Cesar Hernandez Dec 7, 2023, 08:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The draw for next summer’s Copa America has placed the tournament host United States in a group with the competition’s joint all-time champions Uruguay, while fellow Concacaf invitees Mexico will face Ecuador. Current title-holders and defending champions Argentina — tied with Uruguay for the
Associated Press Dec 7, 2023, 04:11 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Juan Soto‘s arrival is a sign the New York Yankees want stars to help them rebound from their worst season in three decades — a move right out of late owner George Steinbrenner’s playbook. “We certainly want to try under the
Mike Reiss Close Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer Mike Reiss is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the New England Patriots. Reiss has covered the Patriots since 1997 and joined ESPN in 2009. In 2019, he was named Massachusetts Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association. You can follow Reiss on
ESPN News Services Dec 7, 2023, 11:04 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MONTREAL — Quinton Byfield had two goals and an assist, Cam Talbot earned a shutout and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 Thursday night for their NHL record 11th road victory to open the season. The Kings (16-4-3), who eclipsed
Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterDec 7, 2023, 11:58 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 LAS VEGAS — The NBA’s inaugural In-Season Tournament has provided an ideal platform
Playing down burnout fears, star all-rounder and former West Indies captain, Jason Holder, backed the scheduling of the next season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) ahead of the T20 World Cup next year, saying the premier domestic event would provide an ideal platform for cricketers to showcase their skills in the game’s shortest format
Dec 7, 2023, 08:27 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Jon Rahm said Thursday that he’s hoping to play in future Ryder Cups even after his move to LIV Golf. Rory McIlroy says that must happen, even with the two European stars now on opposite tours. McIlroy addressed Rahm’s surprise exit to LIV in an interview
Associated Press Dec 7, 2023, 10:08 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DETROIT — Patrick Kane was all alone in front of the net with a point-blank shot to score in his debut with the Detroit Red Wings. Ping. Kane hit the left post early in the third period and the San Jose Sharks went on
Dec 7, 2023, 09:58 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Lionel Scaloni, head coach of Argentina who are current holders of the Copa America and World Cup, presents the Copa America trophy during the official group stage draw on Dec. 7. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images) The stage is now officially set for the 2024
Field Level Media Dec 7, 2023, 09:03 PM ET Open Extended Reactions In his second game after returning from long-term injured reserve, Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot suffered a leg injury and will miss a minimum of four weeks, per a TSN report Thursday. The oft-injured Chabot missed Tuesday’s 6-2 win over the visiting New
Mike Coppinger, ESPNDec 7, 2023, 07:49 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) and Amazon’s Prime Video on Thursday announced a multiyear deal to deliver fights on the streaming service beginning in March. Twelve to 14 events are expected in the first year between pay-per-view offerings and fights that will be available to
Dec 7, 2023, 12:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions All eyes have been on Shohei Ohtani this offseason — and understandably so, as the two-way star is expected to sign a contract in the range of $500 to $600 million, the largest guarantee in North American sports history. But his free agency has been shrouded
Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterDec 7, 2023, 03:45 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Open Extended Reactions The LIV Golf League struck another devastating blow to the PGA Tour on Thursday, as the Saudi Arabian-financed circuit signed Masters champion Jon Rahm
Blake Baumgartner, ESPN Staff WriterDec 7, 2023, 03:21 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Ohio State junior wide receiver Marvin Harrison, Jr., No. 2 on Mel Kiper, Jr.’s Big Board ahead of the 2024 NFL draft, is contemplating a potential return to Columbus for his senior season. “I’m still undecided,” Harrison told reporters on Thursday, ahead
Field Level Media Dec 7, 2023, 04:52 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Avalanche star defenseman Cale Makar will return from a two-game absence when Colorado hosts the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday in Denver. Makar, 25, missed the last two games due to a lower-body injury. The former Norris Trophy recipient entered Thursday with a club-best
Mike Reiss, ESPN Staff WriterDec 7, 2023, 06:00 AM ET Close Mike Reiss is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the New England Patriots. Reiss has covered the Patriots since 1997 and joined ESPN in 2009. In 2019, he was named Massachusetts Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association. You can
Jamal Collier, ESPNDec 7, 2023, 03:18 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — Bulls guard Zach LaVine denied Thursday that his right foot injury was tied to his future with the organization, saying he remained committed to Chicago and to helping the team win once he returned from injury. “For everybody that knows me, I
Formula 1’s governing body has ended its compliance inquiry into Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff and his wife, the F1 Academy director Susie Wolff. But on Thursday the FIA said it was “satisfied” F1 had measures in place to protect against such issues. The statement added that there was “no ongoing investigation” into the matter.