The start of play after lunch on Day 3 of the second Test match between Australia and Pakistan in Melbourne was delayed for a bizarre reason. All the players and on-fielders umpires were out in the middle but the play could not start for a few minutes as third umpire Richard Illingworth was stuck in a
Dec 27, 2023, 04:01 PM ET Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been summoned by authorities in the Dominican Republic to answer a complaint of allegations that he had inappropriate relationships with minors. Franco and his lawyers are required to attend a meeting on Thursday with the Specialized Prosecutor’s Office for Children and Adolescents
Open Extended Reactions Pep Guardiola said he “hopes” Erling Haaland can return to action before the end of January after saying that the Manchester City forward is still not fit enough to train with his teammates following a recent foot injury. Haaland, 23, has now missed City’s last six games in all competitions after sitting
An 89th-minute penalty from substitute Noni Madueke earned Chelsea a hard-fought 2-1 home victory over Crystal Palace in a Premier League London derby on Wednesday. Madueke was brought down by Eberechi Eze and, after waving play on, referee Michael Salisbury was called by VAR to the screen where he signalled a foul. Palace’s Michael Olise
David Hale, ESPN Staff WriterDec 27, 2023, 02:43 PM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN in 2012. Graduate of the University of Delaware. Open Extended Reactions Florida State receiver Keon Coleman said he plans to enter the NFL draft, adding yet another name to the extensive list of Seminoles who will have a new home
ESPN News Services Dec 27, 2023, 01:36 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon is away from the team indefinitely after suffering lacerations to his face and hand from dog bites on Christmas Day, the team said Wednesday. “Aaron is in good condition and will remain away from the team while he
Multiple Contributors Dec 27, 2023, 01:52 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The biggest decision the Denver Broncos will face this offseason is quarterback Russell Wilson’s future, and they seemed to hint at what’s coming by benching him on Wednesday with two games left in the regular season. Wilson’s five-year, $242.6 million contract
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNDec 27, 2023, 01:59 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions Charlie Burggraf has stepped down as head coach of the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s franchise in Minnesota just one week before the start of its inaugural season. Former NHL defenseman Ken Klee was named the new
Field Level Media Dec 27, 2023, 02:33 PM ET Columbus Blue Jackets forward Sean Kuraly is day-to-day with an abdominal injury and will miss Wednesday night’s game at New Jersey, the team announced.. Kuraly was taken to a local hospital for observation after taking a puck to the chest in the first period of Saturday’s
Dean Elgar‘s school of batsmanship on Wednesday was completely out of character but the stodgy left-hander is more intent on bidding adieu to international cricket with a bang than trying to prove a point to anyone. Elgar’s unbeaten 140, laced with 23 boundaries, has put South Africa in a commanding position against India on the
Open Extended Reactions Most managers are tasked with staying faithful to a club’s long-standing characteristics, but Ange Postecoglou is the latest Tottenham Hotspur boss charged with the responsibility of making the Premier League club less “Spursy.” It is a curious term, unique to one half of North London — a byword for some of the
Jeff Wagenheim, ESPNDec 27, 2023, 09:30 AM ET Open Extended Reactions In 2023, UFC champions put their belts up for grabs 16 times, and on six of those occasions the challenger walked out of the cage with the gold. If you add in the three bouts for vacant titles it becomes clear how turbulent the
Ryan McGee, ESPN Senior WriterDec 27, 2023, 09:11 AM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com 2-time Sports Emmy winner 2010, 2014 NMPA Writer of the Year Open Extended Reactions The NASCAR Cup Series Advent Health 400 at Kansas Speedway was one of the most entertaining races of the 2023 season. (Photo by
Pete Thamel, ESPNDec 27, 2023, 01:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Duke is set to hire Texas State defensive coordinator Jonathan Patke as the school’s new defensive coordinator, sources told ESPN. Patke will bring with him both extensive experience with first-year Duke coach Manny Diaz and a similar aggressive ethos to Diaz’s defenses. Patke worked
Dec 27, 2023, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions We’re a week out from 2024, and every NBA team is writing its New Year’s resolutions as the season is far from over and a fresh start is welcomed … for some more than others. The Boston Celtics are seemingly untouchable as they top the rankings
NFL Nation, ESPNDec 27, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Welcome to Week 17 of the 2023 NFL season. A few exciting games over the holidays made an impact on playoff inspirations and the top 10 teams in this week’s rankings. In addition to the updated rankings this week, our NFL Nation reporters name
Kerry O’Keeffe feels Pakistan must play fiesty cricket to beat Australia.© AFP Former Australia spinner Kerry O’Keeffe expressed his surprise at the Pakistan team for presenting Christmas gifts to the Pat Cummins-led side ahead of the second Test in Melbourne. Ahead of the start of the proceedings on Boxing Day, the Pakistan cricket team presented
Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterDec 26, 2023, 09:33 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with catcher Martin Maldonado, sources confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday. Maldonado, 37, replaces Yasmani Grandal