Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJul 24, 2023, 09:13 AM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. AUCKLAND, New Zealand — The expectations surrounding the U.S. women’s national team have long been stratospheric. Anytime a major tournament takes place, it’s win or else. At the 2023 FIFA Women’s World
Associated Press Jul 24, 2023, 11:58 AM ET FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill has signed a two-year contract extension less than a month after being named GM of the year following the team’s run to the Western Conference finals. The deal announced Monday would keep Nill with the Stars through the
Marc Raimondi, ESPN Staff WriterJul 24, 2023, 11:00 AM ET Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), the boxing promotional company co-founded by Jake Paul, has signed rising Hollywood star and boxing up-and-comer Javon “Wanna” Walton, officials told ESPN on Monday. Walton, best known for his role as Ashtray on the HBO Emmy-winning series “Euphoria,” has had an
Jeff Wagenheim, ESPNJul 24, 2023, 09:32 AM ET Fighters looking forward to this weekend as their big chance to draw attention to themselves should head back to the gym to work on their timing. They picked the wrong Saturday to expect to make the night’s biggest splash with fans, since they will be competing for
Associated Press Jul 23, 2023, 01:43 PM ET NEW YORK — New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge faced live pitching on Sunday for the first time since tearing a ligament in his right toe on June 3. In a simulated game against Jonathan Loaisiga, who is rehabbing from right elbow surgery, Judge saw 16 pitches.
NFL Nation, ESPNJul 24, 2023, 06:43 AM ET NFL training camp for the 2023 season opened last week for the New York Jets and the Cleveland Browns, who will play the Hall of Fame Game on Aug. 3 in Canton, Ohio. The reigning champion Kansas City Chiefs opened camp Sunday with the majority of the
Tim Bontemps, ESPNJul 24, 2023, 08:00 AM ET LAST MONTH, THE Denver Nuggets became the fifth team to win an NBA title in as many seasons. On its face, that is not a remarkable fact. But in NBA history, it is a truly extraordinary one. At only one other point in the league’s existence —
Jul 24, 2023, 07:10 AM ET Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal made a record €300 million ($332m) bid for France striker Kylian Mbappé on Monday. Paris Saint-Germain confirmed the offer for its player and have given Al Hilal permission to open negotiations directly with the player. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Instead,
ESPN News Services Jul 23, 2023, 07:19 PM ET ANAHEIM, Calif. — Shohei Ohtani hit his major-league-leading 36th homer in the two-way superstar’s final home game before the trade deadline, and the Los Angeles Angels wrapped up a strong homestand with a 7-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Ohtani drilled a low line
ESPN News Services Jul 23, 2023, 11:31 PM ET ESPN analyst Shaka Hislop is conscious and doing OK after collapsing on the field at the Rose Bowl during a broadcast ahead of AC Milan’s friendly with Real Madrid on Sunday night. Hislop was speaking on camera with co-host Dan Thomas when he stumbled and fell
Adrian Wojnarowski, Senior NBA InsiderJul 23, 2023, 05:19 PM ET Close Host of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017 The NBA’s board of governors approved the sale of the Charlotte Hornets to a group led by Rick Schnall and Gabe Plotkin, clearing the way to end Michael Jordan’s 13-year run as majority owner, sources
Jul 23, 2023, 12:52 PM ET Several star NFL running backs took part in a Zoom call on Saturday to discuss the depressed market for players at their position. Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb confirmed Sunday he participated in the call and said Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry and Christian McCaffrey also were in the
ESPN News Services Jul 23, 2023, 06:31 PM ET Novak Djokovic will not play at next month’s National Bank Open in Toronto because of fatigue, it was announced on Sunday. The 36-year-old from Serbia lost a thrilling five-set Wimbledon final to world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz a week ago. “I have always enjoyed my time
ESPN News Services Jul 23, 2023, 07:00 PM ET Russian Andrey Rublev defeated Norwegian top seed Casper Ruud 7-6 (7-3), 6-0 in the final of the Swedish Open to claim his second clay-court title of the year on Sunday in Bastad. The 25-year-old, who won the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters in April, took home the 14th
Associated Press Jul 23, 2023, 06:07 PM ET NEWPORT, R.I. — Second-seeded Adrian Mannarino defeated teenager Alex Michelsen, 6-2, 6-4, to win the Hall of Fame Open final on Sunday. The 35-year-old Frenchman relied on his consistent play and maybe some jitters from the 18-year-old American to capture his third ATP tour title. “Tennis is
Associated Press Jul 23, 2023, 06:16 PM ET CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks and forward Philipp Kurashev have a two-year contract in place after going through salary arbitration. The team announced the decision on Sunday. The deal carries a salary-cap hit of $2.25 million. Editor’s Picks The 23-year-old Kurashev set career highs with nine goals
Associated Press Jul 23, 2023, 05:33 PM ET PALERMO, Sicily — Rising Chinese player Zheng Qinwen beat local favorite Jasmine Paolini 6-4, 1-6, 6-1 to win the Palermo Open on Sunday and claim the first title of her career. The second-seeded Zheng complained about a ringing phone in the stands when she double-faulted on her
Bradford Doolittle, ESPN Staff WriterJul 23, 2023, 04:29 PM ET Close Sports reporter, Kansas City Star, 2002-09 Writer, Baseball, Baseball Prospectus Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus Member, Baseball Writers Association of America Member, Professional Basketball Writers Association Baseball’s two newest Hall of Famers, Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen, joined the ranks of the immortals on Sunday