Month: December 2023

Jake Trotter, ESPN Staff WriterDec 28, 2023, 07:08 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. Open Extended Reactions CLEVELAND — The Cleveland
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Tim Bontemps, ESPNDec 28, 2023, 10:24 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BOSTON — When the Detroit Pistons entered the visiting locker room at halftime of Thursday night’s game against the Boston Celtics, it looked like they had a chance to not only shock the world but avoid landing in a dubious place in the history
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Jamal Collier, ESPNDec 28, 2023, 08:58 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — As Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball approaches the two-year anniversary of his last NBA game, his coach Billy Donovan said the team is hopeful the former Laker and Pelican can take a major step in the rehab process next month. Ball, who
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Associated Press Dec 28, 2023, 08:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Andrelton Simmons, a four-time Gold Glove-winning shortstop during his 11 years in the majors, has decided to retire. Simmons, 34, made the announcement via an Instagram post from his agency, ISE Baseball. Simmons was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the second round of
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Associated Press Dec 28, 2023, 08:47 PM ET Open Extended Reactions TORONTO — Gold Glove-winning center fielder Kevin Kiermaier is staying in Toronto, agreeing to a $10.5 million, one-year contract. The team announced the contract on Thursday. The Blue Jays also have Daulton Varsho and George Springer in their outfield. The 33-year-old Kiermaier hit .265
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Associated Press Dec 28, 2023, 06:42 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Reds brought back Buck Farmer on Thursday, signing the reliever to a $2.25 million, one-year contract. Farmer became a free agent after he went 4-5 with three saves and a 4.20 ERA in 71 appearances for Cincinnati this year. The
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Ben Baby, ESPN Staff WriterDec 28, 2023, 05:49 PM ET Close Ben Baby covers the Cincinnati Bengals for ESPN. He joined the company in July 2019. Prior to ESPN, he worked for various newspapers in Texas, most recently at The Dallas Morning News where he covered college sports. He provides daily coverage of the Bengals
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Associated Press Dec 28, 2023, 05:49 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox agreed to a $1.8 million, one-year contract with left-handed reliever Tim Hill, and designated right-hander Declan Cronin for assignment on Thursday. The 33-year-old Hill was 1-4 with a 5.48 ERA in 48 appearances for San Diego last year.
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Andrea Adelson, ESPN Senior WriterDec 28, 2023, 05:27 PM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida. Open Extended Reactions NEW ORLEANS — Washington running back Dillon Johnson said Thursday his foot is feeling “a lot better” after playing through significant pain in his last three games. Johnson had
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ESPN News Services Dec 28, 2023, 05:20 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Miami Heat star forward Jimmy Butler has been ruled out of Thursday’s game against the host Golden State Warriors because of a calf injury. This will be Butler’s fourth consecutive game sidelined by the injury. The Heat also announced guard Kyle Lowry (soreness)
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David Purdum, ESPN Staff WriterDec 28, 2023, 04:25 PM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008 Open Extended Reactions The Nets‘ approach to resting Mikal Bridges while keeping alive his consecutive games streak turned into an edge for savvy bettors Wednesday and caused sportsbooks to abruptly halt betting on the
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Field Level Media Dec 28, 2023, 04:12 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski is out on a week-to-week basis with a lower-body injury, coach Pascal Vincent said Thursday. Werenski was injured in the second period of Wednesday night’s overtime loss to the Devils when he got tangled up with New
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Paolo Uggetti, ESPNDec 28, 2023, 04:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — In the wake of Michigan’s sign-stealing scandal, Alabama has taken extra precautions to avoid any intrusions by changing the way its players watch practice film in advance of the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Rose Bowl. “We’re just trying to
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