Open Extended Reactions The NFL playoffs‘ conference championship round schedule for the 2024 season has two great matchups, and we’ve got you covered with what you need to know heading into the weekend. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the biggest keys and a bold prediction for each matchup. Additionally, ESPN Stats & Information provides
Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPNJan 25, 2024, 11:51 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Portland Trail Blazers are letting the 48-hour deadline to file a protest over Tuesday’s loss to Oklahoma City lapse, confident that they communicated their frustration to the NBA about the final moments of the game, sources told ESPN on Thursday night. In the
Former Indian cricket team skipper MS Dhoni© Instagram Former Indian cricket team skipper MS Dhoni celebrated India’s 75th Republic Day in true patriotic fashion as he hoisted the Indian national flag at his farmhouse in Ranchi. Dhoni’s wife Sakshi posted a video on social media platform Instagram that featured the veteran cricketer looking at the
Emily Kaplan, ESPNJan 26, 2024, 07:15 AM ET Close Emily Kaplan is ESPN’s national NHL reporter. Open Extended Reactions The NHL in Utah is starting to feel inevitable. That was the sense around the league this week when Ryan Smith publicly released a letter to the NHL formally requesting a team. As one NHL owner
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterJan 26, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions While the Edmonton Oilers approach history with a record-breaking win streak, it’s another Western Canadian team that takes over the top spot of the NHL Power Rankings this week. Plus, while we
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJan 26, 2024, 05:51 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions Jurgen Klopp has announced he will leave his position as Liverpool manager at the end
Jake Michaels, ESPN Senior WriterJan 26, 2024, 02:40 AM ET Close Jake Michaels is a Melbourne-based sports writer who covers everything from Aussie Rules to Formula One, basketball to boxing. He has been with ESPN for 10 years and works as a Senior Writer, covering sport in Australia and around the world. Open Extended Reactions
ESPN News Services Jan 25, 2024, 10:02 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PHOENIX — Joc Pederson and the National League champion Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a $9.5 million, one-year contract that includes a mutual option for 2025, a source confirmed to ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez. The 31-year-old Pederson has been a consistent power threat for
Tim Bontemps, ESPNJan 25, 2024, 07:26 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LeBron James became the first player to ever be named to 20 All-Star teams Thursday night, when he was selected for the Western Conference as part of the league’s unveiling of the 10 starters for next month’s All-Star Game in Indianapolis. James, who surpassed
Associated Press Jan 26, 2024, 12:35 AM ET Open Extended Reactions EDMONTON, Alberta — Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist, backup Calvin Pickard made 27 saves for his fifth career shutout and the Edmonton Oilers won their 15th straight game with a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night. Zach Hyman
Former India captain Anil Kumble suggested that England missed a trick by not giving the ball to Joe Root on Day 1 of the ongoing first Test in Hyderabad. Yashasvi Jaiswal and the bowlers put India in control on Day 1 after the visitors opted to bat. Ben Stokes led the way with the bat
Associated Press Jan 25, 2024, 10:06 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PALM BEACH, Fla. — Cody’s Wish was named horse of the year at the 53rd annual Eclipse Awards and also earned older dirt male honors Thursday night. Belmont Stakes and Travers winner Arcangelo won as the nation’s top 3-year-old male. Hall of Famer Bill
Multiple Contributors Jan 25, 2024, 06:07 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Atlanta Falcons are planning to hire Raheem Morris as the team’s next head coach, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Thursday. Morris was last in Atlanta three years ago when he was the interim head coach after Dan Quinn was fired following the
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJan 25, 2024, 12:23 PM ET Open Extended Reactions After completing a historic treble with Manchester City last season, Pep Guardiola was asked what there was left for him to achieve. “Score a goal against Spurs away,” he said quickly, and probably only half joking. He won’t need reminding that he takes his
Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterJan 25, 2024, 07:14 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Open Extended Reactions Anthony Kim, who blazed a red-hot trail on the PGA Tour for four seasons and then disappeared from public view after injuries derailed his
Associated Press Jan 25, 2024, 08:29 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SAN DIEGO — Stephan Jaeger of Germany made a 35-foot eagle putt on his final hole for an 8-under 64 and a one-shot lead over Nicolai Hojgaard of Denmark after the second round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines on Thursday. Jaeger
D’Arcy Maine, ESPN.com Jan 25, 2024, 08:45 PM ET Alexander Zverev will play in the semifinals at the Australian Open on Friday against Daniil Medvedev. But as the 26-year-old German looks to reach his second career major final, he remains the focus of domestic abuse allegations. On Jan. 16, as the first round of the
Associated Press Jan 24, 2024, 05:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Bubba Thompson was claimed off waivers by the Minnesota Twins from the New York Yankees on Wednesday, moving to his fourth team of the offseason. Infielder Jeter Downs and outfielder Oscar González passed through waivers and were assigned outright to Triple-A