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Associated Press Oct 18, 2023, 05:22 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Billie Jean King wants the groups with a say in the tennis schedule to avoid potential conflicts such as the close timing and far distance between the WTA Finals and Billie Kean King Cup Finals, which led Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula

Oct 18, 2023, 05:21 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi is expected to miss four to six weeks with a sprained MCL in his right knee, coach Rick Bowness said Wednesday. Vilardi, 24, suffered the injury after he was tripped by Kings center Blake Lizotte during the first period of Tuesday

Tim Bontemps, ESPNOct 18, 2023, 12:05 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in an interview with Stephen A. Smith on ESPN’s “First Take” that the league is considering going back to the East vs. West format in the All-Star Game this season, after having the top vote-getters in each conference serve

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterOct 17, 2023, 08:19 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Open Extended Reactions Georgia coach Kirby Smart wouldn’t offer a timeline Tuesday on Brock Bowers‘ potential return to the field after the All-American tight end underwent surgery

Open Extended Reactions Luciano Spalletti said Italy have no fear about a “game with no tomorrow” against Ukraine next month with the reigning European champions knowing a defeat in their final qualification fixture will force them to face the jeopardy of the Euro 2024 playoffs. A 3-1 loss to England at Wembley, coupled with Ukraine’s

Oct 17, 2023, 12:32 PM Open Extended Reactions Simon Raiwalui, coach of the Fijian national rugby team, has said he will leave his post at the end of his contract in December. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, from Tuesday, Raiwalui wrote: “Well I guess it is time to make it official, specifically what

Marc Raimondi, ESPN Staff WriterOct 16, 2023, 06:27 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Jake Paul will return to the boxing ring Dec. 15, though an opponent has yet to named, his Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) team announced Monday. In a statement, Paul said his “mission is to be a world champion.” Paul, 26, last competed

Katherine Terrell, ESPN Staff WriterOct 16, 2023, 06:49 PM ET Close Katherine Terrell came back to ESPN to cover the New Orleans Saints in the summer of 2022. She left the company in 2019 after joining in 2016 to cover the Cincinnati Bengals. Katherine is a graduate of LSU and a Baton Rouge, Louisiana, native,

Associated Press Oct 15, 2023, 02:19 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Washington moved up to No. 5 on Sunday in The Associated Press college football poll, the Huskies’ best ranking in six years, after a thrilling victory against Oregon and unbeaten Air Force was ranked for the first time since 2019. The top four teams

Andrea Adelson, ESPN Senior WriterOct 15, 2023, 01:38 AM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida. Open Extended Reactions CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina coach Mack Brown said all week that Tez Walker would make an already dynamic Tar Heels offense even better. Everyone saw why on

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterOct 14, 2023, 01:46 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Open Extended Reactions Georgia All-American tight end Brock Bowers left the No. 1 Bulldogs’ 37-20 win over Vanderbilt in the first half on Saturday with an ankle

Tom VanHaaren, ESPN Staff WriterOct 14, 2023, 05:35 PM ET Close ESPN staff writer Joined ESPN in 2011 Graduated from Central Michigan Open Extended Reactions ANN ARBOR, Michigan — After Michigan‘s 52-7 win over Indiana, linebacker Michael Barrett was asked about the Wolverines’ dominant wins this season and how the players feel about their performance.

Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff WriterOct 14, 2023, 05:57 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

Oct 14, 2023, 10:33 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Cincinnati Bengals wideout Tee Higgins is expected to return Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks, a source told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Higgins fractured his rib in the team’s loss to the Tennessee Titans on Oct. 1, and missed last weekend’s win over the Arizona Cardinals. Editor’s Picks

Kyle Bonagura, ESPN Staff WriterOct 14, 2023, 10:03 PM ET Close Covers the Pac-12. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. Open Extended Reactions SEATTLE — In an all-time great rivalry game, Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. threw a go-ahead touchdown pass with 1 minute, 33 seconds left and Oregon missed a game-tying field

Mike Coppinger, ESPNOct 14, 2023, 06:54 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Social media star Logan Paul defeated Dillon Danis via disqualification in the sixth and final round of their exhibition boxing match on Saturday in Manchester, England. The fight was the co-feature to a pro bout between Paul’s Prime energy drink business partner, KSI, and

Oct 13, 2023, 05:27 PM ET Open Extended Reactions France‘s Kylian Mbappé rediscovered his touch in spectacular fashion as he grabbed a double to lead his side to a 2-1 away win against an injury-ravaged Netherlands and early qualification for Euro 2024 on Friday. The World Cup runners-up, who will be joined in the June

Adriana Garcia Oct 13, 2023, 06:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Brazil coach Fernando Diniz has condemned the “disrespectful” incident in which Neymar was hit on the head by a bag of popcorn thrown from the stands after his team’s 1-1 home draw with Venezuela. The popcorn was thrown just before Neymar walked down the

Oct 13, 2023, 01:05 PM Open Extended Reactions Antoine Dupont will start for France in Sunday’s quarterfinal clash against South Africa after recovering from surgery on a broken cheekbone in a massive boost for the hosts ahead of what could turn out to be a tactical battle at the Stade de France. The mercurial scrumhalf

Jeff Legwold, ESPN Senior WriterOct 13, 2023, 01:06 AM 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