — Miguel Angel Jimenez shot a 5-under 66 to take the first-round lead at the Senior Open Championship on Thursday, five years after he became the first Spaniard to win the tournament. Jimenez is two shots ahead of Alex Cejka and Mario Tiziani at Royal
Associated Press Jul 27, 2023, 03:30 PM ET EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — Paula Reto had eight birdies as she carded a 7-under 64 to take a surprise first-round lead at the Évian Championship on Thursday. The 33-year-old South African holds a two-shot lead over 2015 champion Lydia Ko of New Zealand and three other players locked