Ben Baby, ESPN Staff WriterJan 1, 2025, 06:00 AM 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
Jan 1, 2025, 02:37 AM ET Open Extended Reactions A fluent and upbeat Nick Kyrgios has shrugged aside the pain in his surgically repaired wrist as his Brisbane International comeback ended in a tight doubles loss. The Australian fulfilled his promise to play alongside Novak Djokovic in the second-round men’s doubles after a taxing three-set
The talking points from the first half of 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy, which has just veered past the halfway mark. Mayank Agarawal, the Karnataka captain, recorded his third straight List A century, in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. However, it wasn’t enough as Hyderabad chased down 322 with two balls to
Heather Dinich, Senior College Football InsiderJan 1, 2025, 01:50 AM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of Indiana University Open Extended Reactions GLENDALE, Ariz. — As the Penn State players made their way through the tunnel and into the bowels of State Farm Stadium following a historic 31-14 win against No.
Kyle Bonagura, ESPN Staff WriterJan 1, 2025, 01:32 AM ET Close Covers college football. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. Open Extended Reactions GLENDALE, Ariz. — For weeks, since his team received the No. 3 seed in the College Football Playoff, Boise State coach Spencer Danielson has heard the gripes about the selection
Associated Press Dec 31, 2024, 11:52 PM ET Open Extended Reactions AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Four-time Grand Slam singles winner Naomi Osaka started 2025 in style, beating Julia Grabher 7-5, 6-3 on Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the ASB Classic. Osaka overcame a swirling breeze and a lengthy rain break to progress comfortably beyond
Associated Press Jan 1, 2025, 12:11 AM ET Open Extended Reactions PERTH, Australia — World No. 2-ranked Alexander Zverev withdrew from the United Cup mixed teams tennis tournament Wednesday because of a biceps strain less than two weeks from the start of the Australian Open. The 27-year-old Zverev won his opening two singles matches of
Associated Press Dec 31, 2024, 11:26 PM ET Open Extended Reactions OTTAWA, Ontario — Danny Nelson scored the eventual winner in the third period and Trey Augustine made 38 saves, leading the United States to a 4-1 win over Canada on Tuesday night and into the top spot in Group A at the world junior
James Regan Jan 1, 2025, 12:01 AM Open Extended Reactions World Rugby are confident that any developments around potential breakaway leagues won’t distract players or fans from this year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup in England. It is expected that the tournament, which runs from Aug. 22 to Sept. 27 will be the most competitive and
Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff WriterJan 1, 2025, 12:53 AM ET Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM Open Extended Reactions OKLAHOMA CITY — Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards, beaming with admiration of an All-NBA rival, didn’t hesitate when asked about Oklahoma City’s
Open Extended Reactions Liverpool have rejected an approach from Real Madrid to sign full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold in the January transfer window, sources told ESPN. Editor’s Picks 2 Related The England international is out of contract at Anfield in June, and sources have told ESPN that he is Madrid’s top defensive target following a long-term injury
Pete Thamel, Senior College Sports InsiderDec 31, 2024, 10:45 PM ET Close College Football Senior Writer for ESPN. Insider for College Gameday. Open Extended Reactions Arizona State and football coach Kenny Dillingham have agreed to a new five-year contract that will put him in the top tier of Big 12 coaching salaries, sources told ESPN
Associated Press Dec 31, 2024, 09:22 PM ET Open Extended Reactions KAPALUA, Hawaii — Americans are getting paid to play in the Ryder Cup for the first time, and Xander Schauffele said Tuesday the plan is for them not to get a dime. “I just see it as a whole lot of money going to
Associated Press Dec 31, 2024, 09:45 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BROOKINGS, S.D. — Former South Dakota State player and assistant Dan Jackson has been hired as the Jackrabbits’ new head coach, the school announced Tuesday night. Jackson takes over for Jimmy Rogers, who left for Washington State after leading the Jackrabbits to the Football
Pete Thamel, Senior College Sports InsiderDec 31, 2024, 08:46 PM ET Close College Football Senior Writer for ESPN. Insider for College Gameday. Open Extended Reactions TCU has found its new athletic director, as the school is expected to hire Army AD Mike Buddie in the upcoming days, sources told ESPN on Tuesday. The school has
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNDec 31, 2024, 05:54 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. New York Rangers star goaltender Igor Shesterkin has been placed on injured reserve with an upper-body injury, an NHL source told ESPN on Tuesday. The Rangers recalled NHL veteran Louis Domingue from the AHL Hartford Wolf Pack. Shesterkin’s backup,
Todd Archer, ESPN Staff WriterDec 31, 2024, 10:44 AM ET Close Todd Archer is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Dallas Cowboys. Archer has covered the NFL since 1997 and Dallas since 2003. He joined ESPN in 2010. You can follow him on Twitter at @toddarcher. Open Extended Reactions FRISCO, Texas — Dallas
Associated Press Dec 31, 2024, 05:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Browns‘ push to move out of the city and play in a proposed domed stadium has encountered a new roadblock. Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb sent a letter to owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam, saying the city intends to invoke the