Jan 25, 2024, 02:26 PM ET Open Extended Reactions New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte was arrested Thursday in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, over allegations of illegal sports betting while he played at LSU. Louisiana State Police said the charges against Boutte, 21, include a felony count of computer fraud and a misdemeanor count of
Jan 26, 2024, 11:01 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Can defending champ Aryna Sabalenka win her second Grand Slam title on Saturday? Or will first-time major finalist Zheng Qinwen complete the ultimate upset? Our experts make their predictions for Saturday’s Australian Open women’s final (3:30 a.m. ET; ESPN and ESPN+). What can Sabalenka do to
Field Level Media Jan 26, 2024, 02:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the host Atlanta Hawks due to a sprained right thumb. Irving suffered the injury in Dallas’ 119-110 setback to the Boston Celtics on Monday. The eight-time All-Star did not play
There are high-stakes lawsuits and labor relations boards, congressional hearings and an NCAA president’s controversial overhaul plan. There’s an angry school taking its conference to court over a grant of rights, and that conference preemptively striking against the school. There’s the disruption of name, image and likeness, grumbling over essentially unlimited transfers and million-dollar portal
Joe Root in action for England cricket team© AFP Joe Root surpassed Sachin Tendulkar to claim a huge feat despite England’s batting collapse on Day 1 of the first Test match between England and India on Thursday. While the veteran England batter could manage to score just 29 in 60 balls, he became the highest
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterJan 26, 2024, 11:00 AM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions The NHL’s Stadium Series sweaters are here — and they’re out of this world. We’re weeks out from a pair of outdoor clashes on Feb. 17 and 18 at MetLife Stadium that
This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Andrew Benson Chief F1 writer Lando Norris has signed a new contract which McLaren say will keep him at the team “until at least the end of 2026”. The 24-year-old Briton was already contracted to McLaren
Open Extended Reactions The NFL playoffs‘ conference championship round schedule for the 2024 season has two great matchups, and we’ve got you covered with what you need to know heading into the weekend. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the biggest keys and a bold prediction for each matchup. Additionally, ESPN Stats & Information provides
Jan 26, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions While Michigan fans are still basking in the glory of the Wolverines’ national championship, the rest of the college football world is left to look ahead to next season. We’ve already gazed into a crystal ball for our Way-Too-Early Top 25 and Way-Too-Early All-America team. Now
R Ashwin was run out following a mix-up with Ravindra Jadeja© X (formerly Twitter) Ravichandran Ashwin was left disappointed during Day 2 of the first Test match between India and England on Friday after a horrible mix-up with Ravindra Jadeja led to his dismissal. During the 91st over of the Indian innings, Ashwin played a
Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPNJan 25, 2024, 11:51 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Portland Trail Blazers are letting the 48-hour deadline to file a protest over Tuesday’s loss to Oklahoma City lapse, confident that they communicated their frustration to the NBA about the final moments of the game, sources told ESPN on Thursday night. In the
Associated Press Jan 25, 2024, 07:29 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BALTIMORE — Orioles general manager Mike Elias is preaching patience during what has been another quiet offseason for Baltimore. Spring training hasn’t arrived just yet. “It’s been kind of a later, slower offseason than normal,” Elias said Thursday while meeting with reporters as the
Emily Kaplan, ESPNJan 26, 2024, 07:15 AM ET Close Emily Kaplan is ESPN’s national NHL reporter. Open Extended Reactions The NHL in Utah is starting to feel inevitable. That was the sense around the league this week when Ryan Smith publicly released a letter to the NHL formally requesting a team. As one NHL owner
Jan 25, 2024, 08:31 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Texas Rangers and free agent relief pitcher David Robertson, who has 175 career saves, reached a one-year deal in the $11 million-$12 million range, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan on Thursday. The deal is pending a physical, sources said. Robertson, who turns 39 in April,
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterJan 26, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions While the Edmonton Oilers approach history with a record-breaking win streak, it’s another Western Canadian team that takes over the top spot of the NHL Power Rankings this week. Plus, while we
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJan 26, 2024, 05:51 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions Jurgen Klopp has announced he will leave his position as Liverpool manager at the end
Jake Michaels, ESPN Senior WriterJan 26, 2024, 02:40 AM ET Close Jake Michaels is a Melbourne-based sports writer who covers everything from Aussie Rules to Formula One, basketball to boxing. He has been with ESPN for 10 years and works as a Senior Writer, covering sport in Australia and around the world. Open Extended Reactions
Tim Bontemps, ESPNJan 25, 2024, 07:26 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LeBron James became the first player to ever be named to 20 All-Star teams Thursday night, when he was selected for the Western Conference as part of the league’s unveiling of the 10 starters for next month’s All-Star Game in Indianapolis. James, who surpassed