New rules to protect riders in high temperatures are to be introduced by cycling’s global governing body. The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) says its high-temperature protocol will reduce the risk of heat-related accidents. Under the protocol, a panel will be able to take action when temperatures and humidity pose a risk. Decisions could include moving
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterDec 21, 2023, 07:49 AM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions There was infighting within USA Hockey. There was a heated physical altercation over recruiting a player. There was the agent who got fired for buying kegs and hiring exotic dancers to recruit
Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Dec 21, 2023, 06:50 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The European Super League set out its updated proposals for a Champions League replacement on Thursday, after a European court found that UEFA’s rules restricting the creation of new competitions were “unlawful.” A presentation by A22 chief executive Bernd Reichart outlined plans
Associated Press Dec 20, 2023, 08:49 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DETROIT — Right-hander Jack Flaherty and the Detroit Tigers have finalized a $14 million, one-year contract in a deal that allows the 28-year-old right-hander to earn an additional $1 million in performances bonuses with a franchise that has invested a lot in improving next
Timothy Bradley Jr.Dec 21, 2023, 07:48 AM ET Close Timothy Bradley Jr. is an ESPN’s boxing analyst, a two-division, five-time world champion and a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Open Extended Reactions Boxing is embracing the festive season with a special treat, a spectacular event featuring four of ESPN’s top ten heavyweights
Associated Press Dec 21, 2023, 06:35 AM ET Open Extended Reactions PRAGUE — Jaromir Jagr has made his ice hockey season debut at age 51 for his hometown Kladno Knights in the Czech league. Jagr began his 36th professional season with an assist to help Kladno come back from 3-0 down at league leader Pardubice.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen says rival teams are “not stupid” and will close in on the runaway 2023 world champions next season. “The others will improve their cars and get closer to us,” said Verstappen. “I don’t think it’s that realistic to achieve that win rate again. But that’s fine. To already have a season
File image of Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc© AFP IPL 2024 auctions were held in Dubai on Tuesday and grabbed a lot of limelight, as per the expectations. Australia pacer Mitchell Starc became the highlight of the event as he received the heaviest paycheck in the history of the tournament. The 33-year-old Aussie was sold
Associated Press Dec 20, 2023, 05:08 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MILWAUKEE — – The New York Mets acquired right-handed pitcher Adrian Houser and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday for minor league pitcher Coleman Crow. The trade was the first between the teams since former Brewers president of baseball operations David
Associated Press Dec 20, 2023, 06:25 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Tennessee judge on Wednesday said she won’t immediately hand down a ruling on whether Ja Morant’s legal team successfully argued that he is immune from being sued by a teenager he punched during a pickup game in 2022. According to
Dec 20, 2023, 05:12 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Nets say Ben Simmons will be out at least two more weeks as he continues to deal with a back injury that’s sidelined him since early November. The team said the left lower back nerve impingement that Simmons is dealing with continues to improve, allowing
File image of Australian cricket team Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc© AFP The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction threw up some crazy numbers as Australian duo Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins set new salary records. In the mini IPL auction, Starc went to Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 24.75 while Pat Cummins went to
Jamison Hensley, ESPN Staff WriterDec 20, 2023, 07:22 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,
Associated Press Dec 20, 2023, 08:12 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The NHL and Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, have reached an agreement that will keep local broadcasts for 11 teams on Bally Sports through the end of this season. The agreement, which was contained in a court filing made
Nick Wagoner, ESPN Staff WriterDec 20, 2023, 06:00 AM ET Close Nick Wagoner is an NFL reporter at ESPN. Nick has covered the San Francisco 49ers and the NFL at ESPN since 2016, having previously covered the St. Louis Rams for 12 years, including three years (2013 to 2015) at ESPN. In his 10 years
Mike Coppinger, ESPNDec 20, 2023, 07:08 PM ET Jermell Charlo was arrested Saturday in Texas and charged with misdemeanor assault causing bodily injury to a family member, a Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office public information officer told ESPN on Wednesday. Charlo, 33, was released after bond was posted Monday, according to court records. The alleged
Andrea Adelson, ESPN Senior WriterDec 20, 2023, 07:11 PM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida. Open Extended Reactions North Carolina coach Mack Brown called NC State coach Dave Doeren “classless” on Wednesday following a postgame video celebration last month in which Doeren used derogatory language to describe
Dec 20, 2023, 04:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The January transfer window is right around the corner, and there will be certain players across Europe hoping it can bring a change of fortunes for them. Whether they’re seeking to refresh their careers or make a run at a Euro 2024 or Copa América squad