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Ryan McGee, ESPN Senior WriterDec 27, 2023, 09:11 AM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com 2-time Sports Emmy winner 2010, 2014 NMPA Writer of the Year Open Extended Reactions The NASCAR Cup Series Advent Health 400 at Kansas Speedway was one of the most entertaining races of the 2023 season. (Photo by

Associated Press Dec 23, 2023, 10:19 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — The Detroit Pistons matched the NBA record for the longest losing streak in a single season, falling 126-115 to the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night for their 26th straight defeat. The Pistons joined the 2010-11 Cleveland Cavaliers and 2013-14 Philadelphia 76ers,

Alaina Getzenberg, ESPNDec 23, 2023, 09:17 PM ET Close Alaina Getzenberg is a staff writer who covers the Buffalo Bills and the NFL. She joined ESPN in 2021. Alaina was previously a beat reporter for the Charlotte Observer and has also worked for CBS Sports and the Dallas Morning News. She is a graduate of

Mike Coppinger Nick Parkinson Close Nick Parkinson •Reports on boxing for ESPN.co.uk, as well as several national newspapers•Has been reporting on British boxing for over 15 years•Appears on BoxNation’s Boxing Matters show Dec 23, 2023, 07:56 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Entering the ‘Day of Reckoning’ boxing event on Saturday, the expectation was that both

After months of politicking, Florida State took its first official step toward leaving the ACC on Friday. Spurred into action by a College Football Playoff snub earlier this month, FSU voted to sue the ACC over the grant of rights. The school alleged restraint of trade, breach of contract and failure to perform over what

Open Extended Reactions Connor McDavid and his Edmonton Oilers teammates are on a road trip to the New York City metropolitan area this week, with games on tap against the New York Islanders (Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+/Hulu), New Jersey Devils (Thursday, 7:30 p.m., ESPN+/Hulu) and New York Rangers (Friday, 7:30 p.m., ESPN+/Hulu). Prior to

Bill Connelly, ESPN Staff WriterDec 22, 2023, 09:42 AM ET Close Bill Connelly is a staff writer for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions It was an odd year for American tennis. There were, as always, random thrills and breakthroughs. On the men’s side, for instance, Tommy Paul reached the semifinals of the Australian Open, and Christopher

Dec 21, 2023, 11:18 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Star Japanese right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto has agreed to terms to join the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to ESPN sources and multiple reports, ending a frenzied free agency with the second-largest guarantee to a pitcher in baseball history. The deal is worth $325 million for 12 years,

Dec 21, 2023, 09:45 AM ET Open Extended Reactions 2024 is shaping up to be a fascinating year in MMA. The UFC will celebrate its’ 300th pay-per-view event in April, Francis Ngannou — the “baddest man on the planet” — will make his debut in PFL (though we don’t know if it’ll be MMA or

Dec 20, 2023, 04:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The January transfer window is right around the corner, and there will be certain players across Europe hoping it can bring a change of fortunes for them. Whether they’re seeking to refresh their careers or make a run at a Euro 2024 or Copa América squad

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterDec 20, 2023, 08:14 AM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Open Extended Reactions It was another wild year in professional golf, with the best players in the world still competing on rival tours in the men’s game.

Marc Raimondi, ESPN Staff WriterDec 17, 2023, 01:17 AM ET Open Extended Reactions LAS VEGAS — Leon Edwards took all of Colby Covington‘s trash talk leading into the fight, stayed composed and put together a poised performance. Edwards defeated Covington via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46) in the main event of UFC 296 on Saturday

James Regan Dec 19, 2023, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions What Joseph Parker intends to do on December 23rd in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is the definition of spoiling the party. While the Saudi megashow may be a feast for boxing fans, the hopes of two of the heavyweights on the card seem to be

ESPN News Services Dec 17, 2023, 06:19 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Chance Comanche, a G League player with the Stockton Kings, and a 19-year-old woman will face open murder charges in the death of a 23-year-old woman who had gone missing in Las Vegas, police announced Sunday. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said

Jeff Legwold Close Jeff Legwold ESPN Senior Writer 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 has been a

Pete Thamel, ESPNDec 15, 2023, 08:01 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Former Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers, who ranks No. 2 in SEC history in passing yards, told ESPN on Friday that he’s committed to transfer to Washington.  Rogers is on an official visit to the school this weekend, and he told ESPN he committed

ESPN.com Dec 15, 2023, 12:11 PM ET Email Print Open Extended Reactions Tiger Woods and his son Charlie Woods are teeing off at the PNC Championship Pro-Am this weekend, and we’re already getting some memorable moments from them both. Woods recently made his return to professional golf after having surgery in April to address arthritis

Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterDec 15, 2023, 12:26 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions Texas Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer will be sidelined until midseason after undergoing surgery for a herniated disk on Thursday, according to the team. Scherzer, 39, missed time at the

Associated Press Dec 15, 2023, 05:23 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LONDON — Jannik Sinner earned the ATP’s Most Improved Player and Fans’ Favorite awards Friday, while Darren Cahill and Simone Vagnozzi shared Coach of the Year honors for working with the 22-year-old Italian. Sinner led Italy to its first Davis Cup championship since 1976,

Tim Kavanagh, ESPN.comDec 15, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Close Tim Kavanagh is a senior NHL editor for ESPN. He’s a native of upstate New York. Open Extended Reactions As teams go through their cycles of contention, the importance of having a high-scoring young core can wax and wane. Then again, in a league which has