Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJul 25, 2023, 10:07 AM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. AUCKLAND, New Zealand — When Crystal Dunn walked into her hotel room for the first time upon arriving for the 2023 Women’s World Cup, she couldn’t help but feel like part of
Jordan Raanan Close Jordan Raanan ESPN Staff Writer Jordan Raanan is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Raanan covers the New York Giants. You can follow him via Twitter @JordanRaanan. Dan Graziano Close Dan Graziano senior NFL national reporter Dan Graziano is a senior NFL national reporter for ESPN, covering the entire league and
Associated Press Jul 25, 2023, 11:11 AM ET CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. — The Florida Panthers have agreed on a three-year contract extension for forward Eetu Luostarinen, which will put him under contract through the 2026-27 season. Luostarinen, 24, had a breakout season in 2022, setting career highs in goals (17), assists (26) and points (43).
Mike Coppinger, ESPNJul 25, 2023, 10:54 AM ET Naoya Inoue isn’t simply the best boxer in the world — he’s an all-time great still adding chapters to his legendary career. “The Monster” continued his climb up the mythical all-time list with yet another see-it-to-believe-it performance, a pulverizing eighth-round TKO of Stephen Fulton on Tuesday in
Jul 24, 2023, 09:14 PM ET The Colorado Rockies are becoming all-too familiar with Tommy John surgery. The team on Monday said a trio of right-handed pitching prospects — Gabriel Hughes, Jordy Vargas and Jackson Cox — will undergo the season-ending procedure this week. The three are among the organization’s top handful of pitching prospects,
Stephen Holder Close Stephen Holder ESPN Stephen joined ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts and NFL at large. Stephen finished first place in column writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competition, and he is a previous top-10 winner in explanatory journalism in the Associated Press Sports Editors national contest. He has
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterJul 25, 2023, 08:01 AM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Ah, summertime. A season of relaxation. Reflection. Rejuvenation. If you’re the architect of an NHL team with aspirations of competing for a Stanley Cup come fall, it’s a combination of all three. Or at least,
Jul 25, 2023, 05:00 AM ET The Philippines players celebrate with their fans after the game. Maja Hitij – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images The 2023 Women’s World Cup is in full swing, and these daily files will give you the latest reporting from around the tournament as well as betting lines, what-to-watch-for information and best reads.
Associated Press Jul 24, 2023, 07:03 PM ET CLEVELAND — Guardians ace Shane Bieber, who has not pitched since July 9 because of right elbow inflammation, was transferred to the 60-day injured list Monday in a procedural move. Manager Terry Francona said the 2020 AL Cy Young Award winner did not experience a setback while
Associated Press Jul 24, 2023, 10:56 PM ET RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes have signed defenseman Tony DeAngelo to a one-year deal, bringing him back to the team for the second time in three seasons. The deal announced Monday will pay $1.675 million to the 27-year-old DeAngelo, who spent the 2021-22 season with Carolina
Jeff Legwold, ESPN Senior WriterJul 24, 2023, 06:11 PM ET Close Jeff Legwold is a senior writer who covers the Denver Broncos and the NFL at ESPN. Jeff has covered the Broncos for more than 20 years, joining ESPN in 2013. He also assists with NFL draft coverage, including his annual top 100 prospects. Jeff
Jul 24, 2023, 01:41 PM ET Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson will represent China at the FIBA World Cup, the player said Monday after the Chinese Basketball Association announced the American had obtained Chinese citizenship through naturalization. The 29-year-old forward from New York is the latest elite athlete to gain Chinese nationality through naturalization and
Associated Press Jul 24, 2023, 08:39 PM ET URBANA, Ill. — The 2-year-old grandson of Milwaukee Bucks coach Adrian Griffin died Saturday after the child’s father found him unresponsive earlier in the day. Jayce D. Griffin of Urbana, Illinois, was pronounced dead Saturday at 10:40 a.m. at the Carle Foundation Hospital, according to Champaign County
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJul 24, 2023, 05:30 PM ET Manchester United are reluctant to pay more than £60 million ($79 million) for Atalanta striker Rasmus Höjlund, sources have told ESPN. United have made the Denmark international one of their top targets as manager Erik ten Hag looks to add more goals to his squad, but the
ESPN News Services Jul 24, 2023, 01:06 PM ET The Atlanta Braves acquired relievers Pierce Johnson and Taylor Hearn in separate trades Monday. The Braves traded right-handers Victor Vodnik and Tanner Gordon, ranked Nos. 10 and 26 respectively among Atlanta’s farmhands per MLB Pipeline, to the Colorado Rockies for Johnson. In exchange for Hearn, the
Jul 24, 2023, 04:18 PM ET Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill has reached a settlement with the parties involved in an incident at a Miami Beach marina last month, attorneys for both sides announced Monday. “The parties to the incident which occurred on June 18th, 2023 at the Haulover Marina involving Tyreek Hill have
Jul 24, 2023, 12:57 PM ET Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic will not play for the Serbian national team in the upcoming FIBA World Cup as he rests from Denver’s extended postseason run, a source told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Jokic is coming off a season in which he played 89 total games, including the playoffs, to
Associated Press Jul 24, 2023, 02:57 PM ET HAMBURG — Alexander Zverev has again denied allegations of assault after the public prosecutor’s office in Berlin applied for a penalty order to be made against the German tennis star. “From my side, I completely reject the allegations. My lawyers will take care of the matter. I