Xuan Thai Close Xuan Thai ESPN Senior Writer Xuan Thai is a senior writer and producer in ESPN’s investigative and enterprise unit. She was previously deputy bureau chief of the south region for NBC News. Anthony Olivieri Sep 24, 2024, 11:02 AM ET Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre announced during a congressional hearing on
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Sep 24, 2024, 09:54 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Teenager Shang Juncheng beat Italy’s Olympic bronze medallist Lorenzo Musetti 7-6(4) 6-1 in the Chengdu Open final on Tuesday to become the second ever Chinese player to win an ATP title. It is the first ATP Tour title for Shang, who is currently China’s number two
Tim Keown, ESPN Senior WriterSep 24, 2024, 11:00 AM ET Close Senior Writer for ESPN The Magazine Columnist for ESPN.com Author of five books (3 NYT best-sellers) Open Extended Reactions Even more than the sadness, even more than the anger and the despair and the disgust, there is loneliness. As the A’s final season in
Sep 24, 2024, 08:31 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Daniel Dubois has denied having any preference for his next fight following last Saturday’s stunning knockout victory against Anthony Joshua, stating that he will take the fight that offers him the most money. Editor’s Picks 1 Related Dubois, 27, sent Joshua to the canvas four times
Rachel Doerrie, ESPNSep 24, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Rachel Doerrie is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She’s worked in the NHL and consulted for professional teams across North American and Europe. She hosts the Staff & Graph Podcast and discusses sports from a data-driven perspective. Open Extended Reactions The
Sep 24, 2024, 02:36 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu became the latest high-profile player to withdraw from the China Open after the Briton said she was skipping the WTA 1000 tournament due to a foot injury. Raducanu has struggled with injuries since capturing the New York title in 2021
Associated Press Sep 24, 2024, 01:07 AM ET John Tortorella had a former hockey coach help him Monday at Philadelphia Flyers training camp — the father of the late John and Matthew Gaudreau, who was an invited guest. The Flyers tapped their sticks in appreciation of Guy Gaudreau, a former hockey coach at Hollydell Ice
John Keim, ESPN Staff WriterSep 24, 2024, 01:41 AM ET Close John Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after a stint with the Washington Post. He started covering the team in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers and later for the Washington Examiner. He has authored/co-authored four books. You can
Field Level Media Sep 23, 2024, 09:25 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Athletics owner John Fisher apologized for the team’s impending departure from Oakland in a letter addressed to fans Monday. Fisher issued his letter one day before the A’s open their final home series in Oakland, where they have spent the past 57 seasons.
CINCINNATI — Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders stole the show in their 38-33 upset victory over Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football. Daniels, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 draft, led the Commanders down the field for touchdowns on each of their first four full drives
Megan Swanick Sep 23, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions It’s Monday, and another week of MLS action is in the books, which means it’s time for ESPN’s Power Rankings. Our Power Rankings are derived from a combination of key season statistics (points per game, goal differential, expected goal differential), recent performance, the Opta
Associated Press Sep 23, 2024, 08:20 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DENVER — Logan O’Connor and the Colorado Avalanche agreed to a six-year extension that will keep him with the organization through the 2030-31 season. The 28-year-old forward is coming off an injury-marred season that ended early with him undergoing hip surgery in March. Despite
Associated Press Sep 23, 2024, 09:26 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto went deep. Phillies fans went wild. And pitcher Aaron Nola provided a taste of just how great it would feel for the franchise if Philly went all the way. The Philadelphia Phillies won the NL East for
Joseph Lowery Sep 23, 2024, 01:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions It’s Monday, and another week of NWSL action is in the books, which means it’s time for ESPN’s Power Rankings. Our rankings are derived from a combination of key season statistics (points per game, goal differential, expected goal differential), recent performance, the Opta computer
Tim Bontemps, ESPNSep 23, 2024, 12:35 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Vince Carter’s jersey will be taking flight to the rafters in two arenas this season. Carter, who is going into the Hall of Fame next month, will have his jersey retired by the Toronto Raptors on Nov. 2, when the Raptors face the Atlanta
Sep 23, 2024, 06:08 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Memphis Grizzlies are waiving backup point guard Derrick Rose upon his request, a source confirmed to ESPN. Rose, 35, had one season remaining on the two-year, $6.6 million contract he signed with the Grizzlies during the 2023 offseason. Rose played 24 games for the Grizzlies,
Field Level Media Sep 23, 2024, 05:24 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Wild forward Matt Boldy is week-to-week with a lower-body injury and might not be ready for Minnesota’s Oct. 10 season opener against the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets. Boldy, 23, is coming off a career-high 69-point season (29 goals, 40 assists), his third with
Sep 23, 2024, 02:08 PM ET Open Extended Reactions An MRI revealed that Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold had no structural damage to his left knee, the team announced Monday. Darnold is expected to be fine for Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers. Darnold sustained the injury on Sunday but missed just one play