Jan 15, 2024, 06:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The first round of the Australian Open continues for a third day and we’ve got a cracking slate of games coming your way. Women’s world No. 1 Iga Swiatek opens feature court action against former AO champion Sofia Kenin, while fellow title hopes Elena Rybakina, Carlos
Associated Press Jan 15, 2024, 04:39 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DENVER — Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin has entered the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program and will be away from the team for an indefinite amount of time. The league and union announced Monday that Nichushkin will return to the Avalanche once he’s cleared by
Associated Press Jan 15, 2024, 03:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LEON, Mexico — Lee Williams won the Mexico Open on Sunday for his first Nationwide Tour title, closing with a 2-under 70 for a one-stroke victory over Paul Haley II. Williams, a former Auburn player, finished at 14-under 274 at El Bosque. He earned
James Regan Jan 15, 2024, 02:52 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Francis Ngannou has vowed to target Anthony Joshua’s chin when they fight in Saudi Arabia on March 8 with plenty on the line for both fighters. The card, dubbed “Knockout Chaos,” will also feature Joseph Parker against Zhilei Zhang as the co-main event. Former
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterJan 15, 2024, 02:12 PM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions Connor Bedard is back — to skating, at least. The Chicago Blackhawks‘ rookie returned to the ice on Monday just 10 days after fracturing his jaw in a collision with New Jersey
Pete Thamel, ESPNJan 15, 2024, 02:33 PM ET Open Extended Reactions USC quarterback Caleb Williams will be entering the 2024 NFL draft, he announced on social media Monday. The decision comes on the final day that underclassmen are allowed to declare. Williams’ decision formalizes his status as the favorite to be the No. 1 pick
Mike Coppinger, ESPNJan 15, 2024, 11:38 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Joseph Parker will fight Zhilei Zhang in the March 8 co-feature to Anthony Joshua-Francis Ngannou in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, sources told ESPN. Both fighters are rated in ESPN’s top 10 at heavyweight: Parker is No. 4 while Zhang is No. 5. Parker (34-3, 33
Tim McManus, ESPN Staff WriterJan 15, 2024, 06:00 AM ET Close Tim McManus covers the Philadelphia Eagles for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2016 after covering the Eagles for Philadelphia Magazine’s Birds 24/7, a site he helped create, since 2010. You can follow him on Twitter @Tim_McManus. Open Extended Reactions A NUMBER OF questions swirl
Gabriele Marcotti, Senior Writer, ESPN FCJan 15, 2024, 11:59 AM ET Open Extended Reactions It’s been another wild weekend in European soccer, with the return of the German Bundesliga aligning with some eye-opening results in the Premier League, Spanish Supercopa and Serie A. We had the transcendent return of Kevin De Bruyne, as Man City
Prakhar Chaturvedi sounded bushed, understandable if an 18-year-old bats 638 balls to score a record-setting 404, but elation was unmistakable too as he trained eyes on Karnataka U23 and Ranji Trophy debuts. On Monday, Chaturvedi became the first quadruple centurion in the Cooch Behar Trophy final as his knock earned Karnataka their maiden title in
Jake Michaels, ESPN Senior WriterJan 15, 2024, 08:59 AM ET Close Jake Michaels is a Melbourne-based sports writer who covers everything from Aussie Rules to Formula One, basketball to boxing. He has been with ESPN for 10 years and works as a Senior Writer, covering sport in Australia and around the world. Open Extended Reactions
Kendra Andrews, ESPNJan 15, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions After a defensive breakdown in the second quarter of Saturday’s 129-118 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warriors assistant coach Kenny Atkinson walked over to Draymond Green to discuss how Milwaukee’s Damian Lillard drove with ease to the hoop for a wide-open layup.
Open Extended Reactions Video Assistant Referee causes controversy every week in the Premier League, but how are decisions made, and are they correct? After each weekend, we take a look at the major incidents to examine and explain the process both in terms of VAR protocol and the Laws of the Game. – How VAR
Getty Images Toto Wolff has signed a three-year deal to stay on as the team principal and chief executive of Mercedes F1. Wolff, who owns a third of Mercedes F1, told the Telegraph that he has extended his contract until the end of 2026. Mercedes won eight constructors’ titles in eight seasons between 2014 and
File image of Team India which won Champions Trophy in 2013© Twitter The Indian cricket team is currently squaring off against Afghanistan in a three-match T20I series, where Rohit Sharma and Co have gained an unassailable 2-0 lead. This series is also India’s final T20I series ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024, which will kick-start
Graham Hunter, Spain writerJan 15, 2024, 05:00 AM ET Close Graham Hunter is a Barcelona-based freelance writer for ESPN.com who specializes in La Liga and the Spanish national team. Open Extended Reactions There was a day when Xavi Hernandez knew how to remove Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior from a Clasico. Sunday brought us the
Jake Michaels, ESPN Senior WriterJan 15, 2024, 04:07 AM ET Close Jake Michaels is a Melbourne-based sports writer who covers everything from Aussie Rules to Formula One, basketball to boxing. He has been with ESPN for 10 years and works as a Senior Writer, covering sport in Australia and around the world. Open Extended Reactions
Eric Woodyard Close Eric Woodyard ESPN 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 three books: “Wasted,