Field Level Media Jan 25, 2024, 06:56 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Minnesota Wild acquired veteran defenseman Will Butcher from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for forward prospect Maxim Cajkovic on Thursday. Butcher, 29, hasn’t played in the NHL since 2021-22 and will report to AHL affiliate Iowa. He was named to the NHL
Jan 25, 2024, 04:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Atlanta Falcons plan to hire Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris as their head coach, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Morris replaces Arthur Smith, who was fired after the Falcons finished 7-10 this season. It marks a return to Atlanta for Morris, who was
Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPNJan 25, 2024, 05:59 PM ET Open Extended Reactions There’s optimism Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons — out for nearly two and a half months — could return to the lineup as soon as Monday against the Utah Jazz, sources told ESPN. Simmons is expected to practice with the organization’s Long Island G
Field Level Media Jan 25, 2024, 06:24 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Nelly Korda and New Zealand’s Lydia Ko are tied atop the leaderboard after one round of the LPGA Drive On Championship on Thursday in Bradenton, Florida. Korda and Ko shot 6-under 65s at Bradenton Country Club, good for a 1-stroke lead over Denmark’s
Chris Low, ESPN Senior WriterJan 24, 2024, 08:32 PM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of the University of Tennessee Open Extended Reactions Michigan has focused its search on offensive coordinator/offensive line coach Sherrone Moore to replace Jim Harbaugh as head coach, and Moore is expected to be offered the job
Kris Rhim, ESPNJan 24, 2024, 06:49 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — Jim Harbaugh is leaving the Michigan Wolverines to accept the head coaching job with the Los Angeles Chargers, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Wednesday. Harbaugh was considered among the Chargers’ most desirable candidates in this coaching cycle because of his
Jan 25, 2024, 06:37 AM ET A Spanish High Court judge proposed on Thursday that former football federation chief Luis Rubiales stand trial for kissing player Jenni Hermoso‘s lips after Spain‘s victory in the Women’s World Cup. The court said in a statement that the judge, Francisco de Jorge, also sought a trial for former
File photo of Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers There continues to remain mystery behind India stalwart Virat Kohli‘s decision to pull out from the first two Tests against England. Kohli decided to withdraw over ‘personal issues’ as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) advised against speculation on the matter. AB de
Mike Coppinger, ESPNJan 25, 2024, 12:02 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Rolly Romero and Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz have finalized a deal to fight for Romero’s WBA 140-pound title on March 30 in Las Vegas, sources tell ESPN. Romero-Cruz will serve as the co-feature to Tim Tszyu-Keith Thurman, Premier Boxing Champions’ first PPV as part of
Getty Images Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc says he is “pleased” to have extended his contract with the team for “several more seasons to come”. The 26-year-old made his Formula 1 debut with Sauber before signing a five-year contract after an impressive first season with the team in 2019. Monegasque Leclerc finished fifth in the drivers’
Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterJan 24, 2024, 12:18 AM 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 The Los Angeles Angels continued their offseason-long pursuit of bullpen help Tuesday, agreeing to terms on a one-year,
ESPN News Services Jan 25, 2024, 05:53 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka avenged a US Open final loss to Coco Gauff and became the first woman since Serena Williams to reach back-to-back finals at the Australian Open on Thursday. Sabalenka attacked Gauff’s serve with her powerful returns and unloaded 33 winners
Associated Press Jan 25, 2024, 10:30 AM ET Open Extended Reactions DARLINGTON, S.C. — Darlington Raceway is going back to racing’s roots for its latest NASCAR throwback next May. The track announced Thursday that the latest edition to celebrate NASCAR history will focus on the roots of racing and origin stories of drivers who began
Jan 25, 2024, 10:45 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Days after his rare win as an amateur on the PGA Tour, Nick Dunlap announced Thursday that he is turning pro and accepting membership on the tour. With his victory Sunday at the American Express, Dunlap became the first amateur to win on tour since Phil
Tom VanHaaren, ESPN Staff WriterJan 24, 2024, 09:39 PM ET Close ESPN staff writer Joined ESPN in 2011 Graduated from Central Michigan Open Extended Reactions In his time as Michigan‘s head coach, Jim Harbaugh created media frenzies, dustups with coaches, viral moments with recruits and everything in between. Hired in late 2014 to replace Brady
Jan 25, 2024, 09:17 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Vic Fangio is set to become the new defensive coordinator of the Philadelphia Eagles, a league source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter, in the first move of a coaching staff overhaul for Nick Sirianni. Fangio is traveling to Philadelphia on Thursday morning to sign his contract with
Jake Michaels, ESPN Senior WriterJan 25, 2024, 08:40 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
Jan 25, 2024, 08:16 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Washington Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr. will transition to a front office advisory position, the team announced Thursday. Unseld compiled a record of 77-130 since being named head coach on July 17, 2021. The team picked up an option in Unseld’s contract for the 2024-25