7:00 AM ET Multiple Contributors There are some trends found around the quarter mark of the NHL season that famously stick around. For example, the oft-cited stat that teams in playoff positions on Thanksgiving have made the playoffs 77% of the time in the salary-cap era (since 2005-06). But for every harbinger of things to
Month: November 2022
4:06 PM ET The group stage at the 2022 World Cup draws to a close, as 16 teams look to win a place in the knockout bracket. Here we take a look at what every nation needs to do to get out of their group and keep the dream alive in Qatar. QUALIFIED (3/16): Brazil,
Fernando Alonso was “very impressive” on his first outing for Aston Martin, team principal Mike Krack says. The two-time champion, 41, had a day’s testing for Aston Martin in Abu Dhabi last week to prepare for his move from Alpine for the start of next season. Krack said Alonso was immediately fast, adding “the efficiency
Mattia Binotto is to leave his position as Ferrari team principal at the end of the year. A statement from Ferrari on Tuesday said the 53-year-old had resigned from his role and that the process to identify a replacement was “underway”. Binotto, who has been with Ferrari since 1995, said: “With the regret that this
3:47 AM ET LOS ANGELES — After the Lakers failed to protect a 17-point lead with less than 10 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter Monday, eventually losing 116-115 on a buzzer-beating 3 by Indiana Pacers rookie Andrew Nembhard, first-year coach Darvin Ham took the blame. “That falls on me,” Ham said of L.A.’s lack
4:51 PM ET KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Running back Melvin Gordon, recently released by the Denver Broncos after a rash of fumbles, soon could be playing against his former team. Gordon was signed to the practice squad of the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday, he told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. The Chiefs and Broncos meet twice
11:42 PM ET Andrew LopezESPN NEW ORLEANS — Zion Williamson began his 100th career NBA game in fitting style, finishing a lob from Jose Alvarado for his first bucket Monday night. Williamson finished it with 23 points, eight rebounds and a career-high-tying eight assists and three blocks as the New Orleans Pelicans held off the
1:35 AM ET Stephen HolderESPN INDIANAPOLIS — Colts interim coach Jeff Saturday defended his clock management in the final minutes of Monday night’s loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, saying he decided against taking a timeout until 30 seconds remained because he “didn’t feel like time was really of the essence at that moment.” The Colts,
10:24 PM ET ESPN News Services TORONTO — Pascal Siakam had 18 points and 11 rebounds in his return from injury, O.G. Anunoby scored 20 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 100-88 on Monday night. Gary Trent Jr. scored 14 points, Fred VanVleet had 13 and Scottie Barnes 11 as the Raptors improved
12:27 AM ET NEW YORK — The Brooklyn Nets‘ Kevin Durant couldn’t help but laugh as he rolled over the Orlando Magic during Monday night’s 109-102 win. 1 Related No, seriously. In the midst of scoring 45 points, Durant laughed during a play in the first quarter when Magic guard Kevon Harris got a little
11:38 PM ET Stephen Holder Brooke Pryor Close ESPN Staff Writer Previously covered the Kansas City Chiefs for the Kansas City Star and Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman. INDIANAPOLIS — On a night when both offenses struggled at times to maintain any momentum, it was the Pittsburgh Steelers‘ 11-play, 75-yard scoring drive that covered the
Test captain Pat Cummins has fired back at former coach Justin Langer’s claim that he was undermined by leaks, saying there are “no cowards” in the Australian team. The first Test between Australia and West Indies starting on Wednesday has been overshadowed by Langer’s recent candid interview on the Back Chat podcast, where he attacked
11:35 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN PHILADELPHIA — After Joel Embiid missed four straight games with a left foot sprain, he immediately reminded the world — not that anyone needed it, mind you — just how valuable he is to his Philadelphia 76ers. Not only did Embiid finish with 30 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists
10:53 AM ET Jeff Carlisle Close U.S. soccer correspondent Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Kyle Bonagura Close ESPN Staff Writer Covers the Pac-12. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. The group stage match between the United States and Iran at the 1998 World Cup remains one
9:16 PM ET NEW YORK — Brooklyn Nets swingman Ben Simmons exited Monday night’s 109-102 win over the Orlando Magic because of left knee soreness and did not return. Simmons, who has missed six games already this season because of the same injury, exited in the second quarter. Nets coach Jacque Vaughn said Simmons was
9:11 PM ET ESPN News Services WASHINGTON — Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns had to be helped off the court in the third quarter of Monday night’s 142-127 loss at the Washington Wizards. The team quickly ruled him out, citing a right calf strain. Towns will undergo an MRI on Tuesday, but there is some
8:56 PM ET Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. — Shohei Ohtani has been voted the majors’ best designated hitter for the second consecutive season. The Los Angeles Angels‘ two-way slugger won the Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter Award on Monday, beating out Houston’s Yordan Alvarez as the top player at the position in 2022. Ohtani, who
8:05 PM ET Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Twins owner Jim Pohlad has handed day-to-day operations of the club to his nephew Joe Pohlad, the third generation of family leadership of the franchise. Jim Pohlad announced the transition in a letter to staff on Monday that was made public by the Twins. He said he
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