D’Arcy Maine, ESPN.com Jun 3, 2023, 10:13 AM ET Sloane Stephens was born in Florida and developed her tennis game in the heat and humidity on the hard courts of the Sunshine State. But she could have fooled anyone watching her in Paris this week. With her continued dominance on the red clay and latest
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJun 3, 2023, 09:44 AM ET 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 On Monday after his first-round win, Novak Djokovic was asked about a study done earlier in May evaluating
John Keim, ESPN Staff WriterJun 3, 2023, 10:43 AM ET Close Covered the Redskins for the Washington Examiner and other media outlets since 1994 Authored or co-authored three books on the Redskins and one on the Cleveland Browns Josh Harris, who reached an agreement to buy the Washington Commanders last month, will meet with the
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Jun 3, 2023, 09:03 AM ET Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez is targeting the return of Lionel Messi and the signing of a defensive midfielder this summer. Messi, 35, will play his final game for Paris Saint-Germain this weekend, with his contract expiring at the end of June, and Xavi has not
Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Jun 3, 2023, 07:59 AM ET Carlo Ancelotti has said he has “no doubts” that Karim Benzema’s future lies at Real Madrid after ESPN reported that the forward had decided to leave the club and accept an offer from Saudi Arabia. Benzema, 35, had been expected to stay at Madrid until
Brianna Williams, ESPNJun 3, 2023, 08:15 AM ET The Miami Heat aren’t the only underdog to take over the NBA playoffs. Lilo Ku, an 8-year-old corgi, has taken the internet by storm with her viral playoff predictions. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Nicknamed Air Corgi, Steph Furry and Fluffy Mamba, she has made waves for her
Jamison Hensley, ESPN Staff WriterJun 3, 2023, 06:00 AM ET Close University of Maryland graduate Lives in the Baltimore area with his wife and son OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Under new offensive coordinator Todd Monken, the Baltimore Ravens are expected to spread out defenses, throw the ball more and execute at a faster pace. But,
The Florida Panthers and the Vegas Golden Knights will face off for the 2023 Stanley Cup Final starting on Saturday night, with one of them capturing the first NHL championship in franchise history. Here are some of the wagers we have our eyes on before the series starts. Resources: Injuries | Schedule | How to
The 2023 Stanley Cup Final begins with Game 1 between the Vegas Golden Knights and Florida Panthers on Saturday night. As a service to those fans who haven’t been following every shot, save and overtime thriller of the 2023 NHL postseason, here is the lapsed fan’s guide to the Stanley Cup Final — a quick
Associated Press Jun 3, 2023, 06:08 AM ET PARIS — Reigning Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina pulled out of the French Open before her third-round match on Saturday due to illness. The No. 4-seeded Rybakina was supposed to face 132nd-ranked Sara Sorribes Tormo in the day’s opening contest on Court Philippe Chatrier. Rybakina was considered among