Month: September 2024

Jeff Borzello, ESPN Staff WriterSep 5, 2024, 04:57 PM ET Close Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware. Open Extended Reactions Hours after Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway suddenly fired four staff members, the university confirmed the existence of an anonymous letter alleging serious NCAA violations within the Tigers’ program.
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Field Level Media Sep 5, 2024, 04:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Designated hitter J.D. Martinez, who missed the New York Mets‘ three-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox this week, was activated from the paternity list Thursday. In a corresponding move, the Mets optioned outfielder DJ Stewart to Triple-A Syracuse. The Mets also claimed
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Associated Press Sep 5, 2024, 11:54 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Olympian Brianna Decker, former NHL players Kevin Stevens and Matt Cullen, late Chicago Blackhawks founder Frederic McLaughlin, and the 2002 Olympic gold-medal-winning Paralympic sled hockey team are being inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame. USA Hockey revealed the class Thursday for enshrinement
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Anthony Gharib, ESPNSep 5, 2024, 04:45 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The ongoing beef between Rudy Gobert and Shaquille O’Neal added another chapter on Thursday. Editor’s Picks 1 Related The four-time NBA champion has made multiple digs at the Minnesota Timberwolves center through the years. His recent take came while appearing on Complex’s “GOAT Talk”
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Associated Press Sep 5, 2024, 02:38 PM ET The funeral for John and Matthew Gaudreau has been scheduled for Monday at a church in suburban Philadelphia, and the driver charged with killing them remains in jail awaiting his next court appearance. The memorial service for the Gaudreau brothers is set to take place at St.
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Field Level Media Sep 5, 2024, 03:31 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Marshall Rifai, who made his NHL debut last season, signed a two-year extension through the 2026-27 season, the team announced Thursday. The contract carries an annual average value of $775,000. Rifai, 26, played in two games for the Maple
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Brooke Pryor, ESPN Staff WriterSep 5, 2024, 03:36 PM ET Close Previously covered the Kansas City Chiefs for the Kansas City Star and Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman. Open Extended Reactions PITTSBURGH — Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson was limited in Thursday’s practice after reporting tightness in the calf he injured during training camp. Coach Mike
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Jeff Borzello Close Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware. Paul Biancardi Close Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting National Recruiting Director for ESPN.com 18 years of coaching experience at Division I level Former Horizon League coach of the year at Wright State Sep 5, 2024, 02:43
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Associated Press Sep 5, 2024, 02:58 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland — Seeking a third victory at the European Masters, Matt Fitzpatrick was upstaged by his younger brother in a low-scoring first round at the picturesque Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club in the Alps on Thursday. Alex Fitzpatrick shot 7-under 63 and was tied for
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Field Level Media Sep 5, 2024, 02:03 PM ET The Minnesota Twins placed outfielder Max Kepler on the 10-day injured list Thursday with left patellar tendinitis. The team called up outfielder DaShawn Keirsey Jr. from Triple-A St. Paul and transferred left-hander Kody Funderburk (left oblique strain) to the 60-day injured list in corresponding transactions. Kepler,
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ESPN News Services Sep 5, 2024, 01:39 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Defenseman Marc Staal announced his retirement after 17 seasons in the NHL on Thursday and joined the New York Rangers as a player development assistant. In his new job, Staal will work with defensemen throughout the organization. His retirement as a player comes
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Getty Images 5 September 2024, 18:03 BST Updated 23 minutes ago Urko Berrade’s late attack proved decisive as the Spaniard powered to his maiden professional victory on the 18th stage of the Vuelta a Espana. Britain’s 21-year-old Max Poole, riding for Team dsm-firmenich PostNL, claimed a fourth podium of the race after finishing third. Berrade,
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Field Level Media Sep 5, 2024, 01:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The New York Yankees returned right-hander Luis Gil from his rehabilitation assignment on Thursday and reinstated him from the 15-day injured list. Gil was placed on the IL on Aug. 21 due to a lower back strain. He is expected to start the
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Elizabeth Merrill Close Elizabeth Merrill ESPN Senior Writer Elizabeth Merrill is a senior writer for ESPN. She previously wrote for The Kansas City Star and The Omaha World-Herald. David Purdum Close David Purdum ESPN Staff Writer Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008 Sep 5, 2024, 12:50 PM ET KANSAS CITY, Mo.
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