Alanis King, Racing columnistApr 25, 2024, 09:07 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Parker Kligerman races during the NASCAR Xfinity Series on April 13 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth. (Photo by Chris Leduc/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Most people think of NASCAR as one thing: “Just a bunch of left turns.” But NASCAR is so
John Keim, ESPN Staff WriterApr 25, 2024, 09:28 AM ET Close John Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after a stint with the Washington Post. He started covering the team in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers and later for the Washington Examiner. He has authored/co-authored four books. You can
Andrew Lopez, ESPNApr 25, 2024, 03:06 AM ET Open Extended Reactions OKLAHOMA CITY — After a narrow win in Game 1, Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault warned his team about the New Orleans Pelicans coming out with more aggression in Game 2 on Wednesday night. And the Pelicans did hit first, with their first
Apr 25, 2024, 08:20 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The Billie Jean King Cup finals will take place over nine days with a knockout round replacing the group stage, organizers the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Thursday. The tournament will kick off in Seville, Spain, on Nov. 12 and end on Nov. 20, with
ESPN News Services Apr 25, 2024, 07:41 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The second retractable roof at Roland Garros will be inaugurated on the opening day of the French Open next month, organizers said Thursday about a project planned with the Paris Olympics in mind. A ceremony for the roof over the 10,000-seat Suzanne Lenglen
Getty Images 2 hours ago Geraint Thomas says he is “in a great place” as he prepares to lead a strong Ineos Grenadiers team at May’s Giro d’Italia. Former Tour de France winner Thomas, 37, is targeting both Grand Tours in 2024, having been runner-up in Italy 12 months ago. Ineos also include top 10
Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentApr 25, 2024, 06:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions With everything that’s going on with Barcelona at the moment — still reeling from their loss in El Clasico at the weekend and their manager doing a U-turn over his decision to leave this summer, all amid their continued financial peril — the
Rishabh Pant in action during IPL 2024© AFP Rishabh Pant produced a brilliant performance with the bat as Delhi Capitals defeated Gujarat Titans in a thrilling IPL 2024 encounter on Wednesday. The DC skipper was in fine form as he slammed an unbeaten 88 off just 43 deliveries with the help of 5 boundaries and
Open Extended Reactions Jurgen Klopp said Liverpool need a “crisis” at Arsenal and Manchester City to revive their Premier League title hopes after a 2-0 defeat in the Merseyside derby at Everton left his side three points off top spot with four games left to play. Goals by Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin sealed Everton’s
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterApr 25, 2024, 02:05 AM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions DALLAS — For a second straight postseason, the Dallas Stars will be tasked with trying to climb out of a 2-0 first-round series hole against the Vegas Golden Knights. A 3-1 loss
Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterApr 24, 2024, 09:15 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 ANAHEIM, Calif. — A sparse afternoon crowd at Angel Stadium gathered enough voices to produce a surprisingly loud
Chris Herring, ESPN Senior WriterApr 25, 2024, 12:14 AM ET Open Extended Reactions BOSTON — The day before his short-handed Heat sought to even the score with the heavily favored Celtics, Miami coach Erik Spoelstra made an intriguing comment about his team’s identity. After being deluged by Boston’s 3-point shooting in Game 1 of the
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterApr 24, 2024, 07:01 PM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Open Extended Reactions Auburn‘s passing game received a big boost Wednesday when wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith, who led Penn State in receiving last season, signed with the Tigers. Lambert-Smith entered the transfer portal
Heather Dinich, ESPN Senior WriterApr 24, 2024, 09:01 PM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of Indiana University Open Extended Reactions IRVING, Texas — SEC commissioner Greg Sankey on Wednesday dismissed any interest in engaging in conversations about a “super league” in college athletics, instead emphasizing his belief that “there’s a
Apr 24, 2024, 12:04 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Detroit Lions and star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown have agreed to a four-year, $120 million extension, a source confirmed to ESPN. The contract includes $77 million guaranteed. St. Brown, 24, was selected as first team All-Pro last season when he set career bests with
At times where teams are constantly scoring over 200 runs in T20 cricket, becoming a successful bowler has become incredibly difficult. The likes of Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders have arguably put the finest batting performances of the season, putting up scores well above the 200-run mark. Seeing another such outing by SRH in
Open Extended Reactions Jurgen Klopp hugged Everton manager Sean Dyche, patted his Liverpool players on the back and then disappeared down the players’ tunnel with 38,000 Evertonians singing “You lost the league at Goodison Park” at full volume. Klopp didn’t need the reminder. The manager knew it was all over for him and for Liverpool.
ESPN News Services Apr 24, 2024, 02:41 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and other PGA Tour stars are about to receive massive bonuses for their loyalty. The Telegraph reported Wednesday that Woods will receive up to $100 million in equity as part of the newly created for-profit PGA Tour Enterprises, with