Dave McMenaminFeb 26, 2025, 03:38 AM 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. Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — After Luka Doncic led the Lakers to a 107-99 win over his former
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ESPN News Services Feb 26, 2025, 11:16 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The International Olympic Committee has taken a key step toward retaining boxing on the program for the Los Angeles Games in 2028 as it recognized a new governing body for the sport. The IOC board granted provisional recognition Wednesday to World Boxing, a
Rachel DoerrieFeb 26, 2025, 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 NHL
NBA insiders Feb 26, 2025, 12:21 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The NBA world was turned upside down Feb. 2 when the Dallas Mavericks traded five-time All-Star Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a future pick. The deal sent shockwaves through the league, leading to ongoing discourse about
NBA insiders Feb 25, 2025, 11:07 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The NBA world was turned upside down Feb. 2 when the Dallas Mavericks traded five-time All-Star Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a future pick. The deal sent shockwaves through the league leading to on-going discourse about
ESPN News Services Feb 25, 2025, 09:48 PM ET Open Extended Reactions WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin reached 30 goals in a season for the 19th time in his 20-year NHL career, adding to the league record he set last season with his 18th. The Washington Capitals captain notched his latest milestone goal Tuesday night at
Tim McManusFeb 25, 2025, 03:40 PM ET Close Tim McManus covers the Philadelphia Eagles for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2016 after covering the Eagles for Philadelphia Magazine’s Birds 24/7, a site he helped create, since 2010. Open Extended Reactions With the tush push under scrutiny this week at the NFL scouting combine, Philadelphia Eagles
ESPN News Services Feb 25, 2025, 05:45 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DUNEDIN, Fla. — Veteran starter Max Scherzer made his debut with the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday, but it was also his first appearance on the mound in Major League Baseball’s automated ball-strike system era. He’s not a fan of it. In fact,
Associated Press Feb 25, 2025, 01:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CLEARWATER, Fla. — Bryce Harper‘s love for the Phillie Phanatic runs skin deep. Literally. The Philadelphia Phillies star arrived at spring training sporting a tattoo on his right arm of the team’s iconic mascot zooming around on an all-terrain vehicle. Harper worked with Utah-based
Ben BabyFeb 25, 2025, 05:14 PM ET Close Ben Baby covers the Cincinnati Bengals for ESPN. He joined the company in July 2019. Prior to ESPN, he worked for various newspapers in Texas, most recently at The Dallas Morning News where he covered college sports. He provides daily coverage of the Bengals for ESPN.com, while
Feb 25, 2025, 02:33 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Chris Eubank Jr. slapped British rival Conor Benn in the face with an egg at their first face-off in Manchester on Tuesday. The face-off followed a heated news conference to launch the fight, which takes place on April 26 in London. The pair were set to
Buster OlneyFeb 25, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Senior writer ESPN Magazine/ESPN.com Analyst/reporter ESPN television Author of “The Last Night of the Yankee Dynasty” Open Extended Reactions The Toronto Blue Jays‘ handling of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. might best be summarized by Roman philosopher Cicero’s mantra: More is lost by indecision than wrong decision. Step by
Dave McMenaminFeb 25, 2025, 07:00 AM 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. Open Extended Reactions Luka Dončić‘s tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers began with a whirlwind 72 hours. From the
ESPN News Services Feb 25, 2025, 12:50 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Detroit Red Wings forward Andrew Copp has been ruled out for the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on his left pectoral tendon. Copp, who is expected to be sidelined for four to six months, was injured in Saturday’s 4-3 overtime loss
Brett OkamotoFeb 25, 2025, 10:22 AM ET Close MMA columnist for ESPN.com Analyst for “MMA Live” Covered MMA for Las Vegas Sun Open Extended Reactions Dan Hooker has withdrawn from his scheduled five-round fight against Justin Gaethje at UFC 313, on March 8, due to a hand injury. Hooker (24-12) revealed his injury in a
Open Extended Reactions The 2025 NFL offseason is moving at lightning speed. More than two weeks have passed since the Philadelphia Eagles won Super Bowl LIX, the franchise tag window closes March 4 and the legal tampering period for free agency starts March 10. The first official event of the offseason, however, is the 2025
Feb 25, 2025, 05:48 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr. face off in London in April. Leigh Dawney/Getty Images The winner of the highly-touted April clash between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr. could face Canelo Alvarez, Turki Alalshikh confirmed. Benn (23-0, 14 KOs) and Eubank Jr. (37-3, 13 KOs) are
Greg WyshynskiFeb 25, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions After taking a pause for the 4 Nations Face-Off — and continuing Canadian domination in best-on-best tournaments — the NHL regular season is now rocketing toward the Stanley Cup playoffs. The stakes are high. Time is short.