Marc Raimondi, ESPN Staff WriterAug 25, 2023, 07:48 AM ET Whether you’re staying up late to watch or getting up very early in the United States, there is a nice slate of UFC fights Saturday morning in Kallang, Singapore. The card is headlined by two of the bigger names in the UFC men’s featherweight division,
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen set the pace in first practice at his home Dutch Grand Prix, ahead of Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton. The two-time world champion was 0.278 seconds ahead of Alonso, whose Aston Martin has an upgrade. But it was not all plain sailing for the Dutchman – he went off into the
Sam Bruce, Deputy Editor, espn.com.auAug 25, 2023, 04:53 AM Close Sam was brought up on long drives and the dusty fields of north-west New South Wales, where he developed his love of rugby from an early age. He joined ESPN after a five-year stint heading up Fox Sports Australia’s digital rugby coverage. Of all Eddie
Britain’s Geraint Thomas promised he is ready “to commit” at the “very end” of his career in one of the toughest Vuelta a Espana races for years. The 37-year-old Ineos Grenadiers rider narrowly missed out on victory in May’s Giro d’Italia to Slovenia’s Primoz Roglic of Jumbo-Visma. “It’s easy to commit at very end of
Virat Kohli waves at the fans.© Twitter Virat Kohli, the Indian cricket team’s star batter, is getting ready for the tough cricket schedule ahead in the best possible way. Starting September 2, India will embark on a mission to first win the Asia Cup and then attempt to overcome other top teams in a quest
Josh Weinfuss, ESPN Staff WriterAug 24, 2023, 10:58 AM ET Close Josh Weinfuss is a staff writer who covers the Arizona Cardinals and the NFL at ESPN. Josh has covered the Cardinals since 2012, joining ESPN in 2013. He is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America and a graduate of Indiana University.
Associated Press Aug 24, 2023, 10:46 PM ET VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Yuka Saso had a big second nine to shoot a 6-under 66 and take the first-round lead Thursday in the CPKC Women’s Open, while Canadian star Brooke Henderson struggled while playing in glasses for the first time on the LPGA Tour. Even par
Jake Trotter, ESPN Staff WriterAug 24, 2023, 06:12 PM ET Close Jake Trotter covers the Cleveland Browns for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2011 covering college football. Before that, he worked at The Oklahoman, Austin American-Statesman and Middletown (Ohio) Journal newspapers. You can follow him on Twitter @Jake_Trotter. The Arizona Cardinals have traded for quarterback
Tim Keown, ESPN Senior WriterAug 24, 2023, 10:55 PM ET Close Senior Writer for ESPN The Magazine Columnist for ESPN.com Author of five books (3 NYT best-sellers) The Oakland Athletics have submitted their application for relocation to Major League Baseball, A’s owner John Fisher told ESPN on Thursday, putting the team one step closer to
Associated Press Aug 24, 2023, 09:52 PM ET CLEVELAND — Lin Zhu of China beat top-seeded Caroline Garcia of France 6-4, 6-1 in the quarterfinals of Tennis in the Land on Thursday. Zhu, ranked No. 48 in the world, has not lost a set through three rounds in Cleveland. She broke No. 7 Garcia five
Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterAug 24, 2023, 04:08 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. Shohei Ohtani is expected to be with the Los Angeles Angels for the start of their upcoming road trip and is
Liam Napier Aug 24, 2023, 04:39 AM LONDON — Richie Mo’unga’s arrival as the anointed All Blacks playmaker is tinged with regret. Just as he settles into the responsibility of owning Ian Foster’s resurgent team, Mo’unga is preparing to relinquish that coveted role in the prime of his career. Rugby World Cup 2023 in France
Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterAug 24, 2023, 06:53 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia ATLANTA — If two-time major champion Collin Morikawa was trying to make a final impression on U.S. Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson in this week’s Tour Championship,
Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterAug 24, 2023, 06:58 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia ATLANTA — While Collin Morikawa, Keegan Bradley and others posted low scores in Thursday’s opening round of the Tour Championship, Rory McIlroy only could manage an even-par
Jamal Collier, ESPNAug 24, 2023, 06:42 PM ET Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo said he does not plan to sign a contract extension when he becomes eligible next month and that he won’t sign an extension until he’s comfortable knowing the organization will continue to compete for a championship. In an interview with the New
Tom VanHaaren, ESPN Staff WriterAug 24, 2023, 07:12 PM ET Close ESPN staff writer Joined ESPN in 2011 Graduated from Central Michigan Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh announced Thursday that four assistants will handle game-day coaching duties during his three-game suspension to start the season. Defensive coordinator Jesse Minter will serve as game-day coach against East
ESPN News Services Aug 24, 2023, 02:13 PM ET ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Denver Broncos top receiver Jerry Jeudy was carted off the field with a right hamstring injury after pulling up during an 11-on-11 play against the Los Angeles Rams in a joint practice Thursday. Coach Sean Payton said after the practice that Jeudy would
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Aug 24, 2023, 03:24 PM ET Spanish football federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales plans to resign on Friday after FIFA opened disciplinary proceedings against him over his unsolicited kiss of player Jenni Hermoso during celebrations after Spain‘s Women’s World Cup victory, sources have confirmed to ESPN’s Rodrigo Faez. Rubiales’ position had