Associated Press Sep 9, 2024, 11:25 AM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — US Open men’s runner-up Taylor Fritz returned to the top 10 in the ATP rankings at No. 7 on Monday, and women’s runner-up Jessica Pegula rose to No. 3 in the WTA list, while semifinalist Emma Navarro climbed to a career-best
Victoria Matiash, Fantasy HockeySep 9, 2024, 09:00 AM ET Close ESPN.com Fantasy Contributor since 2010 Part-time anchor at NEWSTALK1010 Open Extended Reactions Here we go again! For fantasy hockey enthusiasts, we’re on the cusp of the most wonderful time of the year. Whether you’re looking to repeat as league champion, or hoping for a much
Jeff Wagenheim, ESPNSep 9, 2024, 10:30 AM ET Open Extended Reactions At first glance, the UFC’s approach to celebrating Mexican Independence Day this coming weekend seems perplexing. UFC 306, which takes place Saturday at the Sphere in Las Vegas, is headlined by a fight between an Irish-American from Montana and a New Yorker transplanted from
Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Sep 8, 2024, 01:58 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Rodrygo told ESPN he was “upset” at his omission from this week’s men’s Ballon d’Or shortlist, after helping Real Madrid win a LaLiga and Champions League double last season. Club teammates Vinícius Júnior, Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde, Toni Kroos — since retired
Associated Press Sep 9, 2024, 09:26 AM ET Open Extended Reactions TORONTO — Mike Gartner is set to succeed Lanny McDonald as the Hockey Hall of Fame’s chairman of the board. McDonald announced Monday that Gartner will take over when his 10-year term expires in June. Gartner will become chair-elect on Oct. 1 to support
NFL Nation, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 05:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The 2024 NFL season is here, and Week 1 has been wild. In the early window, rookie quarterback Caleb Williams won his NFL debut, Jerod Mayo earned his first win as the New England Patriots head coach and Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings
NBA Insiders Sep 9, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The expectations for NBA teams continue to heighten every season, especially for franchises that have recently made big moves to improve their rosters and staff. After a dismal season, the Los Angeles Lakers will look to get back into contention under first-time head coach
ESPN News Services Sep 8, 2024, 07:23 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani hit his 46th home run of the season to tie his career high and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-0 on Sunday in record-tying heat. With the first-pitch temperature of 103 degrees matching the hottest
Marcel Louis-Jacques, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 06:15 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
Jeff Kassouf Sep 8, 2024, 08:55 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Forward Alex Morgan played 15 minutes and had a penalty kick saved on Sunday for San Diego Wave FC in her final match as a professional. Morgan, a two-time World Cup winner and Olympic gold medalist, announced on Thursday that the Wave’s NWSL home
Associated Press Sep 8, 2024, 11:47 PM ET Open Extended Reactions HOUSTON — Pavin Smith homered in first three at-bats for his first multi-home run game and drove in a career-high eight runs, helping the Arizona Diamondbacks rout the Houston Astros 12-6 on Sunday night to end a three-game losing streak. Smith became the second
D’Arcy Maine, ESPN.com Sep 8, 2024, 06:55 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Jannik Sinner threw his arms above his head, closed his eyes and let out a deep breath. It was only when he let his arms drop again to his side that he showed the faintest hint of a smile. While
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterSep 8, 2024, 07:39 PM ET 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 Open Extended Reactions Even with the dust barely settled on the 2024 Slam season, let’s take a look
Substitute Cristiano Ronaldo struck a late winner as Portugal came from a goal down to beat Scotland 2-1 to continue their strong start to the Nations League on Sunday. After Bruno Fernandes had fired in Portugal’s equaliser, Ronaldo pounced in the 88th minute for his 901st career goal. Scotland were given hope of a first
ESPN News Services Sep 8, 2024, 04:32 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Jannik Sinner beat Taylor Fritz 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 with a relentless baseline game to win the US Open men’s singles championship Sunday, less than three weeks after being exonerated in a doping case. The No. 1-ranked Sinner, a 23-year-old from
Marcel Louis-Jacques, ESPNSep 8, 2024, 10:59 AM 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
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN Senior WriterSep 8, 2024, 10:00 AM ET Close Senior writer ESPN Magazine/ESPN.com Analyst/reporter ESPN television Has covered baseball since 1981 Open Extended Reactions The energy in the clubhouses for Friday night’s game between the Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards was unmistakable. It was the same intensity that existed
Sep 8, 2024, 03:16 AM ET Jack Draper said he intends to try to find out why he has vomited during major matches in his young career following his US Open semifinal defeat to Jannik Sinner on Friday. The 22-year-old Brit vomited three times on court as fell to world No. 1 Sinner in straight