Month: July 2024

Brian Windhorst, ESPN Senior WriterJul 19, 2024, 09:35 AM ET Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books Open Extended Reactions LONDON — Kevin Durant was able to practice with Team USA for the first time Friday as he recovers from a right calf injury with coach
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Mike Coppinger, ESPN Boxing InsiderJul 19, 2024, 10:36 AM ET Close Mike Coppinger has covered boxing since 2010 with roles at USA Today, Ring Magazine and The Athletic before he joined ESPN in 2021. You can follow him on Twitter: @MikeCoppinger Open Extended Reactions Kosei Tanaka’s WBO junior bantamweight title defense was scrapped Friday after
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Jul 19, 2024, 09:03 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Robert Helenius has been banned for two years due to anti-doping rule violations for using a prohibited substance for his bout against Anthony Joshua in August 2023, UK Anti-Doping said Friday. Former heavyweight world champion Joshua beat stand-in Helenius with a seventh-round, single-punch knockout at the
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Getty Images Kieran Fox BBC Sport 55 minutes ago Team GB cyclists at the Paris Olympics will have their saliva analysed to test for possible concussions. By comparing molecule biomarkers found in the saliva, doctors hope to determine whether a cyclist has suffered a concussion from a crash and aid their return to riding. Trials
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Jul 18, 2024, 03:02 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United have completed the signing of 18-year-old defender Leny Yoro from French Ligue 1 side Lille, the clubs confirmed Thursday. United agreed a fee of €62 million ($67.6m), plus a potential €8m ($8.7m) in add-ons, to sign the France under-21 international, sources told ESPN. Yoro
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Pakistan’s star trio Babar Azam, Mohammed Rizwan, and Shaheen Afridi, are unlikely to get a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for featuring in the upcoming Global T20 Canada, sources told Geo News. The sources informed Geo News that the players won’t get an NOC despite the league schedule, avoiding any clashes with Pakistan’s international fixtures. Pakistan
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Michael Rothstein, ESPN Staff WriterJul 18, 2024, 07:41 PM ET Close Michael Rothstein is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Rothstein covers the Atlanta Falcons. You can follow him via Twitter @MikeRothstein. Open Extended Reactions Reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson is challenging Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman’s use of their shared
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David Purdum, ESPN Staff WriterJul 18, 2024, 02:38 PM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008 Open Extended Reactions The odds to win NBA Rookie of the Year have shuffled since the start of summer league, with the Memphis Grizzlies‘ Zach Edey now the consensus betting favorite at sportsbooks. But
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Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterJul 18, 2024, 10:22 PM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Utah State fired football coach Blake Anderson on Thursday, two weeks after informing him of its intent to terminate because of alleged actions in 2023 that the school said violated his contract and
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Kiley McDaniel, ESPN MLB InsiderJul 18, 2024, 08:15 PM ET Close ESPN MLB Insider Kiley McDaniel covers MLB prospects, the MLB Draft and more, including trades and free agency. Has worked for four MLB teams. Open Extended Reactions Right-hander Chase Burns has broken Paul Skenes‘ draft bonus record, landing a $9.25 million signing bonus from
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Xuan Thai, ESPN Senior WriterJul 18, 2024, 06:01 PM ET Close Xuan Thai is a senior writer and producer in ESPN’s investigative and enterprise unit. She was previously deputy bureau chief of the south region for NBC News. Open Extended Reactions The Jacksonville Jaguars sued their former employee who stole $22 million from the team
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