Michael C. Wright, ESPN Staff WriterDec 23, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2010 Previously covered Bears for ESPN.com Played college football at West Texas A&M Open Extended Reactions ON HIS FIRST day of training camp as a rookie in 2023, Victor Wembanyama explained how the San Antonio Spurs could best position him,
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Gabriele Marcotti, Senior Writer, ESPN FCDec 23, 2024, 09:45 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The final weekend before Christmas brought plenty of gifts for us across Europe’s Big Five leagues. In LaLiga, Atlético Madrid came back from 1-0 down to stun Barcelona 2-1 and take top spot heading into a brief winter break. In the
Associated Press Dec 23, 2024, 09:41 AM ET Hockey player Matt Petgrave has called the death of Adam Johnson “a tragic accident” in a public appeal for donations to his legal costs amid a police investigation. Johnson, who had briefly played for the Pittsburgh Penguins, died after his neck was cut by Petgrave’s skate in
Jeff Wagenheim Dec 23, 2024, 09:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The year of the champion. That’s what 2024 has been in the UFC. How so?There were 16 title fights this year, and in 11 of those, the defending champion walked out of the cage still holding onto the belt. That might not seem so
Shams Charania, Senior NBA InsiderDec 22, 2024, 06:13 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso, a two-time NBA All-Defensive Team selection, has agreed to a four-year, $81 million contract extension through the 2028-29 season, his agent Greg Lawrence of Wasserman told ESPN on Sunday. The deal keeps Caruso, who is under
NFL Nation, ESPNDec 21, 2024, 05:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Denver Broncos on “Thursday Night Football” to open Week 16. On Saturday, the Kansas City Chiefs bested the Houston Texans 27-19. The Baltimore Ravens will also face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers with the AFC North title on
Open Extended Reactions Video Assistant Referee causes controversy every week in the Premier League, but how are decisions made, and are they correct? After each weekend we take a look at the major incidents, to examine and explain the process both in terms of VAR protocol and the Laws of the Game. In this week’s
Rachel Doerrie, ESPNDec 23, 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
Dec 23, 2024, 06:21 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Outfielder Joc Pederson and the Texas Rangers are in agreement on a contract pending a physical, sources tell ESPN. News of the deal was first reported by The Athletic. Last a designated hitter with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Pederson, 32, declined his mutual option for the 2025
Associated Press Dec 23, 2024, 01:44 AM ET MELBOURNE, Australia — Two-time Grand Slam winning doubles player Max Purcell has entered a voluntary provisional suspension under tennis’ anti-doping rules. The International Tennis Integrity Agency announced the sanction in a statement on Monday after the 26-year-old Australian admitted to violating Article 2.2 of the Tennis Anti-Doping
ESPN News Services Dec 22, 2024, 02:55 PM ET Open Extended Reactions If this is to be Mohamed Salah‘s final season at Liverpool, he is going out with a bang. The Egypt forward scored two goals and set up two more in Liverpool’s wild 6-3 win at Tottenham on Sunday to become the first player
Marcel Louis-Jacques, ESPNDec 22, 2024, 09:40 PM ET Close Marcel Louis-Jacques joined ESPN in 2019 as a beat reporter covering the Buffalo Bills, before switching to the Miami Dolphins in 2021. The former Carolina Panthers beat writer for the Charlotte Observer won the APSE award for breaking news and the South Carolina Press Association award
Dec 22, 2024, 06:22 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The NBA trade deadline is not until Feb. 6, but the buzz around notable players and teams is already building up. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Keep an eye on players such as Jimmy Butler, Zion Williamson and Zach LaVine, who’ll be linked to possible trades. Teams
Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterDec 22, 2024, 10:26 AM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired left-handed starter Jesus Luzardo from the Miami Marlins for two prospects, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN on Sunday. The Phillies are sending
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNDec 22, 2024, 04:55 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe was suspended Sunday for eight games for a hit on Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen “that violated multiple NHL rules,” according to the NHL Department of Player Safety. Rempe is
Shams Charania, Senior NBA InsiderDec 22, 2024, 02:25 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Orlando Magic forward Moritz Wagner has suffered a season-ending torn ACL in his left knee, sources told ESPN on Sunday. Wagner suffered the injury early in Saturday night’s comeback win over the Miami Heat. It’s the latest blow for a Magic team
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNDec 21, 2024, 12:05 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe has been offered an in-person hearing with the NHL’s department of player safety after a game misconduct for elbowing Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen on Friday night. Rempe is considered
James Regan Dec 22, 2024, 01:15 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Jack Catterall will face Arnold Barboza Jr. in a junior welterweight clash in Manchester on Feb. 15, it was confirmed on Sunday. Catterall (30-1,13 KOs), called for a world title fight after a unanimous decision win over Regis Prograis in October backed up his