Mike Coppinger, ESPNDec 29, 2023, 02:14 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The year 2023 breathed new life into boxing, a campaign in which the sport was able to deliver several super fights that had long eluded fight fans. From Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia to Terence Crawford vs. Errol Spence Jr., boxing provided the sort
Associated Press Dec 29, 2023, 04:50 PM ET Open Extended Reactions TORONTO — Isiah Kiner-Falefa‘s $15 million, two-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays was finalized on Friday. Kiner-Falefa hit .242 with six homers and 37 RBI in 115 games last season for the New York Yankees, playing 41 games in center, 37 in left,
Dec 29, 2023, 12:56 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Phoenix Suns announced that guard Bradley Beal will return to the lineup Friday night against the Hornets. He’s been out just over two weeks after suffering a right ankle sprain landing on the foot of Knicks guard Donte DiVincenzo‘s while attempting a 3-pointer. That was
Dec 29, 2023, 01:33 PM ET The Turkish Super Cup final between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce scheduled to be played in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh on Friday has been cancelled amid a row between the clubs and Saudi authorities, Turkish broadcaster NTV said. There was no immediate official confirmation of the cancellation, which was reported by
Rahmanullah Gurbaz celebrates after scoring a T20I century against UAE.© X (formerly Twitter) Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s century powered Afghanistan to clinch a 72-run win over United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the first T20I match at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday. After winning the toss, UAE opted to field first but their decision did not go in
Dec 28, 2023, 11:06 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Karolina Muchova has pulled out of next month’s Australian Open with a nagging wrist injury that also kept her out of the WTA Finals in October. The 27-year-old Czech, who is No. 8 in the WTA rankings, enjoyed one of her best seasons this year and
Dec 29, 2023, 07:37 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Naomi Osaka said motherhood had given her a new outlook and the former world number one hoped to inspire her daughter Shai when she returned to the WTA tour at the Brisbane International that begins on Sunday. The four-times Grand Slam champion last competed in a
Jake Trotter, ESPN Staff WriterDec 29, 2023, 02:27 AM ET Close Jake Trotter covers the Cleveland Browns for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2011 covering college football. Before that, he worked at The Oklahoman, Austin American-Statesman and Middletown (Ohio) Journal newspapers. You can follow him on Twitter @Jake_Trotter. Open Extended Reactions CLEVELAND — Chants of
Dec 29, 2023, 09:48 AM ET Open Extended Reactions PERTH, Australia — Cameron Norrie and Katie Boulter handed Britain a 2-0 win over host Australia on the opening day of the United Cup mixed team tournament Friday as the new tennis season began after a short break with the focus on next month’s Australian Open.
Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterDec 29, 2023, 09:56 AM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia LIV Golf League golfer Harold Varner III was arrested for driving while impaired in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Thursday, according to Mecklenburg County court records. Varner, 33,
Tim Bontemps, ESPNDec 29, 2023, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions BOSTON — TD Garden’s visiting locker room was silent. It was about a half-hour after the Detroit Pistons lost their 28th consecutive game — a 128-122 overtime defeat to the league-leading Boston Celtics. For much of the contest, it seemed like this might —
Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan was left frustrated as he was adjudged out in a rather controversial fashion during Day of the second Test against Australia in Melbourne. The incident happened in the 61st over of Pakistan’s 317-run chase at the Melbourne Cricket Stadium on Friday. With Pakistan cruising at 219/5 and only 98 runs needed
Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Dec 29, 2023, 07:45 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Carlo Ancelotti has agreed a contract extension to remain as Real Madrid head coach until June 2026, the club announced on Friday. Ancelotti, 64, returned to the club in 2021 for his second spell in charge and won a LaLiga and Champions
Associated Press Dec 28, 2023, 08:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Andrelton Simmons, a four-time Gold Glove-winning shortstop during his 11 years in the majors, has decided to retire. Simmons, 34, made the announcement via an Instagram post from his agency, ISE Baseball. Simmons was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the second round of
Dave Wilson Close Dave Wilson ESPN Staff Writer Dave Wilson is an editor for ESPN.com since 2010. He previously worked at The Dallas Morning News, San Diego Union-Tribune and Las Vegas Sun. Kyle Bonagura Close Kyle Bonagura ESPN Staff Writer Covers the Pac-12. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. Dec 29, 2023, 07:00
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Tim Bontemps, ESPNDec 28, 2023, 10:24 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BOSTON — When the Detroit Pistons entered the visiting locker room at halftime of Thursday night’s game against the Boston Celtics, it looked like they had a chance to not only shock the world but avoid landing in a dubious place in the history
Associated Press Dec 29, 2023, 12:02 AM ET Open Extended Reactions BRISBANE, Australia — Rafael Nadal is not putting a lot of pressure on himself ahead of his first tournament in nearly a year. The 37-year-old Spanish left-hander is set to return at the Brisbane International next week after almost a year out with a