Associated Press Dec 18, 2024, 04:43 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Fred Lorenzen, a NASCAR Hall of Famer and the 1965 Daytona 500 champion, died Wednesday. He was 89. NASCAR released a statement that Lorenzen had died and had confirmed the death with his family. A cause of death wasn’t given, but Lorenzen had been
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Associated Press Dec 18, 2024, 02:51 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The two teams suing NASCAR over an antitrust complaint were granted a preliminary injunction Wednesday that allows them to compete as chartered teams in the 2025 season. 23XI Racing, the team owned by NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan and three-time
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Max Olson, ESPN Staff WriterDec 18, 2024, 01:30 PM ET Close Covers the Big 12 Joined ESPN in 2012 Graduate of the University of Nebraska Open Extended Reactions Colorado has signed Liberty transfer quarterback Kaidon Salter, sources told ESPN on Wednesday. The Buffaloes are bringing in one of the most accomplished dual-threat quarterbacks in college
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Marc Raimondi, ESPN Staff WriterDec 17, 2024, 08:55 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Michael Penix Jr. is the new starting quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons and Kirk Cousins is heading to the bench, coach Raheem Morris announced Tuesday night. “After review we have made the decision Michael Penix will be the Atlanta Falcons starting quarterback
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File photo of Ravichandran Ashwin© AFP India batter Ajinkya Rahane on Wednesday penned an emotional farewell note for Ravichandran Ashwin, who announced his retirement from international cricket. Ashwin surprised many when he joined India captain Rohit Sharma to officially announce his decision. Fans had sensed something was amiss when cameras captured a heartfelt moment between
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Dec 18, 2024, 11:15 AM ET Marco Penge had already served one month of his ban, meaning he can return from Feb. 13. Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/NurPhoto via Getty Images Englishman Marco Penge has been suspended by the DP World Tour after a disciplinary panel found he placed bets on multiple golf events, the circuit said
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Associated Press Dec 18, 2024, 10:29 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Two-time Stanley Cup-winning defenseman Justin Schultz is retiring after 12 NHL seasons following a short stint in Europe. The NHL Players’ Association announced Schultz’s decision Wednesday. The 34-year-old terminated his contract with HC Lugano in Switzerland last week. Schultz won the Cup with Pittsburgh
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Jeff Passan, Senior MLB InsiderDec 18, 2024, 08:40 AM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Open Extended Reactions The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners voted 5-2 in favor of funding $312.5 million worth of bonds Tuesday night. What sounds like a
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ESPN News Services Dec 17, 2024, 11:12 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LAS VEGAS — Everyone has a lucky number in Las Vegas. For the Milwaukee Bucks, it was 3. And the NBA Cup was their prize. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 26 points to go along with 19 rebounds and 10 assists, Damian Lillard added 23
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Associated Press Dec 18, 2024, 09:17 AM ET Open Extended Reactions LONDON — The ATP men’s tennis tour paid out $1.3 million to a total of 26 players in 2024 under a new financial program called Baseline that guarantees minimum annual incomes for players ranked in the top 250. Players received money in each of
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Rob Dawson, CorrespondentDec 18, 2024, 04:39 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Ruben Amorim has told Marcus Rashford he wants him to stay at Manchester United. Rashford has suggested he’s ready to leave and pursue a “new challenge” after a 20-year association with the club. Editor’s Picks Amorim, however, insisted the 27-year-old can find that challenge
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ESPN News Services Dec 18, 2024, 12:14 AM ET Open Extended Reactions MONTREAL — Patrik Laine posted his first hat trick with the Montreal Canadiens, as his club extended the Buffalo Sabres’ winless streak to 11 games with a 6-1 victory on Tuesday night. Juraj Slafkovsky, Joel Armia and Josh Anderson also scored for Montreal,
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