Andreas Hale, ESPNAug 23, 2024, 10:12 AM ET Open Extended Reactions In the 1984 film “Revenge of the Nerds,” characters Lewis Skolnik (played by Robert Carradine) and Gilbert Lowe (played by Anthony Edwards) lead a group of nerds to stop the ongoing harassment from the bully fraternity Alpha Betas at the fictional Adams College. At
The numbers will favour Jay Shah to mount the saddle as the next ICC Chairman but there is no clarity if he decides to join the world governing body, who will replace him as BCCI secretary. Shah is supposed to have the backing of 15 out of 16 members in the ICC Board but has
Getty Images Andrew Benson F1 Correspondent 11 minutes ago McLaren’s Lando Norris headed Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in a first practice session at the Dutch Grand Prix that started in wet and wild conditions and ended under blue skies. A blustery wind, gusting at up to more than 70km/h, continued throughout the session but the
Getty Images Andrew Benson F1 Correspondent 23 minutes ago Australian Jack Doohan will make his Formula 1 debut with Alpine in 2025 after being promoted from his role as reserve driver. The 21-year-old son of five-time MotoGP champion Mick Doohan will partner Frenchman Pierre Gasly, who has raced for Alpine since 2023. Doohan replaces Frenchman
Associated Press Aug 22, 2024, 10:01 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MONTERREY, Mexico — Third-seeded Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia beat seventh-seeded Yue Yuan of China 7-5, 7-6 (3) on Thursday night to reach the Monterrey Open semifinals. Alexandrova will face Lulu Sun of New Zealand, a 6-4, 6-3 winner over Erika Andreeva of Russia in
Former England batter Marcus Trescothick, who will be serving as Three Lions’ interim head coach for the white-ball series against Australia at home next month, said that he has not decided if he wants to be considered for this role as a long-term option. Trescothick is currently one of the team’s assistant coaches and is
Adam Teicher, ESPN Staff WriterAug 22, 2024, 10:49 PM ET Close Covered Chiefs for 20 seasons for Kansas City Star Joined ESPN in 2013 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chicago Bears defensive back Douglas Coleman III was hospitalized after suffering an injury while making a tackle during Thursday night’s 34-21 preseason win over the Kansas City
ESPN News Services Aug 22, 2024, 08:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions United States defender Sergiño Dest said he is excited about the potential arrival of Mauricio Pochettino as men’s national team coach. Dest, who suffered a torn ACL this past May and will likely be ruled out until 2025, said he thinks the arrival
Aug 22, 2024, 06:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Pete Carroll said earlier this week that part of his life after being coach of the Seattle Seahawks will include teaching a class at USC this spring. Trojans coach Lincoln Riley said Wednesday he’d welcome any assistance Carroll can give his football program while in Los
Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterAug 22, 2024, 05:06 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. Open Extended Reactions The spiraling Seattle Mariners, who have lost eight of nine games largely because of a lethargic offense, fired
NFL Nation, ESPNAug 22, 2024, 11:49 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Week 3 of the 2024 NFL preseason kicked off Thursday as teams prepare to turn their focus to the regular season. The final preseason games will be many players’ last chance to prove themselves before the 53-man roster cutdown deadline on Tuesday at 4
Aug 22, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The race for baseball’s best record continues to be incredibly close — with six teams separated by just two games and no team on pace for more than 96 wins. The last time that happened in a full season was 2007. As MLB’s best clubs —
Associated Press Aug 22, 2024, 07:11 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CASTLE ROCK, Colo. — Keegan Bradley went from a bundle of nerves waiting to see if he would advance in the PGA Tour postseason to a blissful day of birdies in mile-high air Thursday that led to a 6-under 66 and the lead in
Associated Press Aug 22, 2024, 08:13 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR docked Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin 75 points and 10 playoff points Thursday, eliminating any shot he had at winning the regular-season title and making his path toward a championship more difficult. The hefty penalty was handed down because
Aug 22, 2024, 07:03 PM ET Open Extended Reactions World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler downplayed any concerns about a back injury after he was seen hunched over following an approach shot on his penultimate hole Thursday at the BMW Championship. After he hit his second shot on the par-5 17th hole at Castle Pines Golf
Rajan Hothi Aug 22, 2024, 07:44 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The summer transfer window is open! Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Newcastle close to deal for Guéhi Newcastle United are edging closer to securing a deal for Crystal Palace defender
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterAug 22, 2024, 01:55 PM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions The Winnipeg Jets and Pittsburgh Penguins swapped top prospects in a significant trade, with the Jets sending forward Rutger McGroarty to Pittsburgh for forward Brayden Yager, a source confirmed to ESPN on
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterAug 22, 2024, 03:41 PM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Open Extended Reactions Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz and assistant Jon Budmayr are suspended for the Hawkeyes’ season opener as part of a school-imposed penalty for a recruiting violation in late 2022. Ferentz,