Andreas Hale, ESPNNov 16, 2024, 12:34 AM ET Open Extended Reactions ARLINGTON, Texas — Mike Tyson’s highly anticipated return to the boxing ring saw “The Baddest Man on the Planet” fall short to YouTuber-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul. Although Tyson was a massive fan favorite, the fight proved that Father Time remains undefeated. Tyson struggled to mount
Brett Okamoto, ESPN Staff WriterNov 16, 2024, 08:40 AM ET Close MMA columnist for ESPN.com Analyst for “MMA Live” Covered MMA for Las Vegas Sun Open Extended Reactions The UFC has added two welterweight matchups to its lineup in December, one of which includes the return of Colby Covington. UFC CEO Dana White announced Friday
ESPN News Services Nov 16, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Indiana has agreed to a contract extension and raise for coach Curt Cignetti, sources told ESPN’s Pete Thamel on Saturday. The deal is expected to significantly increase Cignetti’s pay and years after an unprecedented 10-0 start for the Hoosiers. Cignetti took the Indiana
Eric Karabell, ESPN Senior WriterNov 15, 2024, 11:14 AM ET Close ESPN contributor on TV, radio, podcasts, blogs, Magazine Charter member of FSWA Hall of Fame Author of “The Best Philadelphia Sports Arguments” Open Extended Reactions It’s November and the fantasy baseball offseason is, pardon the pun, in full swing. Right now, most sports fans
Nov 15, 2024, 02:54 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Whoever finds Paul Skenes‘ rookie baseball card is in for a treat. On November 13, Topps released Skenes’ card, which celebrates his All-Star rookie season. The card is unique, meaning only a single lucky collector will get to own a copy if and when they get
Associated Press Nov 15, 2024, 06:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BALTIMORE — The Orioles are ready to adjust their wall in left field again. The team moved the wall at Camden Yards back and made it significantly taller before the 2022 season. General manager Mike Elias said Friday that the team “overcorrected” and will
Associated Press Nov 15, 2024, 03:26 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DENVER — Suspended Colorado forward Valeri Nichushkin was added to the Avalanche’s active roster and will make his season debut Friday night against Washington. Nichushkin recently returned to the team after being placed in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program six months
Associated Press Nov 16, 2024, 07:49 AM ET Open Extended Reactions DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Tyrrell Hatton snapped a club in two and was heard audibly cursing after shots during his third round at the World Tour Championship in Dubai on Saturday, during which he missed a par putt from inside two feet. The
Indian pace veteran Mohammed Shami made a triumphant return to competitive cricket after a year-long injury layoff, taking seven wickets in Bengal’s thrilling 11-run win over Madhya Pradesh in their Ranji Trophy match on Saturday. Shami’s performance included a four-wicket haul in the first innings, and he also contributed with the bat. His form is
ESPN News Services Nov 16, 2024, 01:32 AM ET Open Extended Reactions SACRAMENTO, Calif. — When De’Aaron Fox saw that he had 48 points in the fourth quarter in Friday’s 130-126 overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, teammate Malik Monk told him, “You might as well go get 60.” The Kings’ guard had 26 points
Andreas Hale, ESPNNov 16, 2024, 03:05 AM ET Open Extended Reactions ARLINGTON, Texas — Jake Paul cruised to a unanimous decision over Mike Tyson in a fight where a 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-prizefighter defeated a 58-year-old heavyweight legend. It was a generational clash that drew more than 70,000 fans at AT&T Stadium to the tune of an
Open Extended Reactions A full beer can thrown from the stands struck Mexico coach Javier Aguirre in the head after the final whistle of a 2-0 away loss to Honduras in the first leg of a Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal. The incident left Aguirre with a bloody head injury and occurred when he approached Honduras
Associated Press Nov 16, 2024, 01:09 AM ET Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — Netflix’s first attempt at managing a live sports event did not receive a passing grade. The fight Friday night between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul experienced streaming problems, according to many viewers on social media. Many viewers took to X and
Field Level Media Nov 15, 2024, 08:55 PM ET Former outfielder Al “The Bull” Ferrara died Friday, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced. He was 84. Ferrara was part of Dodgers’ world championship teams in 1963 and 1965 and also hit 27 total homers over two-plus seasons with the San Diego Padres from 1969 to 1971.
Associated Press Nov 16, 2024, 02:28 AM ET Open Extended Reactions TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays hired former Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell as vice president of baseball operations and assistant general manager. The Blue Jays announced the move Friday. Bell will oversee the player development and physical and mental performance departments, while also
Andreas Hale, ESPNNov 15, 2024, 07:58 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Mike Tyson takes on Jake Paul in an eight-round heavyweight match at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Friday night (Netflix, 8 p.m. ET). The fight, sanctioned by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, will be contested at 2-minute rounds and both fighter
James Regan Nov 15, 2024, 03:59 PM Open Extended Reactions The British & Irish Lions will embark on their Tour of Australia next year with coach Andy Farrell set to step away from his Ireland responsibilities in December to focus on the Lions. Players have the ongoing autumn internationals and the Six Nations, as well
File image of Rohit Sharma with Ritika Sajdeh© X (Twitter) India skipper Rohit Sharma and his wife Ritika Sajdeh have been blessed with a baby boy. Multiple social media reports from fans emerged on Friday night, announcing the news. However, according to the sources, the news is now confirmed. Rohit and Ritika are already parents