Month: October 2023

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
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Pete Thamel Mark Schlabach Close Mark Schlabach ESPN Senior Writer Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Oct 20, 2023, 12:47 AM ET Open Extended Reactions A low-level staffer with a military background has emerged as one of the linchpins in the NCAA investigation into
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Paula Lavigne, ESPN Staff WriterOct 19, 2023, 09:20 PM ET Close Data analyst and reporter for ESPN’s Enterprise and Investigative Unit. Winner, 2014 Alfred I. duPont Columbia University Award; finalist, 2012 IRE broadcast award; winner, 2011 Gannett Foundation Award for Innovation in Watchdog Journalism; Emmy nominated, 2009. Open Extended Reactions WACO, Texas — Former Baylor
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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
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Oct 19, 2023, 09:18 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Greg Norman isn’t worried about the future of LIV Golf or his role within it. LIV’s CEO and commissioner made that clear Thursday when he spoke publicly for the first time since the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia
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Associated Press Oct 19, 2023, 05:33 PM ET Open Extended Reactions COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Jim Leyland, Lou Piniella, Cito Gaston and Davey Johnson are among eight men on the ballot for the Hall of Fame’s contemporary era committee for managers, executives and umpires that meets on Dec. 3 at the winter meetings in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterOct 19, 2023, 05:24 PM 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 — Globe Life Field’s roof will be open for Game 4 of the American League Championship
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Associated Press Oct 19, 2023, 07:14 PM ET BUFFALO, N.Y. — Calgary Flames prospect Topi Ronni informed his Finnish Elite League team Thursday that he is under investigation for a rape allegation that occurred two years ago in his native Finland. In an announcement posted on its website, Tappara Tampere said Ronni is stepping away
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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
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Adam Teicher, ESPN Staff WriterOct 19, 2023, 03:23 PM ET Close Covered Chiefs for 20 seasons for Kansas City Star Joined ESPN in 2013 Open Extended Reactions KANSAS CITY, Mo. — With regular punter Tommy Townsend questionable for last week’s game because of a knee injury, the Chiefs almost had to go to their backup
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Associated Press Oct 19, 2023, 05:24 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ARLINGTON, Texas — The roof will be open for Game 4 of the AL Championship Series on Thursday night, which will be the first home game for the Texas Rangers in nearly five months without it closed. That retractable roof at Globe Life Field
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Oct 19, 2023, 02:15 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Cleveland Cavaliers have exercised their fourth-year option on center Evan Mobley for the 2024-25 season. Mobley is set to earn $8.9 million this season and will take home $11.2 million in 2024-25, according to Spotrac. The 7-footer signed a four-year, $36.7 million rookie deal after
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Associated Press Oct 19, 2023, 06:16 PM ET Open Extended Reactions FLINT, Mich. — The University of Michigan is applying for liquor licenses to potentially sell alcohol at Michigan Stadium, Crisler Center and Yost Ice Arena. The school’s board approved the action item Thursday. Michigan plans to sell alcohol at basketball and hockey games this
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