Associated Press Sep 8, 2023, 07:14 AM ET MANILA, Philippines — No Nikola Jokic, no problem. Even with its best player sitting out this summer, Serbia is going to play for gold at the Basketball World Cup. Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 23 points as Serbia defeated Canada 95-86 in the World Cup semifinals Friday. Ognjen Dobric
Alyssa Roenigk, ESPN Senior WriterSep 8, 2023, 07:10 AM ET Close Alyssa Roenigk is a senior writer for ESPN whose assignments have taken her to six continents and caused her to commit countless acts of recklessness. (Follow @alyroe on Twitter). NEW YORK — As anticipated, 23-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic will face a surging,
Marc Raimondi, ESPN Staff WriterSep 8, 2023, 07:41 AM ET Jese Tuivoavoa was a student at Rotorua Boys’ High School in New Zealand in 2004 when he first met Israel Adesanya. The two were in their early teens and were introduced by a mutual friend during physical education class. Throughout his childhood, Adesanya had already
Timothy Bradley Jr. Sep 8, 2023, 07:43 AM ET In the constantly changing world of boxing, pinpointing the most talented weight division proves difficult. In the past, such a distinction may have been easily discerned, but the current landscape is bursting with moving pieces which provide unprecedented shifts in the talent at every division. Esteemed
Lewis Hamilton says he wants to “improve the pipeline” for children from diverse backgrounds to work in industries around science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The project builds upon his efforts to boost the number of black teachers in STEM subjects. “We want these kids to know they are the future,” said Hamilton. The Hamilton
The Netherlands cricket board is looking for Indian net bowlers for their preparations ahead of Cricket World Cup 2023. A social media advertisement was posted by the Dutch board in order to find the bowlers ahead of the preparation camp in Alur, Karnataka. This was yet another example of the gulf in resources when it
Welsh cyclist Stephen Williams has signed a two-year contract extension with Israel-Premier Tech (IPT). Williams, 27, won August’s Arctic Race of Norway to record the second stage-race victory of his career. The former Bahrain-Victorious rider was a last-minute recruit for Israel-Premier Tech in December 2022, after the collapse of another team. “I settled in very
Jon Molyneux-Carter, Senior EditorSep 8, 2023, 04:00 AM ET The list of high-profile players whose contracts expire in summer 2024 is not quite as impressive as it was a year ago, but there are still some big-name stars whose futures are far from being resolved. Editor’s Picks 2 Related The saga around Kylian Mbappé‘s potential
Sep 7, 2023, 10:35 PM The 2023 Rugby World Cup begins Friday [Saturday morning AEST] and teams are getting ready to kick off the action. These daily files will give you the latest reporting from around the World Cup as well as betting lines, what to watch for information and best reads. Check in with
Ben Baby, ESPN Staff WriterSep 7, 2023, 08:33 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
Alyssa Roenigk, ESPN Senior WriterSep 8, 2023, 12:52 AM ET Close Alyssa Roenigk is a senior writer for ESPN whose assignments have taken her to six continents and caused her to commit countless acts of recklessness. (Follow @alyroe on Twitter). NEW YORK — With a straight-sets win over Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic Thursday
Sep 8, 2023, 12:41 AM ET Hall of Fame defender Chris Chelios will have his No. 7 jersey retired by the Chicago Blackhawks in a pregame ceremony at the United Center on Feb. 25, 2024, it was announced Thursday night. The news was revealed during a Pearl Jam concert Thursday night at the United Center.
Associated Press Sep 7, 2023, 08:37 PM ET NEW YORK — The US Open semifinal between Coco Gauff and Karolina Muchova was delayed by 50 minutes because of a disruption by environmental activists in the Arthur Ashe Stadium stands on Thursday night. One protester glued his bare feet to the concrete floor. Gauff was ahead
Pete Thamel, ESPNSep 7, 2023, 12:28 PM ET Kansas star quarterback Jalon Daniels is expected to play against Illinois on Friday night after missing the season opener against Missouri State because of tightness in his back, a source told ESPN. The staff still has not determined if Daniels or backup Jason Bean will start against
ESPN News Services Sep 7, 2023, 07:25 PM ET LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías was arrested after someone saw a physical altercation between a man and a woman outside a Major League Soccer stadium and contacted police, according to the arrest report released Thursday. The report by the Department of Public
Andrea Adelson, ESPN Senior WriterSep 7, 2023, 04:10 PM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida. North Carolina coach Mack Brown ripped the NCAA on Thursday after receiving word that receiver Tez Walker will be ineligible to play this season. Saying the NCAA has failed Walker and his
Adam Teicher Close Adam Teicher ESPN Staff Writer Covered Chiefs for 20 seasons for Kansas City Star Joined ESPN in 2013 Eric Woodyard Close Eric Woodyard ESPN 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
Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring a goal against Ecuador in Argentina’s World Cup qualifying victory. Getty Images Lionel Messi‘s second-half goal gave Argentina a 1-0 home win over Ecuador on Thursday to get their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign off on the right foot. World champions Argentina were dominant in possession, but frustrated in attack