Jan 1, 2024, 08:38 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Andy Murray suffered a 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 defeat to second-seed Grigor Dimitrov in the first round of the Brisbane International on Monday, beginning what could be his final season on a sour note. The three-time Grand Slam champion told the BBC ahead of the match —
Virat Kohli looked a million dollars as he did extensive simulation for South Africa’s left-arm pacer Nandre Burger but Shreyas Iyer‘s problems seemed to continue while facing a barrage of short balls at nets on Monday. On the New Year’s Day, it was business as usual for Kohli, who had an extended session lasting close
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJan 1, 2024, 07:06 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United have decided against triggering a one-year extension in Raphaël Varane‘s contract, a source has told ESPN. It means the defender is able to negotiate with clubs outside the Premier League from Jan. 1 and could potentially leave Old Trafford on a free
Associated Press Jan 1, 2024, 06:36 AM ET Open Extended Reactions SYDNEY — No. 1-ranked Iga Swiatek led Poland into the quarterfinals of the United Cup mixed teams tennis tournament on Monday, winning both her singles and doubles matches. Swiatek took the court under pressure, needing to win her singles match against Spain’s Sara Sorribes
Tributes have been paid to former Olympic cyclist Melissa Hoskins, who died after she was hit by a car in Adelaide on Saturday. The 32-year-old represented Australia at two Olympic Games and was a world champion in the team pursuit in 2015. Hoskins’ husband, fellow Australian cyclist Rohan Dennis, has reportedly been charged with causing
Tim McManus, ESPN Staff WriterDec 31, 2023, 07:46 PM ET Close Tim McManus covers the Philadelphia Eagles for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2016 after covering the Eagles for Philadelphia Magazine’s Birds 24/7, a site he helped create, since 2010. You can follow him on Twitter @Tim_McManus. Open Extended Reactions PHILADELPHIA — Time is running
NFL Nation, ESPNDec 30, 2023, 11:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Week 17 of the NFL season started Thursday night with Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco continuing his hot streak before the Dallas Cowboys held on after some controversy for a key win in a battle of two of the NFC’s best Saturday night. Our
India opener Shubman Gill on Sunday shared a New Year resolution that he set at the start of the year 2023 and said that this year was full of new experiences. Gill took to his official Instagram account to post his handwritten note on December 31, 2022, and pointed out his aims for the year
Associated Press Dec 31, 2023, 11:06 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BRISBANE, Australia — Naomi Osaka‘s first win at the elite level since becoming a mother didn’t come easily. It did come on Day 1 of the year, though. So that was two items Osaka checked off the list Monday for her comeback to professional
Associated Press Dec 31, 2023, 08:59 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Two-time Grand Slam champion Petra Kvitova started the new year by announcing she is expecting her first child. “On the first day of 2024 I wanted to wish you a happy new year and share the exciting news that Jiri and I will be
Andrea Adelson, ESPN Senior WriterDec 31, 2023, 11:38 AM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida. Open Extended Reactions NEW ORLEANS — Steve Sarkisian said Sunday there was a moment in time when he thought he would never make it to the College Football Playoff, reflecting on his
ESPN News Services Dec 31, 2023, 08:17 PM ET Open Extended Reactions GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Michigan forward Rutger McGroarty had a hat trick, Michigan State’s Trey Augustine made 38 saves and the United States defeated Slovakia 10-2 on Sunday in the world junior hockey championship to complete Group B play undefeated. Michigan’s Gavin Brindley and
ESPN News Services Dec 31, 2023, 08:23 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Patrick Cantlay revealed in an interview that his representatives met with LIV Golf at least once in 2023, but he has “no plans” on leaving the PGA Tour. “It’s a personal calculation based on your values, your priorities, et cetera,” Cantlay told Golf
ESPN News Services Dec 31, 2023, 06:25 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ST. PAUL, Minn. — Marc-Andre Fleury became the fourth goalie in NHL history to play in 1,000 games on Sunday in the Minnesota Wild‘s game against the Winnipeg Jets. Martin Brodeur (1,266 games), Roberto Luongo (1,044) and Patrick Roy (1,029) are the only
David Newton, ESPN Staff WriterDec 31, 2023, 06:30 PM ET Close David Newton is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Carolina Panthers. Newton began covering Carolina in 1995 and came to ESPN in 2006 as a NASCAR reporter before joining NFL Nation in 2013. You can follow Newton on Twitter at @DNewtonespn. Open
Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterDec 31, 2023, 06:48 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Open Extended Reactions The PGA Tour is working to extend its negotiations with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund to form a new for-profit entity, tour commissioner Jay
Adrian Wojnarowski, Senior NBA InsiderDec 31, 2023, 06:23 AM ET Close Host of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017 Open Extended Reactions Detroit Pistons coach Monty Williams is fortifying his staff, bringing on veteran Brian Adams as an assistant coach, sources told ESPN. Williams, whose Pistons ended an NBA record-tying 28-game losing streak Saturday
ESPN News Services Dec 31, 2023, 05:23 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon returned to practice on Sunday after sustaining lacerations to his face and right shooting hand when he was bitten by a family dog on Christmas. He told The Denver Post that he feels ready to play in Monday’s