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Andrew Lopez Kevin Pelton Close Kevin Pelton ESPN Senior Writer Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE system Sep 19, 2023, 07:00 AM ET The San Antonio Spurs have been here before. In 1987, after finishing 28-54, they won the draft lottery and the right

Pete Thamel Dan Murphy Close Dan Murphy ESPN Staff Writer Covers the Big Ten Joined ESPN.com in 2014 Graduate of the University of Notre Dame Sep 18, 2023, 04:18 PM ET Michigan State University informed head football coach Mel Tucker in a letter on Monday of the school’s “intent to terminate” his contract for cause,

Associated Press Sep 18, 2023, 03:40 PM ET TORONTO — Minnesota selected American forward Taylor Heise with the first pick of the inaugural Professional Women’s Hockey League draft Monday. Tennis legend Billie Jean King, a member of the league’s board of directors, made the announcement. The PWHL formed over the summer and is set to

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterSep 17, 2023, 11:00 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 NICE, France — It was scrappy, at times fractious, but England won’t care a jot as they reflect on

Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentSep 18, 2023, 11:58 AM ET Jenni Hermoso has been left out of the Spain squad for September’s UEFA Nations League games, but the majority of La Roja’s World Cup winners have been called up by new coach Montse Tomé. Hermoso pressed charges against ousted Spanish Federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales earlier

Sep 17, 2023, 11:41 PM These daily files will give you the latest reporting from around the World Cup as well as betting lines, what to watch for information and best reads. Check in with ESPN throughout the tournament as we bring you the latest from France. – RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023: Squads | Schedule

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterSep 17, 2023, 06:35 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 Samoa fly-half Lima Sopoaga has launched an appeal to find his kicking tee after it went missing after their

Eric Woodyard, ESPNSep 16, 2023, 09:15 PM ET Close Eric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. He joined ESPN in September 2019 as an NBA reporter dedicated to the Midwest region before switching to his current role in April 2021. The Flint, Mich. native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored

Sep 17, 2023, 03:24 PM ET Major champion and six-time PGA Tour winner Jimmy Walker sounded off on the new FedEx Fall format, which has him on the outside looking in for next season. Walker, 44, ended the regular season at No. 124 in FedEx Cup standings, which in the past had been enough to

Sep 15, 2023, 10:35 PM These daily files will give you the latest reporting from around the World Cup as well as betting lines, what to watch for information and best reads. Check in with ESPN throughout the tournament as we bring you the latest from France. – RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023: Squads | Schedule

Sep 5, 2023, 07:27 PM Taulupe Faletau charged over for a try in the final seconds to secure Wales a potentially vital bonus point in a 28-8 World Cup victory over Portugal on Saturday after the underdogs produced a battling performance. Wales made 13 changes to the team who came through their thrilling win over

Associated Press Sep 15, 2023, 05:40 PM ET MANCHESTER, England — Three-time Grand Slam winner Andy Murray wept Friday after revealing he missed his grandmother’s funeral to play in the Davis Cup Finals. Murray came from behind to beat Leandro Riedi 6-7 (7), 6-4, 6-4 and give Britain a winning start in its 2-1 victory

Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff WriterSep 15, 2023, 03:15 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

Sep 14, 2023, 10:35 PM These daily files will give you the latest reporting from around the World Cup as well as betting lines, what to watch for information and best reads. Check in with ESPN throughout the tournament as we bring you the latest from France. – RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023: Squads | Schedule

Ian Darke, ESPN.com writerSep 13, 2023, 01:51 PM ET Close Darke, who called games for the network during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, is ESPN lead soccer voice in the United States. He has covered the Barclays Premier League and the Champions League since 1982, and has one of the world’s most

Associated Press Sep 14, 2023, 03:03 PM ET SPLIT, Croatia — Frances Tiafoe was beaten for the second straight time and the United States lost to the Netherlands in the group stage of the Davis Cup finals Thursday. Tallon Griekspoor defeated Tiafoe 6-3, 6-7 (7), 7-6 (3) to secure the Netherlands the victory in Group

Associated Press Sep 13, 2023, 06:04 PM ET BOLOGNA, Italy — Canada started the defense of its Davis Cup title by beating Italy 3-0 in the group stage of the finals, with the United States, Britain and the Czech Republic also winning on Wednesday. Alexis Galarneau beat Lorenzo Sonego 7-6 (8), 6-4 before Gabriel Diallo

Sep 12, 2023, 12:47 AM The countdown is over, the 2023 Rugby World Cup has finally arrived and we were treated to an absolute spectacle across the opening weekend. The action continues from Thursday with hosts France taking on Uruguay, New Zealand looking to find their first win of the tournament, while Tonga and Samoa

Sep 12, 2023, 12:39 PM ET The Colorado Avalanche agreed to terms with forward Tomas Tatar on a one-year contract on Tuesday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Tomas has been a consistent, productive player throughout his NHL career,” Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland said. “He is a veteran winger who brings scoring

Associated Press Sep 13, 2023, 12:35 AM ET SAN DIEGO — Danielle Collins beat qualifier Louisa Chirico 7-5, 6-0 in singles at the Cymbiotika San Diego Open on Tuesday and then joined Coco Vandeweghe of nearby Rancho Santa Fe for a 6-3, 4-6, 10-3 doubles victory against Marta Kostyuk and Alycia Parks. “The last couple