Month: October 2023

ESPN News Services Oct 11, 2023, 11:20 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The Atlanta Braves are going with right-hander Bryce Elder as their Game 3 starter against the host Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, the team announced. The Braves opted for Elder, a first-time All-Star, over rookie AJ Smith-Shawver or a bullpen opener. The Phillies are
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Jeff Borzello, ESPN Staff WriterOct 11, 2023, 12:11 PM ET Close Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware. Open Extended Reactions A.J. Dybantsa, the No. 1 prospect in the 2026 recruiting class and one of the top players in all of high school basketball, plans to reclassify to the 2025
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Jake Trotter, ESPN Staff WriterOct 11, 2023, 06:37 AM 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. Open Extended Reactions BEREA, Ohio — Midway
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Oct 11, 2023, 11:40 AM ET The Dolphins are placing standout rookie running back De’Von Achane on injured reserve due to a knee injury, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Wednesday. Achane will miss at least the Dolphins’ next four games (home against the Panthers, at the Eagles, home against the Patriots and against the
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Greg Wyshynski, ESPNOct 11, 2023, 10:13 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The New Jersey Devils have signed head coach Lindy Ruff to a multiyear contract extension after he led them to their first playoff series win since 2012, it was announced Wednesday. Ruff, 63, had been signed through the 2023-24
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Associated Press Oct 11, 2023, 10:15 AM ET ZHENGZHOU, China — Local favorite Zheng Qinwen beat top-seeded Maria Sakkari 7-6 (2), 6-3 to advance to the quarterfinals of the Zhengzhou Open on Wednesday. Zheng, ranked No. 24, will next play Anhelina Kalinina, who earlier defeated qualifier Vera Zvonareva 7-5, 6-1. Jasmine Paolini saved four match
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Oct 10, 2023, 10:27 PM ET Another season of Dana White’s Contender Series is in the books, and with every passing year, this show receives more credibility based on the success of its alums. The show has produced two champions, current UFC bantamweight champ Sean O’Malley and former light heavyweight title holder Jamahal Hill. Last
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Stephen Holder, ESPNOct 11, 2023, 09:04 AM ET Close Stephen joined ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts and NFL at large. Stephen finished first place in column writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competition, and he is a previous top-10 winner in explanatory journalism in the Associated Press Sports Editors national
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ESPN News Services Oct 11, 2023, 08:59 AM ET Kentucky coach Mark Stoops publicly pleaded for more financial support for his program following the Wildcats’ 51-13 loss to Georgia on Saturday, putting a spotlight on the NIL difference between his team’s players and those on the No. 1 Bulldogs. “I can promise you — Georgia,
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Oct 11, 2023, 08:00 AM ET NBArank is back for its 13th season counting down the best players in the league. Which stars made and missed the cut? Which rookies are already making noise in the top 100? Where did MVP contenders such as Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic and reigning winner Joel Embiid
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