Reuters Andrew Benson F1 Correspondent 2 hours ago Rwanda is bidding to host a Formula 1 grand prix, the country’s President Paul Kagame says. F1 is keen to hold a race in Africa and talks with Rwanda have been known about for some months. The FIA, F1’s governing body, is hosting its general assembly and
Nick Wagoner, ESPN Staff WriterDec 13, 2024, 01:04 AM ET Close Nick Wagoner is an NFL reporter at ESPN. Nick has covered the San Francisco 49ers and the NFL at ESPN since 2016, having previously covered the St. Louis Rams for 12 years, including three years (2013 to 2015) at ESPN. In his 10 years
Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN Staff WriterDec 12, 2024, 06:14 PM ET Close Ohm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the NBA for nearly a decade. He joined ESPNNewYork.com after working at the New York Daily News for almost 12 years and is
Associated Press Dec 13, 2024, 12:46 AM ET Open Extended Reactions MELBOURNE, Australia — Three-time major champion Stan Wawrinka was among nine wild-card entries awarded Friday for the Australian Open in January. Tennis Australia said Wawrinka would be joined at Melbourne Park — where the main draw begins on Jan. 12 — by Australians Tristan
Sarah Barshop Close Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer Sarah Barshop covers the Los Angeles Rams for ESPN. She joined ESPN in 2016 to cover the Green Bay Packers for ESPN Milwaukee. She then moved to Houston to cover the Texans. She came to ESPN after working as a writer and editor for Sports Illustrated. You
Michael Voepel, ESPN.comDec 12, 2024, 04:15 PM ET Close Michael Voepel is a senior writer who covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball and other college sports. Voepel began covering women’s basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996. Open Extended Reactions The Virginia women’s basketball team is getting what the school calls a
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri, who knows a thing or two about winning Test rubbers in Australia, on Thursday asked India skipper Rohit Sharma to return to the opening slot “if he has to throw the first punch” on an opponent brimming with confidence. Shastri was serving as team director when India won their
Associated Press Dec 12, 2024, 11:27 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PHILADELPHIA — Flyers center Scott Laughton felt a huge sense of pride when his second goal of the game gave him 100 in his career. Laughton had another major milestone in sight: He added two empty-net goals to tie Philadelphia’s team record of four
Seth Wickersham, ESPN Senior WriterDec 12, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Close Senior Writer for ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine Joined ESPN The Magazine after graduating from the University of Missouri. Although he primarily covers the NFL, his assignments also have taken him to the Athens Olympics, the World Series, the NCAA tournament and the NHL
Eric Woodyard, ESPNDec 12, 2024, 10:29 PM ET Close Eric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. He joined ESPN in September 2019 as an NBA reporter dedicated to the Midwest region before switching to his current role in April 2021. The Flint, Mich. native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentDec 12, 2024, 04:23 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PLZEŇ, Czechia — For much of the game against Viktoria Plzeň, you could understand why Manchester United are open to offers for most of their players. Rasmus Højlund, however, looks like one who might have a future at Old Trafford under new head coach
Associated Press Dec 12, 2024, 07:18 PM ET ANAHEIM, Calif. — Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras will be out for six weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. Zegras had surgery Thursday, the team announced. Zegras was injured last week on a fairly innocent-looking play during the Ducks’ 4-1
Associated Press Dec 12, 2024, 05:23 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SAN FRANCISCO — Willy Adames wasted little time making one thing clear: He wants to play all 162 games for the San Francisco Giants. So when introduced as their new shortstop Thursday, Adames looked to his left and gently put a hand on manager
Jorge Castillo, ESPN Staff WriterDec 12, 2024, 07:24 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the Washington Wizards from 2014 to 2016 and the Washington Nationals from 2016 to 2018 for The Washington Post before covering the Los Angeles Dodgers and MLB for the Los Angeles Times from 2018 to 2024. Open Extended Reactions NEW
Mike Coppinger, ESPN Boxing InsiderDec 12, 2024, 05:50 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 Denys Berinchyk and Keyshawn Davis are finalizing a deal for a
Shams Charania Dave McMenamin Close Dave McMenamin ESPN Staff Writer 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. Dec 12, 2024, 10:35 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is unlikely
Dec 12, 2024, 03:49 PM A body has been found in the Aln River in Northumbria, England as part of the search for former England rugby star Tom Voyce, Northumbria police confirmed on Thursday. Voyce’s car had been found in the river after local police received a report that he had not arrived home following
Dec 12, 2024, 02:19 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ESPN college football analyst Dan Mullen, the former head coach at Florida and Mississippi State, has agreed in principle to a five-year deal to be UNLV‘s next head coach, a source told ESPN’s Pete Thamel on Thursday. The deal isn’t signed, but it is expected to