Mike Coppinger, ESPN Boxing InsiderDec 4, 2024, 07:42 AM ET Close Mike Coppinger has covered boxing since 2010 with roles at USA Today, Ring Magazine and The Athletic before he joined ESPN in 2021. You can follow him on Twitter: @MikeCoppinger Open Extended Reactions The International Boxing Hall of Fame’s rules mandate that exactly three
Dec 4, 2024, 07:48 AM ET Open Extended Reactions 2024 will mark the sixth year ESPN has orchestrated a list of the 25 best MMA fighters in the world under the age of 25. The list’s purpose is twofold: Highlight the young stars serving as the faces of the sport and project the prospects who
Tim Bontemps, ESPNDec 4, 2024, 01:39 AM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — The field for the knockout rounds of the NBA Cup is set, and there will be a new champion as well as an almost entirely different field than last year’s inaugural version. By the time the dust settled Tuesday night, the
ESPN News Services Dec 4, 2024, 12:30 AM ET CALGARY, Alberta — With the Gaudreau family watching from the stands, Rasmus Andersson, Kevin Bahl and Yegor Sharangovich scored goals as the Calgary Flames shut out the Columbus Blue Jackets, 3-0, in a game between the two franchises the late Johnny Gaudreau played for. The Gaudreaus,
Dec 4, 2024, 12:32 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Novak Djokovic will begin his preparations for next month’s Australian Open by playing at the Brisbane International warm-up tournament, he said Wednesday. Djokovic, who is seeking an 11th Australian Open title and 25th Grand Slam, will compete alongside defending Brisbane champion Grigor Dimitrov at the ATP
Michael C. Wright, ESPN Staff WriterDec 3, 2024, 11:12 PM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2010 Previously covered Bears for ESPN.com Played college football at West Texas A&M Open Extended Reactions PHOENIX — Kevin Durant headed to the locker room just before halftime of Tuesday’s 104-93 win in their NBA Cup matchup against the San
Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterDec 3, 2024, 08:50 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 LOS ANGELES — Juan Soto‘s much-hyped free agency is nearing its final stages, with a source familiar with
Associated Press Dec 3, 2024, 09:17 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Carlos Alcaraz will have an additional coach with him when the 2025 season begins. The four-time Grand Slam champion has hired Samuel Lopez to work alongside Juan Carlos Ferrero, who has coached the Spaniard since he was 15 years old. Lopez
Andreas Hale, ESPNDec 3, 2024, 09:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions UFC interim heavyweight titleholder Tom Aspinall has one thing on his mind: becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion. To do that he will likely have to face Jon Jones to unify the titles in a highly anticipated clash between arguably the greatest mixed martial artist
Multiple contributors Dec 3, 2024, 05:15 PM ET Open Extended Reactions THE HAGUE — Alyssa Naeher‘s final match for the United States women’s national team ended in a 2-1 victory against the Netherlands in The Hague on Tuesday evening. The victory means Emma Hayes extends her unbeaten run as USWNT coach, as they handed Naeher
Shams Charania Dave McMenamin Close Dave McMenamin ESPN Staff Writer 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. Dec 3, 2024, 12:54 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt has recently experienced fluid
Dec 3, 2024, 03:02 PM ET Marc Guéhi captained Crystal Palace against Ipswich Town in the Premier League on Tuesday. Zac Goodwin/PA via AP Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi wrote “Jesus loves you” on his rainbow-coloured captain’s armband against Ipswich Town on Tuesday despite a reminder from England’s Football Association (FA) over religious messages. The rainbow-coloured
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterDec 3, 2024, 01:22 PM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions Patrik Laine will make his long-awaited regular-season debut with the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday after missing the past two months with a knee injury. Montreal made the roster move official by removing
Ryan Hockensmith Dec 2, 2024, 09:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions THE RUMORS ABOUT the kid are so ridiculous that everybody in Yulee, Florida, believes them. Because who could even make this stuff up? A little, 12-year-old giant who powers up with Snickers bars before and during games? A running back who is so untackleable
Courtney Cronin, ESPN Staff WriterDec 3, 2024, 06:03 AM ET Close Courtney Cronin joined ESPN in 2017, originally covering the Minnesota Vikings before switching to the Chicago Bears in 2022. Courtney is a frequent panelist on Around the Horn and host of Best Week Ever on ESPN Radio. She also co-hosts The Chicago Bears Podcast
Jeff Passan, ESPNDec 3, 2024, 11:02 AM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Open Extended Reactions Veteran reliever Aroldis Chapman and the Boston Red Sox are in agreement on a one-year, $10.75 million contract, sources told ESPN, bolstering a Boston bullpen in
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterDec 3, 2024, 07:15 AM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions SEATTLE — Whether it’s at the 4 Nations Face-Off in February, or another future international tournament, there’s a possibility that Hockey Canada could call upon Seattle Kraken goalie Joey Daccord. Daccord, who
Multiple Contributors Dec 3, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions In lieu of having an All-Star Game this season, the NHL and NHLPA are staging the 4 Nations Face-Off, which will run from Feb. 12 through Feb. 20. This is a round-robin tournament that will feature four national teams — Canada, Finland, Sweden and