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Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterSep 29, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. NHL playoff hockey has one absolute, and it’s this: There are none. At least when it comes to teams populating the postseason field. Every new season inevitably produces teams putting the league on notice (we’ve

Timothy Bradley Jr. Sep 28, 2023, 07:45 AM ET Boxing — the sweet science — has always been a sport that demands not only strength, speed, and stamina, but also finesse and technique. However, when matchups are made, there is often an overlooked element: Where both boxers are in their respective careers. How a fighter

Sep 27, 2023, 09:00 AM ET There have been eight UFC title changes this year, if you include championships being vacated due to retirement or injury. Undoubtedly, 2023 has been marked by fluidity and perhaps a passing of the torch to the next generation. With all the fluctuations, it’s an excellent time to look at

Associated Press Sep 26, 2023, 12:38 PM ET New legislation set to be introduced in Congress would dismantle the year-old national authority in charge of regulating safety and medication in horse racing and replace it with an organization backers say would allow for the safe treatment of horses and address concerns about doping. The Racehorse

Tom Hamilton Close Tom Hamilton Senior Writer • 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 Mark Schlabach Close Mark Schlabach ESPN Senior Writer Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of

Sep 25, 2023, 10:09 PM Wow, after a week of incredible Rugby World Cup rugby we’re heading towards the pointy end! While most quarterfinal spots are all but locked in, results this week could have huge implications on who plays who in knock out rounds in two weeks time. Read ahead for team lists and

NFL Nation, ESPNSep 26, 2023, 06:55 AM ET Welcome to Week 4 of the NFL regular season. This past weekend we learned that the Miami Dolphins offense can (and will) put up 70 points, the Kansas City Chiefs offense has awakened and the Chicago Bears offense needs … help. With a big win against the

Ryan McGee, ESPN Senior WriterSep 26, 2023, 11:46 AM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com 2-time Sports Emmy winner 2010, 2014 NMPA Writer of the Year To celebrate NASCAR’s 75th anniversary, we’re detailing our 75 favorite things about the pinnacle of stock car racing. Illustration by ESPN We are closing in on

D’Arcy Maine, ESPN.com Sep 26, 2023, 09:42 AM ET After losing in the first round of the US Open at the end of August, a despondent Maria Sakkari told reporters that she was considering taking a break from the sport. It was her third straight opening-round loss at a major, and she tearfully said she

Tim Bontemps, ESPNSep 26, 2023, 08:00 AM ET The 2023-24 NBA season is fast approaching. The league will reconvene for training camp Monday, kicking off a nearly nine-month odyssey to determine who will hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy in June. The offseason was dominated by chatter surrounding two disgruntled superstar guards: the Portland Trail Blazers‘

There was bound to be a shakeup in the Power Rankings with eight games featuring teams that were 3-0 or better (Notre Dame was 4-0) entering Week 4. One of those highly anticipated matchups ended up a blowout as Oregon made a statement in its 42-6 rout of Deion Sanders’ upstart Colorado Buffaloes. Another became

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterSep 25, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. The dawn of an NHL season offers unparalleled promise. It’s a slate wiped clean for the ultimate fresh start. Everyone’s on equal footing again, in an official erasure of whatever happened — good or bad

Coley Harvey, ESPN Staff WriterSep 24, 2023, 06:54 PM ET Close Previously covered Florida State for Orlando Sentinel and Georgia Tech for Macon Telegraph Northwestern University graduate NEW YORK — The end has officially arrived for this year’s New York Yankees. While a bevy of key injuries and a season’s worth of offensive struggles long

Sid Lowe, Spain writerSep 23, 2023, 06:00 AM ET “The change was good for me. I’m happy.” Saturday night atop Montjuic in Barcelona, and in eight words João Félix had summed it all up, ensuring that no more are really necessary. Nothing to add. Might as well stop reading, then. There can be few cases

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterSep 22, 2023, 12:37 PM 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 It was early July when the Wales squad met in the team’s base in the Vale of Glamorgan, 11

Marc Raimondi, ESPN Staff WriterSep 22, 2023, 01:36 PM ET Chris Leben, a popular retired former pro MMA fighter, will make his Nevada debut as a judge Saturday on the UFC Fight Night card, sources told ESPN on Friday. Leben, who fought in the UFC from 2005 to 2013, has been a pro referee and

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterSep 21, 2023, 01:45 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia ANDALUCIA, Spain — European team captain Suzann Pettersen had a reputation as a fiery competitor during her playing career, which helped her become one of the most

Ryan McGee, ESPN Senior WriterSep 21, 2023, 12:03 PM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com 2-time Sports Emmy winner 2010, 2014 NMPA Writer of the Year To celebrate NASCAR’s 75th anniversary, we’re detailing our 75 favorite things about the pinnacle of stock car racing. Illustration by ESPN We are closing in on

Sep 21, 2023, 07:48 AM ET The next few months bring some of the best title fights of the year. A battle between two undisputed champions in Canelo Alvarez and Jermell Charlo. A women’s rematch for all the belts junior welterweight between Chantelle Cameron and Katie Taylor. And Leigh Wood’s anticipated featherweight title defense against

Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterSep 20, 2023, 08:08 AM ET Close 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. MINUTES AFTER THE congregation of basketball players ranging from NBA All-Stars to pro prospects to gym

D’Arcy Maine, ESPN.com Sep 20, 2023, 09:42 AM ET NEW YORK — As Coco Gauff received her $3 million check after winning the US Open title earlier this month, she glanced to the far side of the stage and couldn’t hide her gratitude. “Thank you Billie, for fighting for this,” she said as she looked

Jake Trotter, ESPN Staff WriterSep 19, 2023, 01:38 PM ET Close Jake Trotter covers the Cleveland Browns for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2011 covering college football. Before that, he worked at The Oklahoman, Austin American-Statesman and Middletown (Ohio) Journal newspapers. You can follow him on Twitter @Jake_Trotter. BEREA, Ohio — Browns coach Kevin Stefanski

Kyle Bonagura, ESPN Staff WriterSep 19, 2023, 01:39 PM ET Close Covers the Pac-12. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. Colorado coach Deion Sanders condemned the recent death threats against Henry Blackburn in the wake of the Colorado State defensive back’s illegal hit Saturday on Buffaloes star Travis Hunter. “Henry Blackburn is a

ESPN News Services Sep 17, 2023, 04:36 PM ET The Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays clinched postseason berths Sunday during the ninth inning of their game when the Texas Rangers lost at the Cleveland Guardians. Texas’ 9-2 loss ensured Baltimore and Tampa Bay would each gain at least a wild card in the American

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNSep 17, 2023, 07:04 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Mike Babcock resigned as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets days before the start of NHL training camp and just over two months after he joined the franchise. How and why did this happen? What does it mean

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentSep 16, 2023, 01:53 PM ET MANCHESTER, England — After an international break filled with controversy and club statements, Manchester United got an opportunity to let their football do the talking. Rather than taking a positive step forward to help steady the ship, Erik ten Hag and his team were plunged further into

Sep 5, 2023, 07:17 PM The All Blacks got back to winning ways in some style at the World Cup on Friday by running in 11 tries in a 71-3 hammering of a courageous but outclassed Namibia side to revive their Pool A campaign. Stung by their loss to France in the tournament curtain-raiser last

Ryan McGee, ESPN Senior WriterSep 15, 2023, 09:43 AM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com 2-time Sports Emmy winner 2010, 2014 NMPA Writer of the Year To celebrate NASCAR’s 75th anniversary, we’re detailing our 75 favorite things about the pinnacle of stock car racing. Illustration by ESPN We are closing in on

Carlos Contreras Legaspi Sep 15, 2023, 08:15 AM ET The rear-naked choke is the most commonly applied jiu-jitsu submission in MMA. Winning and losing by that method have marked the career of UFC women’s flyweight champion Alexa Grasso. The Mexican standout, who dethroned Valentina Shevchenko in March at UFC 285 with that choke as a

Associated Press Sep 14, 2023, 11:11 PM ET NAPA, Calif. — Justin Thomas scuffled through an uneven afternoon with a 3-under 69 in his return to the PGA Tour following a lengthy layoff, leaving him six shots off the lead Thursday in the first round of the Fortinet Championship. Thomas, the former No. 1 player

Nick ParkinsonSep 14, 2023, 07:26 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 Luis Alberto Lopez attempts to continue his fine form and set up a possible world title unification fight when he faces Joet

Adrian Wojnarowski, Senior NBA InsiderSep 13, 2023, 12:37 PM ET Close Host of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017 The NBA Board of Governors on Wednesday voted to approve new rules strengthening resting policy rules and punishments for star players that include national TV games, in-season tournament games and sitting out multiple All-Stars together

Sep 13, 2023, 09:28 AM ET The NFL Players Association’s new executive director has called for the league to change all of its field surfaces to natural grass in the wake of Aaron Rodgers‘ season-ending injury. Rodgers suffered a torn Achilles tendon on the fourth play of the Jets‘ season Monday night, spoiling the superstar