Emily Kaplan, ESPNMay 23, 2024, 07:55 AM ET Close Emily Kaplan is ESPN’s national NHL reporter. Open Extended Reactions The Stanley Cup playoffs have been phenomenal, and we’re only halfway through. Breakout stars have emerged, controversies have broiled and the hockey itself has been as entertaining as ever. After a month of traveling, here are
NBA Insiders May 23, 2024, 01:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The NBA’s Western Conference finals got off to a dynamic start as the Dallas Mavericks took Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves in a Minneapolis thriller on Wednesday. Entering the fourth quarter trailing 83-82, the Mavericks rallied behind 15 of Luka Doncic‘s team-high 33
Andreas Hale, ESPNMay 23, 2024, 07:54 AM ET Open Extended Reactions TKO brought WWE and UFC under one roof in September, and now the company has announced that the live-events teams for both promotions will be merged into one unit. The fully integrated unit will be called the TKO Live Events Strategy Team. According to
ESPN News Services May 23, 2024, 06:28 AM ET Open Extended Reactions World No. 5 Jessica Pegula has pulled out of the French Open as she continues to focus on her recovery from injuries, the American tennis player said Wednesday. The 30-year-old said earlier this month that she was unsure of her participation in Paris,
Courtney Cronin, ESPN Staff WriterMay 22, 2024, 04:02 PM ET Close Courtney Cronin joined ESPN in 2017, originally covering the Minnesota Vikings before switching to the Chicago Bears in 2022. Courtney is a frequent panelist on Around the Horn and host of Best Week Ever on ESPN Radio. She also co-hosts The Chicago Bears Podcast
ESPN News Services May 22, 2024, 10:11 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PHILADELPHIA — Rob Thomson watched Bryce Harper and J.T. Realmuto hit solo homers and Edmundo Sosa hit a three-run shot to lead the Philadelphia Phillies past the Texas Rangers 11-4 on Wednesday night in a game that gave them the best 50-game start
Associated Press May 22, 2024, 11:17 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MINNEAPOLIS — Luka Doncic had 15 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter to lift the Dallas Mavericks to a 108-105 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Wednesday night. Kyrie Irving scored 24 of his
Rachel Doerrie, ESPNMay 22, 2024, 10:00 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
Open Extended Reactions Ademola Lookman wrecked Bayer Leverkusen‘s pursuit of a historic unbeaten treble by scoring a stunning hat trick to seal Europa League glory for Atalanta with a 3-0 win in Dublin. Former Everton and RB Leipzig forward Lookman, 26, produced the performance of his career as Gian Piero Gasperini’s team upset the odds
Open Extended Reactions DUBLIN, Ireland — It was Michael Jordan who once said that he “never lost a game, I just ran out of time,” but as much as Xabi Alonso and his Bayer Leverkusen players might want the same to be true of their failure to complete an unprecedented unbeaten treble, the reality is
Field Level Media May 22, 2024, 05:28 PM ET The San Diego Padres placed second baseman Xander Bogaerts on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a fractured left shoulder. The four-time All-Star sustained the injury when he dove to reach a ground ball in the third inning in the opening game of Monday’s doubleheader against
Andreas Hale, ESPNMay 22, 2024, 02:43 PM ET Open Extended Reactions A fourth fight between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor is potentially one of the biggest fights that can be made in the UFC. And with McGregor returning to action for the first time since breaking his leg against Poirier three years ago against Michael
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterMay 22, 2024, 02:49 PM ET 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 Emma Raducanu will begin her preparations ahead of Wimbledon at the Rothesay Open in Nottingham
May 22, 2024, 12:55 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Everything that happens in sports has some additional context when viewed from a sports betting perspective. From season-changing injuries to record-setting moments and so much more, the sports news cycle will constantly and significantly affect the sports betting industry. Our betting buzz file, with contributions from
Associated Press May 22, 2024, 03:42 PM ET Open Extended Reactions GENEVA — Novak Djokovic celebrated his 37th birthday on Wednesday by beating unseeded Yannick Hanfmann 6-3, 6-3 to reach the quarterfinals at the Geneva Open. It was the 1,100th victory for the World No. 1 at ATP tournaments. Djokovic rallied from 3-0 down in
NBA Insiders May 22, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Even before the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers tipped off their series inside TD Garden on Tuesday night, the 2024 NBA conference finals had already made league history. For the first time, zero current or former Most Valuable Players — the award was introduced
Associated Press May 22, 2024, 01:15 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PARIS — Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray and Daniel Evans have been granted a wild card to play together in doubles at the French Open, organizers said Wednesday. They are the first non-French pair to be awarded a wild card into the men’s
Eric Woodyard, ESPNMay 22, 2024, 06:00 AM ET Close 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 role in April 2021. The Flint, Mich. native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored