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ESPN News Services Jan 4, 2024, 08:45 AM ET Open Extended Reactions France defeated Norway in the deciding mixed doubles match Thursday to set up a United Cup semifinal against top-seeded Poland. Caroline Garcia and Edouard Roger-Vasselin beat Ulrikke Eikeri and Casper Ruud 7-5, 6-4 to end a tie that stretched nearly 6½ hours. The

Associated Press Jan 3, 2024, 11:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions AUCKLAND, New Zealand — U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff overcame hard-hitting Czech teenager Brenda Fruhvirtova 6-3, 6-0 on Thursday to extend her winning the start to the year and the defense of her title at the Auckland Tennis Classic. The 16-year-old Fruhvirtova came out

Heather Dinich, ESPN Senior WriterJan 3, 2024, 01:38 PM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of Indiana University Open Extended Reactions As No. 1 Michigan prepares to face No. 2 Washington on Monday in the College Football Playoff National Championship Presented by AT&T, Wolverines players pushed back on allegations of their

Heather Dinich, ESPN Senior WriterJan 3, 2024, 05:20 PM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of Indiana University Open Extended Reactions Washington running back Dillon Johnson, who suffered a lower leg injury in the fourth quarter of the Sugar Bowl against Texas, is expected to play against No. 1 Michigan in

Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff WriterJan 3, 2024, 01:54 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

Brett Okamoto, ESPN Staff WriterJan 3, 2024, 01:21 PM ET Close MMA columnist for ESPN.com Analyst for “MMA Live” Covered MMA for Las Vegas Sun Open Extended Reactions UFC featherweight Bryce Mitchell says he will avoid contact training for six months after he was on the wrong end of one of the most vicious knockouts

Associated Press Jan 2, 2024, 12:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Gabe Perreault scored twice and five other players had a goal as the U.S. routed Latvia 7-2 Tuesday to advance to the semifinals of the IIHF world junior championship. Perreault, the New York Rangers‘ 2023 first-round pick, also had an assist

Dave Wilson, ESPN Staff WriterJan 2, 2024, 03:48 AM ET Close Dave Wilson is an editor for ESPN.com since 2010. He previously worked at The Dallas Morning News, San Diego Union-Tribune and Las Vegas Sun. Open Extended Reactions NEW ORLEANS, La. — Texas never led during its 37-31 loss to Washington on Monday night at

David Purdum, ESPN Staff WriterJan 2, 2024, 01:24 AM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008 Open Extended Reactions Top-ranked Michigan has been installed as the betting favorite over Washington in a battle of unbeatens in the College Football Playoff national championship game. The Wolverines opened as 5-point favorites at

Jan 1, 2024, 08:38 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Andy Murray suffered a 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 defeat to second-seed Grigor Dimitrov in the first round of the Brisbane International on Monday, beginning what could be his final season on a sour note. The three-time Grand Slam champion told the BBC ahead of the match —

David Hale, ESPN Staff WriterDec 30, 2023, 09:40 PM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN in 2012. Graduate of the University of Delaware. Open Extended Reactions MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The two top-ranked teams outside the College Football Playoff faced off in the Capital One Orange Bowl, but only sixth-ranked Georgia looked the part Saturday

Paolo Uggetti, ESPNDec 30, 2023, 03:29 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — After beating Ohio State for the third time in three seasons earlier this year, Michigan defensive lineman Kris Jenkins couldn’t believe what he was seeing on Friday night as the Buckeyes scored only three points against Missouri in what was a

ESPN News Services Dec 30, 2023, 09:29 PM ET Open Extended Reactions GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Rodwin Dionicio scored twice and Switzerland defeated Norway 6-2 on Saturday to advance to the quarterfinals in the world junior hockey championship. Dionicio, selected by the Anaheim Ducks in the fifth round of the NHL Draft this year, is a

Associated Press Dec 30, 2023, 07:50 AM ET Brazilians paid several tributes to legend Pelé on Friday, one year after the three-time World Cup winner’s death at age 82 due to a colon cancer. A ceremony held at Rio de Janeiro’s Christ the Redeemer, one of the South American nation’s most famous postcard locations, featured

Jeff Legwold, ESPN Senior WriterDec 29, 2023, 06:01 PM ET Close Jeff Legwold is a senior writer who covers the Denver Broncos and the NFL at ESPN. Jeff has covered the Broncos for more than 20 years, joining ESPN in 2013. He also assists with NFL draft coverage, including his annual top 100 prospects. Jeff

Chris Low, ESPN Senior WriterDec 29, 2023, 04:26 PM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of the University of Tennessee Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES – Alabama defensive coordinator Kevin Steele knew the question was coming, and he was ready. So were the Crimson Tide’s defensive players at Friday’s media availability

Paolo Uggetti, ESPNDec 29, 2023, 01:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — For the second year in a row, Michigan finds itself in a familiar position. The Wolverines are in the College Football Playoff hoping to do the one thing they haven’t been able to do in their three straight semifinal appearances –

David Hale, ESPN Staff WriterDec 29, 2023, 10:59 AM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN in 2012. Graduate of the University of Delaware. Open Extended Reactions DANIA BEACH, Fla. — Georgia‘s hopes for a third straight national championship ended with a loss to Alabama in the SEC championship game, but coach Kirby Smart said his

Associated Press Dec 28, 2023, 08:47 PM ET Open Extended Reactions TORONTO — Gold Glove-winning center fielder Kevin Kiermaier is staying in Toronto, agreeing to a $10.5 million, one-year contract. The team announced the contract on Thursday. The Blue Jays also have Daulton Varsho and George Springer in their outfield. The 33-year-old Kiermaier hit .265

Arsenal spurned the opportunity to retake first place in the Premier League as they lost 2-0 to fellow Londoners West Ham United at the Emirates on Thursday. West Ham only had three efforts on target but Tomas Soucek gave them a halftime lead before former Arsenal defender Konstantinos Mavropanos extended the advantage after the break.