Brett Okamoto, ESPN Staff WriterNov 6, 2023, 03:11 PM ET Close MMA columnist for ESPN.com Analyst for “MMA Live” Covered MMA for Las Vegas Sun Open Extended Reactions UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland will defend his title against Dricus Du Plessis in January, UFC CEO Dana White announced on Monday. Strickland (28-5) will be seeking
Ryan HockensmithNov 7, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Close Ryan Hockensmith is a Penn State graduate who joined ESPN in 2001. He is a survivor of bacterial meningitis, which caused him to have multiple amputation surgeries on his feet. He is a proud advocate for those with disabilities and addiction issues. He covers everything from the
AUS vs AFG Live Score Updates, Cricket World Cup 2023: Afghanistan are batting first vs Australia.© PTI Cricket World Cup 2023, Australia vs Afghanistan Live Updates: Opener Ibrahim Zadran became the first Afghanistan batter to score a World Cup hundred and guided his team to 291 for five against Australia in Mumbai on Tuesday. Zadran
Open Extended Reactions Ange Postecoglou said VAR is “diminishing the authority” of referees after Tottenham’s 4-1 home defeat to Chelsea featured nine separate checks leading to 21 minutes of added time. Spurs fell to their first Premier League loss of the season despite taking an early lead through Dejan Kulusevski as Cristian Romero and Destiny
Heather Dinich, ESPN Senior WriterNov 7, 2023, 04:00 AM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of Indiana University Open Extended Reactions The second ranking could be very easy for the College Football Playoff selection committee after its top eight teams all won in Week 10. It’s not always that simple, though,
Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN Staff WriterNov 7, 2023, 01:51 AM ET Close Ohm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the NBA for nearly a decade. He joined ESPNNewYork.com after working at the New York Daily News for almost 12 years and is
Rich Cimini Close Rich Cimini ESPN Staff Writer Rich Cimini is a staff writer who covers the New York Jets and the NFL at ESPN. Rich has covered the Jets for over 30 years, joining ESPN in 2010. Rich also hosts the Flight Deck podcast. He previously was a beat writer for the New York
India batter Virat Kohli made history on Sunday as the veteran Indian cricket team batter equalled Sachin Tendulkar‘s world record of scoring the highest number of centuries in ODI cricket. Kohli continued his superb form in the Cricket World Cup 2023 as he slammed his 49th century in ODI cricket during the match against South Africa.
Open Extended Reactions LONDON — The most chaotic, frenetic and mesmeric game of this — and possibly any — Premier League season ended with Tottenham Hotspur fans singing tributes to their manager, Ange Postecoglou, after losing 4-1 at home to Chelsea on Monday. Spurs’ commitment to “Angeball” is absolute, no matter what mayhem it delivers.
ESPN News Services Nov 6, 2023, 10:26 PM ET HIBBING, Minn. — Thousands gathered Monday to remember Adam Johnson, the 29-year-old American hockey player who died last month after his neck was cut by a skate blade during a game in England. Johnson, who appeared in 13 NHL games with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2019
Associated Press Nov 6, 2023, 06:04 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CANCUN, Mexico — Iga Swiatek earned her first WTA Finals title and the year-end No. 1 ranking by overwhelming Jessica Pegula 6-1, 6-0 on Monday in the latest in a series of dominant performances. From 1-all at the outset, Swiatek seized complete control, collecting
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterNov 6, 2023, 05:56 PM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Open Extended Reactions The Big Ten formally notified Michigan that it could be facing disciplinary action from the league, a Michigan official told ESPN. The letter sent to Michigan is part of the
Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterNov 6, 2023, 06:14 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. Open Extended Reactions SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Seven of Major League Baseball’s most highly sought-after free agents were extended qualifying offers ahead
Jeff Passan, ESPNNov 6, 2023, 08:00 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Open Extended Reactions Two of the World Series champion Texas Rangers are finalists for the American League Most Valuable Player award alongside Shohei Ohtani, and a pair of Los
Josh Weinfuss, ESPN Staff WriterNov 6, 2023, 05:26 PM ET Close Josh Weinfuss is a staff writer who covers the Arizona Cardinals and the NFL at ESPN. Josh has covered the Cardinals since 2012, joining ESPN in 2013. He is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America and a graduate of Indiana University.
Nov 6, 2023, 01:39 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Craig Counsell is leaving the Milwaukee Brewers to become the manager for the Chicago Cubs, sources confirmed to ESPN. Counsell’s contract is for five years and $40 million, the highest salary for any MLB manager ever, sources confirmed to ESPN. It’s a blockbuster move for Chicago,
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterNov 6, 2023, 01:28 PM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Open Extended Reactions The NCAA has joined Central Michigan in investigating a man resembling former Michigan staff member Connor Stalions who appeared on the Chippewas’ sideline in team-issued gear for their Sept. 1
Nov 6, 2023, 04:02 PM ET Open Extended Reactions When Jon Rahm announced he was backing out of TGL, the new indoor golf league spearheaded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, it ignited rumors that the Spaniard might be planning a leap from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf. McIlroy doesn’t see it that way.