Month: December 2023

ESPN News Services Dec 11, 2023, 12:54 AM ET Open Extended Reactions BENGALURU — The WTA is yet to decide on a venue for its 2024 season-ending Finals, the governing body of women’s tennis said, amid growing speculation the championship is headed to Saudi Arabia. Cancun was named the venue for this year’s edition less
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ESPN News Services Dec 11, 2023, 12:14 AM ET Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — Former NHL player and coach Tony Granato said on social media Sunday night that he has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and is taking a leave of absence from TV work for NBC Sports Chicago and the NHL Network. The 59-year-old
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Associated Press Dec 10, 2023, 11:58 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Linebacker Junior Colson of top-ranked Michigan won the Lott IMPACT Trophy on Sunday night as the college football player who makes an impact on and off the field. The Haiti-born Colson received the 20th annual award from Hall of Famer
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Adam Teicher, ESPN Staff WriterDec 10, 2023, 10:25 PM ET Close Covered Chiefs for 20 seasons for Kansas City Star Joined ESPN in 2013 Open Extended Reactions KANSAS CITY, Mo. — For a second straight week, a frustrated Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs were left “talking about the refs,” this time after an offside penalty
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Australia’s rugby world champs have triumphed in the Cape Town Sevens after holding on bravely when down to just six players to edge a drama-filled final against France. But it was again a very different story on Sunday (Monday AEDT) for the Aussie men who, having excelled to reach their final, were hammered in the
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David Purdum, ESPN Staff WriterDec 10, 2023, 10:23 PM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008 Open Extended Reactions For a few hours Friday afternoon, Shohei Ohtani was reportedly on a private jet to Toronto, and bettors at sportsbooks in the United States and Canada were rushing to bet on
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Associated Press Dec 10, 2023, 08:47 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Guardians are reuniting with Austin Hedges, agreeing on Sunday with the popular veteran catcher on a $4 million, one-year contract, according to multiple reports. Hedges, who played in Cleveland from 2020-22, will sign the contract once he passes a physical,
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Kris Rhim, ESPNDec 10, 2023, 06:19 PM ET INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert fractured the index finger on his throwing hand during Los Angeles’ 24-7 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday, according to coach Brandon Staley. Staley said he has no information on a timetable for Herbert’s return, and that the team
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Associated Press Dec 10, 2023, 07:13 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The PGA Tour has narrowed its choice of potential investors to a new consortium led by Fenway Sports Group and said it would continue negotiations with Saudi Arabia’s national wealth fund as it races to meet a Dec. 31 deadline. The PGA Tour board
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Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Dec 10, 2023, 07:47 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Girona coach Míchel lauded his team’s “soul” and said they are capable of beating anyone after stunning Barcelona 4-2 to move two points clear at the top of LaLiga. Artem Dovbyk, Miguel Gutiérrez, Valery and Cristhian Stuani were all on target as
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Jamison Hensley, ESPN Staff WriterDec 10, 2023, 07:32 PM ET Close Jamison Hensley is a reporter covering the Baltimore Ravens for ESPN. Jamison joined ESPN in 2011, covering the AFC North before focusing exclusively on the Ravens beginning in 2013. Jamison won the National Sports Media Association Maryland Sportswriter of the Year award in 2018,
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Nick ParkinsonDec 10, 2023, 05:38 PM 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 Open Extended Reactions Chris Billam-Smith came from a losing position to win a first defense of his WBO world cruiserweight title when
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Tom VanHaaren, ESPN Staff WriterDec 10, 2023, 06:15 PM ET Close ESPN staff writer Joined ESPN in 2011 Graduated from Central Michigan Open Extended Reactions Clemson wide receiver Beaux Collins announced on Sunday he will transfer to Notre Dame with one season of eligibility remaining. Collins was the No. 48 recruit overall in the 2021
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Blake Baumgartner, ESPN Staff WriterDec 10, 2023, 06:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Pittsburgh has hired Western Carolina offensive coordinator Kade Bell to the same position, the school announced on Sunday. “I couldn’t be more excited for the opportunity that Coach [Pat] Narduzzi and Director of Athletics Heather Lyke have given me to become the
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