Open Extended Reactions The Week 7 NFL schedule for the 2023 season is stacked with great matchups, and we have you covered with what you need to know heading into the weekend. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the biggest keys to every game and a bold prediction for each matchup. Additionally, ESPN Stats &
ESPN News Services Oct 20, 2023, 01:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Argentine World Cup winner Alejandro “Papu” Gómez has been given a two-year ban for failing an anti-doping test, his Italian club Monza announced Friday. Gomez tested positive last October while playing for Sevilla, shortly before joining the Argentina squad that went on to
Oct 20, 2023, 02:50 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Columbus Blue Jackets activated defenseman Zach Werenski from injured reserve Friday. He missed the past two games with a quad contusion suffered in the Oct. 12 season opener, a 4-2 loss to the visiting Philadelphia Flyers. Werenski, 26, is in his eighth season with the
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNOct 19, 2023, 09:32 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions Chicago Blackhawks coach Luke Richardson said Thursday that winger Corey Perry successfully “neutralized” Toronto Maple Leafs enforcer Ryan Reaves during their game this week, one day after Reaves questioned Perry’s toughness. The Blackhawks defeated the Maple
Open Extended Reactions The NBA preseason wraps up Friday, which means one thing — it’s nearly time for the real campaign to tip off! But before we turn our attention to Tuesday’s opening games, there was plenty of action and intrigue from training camps around the league. Among the highlights were San Antonio Spurs rookie
Tim McManus Close Tim McManus ESPN Staff Writer 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. You can follow him on Twitter @Tim_McManus. Marcel Louis-Jacques Close Marcel Louis-Jacques ESPN Marcel Louis-Jacques joined ESPN in
Associated Press Oct 20, 2023, 09:03 AM ET Open Extended Reactions TOKYO — Ben Shelton reached his second career tour semifinal by beating 12th-ranked Tommy Paul 7-6 (4), 6-3 at the Japan Open on Friday. It’s the 21-year-old Shelton’s second consecutive win against his American compatriot, following a victory during his breakthrough run to the
Buster Olney, ESPN Senior WriterOct 20, 2023, 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 ARLINGTON, Texas — In the worst of times for Jose Abreu, among the many days and weeks of professional failure for someone who had had
Marc J. Spears Oct 20, 2023, 09:41 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Andre Iguodala, a four-time NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors, has announced his retirement nearly two decades after entering the league. The 2015 NBA Finals MVP told Andscape on Friday morning that he is retiring from the NBA. In 19 seasons, Iguodala
Luis Miguel Echegaray, ESPNOct 20, 2023, 09:55 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Welcome to Onside/Offside! Each week, Luis Miguel Echegaray discusses the latest from the soccer world, including standout performances, games you might have missed and what to keep an eye on in the coming days. This week, LME discusses Lionel Messi‘s plans for the
Open Extended Reactions The 2023-24 NHL season is still in its early phase, but there has already been plenty of support for the idea that this is the greatest time in history to be a hockey fan. Here’s one more: On Tuesday, Oct. 24, all 32 teams will be playing games in what has been
Marc Raimondi, ESPN Staff WriterOct 20, 2023, 07:57 AM ET Open Extended Reactions LAS VEGAS – HUNTER CAMPBELL WAS in Sydney, Australia, last month for UFC 293. On his final day in the city before heading back to the United States, the UFC’s chief business officer sat down for drinks with Alexander Volkanovski, the UFC
Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterOct 20, 2023, 02:00 AM 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 ARLINGTON, Texas — Jose Altuve became the seventh player in baseball history to play in 100 career postseason
ESPN News Services Oct 20, 2023, 12:55 AM ET Open Extended Reactions ANAHEIM, Calif. — Leo Carlsson scored a goal in the third period while making an impressive NHL debut in the Anaheim Ducks‘ 3-2 loss to the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. Joe Pavelski had a goal and an assist for the Stars, and
Michael DiRocco Close Michael DiRocco ESPN Staff Writer Michael DiRocco is an NFL reporter at ESPN. DiRocco covers the Jacksonville Jaguars. He previously covered the University of Florida for over a decade for ESPN.com and Florida Times-Union. DiRocco graduated from Jacksonville University and is a multiple APSE award winner. You can follow DiRocco on Twitter
Brett Okamoto, ESPN Staff WriterOct 20, 2023, 12:26 AM ET Close MMA columnist for ESPN.com Analyst for “MMA Live” Covered MMA for Las Vegas Sun Open Extended Reactions Khamzat Chimaev, one of the UFC’s budding superstars, has signed a new long-term contract with the promotion. Chimaev’s manager, Majdi Shammas, told ESPN that Chimaev (12-0) signed
Associated Press Oct 19, 2023, 07:33 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Pelicans have exercised a fourth-year option on wing player Trey Murphy and a third-year option on guard Dyson Daniels, securing both former first-round draft choices through the 2024-25 season. Murphy was selected 17th overall in the 2021 NBA
ESPN News Services Oct 19, 2023, 07:36 PM ET Open Extended Reactions United States men’s national team captain Tyler Adams will be out of action until next year following a second surgery on his hamstring, The Athletic reported Thursday. The Bournemouth midfielder, 24, had the surgery two weeks ago is expected to recover in about