Associated Press Nov 22, 2023, 06:23 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MALAGA, Spain — Australia came from behind to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 and reach the semifinals of the Davis Cup on Wednesday. Max Purcell and Matthew Ebden defeated Adam Pavlasek and Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 7-5 in the decisive doubles match to set up
Associated Press Nov 21, 2023, 11:17 AM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — A full postseason share for the World Series champion Texas Rangers totaled $506,263, just down from the record set when the Houston Astros won in 2022, but the total pool increased to the most in Major League Baseball history. The pool
Rob Dawson Julien Laurens Nov 22, 2023, 02:35 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United fans were excited for a fresh start when the Glazer family announced a year ago that they would be open to selling the club. Instead, they’ll be getting Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s minority investment, which is expected to be formally announced
Ryan McGee, ESPN Senior WriterNov 22, 2023, 06:50 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 Inspirational thought of the week: I’ve got eyes to see withEars to hear withArms to hug withLips to kiss withSomeone to adore
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNNov 22, 2023, 01:01 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions Creating Winter Classic jerseys for the Vegas Golden Knights and the Seattle Kraken provided a unique challenge for the NHL and Adidas. Usually the jerseys for the NHL’s annual outdoor game — which will be held
Australia thrashed Team India by six wickets to clinch the ODI World Cup 2023 title on Sunday. Playing at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the Pat Cummins-led side bundled out India for 240. Later, they chased down the target in just 43 overs with Travis Head smashing a century. It was a big
DOHA, Qatar — It is one year since the most controversial World Cup in history began with a sales pitch from FIFA president Gianni Infantino. After years of criticism over the decision to award the biggest sporting event of all to Qatar, taken prior to his appointment, Infantino launched a scathing attack on what he
Nov 22, 2023, 09:11 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay said his 2014 arrest for operating a vehicle while intoxicated was a result of police prejudice against him for being “a rich, white billionaire.” Irsay discussed the circumstances of his arrest as part of a wide-ranging interview with HBO Sports. The
Tim Bontemps, ESPNNov 22, 2023, 01:13 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BOSTON — Jrue Holiday says he doesn’t have a chip on his shoulder as the Celtics guard enters his first matchup with the Bucks but noted that a heads-up in September from Milwaukee that he was going to be traded would have been appreciated.
Associated Press Nov 22, 2023, 12:35 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — The NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball have joined forces to produce a 30-second ad promoting responsible sports betting. The “Never Know What’s Next” commercial unveiled Tuesday is a coordination of the three leagues, sportsbook operators DraftKings, Fanatics, PENN Entertainment and
Associated Press Nov 22, 2023, 12:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper says there is “a really good chance” that star goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy will return from back surgery during a three-game road trip that starts Friday night. Cooper made the announcement after Wednesday’s morning skate, hours
David Hale, ESPN Staff WriterNov 22, 2023, 11:55 AM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN in 2012. Graduate of the University of Delaware. Open Extended Reactions Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson isn’t exactly thrilled with the send-off his former quarterback is getting at Notre Dame. Clawson’s Demon Deacons played at Notre Dame on Saturday, where
Mohammed Shami in Cricket World Cup 2023© AFP A game of cricket isn’t just a battle between the bat and the ball. Pitches and conditions at the venue also play a crucial role. More often than not, the team that assesses the conditions better goes on to win the match. But, veteran India pacer Mohammed
Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterNov 22, 2023, 10:15 AM 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’s 2024 regular season will tee off at El Camaleon Golf Club in Mayakoba, Mexico, Feb. 2-4, one of seven international
Gabriele Marcotti, Senior Writer, ESPN FCNov 22, 2023, 06:20 AM ET Open Extended Reactions And … breathe. The prospect of Italy, the defending European champions, not qualifying for Euro 2024 — thereby going one for four in their last four attempts to reach a major tournament — was the sort of ghoulish scenario no Azzurri
Associated Press Nov 22, 2023, 09:05 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Tiger Woods is returning to the PNC Championship, the 36-hole event that has become one of his favorites because of his partner: his son. Tiger Woods and 14-year-old Charlie Woods are playing the PNC Championship for the fourth straight year, the one tournament he
Ian Parker, ESPNNov 22, 2023, 08:32 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The PFL concludes the 2023 season with the PFL World Championships at The Anthem in Washington on Friday night (8 p.m. on ESPN+ PPV, 5 p.m. on ESPN+). The event will crown the promotion’s fifth group of champions since its debut in 2018. In
Kayla Harrison Nov 22, 2023, 08:46 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Two-time PFL champion Kayla Harrison returns to competition for the first time in a year on Friday, when she meets Aspen Ladd in a nontitle fight at the PFL Championships in Washington (ESPN+ PPV, 5 p.m. ET). It has been a quiet, uncharacteristic year