Andreas Hale, ESPNNov 15, 2024, 11:29 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ARLINGTON, Texas — Katie Taylor (24-1, 6 KOs) retained her undisputed women’s lightweight championship with a controversial and unpopular unanimous decision over Amanda Serrano (47-3-1, 31 KOs) on Friday night at AT&T Stadium. The fight was a return bout of their magnificent 2022 encounter
ESPN News Services Nov 16, 2024, 09:16 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The two teams suing NASCAR over an antitrust complaint said Saturday that they will compete in 2025 as “open teams” after the sanctioning body removed anticompetitive release claims that will allow them to race while the legal process continues. 23XI Racing, the team
Brady Henderson, ESPNNov 15, 2024, 06:44 PM ET Close Brady Henderson is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Henderson covers the Seattle Seahawks. He joined ESPN in 2017 covering the team for Seattle Sports 710-AM. You can follow him via Twitter @BradyHenderson. Open Extended Reactions RENTON, Wash. — Seattle Seahawks center Connor Williams has
ESPN News Services Nov 15, 2024, 10:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell scored a season-high 37 points, Darius Garland had 29 and the Cleveland Cavaliers continued one of the best starts in league history, improving to 14-0 with a 144-126 win over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night in an NBA
ESPN News Services Nov 16, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Indiana has agreed to a contract extension and raise for coach Curt Cignetti, sources told ESPN’s Pete Thamel on Saturday. The deal is expected to significantly increase Cignetti’s pay and years after an unprecedented 10-0 start for the Hoosiers. Cignetti took the Indiana
Nov 16, 2024, 07:15 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Cristiano Ronaldo discussed the timeline around his potential retirement after setting a new record for most international wins in men’s football on Friday. Portugal thrashed Poland 5-1 with their talisman scoring twice, including an acrobatic bicycle kick, to seal a UEFA Nations League quarterfinals spot for
Associated Press Nov 16, 2024, 08:36 AM ET Open Extended Reactions DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Rory McIlroy was tied for the lead with Rasmus Hojgaard and Antoine Rozner heading into the final round of the season-ending World Tour Championship as the Northern Irishman closed in on a sixth Race to Dubai title. McIlroy could
Brett Okamoto, ESPN Staff WriterNov 16, 2024, 08:40 AM ET Close MMA columnist for ESPN.com Analyst for “MMA Live” Covered MMA for Las Vegas Sun Open Extended Reactions The UFC has added two welterweight matchups to its lineup in December, one of which includes the return of Colby Covington. UFC CEO Dana White announced Friday
Eric Karabell, ESPN Senior WriterNov 15, 2024, 11:14 AM ET Close ESPN contributor on TV, radio, podcasts, blogs, Magazine Charter member of FSWA Hall of Fame Author of “The Best Philadelphia Sports Arguments” Open Extended Reactions It’s November and the fantasy baseball offseason is, pardon the pun, in full swing. Right now, most sports fans
Nov 15, 2024, 02:54 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Whoever finds Paul Skenes‘ rookie baseball card is in for a treat. On November 13, Topps released Skenes’ card, which celebrates his All-Star rookie season. The card is unique, meaning only a single lucky collector will get to own a copy if and when they get
Associated Press Nov 15, 2024, 03:26 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DENVER — Suspended Colorado forward Valeri Nichushkin was added to the Avalanche’s active roster and will make his season debut Friday night against Washington. Nichushkin recently returned to the team after being placed in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program six months
Indian pace veteran Mohammed Shami made a triumphant return to competitive cricket after a year-long injury layoff, taking seven wickets in Bengal’s thrilling 11-run win over Madhya Pradesh in their Ranji Trophy match on Saturday. Shami’s performance included a four-wicket haul in the first innings, and he also contributed with the bat. His form is
Andreas Hale, ESPNNov 15, 2024, 07:58 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Mike Tyson takes on Jake Paul in an eight-round heavyweight match at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Friday night (Netflix, 8 p.m. ET). The fight, sanctioned by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, will be contested at 2-minute rounds and both fighter
Andreas Hale, ESPNNov 16, 2024, 03:05 AM ET Open Extended Reactions ARLINGTON, Texas — Jake Paul cruised to a unanimous decision over Mike Tyson in a fight where a 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-prizefighter defeated a 58-year-old heavyweight legend. It was a generational clash that drew more than 70,000 fans at AT&T Stadium to the tune of an
Associated Press Nov 16, 2024, 01:09 AM ET Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — Netflix’s first attempt at managing a live sports event did not receive a passing grade. The fight Friday night between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul experienced streaming problems, according to many viewers on social media. Many viewers took to X and
Field Level Media Nov 15, 2024, 08:55 PM ET Former outfielder Al “The Bull” Ferrara died Friday, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced. He was 84. Ferrara was part of Dodgers’ world championship teams in 1963 and 1965 and also hit 27 total homers over two-plus seasons with the San Diego Padres from 1969 to 1971.
Associated Press Nov 16, 2024, 02:28 AM ET Open Extended Reactions TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays hired former Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell as vice president of baseball operations and assistant general manager. The Blue Jays announced the move Friday. Bell will oversee the player development and physical and mental performance departments, while also
ESPN News Services Nov 16, 2024, 01:32 AM ET Open Extended Reactions SACRAMENTO, Calif. — When De’Aaron Fox saw that he had 48 points in the fourth quarter in Friday’s 130-126 overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, teammate Malik Monk told him, “You might as well go get 60.” The Kings’ guard had 26 points