Month: December 2024

Dec 12, 2024, 02:19 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ESPN college football analyst Dan Mullen, the former head coach at Florida and Mississippi State, has agreed in principle to a five-year deal to be UNLV‘s next head coach, a source told ESPN’s Pete Thamel on Thursday. The deal isn’t signed, but it is expected to
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Jeff Legwold, ESPN Senior WriterDec 12, 2024, 01:37 PM ET Close Jeff Legwold is a senior writer who covers the Denver Broncos and the NFL at ESPN. Jeff has covered the Broncos for more than 20 years, joining ESPN in 2013. He also assists with NFL draft coverage, including his annual top 100 prospects. Jeff
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Jeff Legwold, ESPN Senior WriterDec 12, 2024, 01:37 PM ET Close Jeff Legwold is a senior writer who covers the Denver Broncos and the NFL at ESPN. Jeff has covered the Broncos for more than 20 years, joining ESPN in 2013. He also assists with NFL draft coverage, including his annual top 100 prospects. Jeff
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Associated Press Dec 12, 2024, 11:40 AM ET Open Extended Reactions A modern version of The Skins Game is returning to Thanksgiving week. Pro Shop, the new golf media company led by “Full Swing” executive producer Chad Mumm, on Thursday announced a deal with the PGA Tour that brings back The Skins Game for the
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ESPN News Services Dec 12, 2024, 12:18 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Transgender players will face tougher restrictions to enter women’s professional and elite golf tournaments after the R&A introduced a new competition policy Thursday. The protocols, which the R&A said were developed following extensive consultation with medical and scientific experts, mean players must have
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Dec 12, 2024, 12:05 PM Open Extended Reactions England international Marcus Smith has signed a new long-term contract to stay at Harlequins until at least 2028. The 25-year-old fly-half has committed his future to his boyhood club, where he has made 166 appearances and was part of the 2020-21 Premiership-winning squad. Editor’s Picks 2 Related
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Eli Lederman, ESPN Staff WriterDec 12, 2024, 11:55 AM ET Close Eli Lederman covers college football and recruiting for ESPN.com. He joined ESPN in 2024 after covering the University of Oklahoma for Sellout Crowd and the Tulsa World. Open Extended Reactions Boise State quarterback Malachi Nelson, the former No. 1 overall prospect in the Class
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Associated Press Dec 12, 2024, 12:16 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BOULDER, Colo. — Travis Hunter is a throwback-type player — an elite receiver one moment, a lockdown cornerback the next — who rarely leaves the field and has a knack for making big plays all over it. The Colorado Buffaloes‘ two-way standout ( see:
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Getty Images Laura Scott Sports news correspondent @laurascott__ 23 minutes ago The London velodrome that has seen two crashes involving cyclists being catapulted into the crowd says it will “explore what else can be done to improve rider and spectator safety”. Last weekend British Olympic champion Katy Marchant broke her wrist and dislocated two fingers
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Juan Recio Dec 12, 2024, 11:41 AM ET The trial of Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who is due to stand trial on charges of sexual abuse, sexual exploitation against a minor and human trafficking that could result in a sentence of up to 20 years, was postponed on Thursday until June 2, 2025
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Dec 12, 2024, 11:36 AM Open Extended Reactions England will face France at Twickenham next summer. Dan Mullan – RFU/The RFU Collection via Getty Images England will face France at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, on June 21 as part of the preparations for their three-Test summer tour to Argentina and the United States, the RFU have announced.
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Shams Charania Dave McMenamin Close Dave McMenamin ESPN Staff Writer 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. Dec 12, 2024, 10:35 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is unlikely
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Kelly Crandall Dec 12, 2024, 09:22 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Ryan Blaney spends his offseasons by switching off the competitive part of his personality. James Gilbert/Getty Images Ryan Blaney gets lazy. Brad Keselowski takes more chances. Hendrick Motorsports drivers get right back down to business. There is no one-size-fits-all template for navigating a NASCAR winter,
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