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Open Extended Reactions LAS VEGAS — With the Boston Celtics on pace to shatter the NBA’s record for 3-pointers attempted by a team this season, and with 3-pointers in general being up across the league, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday night the league is studying the trend. He also said criticisms of offenses becoming

Dec 18, 2024, 11:15 AM ET Marco Penge had already served one month of his ban, meaning he can return from Feb. 13. Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/NurPhoto via Getty Images Englishman Marco Penge has been suspended by the DP World Tour after a disciplinary panel found he placed bets on multiple golf events, the circuit said

Associated Press Dec 17, 2024, 05:47 PM ET Open Extended Reactions WINNIPEG, Manitoba — The Winnipeg Jets signed Kevin He to an entry-level deal Tuesday, making him the first China-born player to sign an NHL contract. Winnipeg picked the 18-year-old forward in the fourth round of the 2024 draft, becoming the second player from China

Dec 16, 2024, 04:49 PM Open Extended Reactions Tadhg Furlong has re-signed with the IRFU. Action Foto Sport/NurPhoto via Getty Images Ireland and Leinster prop Tadhg Furlong has signed a two-year contract extension with the IRFU which will see him stay in his home country until the end of the next Rugby World Cup. Furlong, 32,

Pete Thamel Close Pete Thamel Senior College Sports Insider College Football Senior Writer for ESPN. Insider for College Gameday. Max Olson Close Max Olson ESPN Staff Writer Covers the Big 12 Joined ESPN in 2012 Graduate of the University of Nebraska Dec 16, 2024, 09:22 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Former Alabama defensive tackle Jehiem

Max Olson, ESPN Staff WriterDec 16, 2024, 03:25 PM ET Close Covers the Big 12 Joined ESPN in 2012 Graduate of the University of Nebraska Open Extended Reactions Washington State quarterback John Mateer has officially entered the transfer portal, sources told ESPN, and Cougars coach Jake Dickert confirmed the decision in speaking with reporters Monday.

Adam Schefter, Senior NFL InsiderDec 15, 2024, 01:01 AM ET Close ESPN NFL Insider Joined ESPN in 2009 Former president of the Pro Football Writers of America and the author of four books Open Extended Reactions As the New York Jets prepare to play the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, their more significant business will commence

ESPN News Services Dec 13, 2024, 08:55 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid left the Philadelphia 76ers‘ 121-107 loss to the Indiana Pacers shortly before halftime Friday night after being struck in the face going for a defensive rebound. Embiid was battling Indiana’s Bennedict Mathurin when he caught an errant forearm and

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterDec 14, 2024, 03:11 PM ET Close College football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Open Extended Reactions Marshall officials have notified the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl that the Thundering Herd won’t be able to participate after a wave of players recently entered the transfer portal in the

Max Olson, ESPN Staff WriterDec 14, 2024, 06:38 PM ET Close Covers the Big 12 Joined ESPN in 2012 Graduate of the University of Nebraska Open Extended Reactions LSU has landed one of the top playmakers in the transfer portal, signing Kentucky transfer Barion Brown on Saturday. A 6-foot-1, 182-pound junior, Brown has produced more

Max Olson, ESPN Staff WriterDec 14, 2024, 09:17 AM ET Close Covers the Big 12 Joined ESPN in 2012 Graduate of the University of Nebraska Open Extended Reactions Oklahoma transfer quarterback Jackson Arnold has signed with Auburn, the school announced Saturday. The 6-foot-1, 210-pound sophomore has two more seasons of eligibility. He is making a

Kalan Hooks, ESPNDec 14, 2024, 09:28 AM ET Open Extended Reactions A lot can happen in college football in a year. Editor’s Picks The 2024 season brought plenty of new additions, including a 12-team format for the College Football Playoff that will feature a number of new competitors, including No. 3-seeded Boise State and No.

Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterDec 13, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. Open Extended Reactions DALLAS — The enormity of Juan Soto‘s contract — stretching 15 years and guaranteeing $765 million, not a

ESPN News Services Dec 14, 2024, 02:31 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Chieh-po Lee won the 36-hole LIV Golf Promotions event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday, cementing his spot on the league roster in 2025. Lee, who also goes by the English name Max Lee, mixed nine birdies and two bogeys in the opening

Eric Karabell, ESPN Senior WriterDec 13, 2024, 09:14 AM ET Close ESPN contributor on TV, radio, podcasts, blogs, Magazine Charter member of FSWA Hall of Fame Author of “The Best Philadelphia Sports Arguments” Open Extended Reactions It’s December and the fantasy baseball offseason is, pardon the pun, in full swing. Right now, most sports fans

Dec 13, 2024, 03:51 PM Open Extended Reactions Felix Jones was operating in a remote analyst role during his 12-month notice period. Steve Bardens – RFU/The RFU Collection via Getty Images England assistant coach Felix Jones has left his role with immediate effect, the RFU confirmed on Friday. Editor’s Picks 1 Related Jones — a high-profile

Associated Press Dec 12, 2024, 07:51 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Tony Gibson jumped right into recruiting at Marshall in his first college head coaching job after nearly three decades as an assistant. It involved his own players. The roster took an immediate hit after Charles Huff was named coach at Southern Miss on Sunday

Associated Press Dec 12, 2024, 12:16 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BOULDER, Colo. — Travis Hunter is a throwback-type player — an elite receiver one moment, a lockdown cornerback the next — who rarely leaves the field and has a knack for making big plays all over it. The Colorado Buffaloes‘ two-way standout (see: unicorn)

ESPN News Services Dec 12, 2024, 09:54 PM ET Open Extended Reactions COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Maryland quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. announced Thursday night he has decided to enter the transfer portal, meaning the Terrapins are likely to have a new starter at the position for a second straight season. Edwards said on social media

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterDec 12, 2024, 07:34 PM ET Close College football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Open Extended Reactions Virginia Tech has fired defensive coordinator Chris Marve as part of staff changes following the regular season. Marve, in his third season with the program, is out alongside offensive line