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Associated Press Nov 4, 2024, 10:50 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The most successful boxing nation at the Paris Olympics has joined the new governing body that aims to keep the sport in the 2028 Los Angeles Games after years of turmoil outside the ring. The boxing federation of Uzbekistan, whose fighters won five of

Associated Press Nov 3, 2024, 02:25 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Oregon was the unanimous choice for No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll on Sunday, strengthening its bid for the top spot in the College Football Playoff selection committee’s first rankings of the season. The Ducks are No. 1 in the AP

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterNov 4, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions There’s something to be said for having options. Canada’s 4 Nations Face-Off GM Don Sweeney — alongside associate GM Jim Nill — is going to have an abundance of them when it

James Regan Nov 2, 2024, 06:59 PM Open Extended Reactions England coach Steve Borthwick has been left lamenting another missed opportunity to beat New Zealand, as his side fell short 24-22 at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, on Saturday. England led for much of the second half but gave up their advantage with two minutes to play

Field Level Media Nov 3, 2024, 02:17 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Colorado Avalanche activated forward Artturi Lehkonen from injured reserve Sunday. Lehkonen had been sidelined since undergoing shoulder surgery in the summer. Lehkonen, 29, recorded 11 points (six goals, five assists) in 11 playoff games in the spring after recording 34 points (16

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterNov 3, 2024, 11:13 AM Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions New Zealand have suffered a double injury blow ahead of their clash with Ireland following the

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterNov 2, 2024, 06:23 PM Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions A dejected George Ford looks on after missing the decisive drop-kick at the end of the

ESPN News Services Nov 2, 2024, 10:09 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHARLOTTE, N.C. — LaMelo Ball has been tearing it up on offense this season. Now new Hornets coach Charles Lee wants Ball to prove he can do it on defense, too. Ball fouled out for the second straight night Saturday against the Boston

ESPN News Services Nov 2, 2024, 10:48 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NBA commissioner Adam Silver says he is considering changing the format of this year’s All-Star Game in San Francisco and is enlisting Stephen Curry‘s help to figure out a way to make the game more competitive. Silver has wanted a more competitive All-Star

Associated Press Nov 2, 2024, 05:10 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Boston Celtics will be without guard Jaylen Brown for Saturday night’s rematch with the Charlotte Hornets. Brown has been ruled out with a left hip flexor strain and Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla called him “day to day” moving forward. Mazzulla

Andreas Hale, ESPNNov 2, 2024, 12:44 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Saturday’s heavyweight fight between Derrick Lewis and Jhonata Diniz at UFC Edmonton at Rogers Place has been cancelled. UFC officials said the last-minute cancellation was due to Lewis suffering from a “non-weight cut related medical issue” that rendered him unable to compete. Lewis (28-12)

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterNov 2, 2024, 05:29 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Open Extended Reactions JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Florida freshman quarterback DJ Lagway left the field in a cart after injuring his left hamstring in the first half against

Associated Press Nov 2, 2024, 05:04 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Top-ranked Oregon lost No. 1 receiver and punt returner Tez Johnson with an apparent injury in the first quarter against Michigan on Saturday. Johnson had a 21-yard punt return and caught an 11-yard pass on the Ducks’ second snap before

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterNov 2, 2024, 02:42 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Open Extended Reactions JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Georgia All-America guard Tate Ratledge, who missed the past four games after undergoing TightRope surgery on his left ankle, will return

Brett Okamoto, ESPN Staff WriterOct 31, 2024, 11:19 AM ET Close MMA columnist for ESPN.com Analyst for “MMA Live” Covered MMA for Las Vegas Sun Open Extended Reactions Belal Muhammad has been forced out of a welterweight title defense against Shavkhat Rakhmonov in December, the UFC champion revealed Thursday. Muhammad (24-3) was set to defend

James Regan Oct 31, 2024, 02:37 PM Open Extended Reactions All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has said the Haka is “part of who we are” in response to England prop Joe Marler’s comments on social media calling the ceremonial dance “ridiculous.” England host New Zealand on Saturday at Allianz Stadium Twickenham, but Marler won’t be

Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff WriterNov 1, 2024, 02:12 AM 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

Rob Demovsky, ESPN Staff WriterOct 30, 2024, 06:04 PM ET Close Rob Demovsky is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Green Bay Packers. He has covered the Packers since 1997 and joined ESPN in 2013. Demovsky is a two-time Wisconsin Sportswriter of the Year as selected by the NSSA. You can follow him

Rich Cimini Close Rich Cimini ESPN Staff Writer 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 the New York

Oct 31, 2024, 07:52 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke will return from a thumb injury and start vs. Michigan State on Saturday, coach Curt Cignetti announced on his radio show Thursday night. Rourke injured his right thumb in a 56-7 win over Nebraska on Oct. 19. He had surgery on the