Dec 28, 2024, 03:40 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Mavericks forward Naji Marshall has been suspended four games without pay and Suns center Jusuf Nurkic has been suspended three games without pay for their role in a fight between the players during Dallas’ 98-89 win Friday night, the NBA has announced. Additionally, Mavericks forward P.J.
On the night before the Boxing Day Test, Sam Konstas told his batting coach Tahmid Islam that he would only play the scoop against Jasprit Bumrah after he reached 150. But, after a number of early plays and misses against the champion fast bowler on debut at the MCG, Konstas brought forward his plans for
Mike Reiss, ESPN Staff WriterDec 28, 2024, 02:19 PM ET Close Mike Reiss is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the New England Patriots. Reiss has covered the Patriots since 1997 and joined ESPN in 2009. In 2019, he was named Massachusetts Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association. You can
Kris Rhim, ESPNDec 28, 2024, 01:38 PM ET Open Extended Reactions FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert connected with second-year wide receiver Derius Davis for the game’s first score in Saturday’s matchup with the New England Patriots. Davis beat his defender on a crossing route and leaped for the 23-yard score, tucking
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterDec 28, 2024, 12:53 PM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions TORONTO — Alex Ovechkin will continue his pursuit of the NHL’s career scoring record when he returns to the Washington Capitals‘ lineup Saturday against the Maple Leafs. The Capitals winger has been
Dave Wilson, ESPN Staff WriterDec 28, 2024, 01:54 PM ET Close Dave Wilson is a college football reporter. He previously worked at The Dallas Morning News, San Diego Union-Tribune and Las Vegas Sun. Open Extended Reactions Former Auburn quarterback Walker White has committed to Baylor, he announced Saturday on Instagram. White was the No. 3
Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff WriterDec 28, 2024, 01:19 PM ET Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic‘s home was burglarized Friday night, the latest in a series of break-ins at the homes of high-profile athletes, his business
Pete Thamel, Senior College Sports InsiderDec 28, 2024, 12:34 PM ET Close College Football Senior Writer for ESPN. Insider for College Gameday. Open Extended Reactions Coach Tyson Helton and Western Kentucky have agreed in principle to a new four-year contract, sources told ESPN, which will extend him through the 2028 season. Helton has led Western
J.J. Post, ESPNDec 28, 2024, 09:45 AM ET Open Extended Reactions At approximately 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, the eyes of college football will be focused on a pastry. Last year, the inaugural Pop-Tarts Bowl (formerly the Cheez-It Bowl, the Camping World Bowl, and so on) made waves — but not for its on-field action.
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterDec 28, 2024, 11:51 AM ET Close College football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Open Extended Reactions Georgia quarterback Carson Beck, who underwent surgery earlier this week to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right, throwing elbow, declared for the 2025 NFL draft Saturday. In a
Associated Press Dec 28, 2024, 11:29 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning, former Defensive Players of the Year Luke Kuechly and Terrell Suggs, and prolific tight end Antonio Gates are among the finalists for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. The Hall on Saturday announced the names of
Dec 28, 2024, 10:55 AM ET Open Extended Reactions SYDNEY — Former Olympic champion Belinda Bencic made her return to the elite circuit after her maternity break to lead Switzerland to a 2-1 win over France in the United Cup mixed team tournament Saturday. The 27-year-old beat Chloe Paquet 6-3, 6-1 in her first WTA
Pete Thamel, Senior College Sports InsiderDec 28, 2024, 10:55 AM ET Close College Football Senior Writer for ESPN. Insider for College Gameday. Open Extended Reactions UConn football coach Jim Mora has agreed to a new contract that includes two additional years that will take him through the 2028 season, sources told ESPN. The deal includes
David Newton, ESPN Staff WriterDec 28, 2024, 10:23 AM ET Close David Newton is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Carolina Panthers. Newton began covering Carolina in 1995 and came to ESPN in 2006 as a NASCAR reporter before joining NFL Nation in 2013. You can follow Newton on Twitter at @DNewtonespn. Open
Kalan Hooks, ESPNDec 28, 2024, 09:45 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Butterflies filled Shelton Douthett’s stomach when he dressed in a full Miami Hurricanes uniform as a fan for the first time. He went back and forth about whether he wanted to wear it in public, but he felt the presence of his brother, Wayne,
Dec 28, 2024, 07:43 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Boxer Paul Bamba has died at the age of 35, his manager Ne-Yo announced on Friday. The Puerto Rican fighter’s death comes less than a week after his last fight, a victory against Rogelio Medina that saw him crowned WBA Gold Cruiserweight champion. American singer Ne-Yo,
Kyle Bonagura, ESPN Staff WriterDec 28, 2024, 07:30 AM ET Close Covers college football. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. Open Extended Reactions PROVO, Utah — For BYU defensive coordinator Jay Hill, the offseason carried a lingering sense of frustration. After nine years as the head coach at FCS Weber State, Hill joined
Bill Connelly, ESPN Staff WriterDec 28, 2024, 05:02 AM ET Close Bill Connelly is a staff writer for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions Pep Guardiola has definitively changed the Premier League since arriving in 2016, but now he finds himself in the rare position of trying to catch up to the competition. James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images