Associated Press Dec 18, 2023, 05:15 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ATLANTA — First baseman Matt Carpenter was released Monday by the Atlanta Braves, who acquired him last week from San Diego. The decision costs the Braves in effect $4 million. Atlanta obtained Carpenter along with left-hander Ray Kerr from the Padres on Friday for
Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff WriterDec 19, 2023, 03:07 PM ET Close Rich Cimini is a staff writer who covers the New York Jets and the NFL at ESPN. Rich has covered the Jets for over 30 years, joining ESPN in 2010. Rich also hosts the Flight Deck podcast. He previously was a beat writer for
James Regan Dec 19, 2023, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions What Joseph Parker intends to do on December 23rd in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is the definition of spoiling the party. While the Saudi megashow may be a feast for boxing fans, the hopes of two of the heavyweights on the card seem to be
Opener Tony de Zorzi slammed a magnificent maiden hundred to complement a superlative effort by his team’s bowlers, led by pacer Nandre Burger, as South Africa humbled India by eight wickets in the second ODI to level the three-match series 1-1 at Gqeberha in South Africa on Tuesday. The 26-year-old de Zorzi, playing only his
Paolo Uggetti, ESPNDec 19, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions CARLSBAD, Calif. — The way Julian Sayin played Madden was one of the very first tells. At an early age, Dan Sayin noticed how his youngest son utilized motions, audibles and playcalls in the video game to fool the defense. When Pop Warner entered
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Jharkhand’s uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra© X (formerly Twitter) Jharkhand’s uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra was bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs 7.20 crore in the IPL 2024 auction in Dubai on Tuesday. Kumar Kushagra, initially listed at a base price of Rs 20 lakh, witnessed an intense bidding war among the franchises, ultimately resulting in Delhi
Marc Raimondi, ESPN Staff WriterDec 19, 2023, 11:37 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Jake Paul is doubling down on his commitment to boxing with a unique endeavor. The YouTuber-turned-prizefighter will partner with USA Boxing ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, officials told ESPN on Tuesday. Paul, 26, will travel to the Olympic Training
Associated Press Dec 19, 2023, 09:38 AM ET Open Extended Reactions ORLANDO, Fla. — The Masters already has the smallest field of the majors. The 2024 edition could be one of the smallest in years depending on the first three months of the PGA Tour season. With no significant tournaments the rest of the year,
Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterDec 19, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions When agent Scott Boras has multiple puns ready about a free agent of his, it usually means he has a good one. That certainly is the case for 28-year-old
Anthony Gharib, ESPNDec 19, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Many years ago, moos and oinks filled this bright red barn. Set in the countryside of Sweden in Sävsjö, it served as an integral part of a farm owned by Swedish artist David Gunnarsson’s grandfather. Now, the barn is the dedicated area where Gunnarsson
KKR entered the IPL Players Auction 2024 with a purse of Rs 32.7.© BCCI Kolkata Knights Riders (KKR) came into the IPL Players Auction 2024 in search of quality acquisitions, especially in the bowling department. They acquired the services of India wicketkeeper KS Bharat and young pacer Chetan Sakariya, both for Rs 50 lakh. Full
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentDec 19, 2023, 04:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Manchester City have arrived in Saudi Arabia looking to add the FIFA Club World Cup to their already bulging trophy cabinet, but for the first time in a while, their reign as kings of England is under threat. History suggests
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Associated Press Dec 18, 2023, 02:48 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani has already notched a win for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The two-time AL MVP’s video pitch helped recruit pitcher Tyler Glasnow to reach a $136,562,500, five-year deal with the team. Ohtani agreed to his own record-breaking $700 million, 10-year
Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterDec 18, 2023, 11:32 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 LOS ANGELES — The new in-season tournament championship banner unveiled by the Los
Associated Press Dec 18, 2023, 07:40 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DETROIT — Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin returned to the lineup on Monday night, nine days after getting knocked unconscious during a scramble in front of the net. Larkin had an assist in a 4-3 home loss to Anaheim. He was cleared to play
Open Extended Reactions The path to Wembley for the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League final has now opened up, with the draw for the Round of 16 taking place on Monday. Reigning champions Manchester City and rivals Bayern Munich have been handed comfortable routes into the latter stages with ties against FC Copenhagen and Lazio respectively.