Associated Press Nov 7, 2023, 06:14 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SEVILLE, Spain — The Czech Republic beat defending champion Switzerland on the first day of the group stage at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals on Tuesday. Linda Noskova defeated Celine Naef 7-6 (2), 4-6, 6-4 in the first singles match, and Marie Bouzkova
Brett Okamoto, ESPN Staff WriterNov 6, 2023, 03:11 PM ET Close MMA columnist for ESPN.com Analyst for “MMA Live” Covered MMA for Las Vegas Sun Open Extended Reactions UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland will defend his title against Dricus Du Plessis in January, UFC CEO Dana White announced on Monday. Strickland (28-5) will be seeking
Ryan McGee, ESPN Senior WriterNov 7, 2023, 03:53 PM 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 Ryan Blaney was crowned 2023 NASCAR Cup Series champion on Sunday in Phoenix. Chris Graythen/Getty Images It is no secret that Ryan Blaney
Marc Raimondi, ESPN Staff WriterNov 7, 2023, 05:06 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The UFC’s return to China will be headlined by one of the best Chinese MMA fighters in the world. Song Yadong will face Chris Gutierrez in the UFC Shanghai main event Dec. 9, sources confirmed with ESPN on Tuesday. MagicM_MMABets on X
Geraint Thomas aims to return to the Tour de France in 2024 and then appear at the Paris Olympics for Great Britain at the age of 38. If the Welshman achieves the latter aim, he will ride at his fifth Games. Thomas turns 38 in May 2024 and the Tour starts on 29 June with
Associated Press Nov 7, 2023, 12:44 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner questioned current and former players along with staff on whether to keep Aaron Boone before deciding the New York manager will return next year. New York faded from contention by mid-August and finished 82-80, missing the playoffs
Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterNov 7, 2023, 03:00 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Open Extended Reactions Fifteen-time major champion Tiger Woods will headline the ownership group for the sixth and final team in TGL presented by SoFi, the tech-infused golf
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterNov 7, 2023, 02:55 PM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions Edmonton Oilers goaltender Jack Campbell was placed on waivers Tuesday, making it the latest development for a preseason Stanley Cup contender that currently has the second-worst record in the NHL. The Oilers
ESPN News Services Nov 7, 2023, 03:40 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Tiger Woods says he is pain-free when it comes to his right ankle that was fused in April. It’s the rest of leg that remains a work in progress. And there’s no indication when he’ll get back to work on the golf course.
Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterNov 7, 2023, 11:00 AM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Open Extended Reactions James Madison officials made another plea to the NCAA Division I board of directors Monday to reduce its football program’s FCS to FBS transition
Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterNov 7, 2023, 01:58 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 The Los Angeles Lakers contacted the NBA league office Tuesday about what they
ESPN Nov 7, 2023, 12:00 PM ET Email Print Open Extended Reactions Champions League soccer is back for matchday four! Europe’s premier club competition returns for 2023-24 with eight matches on Tuesday across the continent, providing exciting matchups, top talent and drama. Enjoy the play-by-play from all the matches as Newcastle United visit Borussia Dortmund,
Glenn Maxwell‘s stunning 201 not out guided Australia into the semi-finals of the World Cup as the five-time champions snatched a sensational three-wicket victory from the jaws of defeat against Afghanistan in Mumbai on Tuesday. At 91-7, chasing 292, Australia were all set to join title-holders England, 1996 champions Pakistan and 1992 winners Sri Lanka
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNNov 7, 2023, 10:00 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions Hockey fans are now able to see which NHL players are among the league’s fastest (and slowest) — and not just at the All-Star skills competition. “Top Skating Speed” is one of a dozen advanced analytics
NFL Nation, ESPNNov 7, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Welcome to Week 10 of the 2023 NFL season. It’s finally midseason! There were three games over the weekend featuring six teams that ranked in the top 11 of last week’s NFL Power Rankings. The results of those games heavily impacted our top 10
D’Arcy Maine, ESPN.com Nov 7, 2023, 09:42 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Iga Swiatek won the weather-delayed WTA Finals on Monday following a statement 6-1, 6-0 victory over Jessica Pegula in less than an hour. With the title — her first at the event — Swiatek reclaims the world No. 1 ranking from Aryna Sabalenka
Ryan HockensmithNov 7, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Close Ryan Hockensmith is a Penn State graduate who joined ESPN in 2001. He is a survivor of bacterial meningitis, which caused him to have multiple amputation surgeries on his feet. He is a proud advocate for those with disabilities and addiction issues. He covers everything from the
Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterNov 6, 2023, 06:14 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. Open Extended Reactions SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Seven of Major League Baseball’s most highly sought-after free agents were extended qualifying offers ahead