Lanka Premier League organisers have said they are “in the final stages of confirming the new ownership” of the Dambulla franchise, a day after Dambulla Thunders co-owner Tamim Rahman was arrested. As a result of the arrest, under Sri Lanka’s Prevention of Offences Related to Sports Act, the Thunders franchise was terminated by Sri Lanka
Month: May 2024
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMay 22, 2024, 11:22 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK CITY — The Florida Panthers’ Game 1 win over the New York Rangers may have set the tone for the Eastern Conference final. But Matthew Tkachuk unquestionably established it in Florida’s 3-0 victory on
Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterMay 23, 2024, 01:39 AM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. Open Extended Reactions MINNEAPOLIS — There were two words that Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch used
NBA Insiders May 23, 2024, 01:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The NBA’s Western Conference finals got off to a dynamic start as the Dallas Mavericks took Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves in a Minneapolis thriller on Wednesday. Entering the fourth quarter trailing 83-82, the Mavericks rallied behind 15 of Luka Doncic‘s team-high 33
Associated Press May 23, 2024, 12:21 AM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Right-hander Mike Baumann and minor league catcher Michael Pérez were acquired by the Seattle Mariners from the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday for catcher Blake Hunt. The 28-year-old Baumann was 1-0 with a 3.44 ERA in 17 relief appearances for the Orioles
Associated Press May 23, 2024, 12:21 AM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Fifty-one games into the season, Juan Soto is sparking chants of “M-V-P!” at Yankee Stadium. “Way too early,” Soto said after his second two-homer game of the homestand led the New York Yankees over the Seattle Mariners 7-3 on Wednesday night
ESPN News Services May 22, 2024, 11:21 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DENVER — Peyton Manning, asked Wednesday night whether he had any desire to run an NFL franchise, said he’d rather stick to his “Monday Night Football” alternative broadcast on ESPN with brother Eli that just won its second Sports Emmy award. “Eli and
Associated Press May 22, 2024, 11:17 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MINNEAPOLIS — Luka Doncic had 15 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter to lift the Dallas Mavericks to a 108-105 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Wednesday night. Kyrie Irving scored 24 of his
Associated Press May 22, 2024, 10:21 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CARLSBAD, Calif. — Kelly Xu went undefeated in match play for the second straight year and the rest of Stanford followed her lead Wednesday, beating UCLA in the title match for its second NCAA championship in the three years. Rachel Heck delivered the final
Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterMay 22, 2024, 07:47 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks is taking his demotion to the bullpen in stride, stating he’s looking forward to the new “challenge.” “I’m honestly excited for the opportunity
ESPN News Services May 22, 2024, 10:11 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PHILADELPHIA — Rob Thomson watched Bryce Harper and J.T. Realmuto hit solo homers and Edmundo Sosa hit a three-run shot to lead the Philadelphia Phillies past the Texas Rangers 11-4 on Wednesday night in a game that gave them the best 50-game start
Pete Thamel Dan Murphy Close Dan Murphy ESPN Staff Writer Covers the Big Ten Joined ESPN.com in 2014 Graduate of the University of Notre Dame May 22, 2024, 09:36 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The NCAA’s Board of Governors voted Wednesday evening to agree to settlement terms in the House v. NCAA and related antitrust
Associated Press May 22, 2024, 07:17 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association announced they are expanding existing financial assistance programs to support living Negro Leagues players. Players who played in fewer than four seasons in the Negro Leagues will receive an annual financial
Tim Bontemps, ESPNMay 22, 2024, 08:22 PM ET Open Extended Reactions After winning his third Most Valuable Player award in four years earlier this month, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic headlined this year’s All-NBA teams by earning his sixth All-NBA selection in a row, and his fourth first-team selection overall. Jokic, who was supplanted on
Kalan Hooks, ESPNMay 22, 2024, 07:06 PM ET Open Extended Reactions When the Seattle Mariners hit a home run, their first instinct is to grab their nearly 30-pound, six-and-a-half foot staff for their trident celebration. But when star center fielder Julio Rodriguez is at bat, he’s celebrated in style in addition to his solid hitting.
Daniel Oyefusi, ESPNMay 22, 2024, 02:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BEREA, Ohio — Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is throwing every other day as he continues his rehab from season-ending shoulder surgery, head coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday. Cleveland held its first OTA practice Tuesday, and the team posted video of Watson throwing passes. Watson
Stephen Holder, ESPNMay 22, 2024, 05:47 PM 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
Rachel Doerrie, ESPNMay 22, 2024, 10:00 AM ET Close Rachel Doerrie is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She’s worked in the NHL and consulted for professional teams across North American and Europe. She hosts the Staff & Graph Podcast and discusses sports from a data-driven perspective. Open Extended Reactions The
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