Greg Wyshynski, ESPNNov 25, 2024, 07:05 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions The NHL coaching carousel spun a little earlier than usual this season. The Boston Bruins fired Jim Montgomery after 20 games. The St. Louis Blues hired Montgomery just five days later to replace Drew Bannister, whom
After attracting a Rs 23.75 crore bid from Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL mega auction, Venkatesh Iyer made a small right step while producing an all-round effort to propel Madhya Pradesh to a 101-run win over Meghalaya in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Group A match on Monday. Venkatesh got the third highest bid
Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterNov 25, 2024, 09:21 AM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions Left-handed starter Yusei Kikuchi is in agreement with the Los Angeles Angels on a three-year, $63 million contract, sources confirmed to ESPN on Monday. Kikuchi, 33, had a great
Open Extended Reactions If the top NBA awards were handed out one month into the 2024-25 NBA season, which players and coaches could stake their claim to the coveted titles? A few MVP-caliber superstars such as Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic have found their teams struggling early in the season. Will they be
Rachel Doerrie, ESPNNov 25, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Rachel Doerrie is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She’s worked in the NHL and consulted for professional teams across North American and Europe. She hosts the Staff & Graph Podcast and discusses sports from a data-driven perspective. Open Extended Reactions The
Nov 25, 2024, 06:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Pat Brown has signed with Matchroom Boxing. Danny Lawson/PA Images via Getty Images British Olympian Pat Brown has signed with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing and will make his professional debut at cruiserweight in 2025. Brown, 25 from Manchester, won the England Boxing National Amateur Championships in 2021
As nearly 500 players await their fate on Day 2 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction, some more twists and surprises are expected to be witnessed. The auction saw some big names like Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh, etc. earn their deserved value while Venkatsh Iyer produced a big surprise
Associated Press Nov 23, 2024, 11:48 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — Scotty Pippen Jr. already had plenty of fond memories of watching his Hall of Fame father at the United Center. He added one of his own Saturday night. Pippen, son of former Bulls great Scottie, scored a career-best 30 points, added 10
Associated Press Nov 24, 2024, 11:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Saquon Barkley ran for touchdowns of 70 and 72 yards in the second half and finished with a team record 255 yards rushing in the streaking Philadelphia Eagles‘ seventh consecutive victory, 37-20 over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night. Barkley
Nov 24, 2024, 09:49 PM Open Extended Reactions England fullback Ellie Kildunne was named women’s player of the year at the World Rugby awards on Sunday, while Springboks forward Pieter-Steph du Toit won the men’s award. Editor’s Picks 2 Related France captain Antoine Dupont was named sevens player of the year after steering his country
Sarah Barshop, ESPN Staff WriterNov 24, 2024, 08:00 PM ET Close Sarah Barshop covers the Los Angeles Rams for ESPN. She joined ESPN in 2016 to cover the Green Bay Packers for ESPN Milwaukee. She then moved to Houston to cover the Texans. She came to ESPN after working as a writer and editor for
Shams Charania, ESPNNov 24, 2024, 01:23 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams sustained season-ending tears to the ACL, meniscus and associated ligaments in his right knee, sources told ESPN on Sunday. Williams, who is averaging 10.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game this season, was injured late in the
Associated Press Nov 24, 2024, 02:02 PM ET Rico Carty, who won the 1970 National League batting title when he hit a major-league-best .366 for the Atlanta Braves, has died. He was 85. Major League Baseball, the players’ association and the Braves paid tribute to Carty on social media Sunday. No further details on Carty’s
Associated Press Nov 23, 2024, 12:11 AM ET Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — Chris Woodward has been named first-base coach by the Los Angeles Dodgers, marking his second stint on manager Dave Roberts’ staff. The Dodgers made the announcement Friday night. Woodward was the Dodgers first-base coach from 2016 to 2018 before leaving to
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterNov 24, 2024, 07:42 PM 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 Eddie Jones said he was abused by a fan on his return to Twickenham and shrugged
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterNov 24, 2024, 12:41 AM ET Close College football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Open Extended Reactions A wild day in the SEC produced only one postseason guarantee: Georgia is headed back to the conference championship game for a fourth consecutive season. The league confirmed Georgia’s spot
Nov 20, 2024, 08:14 AM England ended their run of five straight defeats with a comprehensive 59-14 demolition of a young Japan team at Twickenham on Sunday, running in nine tries, including two each for hookers Jamie George and Luke Cowan-Dickie. Despite difficult rainy and windy conditions, England sought to keep the ball in hand
Adam Brown Nov 24, 2024, 11:30 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Liverpool fought back from 2-1 down on Sunday to secure a 3-2 victory over Southampton at St. Mary’s that sent them eight points clear at the top of the Premier League table. The visitors got in front when Curtis Jones forced Flynn Downes to