Michael Rothstein, ESPN Staff WriterAug 30, 2023, 06:30 AM ET Close Michael Rothstein is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Rothstein covers the Atlanta Falcons. You can follow him via Twitter @MikeRothstein. AS THE NFL draft spun through its three-day cycle this spring, Ivan Pace Jr.’s phone never rang. Through seven rounds and 259
Marc Raimondi, ESPN Staff WriterAug 30, 2023, 08:46 AM ET Share Open Extended Reactions Kurt Angle got on a plane in 2006 bound for Las Vegas. The former Olympic wrestling gold medalist was potentially about to embark on a new career path. He was finishing up after an excellent run with WWE that made him
Nick ParkinsonAug 30, 2023, 07:49 AM ET Close •Reports on boxing for ESPN.co.uk, as well as several national newspapers•Has been reporting on British boxing for over 15 years•Appears on BoxNation’s Boxing Matters show Pride, reputation and world title hopes are on the line when Liam Smith (33-3-1, 20 KOs) and Chris Eubank Jr. (32-3, 23
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNAug 30, 2023, 01:42 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Bill Peters, who resigned in disgrace from the Calgary Flames in 2019, will be announced as the new head coach of the Western Hockey League’s Lethbridge Hurricanes, multiple sources told ESPN, confirming reports. The Hurricanes have a press event
Aug 29, 2023, 10:50 PM ET NEW YORK — Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz cruised into the second round of the US Open on Tuesday after his opponent, Dominik Koepfer of Germany, retired because of an injury during their primetime match in Arthur Ashe Stadium. The 20-year-old top seed from Spain was leading 6-2, 3-2 when
ESPN News Services Aug 30, 2023, 12:07 AM ET SAN FRANCISCO — Alex Cobb came within one out of a no-hitter before Spencer Steer doubled with two outs in the ninth inning of the San Francisco Giants‘ 6-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night. Cobb came oh-so-close to the majors’ fifth no-hitter this
Associated Press Aug 29, 2023, 07:21 PM ET DALLAS — The Mavericks waived center JaVale McGee on Tuesday, about a year after signing him as a free agent to a three-year contract with plans for him to start. McGee started seven of the first nine games but fell out of the rotation about a month
ESPN News Services Aug 29, 2023, 09:19 PM ET NEW YORK — Venus Williams‘ 100th career US Open match produced her most lopsided loss at the Grand Slam tournament where she won the trophy in 2000 and 2001. Williams, at 43, the oldest player in the field, was eliminated 6-1, 6-1 by Belgian qualifier Greet
ESPN.com Aug 29, 2023, 08:15 PM ET Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email print As always, the stars were out in force for the US Open. And it wasn’t just limited to sports notables, although Kevin Garnett, Lindsey Vonn, Maria Sharapova and Mike Tyson all showed up. Vera Wang and Anna Wintour represented the fashion
Todd Archer, ESPN Staff WriterAug 29, 2023, 07:16 PM ET Close Todd Archer is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Dallas Cowboys. Archer has covered the NFL since 1997 and Dallas since 2003. He joined ESPN in 2010. You can follow him on Twitter at @toddarcher. FRISCO, Texas — Trey Lance is still
Jeff Passan, ESPNAug 29, 2023, 05:51 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” The Los Angeles Angels placed nearly a quarter of their roster on waivers Tuesday, including starter Lucas Giolito, relievers Matt Moore and Reynaldo Lopez, and outfielders Hunter Renfroe and
Adam Schefter, ESPN Senior WriterAug 29, 2023, 04:05 PM ET Close ESPN NFL Insider Joined ESPN in 2009 Former president of the Pro Football Writers of America and the author of four books The Indianapolis Colts did not trade Jonathan Taylor on Tuesday after not finding what they felt was a fair-value offer for their
ESPN News Services Aug 29, 2023, 12:59 PM ET The Dominican Republic overcame a foul-plagued effort by Karl-Anthony Towns to reach the knockout stage of the FIBA World Cup with Tuesday’s 75-67 victory over Angola. Towns picked up three fouls in the opening four minutes and finished with eight points and two rebounds in just
Graham Hunter, Spain writerAug 29, 2023, 04:59 PM ET Close Graham Hunter is a Barcelona-based freelance writer for ESPN.com who specializes in La Liga and the Spanish national team. Protests around Spain make clear that Jenni Hermoso and the players have their full support, and that this movement could be seismic in terms of where
Sam Marsden Alex Kirkland Aug 29, 2023, 04:16 PM ET Luis Rubiales is fighting to remain the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) despite increasing pressure to resign from various sporting bodies and the government following his behaviour after the Women’s World Cup final earlier this month. Rubiales, 46, finally lost the RFEF’s
Brian Windhorst, ESPN Senior WriterAug 29, 2023, 11:19 AM ET Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books MANILA, Philippines – At the last FIBA World Cup in China in 2019, Kobe Bryant was the games’ official ambassador. He not only thrilled the Chinese fans but watched
Brett Okamoto, ESPN Staff WriterAug 29, 2023, 01:18 PM ET Close MMA columnist for ESPN.com Analyst for “MMA Live” Covered MMA for Las Vegas Sun The UFC has booked a middleweight main event between Brendan Allen and Paul Craig on Nov. 18, promotion officials announced on Tuesday. The 185-pound bout will headline UFC Fight Night
Alaina Getzenberg, ESPNAug 29, 2023, 11:45 AM ET Close Alaina Getzenberg is a staff writer who covers the Buffalo Bills and the NFL. She joined ESPN in 2021. Alaina was previously a beat reporter for the Charlotte Observer and has also worked for CBS Sports and the Dallas Morning News. She is a graduate of