Jeff Passan, ESPNJan 21, 2024, 10:31 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Open Extended Reactions Right-hander Robert Stephenson and the Los Angeles Angels are in agreement on a three-year, $33 million contract that includes a conditional option that could be triggered
Adam Teicher Close Adam Teicher ESPN Staff Writer Covered Chiefs for 20 seasons for Kansas City Star Joined ESPN in 2013 Alaina Getzenberg Close Alaina Getzenberg ESPN Alaina Getzenberg is a staff writer who covers the Buffalo Bills and the NFL. She joined ESPN in 2021. Alaina was previously a beat reporter for the Charlotte
Jan 21, 2024, 07:42 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The top half of the women’s draw has opened up at the 2024 Australian Open, with Qinwen Zheng and two-time champion in Melbourne, Victoria Azarenka the highest seeds in action today. For the men, Daniil Medvedev will look to book a spot in the quarterfinals, as
Doug Greenberg Jan 21, 2024, 08:32 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Nick Dunlap became the latest long shot to overcome immense odds to win a tournament after the amateur’s 1-shot victory at The American Express on Sunday. Dunlap, the first amateur to win on the PGA Tour since Phil Mickelson in 1991 and the first
Jan 21, 2024, 06:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions San Jose State has finalized a five-year deal to hire Ken Niumatalolo as its next head football coach, sources told ESPN’s Pete Thamel on Sunday. The deal runs through the 2028 season. Niumatalolo, 58, replaces Brent Brennan, who left for Arizona on Thursday, and brings extensive
Blake Baumgartner, ESPN Staff WriterJan 21, 2024, 09:09 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Former Washington wide receiver/kick returner Germie Bernard has committed to Alabama, he announced on social media Sunday. Bernard, who entered the transfer portal Monday, follows former Washington coach Kalen DeBoer to Tuscaloosa. DeBoer, after going 25-3 in two seasons at Washington and
ESPN News Services Jan 21, 2024, 07:55 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — After getting outhustled and outshot for three quarters, the Los Angeles Clippers turned into a team possessed. Kawhi Leonard scored 14 of his 21 points in the final five minutes and the Clippers overcame an 18-point deficit with a game-ending
Associated Press Jan 21, 2024, 06:07 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ORLANDO, Fla. — It took only four rounds for Lydia Ko to put a dismal 2023 LPGA Tour season completely behind her. Ko rediscovered her winning touch Sunday in the season-opening Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, closing with a 2-under 70 for a
Jan 20, 2024, 04:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions There might be a winter break in the English Premier League with games stretched across weekends, but there are still plenty of talking points happening in Serie A, LaLiga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and more. On Saturday, we saw Bayer Leverkusen‘s fairytale season continue with a stoppage-time
Associated Press Jan 21, 2024, 05:06 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PANAMA CITY — Santiago De La Fuente of Mexico birdied the last two holes for a 6-under 64 on Sunday, giving him a 2-shot victory in the Latin America Amateur Championship and a berth in three majors later this year. De La Fuente became
ESPN News Services Jan 21, 2024, 05:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PHILADELPHIA — In his return to the lineup from a 41-game gambling suspension, Ottawa Senators forward Shane Pinto notched a point in Sunday’s 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. Pinto got an assist on Tim Stutzle‘s second-period tally. Pinto was suspended by the
Emily Kaplan, ESPNJan 21, 2024, 02:56 PM ET Close Emily Kaplan is ESPN’s national NHL reporter. Open Extended Reactions Corey Perry is signing a one-year deal to finish the season with the Edmonton Oilers, sources told ESPN on Sunday. The contract will include performance bonuses and be prorated to the league minimum, the sources said.
Pete Thamel, ESPNJan 21, 2024, 04:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Former Alabama quarterback Julian Sayin, ESPN’s top quarterback recruit in the 2024 class, is transferring to Ohio State, he told ESPN on Sunday. Sayin entered the NCAA transfer portal on Friday in the wake of Nick Saban’s retirement from Alabama. He’s ESPN’s No. 3
Jenna Laine, ESPN Staff WriterJan 21, 2024, 04:36 PM ET Close Jenna Laine covers the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for ESPN. She started covering the Bucs for ESPN in 2016, but she has covered the team since 2009. Follow Jenna on Twitter: @JennaLaineESPN. Open Extended Reactions DETROIT — Just before halftime of the NFC divisional playoff
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJan 21, 2024, 02:18 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 BOURNEMOUTH — Liverpool‘s comprehensive 4-0 victory at Bournemouth saw Jurgen Klopp’s side send out a
ESPN News Services Jan 21, 2024, 12:16 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young was diagnosed with a concussion after leaving Saturday’s 116-95 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the fourth quarter. Young left the game with 8:43 remaining after taking a charge from the Cavaliers’ Isaac Okoro and getting hit in
The upcoming Test series between India and England will see two members of the ‘Fab-4’ of Test cricket square off against each other. India’s Virat Kohli and England’s Joe Root have been two of the most consistent batters in the format over the past decade. Australia’s Steve Smith and New Zealand captain Kane Williamson are
Associated Press Jan 21, 2024, 09:07 AM ET Open Extended Reactions DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Rory McIlroy won the Dubai Desert Classic for a record fourth time after reeling in Cameron Young early in the final round then holding off Adrian Meronk down the back nine to seal a one-stroke victory on Sunday. McIlroy