Aug 2, 2024, 02:59 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Centre Court at Queen’s will be renamed after Andy Murray following his retirement from professional tennis on Thursday. Murray’s illustrious career finally came to an end as he and doubles partner Dan Evans were beaten 6-2 6-4 by American pair Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul in
Month: August 2024
Perhaps it is tempting to see it primarily as an opportunity to experiment, but India feel it is a series worth winning on its own merits. In fact, so embedded is this competitive spirit for Rohit, that even though he has retired from T20Is and was unavailable for selection for the series that was just
Courtney Cronin, ESPN Staff WriterAug 2, 2024, 01:57 AM ET Close Courtney Cronin joined ESPN in 2017, originally covering the Minnesota Vikings before switching to the Chicago Bears in 2022. Courtney is a frequent panelist on Around the Horn and host of Best Week Ever on ESPN Radio. She also co-hosts The Chicago Bears Podcast
Associated Press Aug 1, 2024, 11:14 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CANTON, Ohio — While Caleb Williams, C.J. Stroud and other starters from both teams watched from the sideline, the NFL’s new kickoffs didn’t provide any excitement. Brett Rypien stole the show before lighting and heavy rain ended the game early. The veteran quarterback threw
Associated Press Aug 1, 2024, 10:11 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PORTLAND, Ore. — Polly Mack shot a 9-under 63 on Thursday in perfect morning conditions at Columbia Edgewater to take the first-round lead in the Portland Classic. Winless on the LPGA Tour, Mack opened with birdies on Nos. 10 and 11 and eagled the
Sam Borden, ESPN Senior WriterAug 1, 2024, 10:32 AM ET Close Sam Borden is a senior writer for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions At the end of a summer that’s been full of disappointment for fans of the U.S. men’s national team, the success of the men’s Olympic squad here has been a welcome change. At
Brett Okamoto, ESPN Staff WriterAug 1, 2024, 07:33 PM ET Close MMA columnist for ESPN.com Analyst for “MMA Live” Covered MMA for Las Vegas Sun Open Extended Reactions UFC star Conor McGregor received a two-year road ban in Irish courts on Wednesday, over charges stemming from a dangerous driving incident in 2022. McGregor, 36, was
Associated Press Aug 1, 2024, 08:18 PM ET Open Extended Reactions First-round picks Trey Yesavage and Vance Honeycutt agreed to contracts as all but four of the top 315 players selected in Major League Baseball’s amateur draft last month struck deals before Thursday’s deadline. East Carolina right-hander Yesavage, taken 20th by the Toronto Blue Jays,
Brett Okamoto, ESPN Staff WriterAug 1, 2024, 09:00 PM ET Close MMA columnist for ESPN.com Analyst for “MMA Live” Covered MMA for Las Vegas Sun Open Extended Reactions Kayla Harrison has booked her second UFC appearance, a non-title bantamweight matchup against Ketlen Vieira at UFC 307 in October. Both fighters confirmed the matchup via social
Brady Henderson, ESPNAug 1, 2024, 08:13 PM ET Close Brady Henderson is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Henderson covers the Seattle Seahawks. He joined ESPN in 2017 covering the team for Seattle Sports 710-AM. You can follow him via Twitter @BradyHenderson. Open Extended Reactions RENTON, Wash. — Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith is
Aug 1, 2024, 07:44 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, who was placed on the family emergency list last weekend, revealed Thursday that his 3-year-old son, Maximus, is suffering from Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare neurological disorder. Freeman, who has missed the Dodgers’ past four games, updated his son’s condition
Associated Press Aug 1, 2024, 08:21 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — A federal judge has overturned a jury’s $4.7 billion verdict in the class-action lawsuit filed by “Sunday Ticket” subscribers against the NFL and has granted judgment to the NFL. U.S. District Judge Philip Gutierrez ruled Thursday that the testimony of two
Associated Press Aug 1, 2024, 07:50 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PITTSBURGH — JoAnne Carner shot her age with a 14-over 85 on Thursday in the first round of the U.S. Senior Women’s Open at Fox Chapel. Carner has won eight U.S. Golf Association titles, the most by a female player. She won the U.S.
Jordan Raanan, ESPN Staff WriterAug 1, 2024, 05:24 PM ET Close Jordan Raanan is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Raanan covers the New York Giants. You can follow him via Twitter @JordanRaanan. Open Extended Reactions HACKENSACK, N.J. — New York Giants co-owner John Mara said he doesn’t have any regrets about signing quarterback
Associated Press Aug 1, 2024, 05:09 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France — Victor Perez of France repeatedly pumped his fist over his head before the opening tee shot Thursday, celebrating the start of Olympic golf before a large and raucous home crowd. And then Hideki Matsuyama quietly went about his business for an
Associated Press Aug 1, 2024, 05:14 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PARIS — Novak Djokovic was worried about his surgically repaired right knee at the Paris Games on Thursday night after feeling pain during a 6-3, 7-6(3) victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas that put the 24-time Grand Slam champion in the Olympics semifinals for the fourth
Field Level Media Aug 1, 2024, 04:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Cleveland Guardians right-hander Tanner Bibee will not make his scheduled start Saturday against the Baltimore Orioles because of a sore right shoulder, manager Stephen Vogt said Thursday. Rookie left-hander Joey Cantillo is expected to start in Bibee’s place for the Guardians, in first
ESPN News Services Aug 1, 2024, 05:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout will miss the remainder of the season after sustaining another meniscus tear, general manager Perry Minasian told reporters Thursday. Earlier this week, the Angels shut down the rehab for Trout after his recent setback in his recovery