Jeff Passan, ESPNJul 15, 2024, 11:16 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Open Extended Reactions ARLINGTON, Texas — In the annals of their long history, no Los Angeles Dodgers player had ever won the Home Run Derby. Teoscar Hernandez changed that
Team India’s triumph at the T20 World Cup 2024 also came with the heartbreaking news of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja‘s retirement from the shortest format. The three stalwarts called time on their T20I career after India defeated South Africa in the summit clash of the World Cup by seven runs. The World
Jul 15, 2024, 08:57 AM ET Open Extended Reactions It’s 2024 MLB All-Star Home Run Derby day in Arlington! Some of the best home run hitters in baseball will be taking aim at the Globe Life Field stands on Monday (8 p.m. ET on ESPN) in one of the most anticipated events of the summer.
Chris Low, ESPN Senior WriterJul 15, 2024, 08:23 PM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of the University of Tennessee Open Extended Reactions Echoing what his coach Lane Kiffin has been saying since spring, Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart said Monday that the Rebels‘ talent level compares to anyone’s in college
Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN Staff WriterJul 15, 2024, 06:38 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
Ben Baby, ESPN Staff WriterJul 15, 2024, 05:19 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
Associated Press Jul 15, 2024, 07:49 PM ET Open Extended Reactions EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Forward Quinton Byfield has agreed to a five-year, $31.25 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Kings. The Kings announced the deal Monday for Byfield, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NHL draft. The contract runs through the
Multiple ESPN writers Jul 15, 2024, 10:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The 2024 Copa América has come to an end and, after a tournament full of twists and turns, Argentina were crowned champions, beating Colombia 1-0 on Sunday after some long security-induced delays at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. So, what better
Andreas Hale, ESPNJul 15, 2024, 01:39 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Less than two weeks after Nate Diaz defeated Jorge Masvidal in a boxing match, a lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Miami on Monday claiming that Diaz is owed $9 million by promoter Solomon Engel and his company, Fanmio. In a filing
Associated Press Jul 15, 2024, 06:56 PM ET Open Extended Reactions GAINESVILLE, Va. — Lexi Thompson isn’t sure whether this year’s Solheim Cup will be her last as a player, but she showed her commitment to returning the cup to the United States by making an early visit to the demanding venue where the Americans
Ben Baby, ESPN Staff WriterJul 15, 2024, 05:15 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
Field Level Media Jul 15, 2024, 05:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Colorado Avalanche acquired the rights to restricted free agent goaltender Kevin Mandolese from the Ottawa Senators on Monday. The Avalanche also received a 2026 seventh-round pick in exchange for a sixth-round selection in the same draft. Editor’s Picks Mandolese, 23, made three
Chris Low, ESPN Senior WriterJul 15, 2024, 04:38 PM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of the University of Tennessee Open Extended Reactions DALLAS — Despite losing Heisman Trophy quarterback Jayden Daniels and two NFL first-round draft picks at receiver, LSU coach Brian Kelly isn’t bracing for a drop-off on offense.
Field Level Media Jul 15, 2024, 11:21 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Steven Stamkos bid an emotional farewell to the Tampa Bay community on Monday, penning an article for The Players’ Tribune that recounted going from the No. 1 draft pick to team captain to two-time Stanley Cup champion. “How do you say goodbye to
Andreas Hale, ESPNJul 15, 2024, 02:12 PM ET UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has been charged with two misdemeanors stemming from an incident with a drug testing agent on March 30. Public records on the New Mexico Courts website show that Jones has been charged with assault and interference with communications. If convicted, Jones could
Ian Darke, ESPN.com writerJul 15, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Darke, who called games for the network during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, is ESPN lead soccer voice in the United States. He has covered the Barclays Premier League and the Champions League since 1982, and has one of the world’s most
Jul 15, 2024, 07:55 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The greatest athlete of the 21st century? That’s easy. It has to be Tom Brady, the quarterback of the greatest dynasty America’s favorite sport has ever seen, a seven-time Super Bowl champ and five-time Super Bowl MVP. Yep. Tom Brady. Except. Except it has to be
Associated Press Jul 15, 2024, 11:50 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Rafael Nadal returned to the clay courts in Bastad, Sweden, for the first time in 19 years by teaming up with Casper Ruud to win a first-round doubles match at the Nordea Open on Monday. Nadal won the singles title in southern Sweden as