Oct 10, 2023, 01:58 PM ET The Atlanta Falcons have traded for Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson, a source told ESPN’s Michael Rothstein on Tuesday. The trade involves a swap of 2025 draft picks, the source said. Jefferson was a key contributor to the Rams’ 2021 Super Bowl run but has struggled to
Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterOct 10, 2023, 06:09 PM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Los Angeles Lakers coach Darvin Ham is doubling — if not tripling
Oct 10, 2023, 05:50 PM ET LAS VEGAS — Lexi Thompson didn’t hesitate when informed that she had been invited to play in this week’s Shriners Children’s Open, where she will become only the seventh woman to compete on the PGA Tour. She had other plans for this weekend after a busy schedule that had
Sam Bruce, Deputy Editor, espn.com.auOct 10, 2023, 05:31 PM Close Sam was brought up on long drives and the dusty fields of north-west New South Wales, where he developed his love of rugby from an early age. He joined ESPN after a five-year stint heading up Fox Sports Australia’s digital rugby coverage. PARIS — Already
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterOct 10, 2023, 05:11 PM Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 MARSEILLE, France — England are ready to be “public enemy number one” when they take on Fiji at the
Associated Press Oct 10, 2023, 03:43 PM ET MASON, Ohio — The nation’s longest-running tennis tournament is staying in Cincinnati. Amid speculation the tournament would move, Beemok Capital announced Tuesday that the Western & Southern Open will be played just outside of Cincinnati for another 25 years. “The passion and commitment of this community to
Associated Press Oct 10, 2023, 02:12 PM ET COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson is expected to be back in the lineup for the Buckeyes’ game at Purdue, coach Ryan Day said Tuesday. However, another key starter, receiver Emeka Egbuka, remains questionable for Saturday’s game. Henderson, a third-year running back and NFL
Oct 10, 2023, 03:28 PM ET Former NHL coach and player Barry Melrose, who has been an Emmy Award-winning hockey analyst for ESPN since 1996, has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and is retiring, he announced Tuesday. “I’ve had over 50 extraordinary years playing, coaching and analyzing the world’s greatest game, hockey. It’s now time
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterOct 10, 2023, 02:01 PM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter has a “tremendous chance” to return Friday against Stanford after missing the team’s past three games, coach Deion Sanders said. Sanders said Tuesday that Hunter, a cornerback and
Brett Okamoto, ESPN Staff WriterOct 10, 2023, 02:15 PM ET Close MMA columnist for ESPN.com Analyst for “MMA Live” Covered MMA for Las Vegas Sun The heavyweight boxing match between WBC champion Tyson Fury and former UFC champion Francis Ngannou will air on ESPN pay-per-view in the United States, Top Rank officials told ESPN on
Kiley McDaniel, ESPN MLB InsiderOct 10, 2023, 02:53 PM ET Close ESPN MLB Insider Kiley McDaniel covers MLB prospects, the MLB Draft and more, including trades and free agency. Has worked for four MLB teams. Rintaro Sasaki, the Japanese high school career home run record holder, did not submit his application for the Nippon Professional
Tim Bontemps, ESPNOct 10, 2023, 03:16 PM ET The defending champion Denver Nuggets and the Boston Celtics were installed as the co-favorites to win this year’s NBA title, according to NBA.com’s annual survey of all 30 of the league’s general managers. Both the Nuggets and Celtics picked up 10 of the 30 votes to win
Brett Okamoto, ESPN Staff WriterOct 10, 2023, 12:20 PM ET Close MMA columnist for ESPN.com Analyst for “MMA Live” Covered MMA for Las Vegas Sun UFC heavyweight Derrick Lewis has signed to replace Curtis Blaydes in a main event fight against Jailton Almeida, sources confirmed to ESPN on Monday. Lewis (27-11) just signed a new
Adriana Garcia Oct 10, 2023, 02:34 PM ET Spain international Jenni Hermoso is considering taking legal action after her videotaped testimony in the investigation of Luis Rubiales over his unsolicited kiss was leaked to the media, sources have told ESPN. Hermoso gave evidence to a Spanish state prosecutor before lodging a criminal complaint on Sept.
Associated Press Oct 10, 2023, 01:20 PM ET MADRID — With his “batteries charged” again after an exhausting Ryder Cup week, Jon Rahm is back home to try to surpass idol Seve Ballesteros with a fourth Spanish Open title. Rahm matched Ballesteros’ three titles by winning in Madrid last year, and he arrives as the
NFL Nation, ESPNOct 10, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Welcome to Week 6 of the 2023 NFL season. Two teams — the San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles — remain undefeated, while the Carolina Panthers still haven’t tracked down their first win. After blowing out the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night, the 49ers are the clear
Associated Press Oct 10, 2023, 01:35 PM ET LIV Golf is playing only for cash, not world ranking points, after the Official World Golf Ranking board determined it could not fairly measure the 48-man league with the other 24 tours around the world. The OWGR rejected the application from Saudi-backed LIV Golf, first submitted in
The Cricket World Cup 2023 saw two high-scoring matches on Tuesday. While England beat Bangladesh in the first match of the day, Pakistan chased down a record target of 345 against Sri Lanka in the second match of the day. The two results have seen some major shuffles in the Cricket World Cup points table.