Open Extended Reactions DORTMUND, Germany– In what is fast becoming his customary style, Kobbie Mainoo is threatening without fuss or fanfare to solve a problem that’s arguably blighted England for years. Wednesday’s Euro 2024 semifinal against Netherlands promises to be the teenager’s toughest test yet, but the Three Lions are hoping they have finally found
ESPN News Services Jul 8, 2024, 08:17 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LAS VEGAS — A 3-pointer over Anthony Davis, swish. A baseline turnaround over Jrue Holiday, easy. An acrobatic putback after crashing the boards and getting fouled by Bam Adebayo, no problem. Those are three of the best defenders in the NBA. Cooper Flagg
Jordan Reid, NFL draft analystJul 9, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Jordan Reid is an NFL draft analyst for ESPN, providing in-depth scouting on the nation’s top pro prospects. Jordan joined ESPN in 2021 and also contributes to SportsCenter and ESPN Radio. He played quarterback at North Carolina Central University and then went on to
Bill Connelly, ESPN Staff WriterJul 9, 2024, 07:41 AM ET Close Bill Connelly is a staff writer for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions It boasts maybe the two best running backs in the country. It has the most proven quarterbacks outside of the SEC. Its September slate is magnificent. Its conference race could feature as many
Jorge Castillo, ESPN Staff WriterJul 9, 2024, 07:00 AM 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 Few
Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff WriterJul 9, 2024, 06:00 AM ET Close Rich Cimini is a staff writer who covers the New York Jets and the NFL at ESPN. Rich has covered the Jets for over 30 years, joining ESPN in 2010. Rich also hosts the Flight Deck podcast. He previously was a beat writer for
44 minutes ago Lewis Hamilton won a race-long fight with Max Verstappen and Lando Norris at a gripping, wet-dry British Grand Prix to claim his first victory since December 2021. His success broke the record of the most race victories at a single track, claiming nine wins at Silverstone. There is a week-long break before
Associated Press Jul 8, 2024, 08:59 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO — Willie Mays received final military honors for his time served in the U.S. Army during a special presentation of an American flag to son Michael and taps was sounded at a public memorial service Monday for the late Hall of Famer. Baseball dignitaries past
Eli Lederman, ESPN Staff WriterJul 8, 2024, 06:21 PM ET Close Eli Lederman covers college football and recruiting for ESPN.com. He joined ESPN in 2024 after covering the University of Oklahoma for Sellout Crowd and the Tulsa World. Open Extended Reactions Michigan flipped the commitment of four-star cornerback Ivan Taylor from Notre Dame on Monday
David Warner has declared his international career a “closed chapter” but at the same time, the Australian batting great won’t mind padding up in the Champions Trophy next year should he be selected, something that has been described as an “emergency option” by his ODI captain Pat Cummins. Warner retired from ODIs after Australia’s World
Tim Bontemps, ESPNJul 8, 2024, 08:50 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LAS VEGAS — Fresh off winning an NBA title and signing a record contract extension over the weekend, Jayson Tatum arrived in Sin City for his first Team USA training camp practice Monday with a fresh haircut and feeling like a weight was lifted
Open Extended Reactions UEFA have appointed a referee previously convicted of match-fixing and whose integrity was publicly questioned by Jude Bellingham for England’s Euro 2024 semifinal against the Netherlands. Felix Zwayer will officiate Wednesday’s clash in Dortmund despite being banned for six months in 2005 after taking a €300 ($325) bribe from another official named
Field Level Media Jul 8, 2024, 10:27 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Dallas Stars are taking their games to the world of streaming. After parting ways with Diamond Sports Group, the owners of the Bally Sports Network, the Stars announced a seven-year contract with A Parent Media Co. to launch a streaming platform. Under
D’Arcy Maine, ESPN.com Jul 8, 2024, 08:01 PM ET Open Extended Reactions WIMBLEDON, England — After an emotional start at the All England Club with Andy Murray’s final matches, we’ve officially reached the quarterfinals. There have been some surprising results, injuries and upsets — including the first-round exit of defending champion Marketa Vondrousova and upsets
ESPN News Services Jul 8, 2024, 05:44 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna will be competing in the Home Run Derby, it was announced on Monday. Witt, 24, and Ozuna, 33, were both already heading to Arlington, Texas as All-Stars. It’s the first
Eli Lederman, ESPN Staff WriterJul 8, 2024, 06:48 PM ET Close Eli Lederman covers college football and recruiting for ESPN.com. He joined ESPN in 2024 after covering the University of Oklahoma for Sellout Crowd and the Tulsa World. Open Extended Reactions Three-star passer Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, the No. 1 prospect in Hawaii, committed to Cal Monday
Associated Press Jul 8, 2024, 05:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LONDON — Maybe the Centre Court spectators were saluting Novak Djokovic‘s opponent by saying his name. Maybe they were booing Djokovic, trying to rattle him. The 24-time Grand Slam champion was sure it was the latter — and he let everyone know he was
Associated Press Jul 8, 2024, 06:58 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Hockey Club re-signed forward Barrett Hayton on Monday to a two-year contract worth $5.3 million. The contract carries an annual salary cap hit of $2.65 million through the 2025-26 season. Hayton was a restricted free agent. “Barrett is