Associated Press Apr 19, 2024, 12:52 AM ET Open Extended Reactions DENVER — Valeri Nichushkin scored twice, Nathan MacKinnon added two assists to break the franchise’s single-season points mark and the Colorado Avalanche cruised into the playoffs behind a 5-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night. MacKinnon wrapped up the regular season with
Getty Images By Andrew Benson BBC F1 correspondent Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll topped the times at the end of a practice session at the Chinese Grand Prix that offered few clues as to the weekend ahead. He was 0.327 seconds ahead of McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen third from team-mate Sergio Perez
Shwetha Surendran, ESPNApr 17, 2024, 10:45 AM ET Close Shwetha Surendran is writer in ESPN’s investigative and enterprise unit. Open Extended Reactions Ippei Mizuhara’s alleged theft of at least $16 million from his former employer, Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani, shocked the sports world, but the story of a celebrity getting fleeced by a
Adam Brown Apr 18, 2024, 06:03 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Liverpool were eliminated from the Europa League quarterfinals by Atalanta on Thursday night as their 1-0 second-leg win saw them lose 3-1 on aggregate at Gewiss Stadium. They got off to the perfect start when Mohamed Salah scored from the spot after the Reds
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterApr 18, 2024, 08:16 PM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Open Extended Reactions Arizona State freshman quarterback Jaden Rashada is set to enter the transfer portal, his agent Henry Organ of Disruptive Sports told ESPN on Thursday. Rashada appeared in three games for
Associated Press Apr 18, 2024, 09:16 PM ET Open Extended Reactions THE WOODLANDS, Texas — Nelly Korda, who is looking to tie an LPGA Tour record with her fifth straight win, shot a 4-under 68 on Thursday in the opening round of the Chevron Championship, leaving her two shots behind leader Lauren Coughlin in the
Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterApr 18, 2024, 06:18 PM ET Close 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. Open Extended Reactions EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — While history shows that the Denver Nuggets swept the
Associated Press Apr 18, 2024, 08:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A judge has denied a request by the owner of Bob Baffert-trained Arkansas Derby winner Muth for the colt to run in next month’s 150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Jefferson County Circuit Judge Mitch Perry declined Thursday to grant a
Kendra Andrews, ESPNApr 18, 2024, 08:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SAN FRANCISCO — For the past several years, the Golden State Warriors have consistently been asked how much longer they can keep their dynasty together. Their title in 2022 bought them a year. But, following last season’s second-round exit and Draymond Green‘s free agency,
Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma© X (formerly Twitter) Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma believes that resuming the bilateral series between India and Pakistan will be a huge boost to Test cricket. India and Pakistan have not played each other in a bilateral series for around a decade due to political tensions and as
Associated Press Apr 18, 2024, 07:41 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic. — Wesley Bryan chipped in for eagle early and for birdie late, giving him a 9-under 63 on Thursday for a three-shot lead in the Corales Puntacana Championship. Bryan birdied his last two holes to stretch his lead to three
Jamison Hensley, ESPN Staff WriterApr 18, 2024, 05:11 PM ET Close Jamison Hensley is a reporter covering the Baltimore Ravens for ESPN. Jamison joined ESPN in 2011, covering the AFC North before focusing exclusively on the Ravens beginning in 2013. Jamison won the National Sports Media Association Maryland Sportswriter of the Year award in 2018,
Andreas Hale Apr 18, 2024, 04:07 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Jorge Masvidal may be getting ready to lace up the boxing gloves for his upcoming fight with Nate Diaz on June 1, but he has made it clear that his career as a mixed martial artist is far from done. The former BMF champion
Associated Press Apr 18, 2024, 03:12 PM ET Open Extended Reactions THE WOODLANDS, Texas — Defending champion and world No. 2 Lilia Vu withdrew from the Chevron Championship on Thursday before the first round because of a back injury. The LPGA announced her withdrawal, saying the back injury she’s been dealing with “flared up” during
Kyle Bonagura, ESPN Staff WriterApr 18, 2024, 02:42 PM ET Close Covers the Pac-12. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. Open Extended Reactions In the wake of 14 Colorado players entering the transfer portal this week, Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders downplayed the notion that their departures will have a significant impact on the
Apr 18, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions In what could be a season-long battle, the Braves and Dodgers were once again vying for our top spot in this week’s Power Rankings, with Atlanta just barely edging out Los Angeles. Another team might soon be in that mix, as the Yankees have the most
Associated Press Apr 18, 2024, 02:33 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BARCELONA, Spain — Casper Ruud defeated Jordan Thompson in straight sets to earn his season-leading 26th win and secure a spot in the quarterfinals of the Barcelona Open on Thursday. The third-seeded Norwegian won 6-1, 6-4 to move one victory ahead of Australian Open
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. Kevin Pelton Close Kevin Pelton ESPN Senior Writer Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series Formerly a consultant with the Indiana