Paula Lavigne Close Paula Lavigne ESPN Staff Writer Data analyst and reporter for ESPN’s Enterprise and Investigative Unit. Winner, 2014 Alfred I. duPont Columbia University Award; finalist, 2012 IRE broadcast award; winner, 2011 Gannett Foundation Award for Innovation in Watchdog Journalism; Emmy nominated, 2009. T.J. Quinn Close T.J. Quinn ESPN Senior Writer T.J. Quinn joined
Julien Laurens, CorrespondentApr 10, 2024, 07:55 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PARIS — In a week that has seen some of the best clubs in world football facing each other and offering some superb games, Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona did not disappoint at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday night. Without reaching the height in
Adam Zampa opted out of IPL 2024 due to being “completely drained” from the previous 12 months while the uncertainty of how much cricket he would have played was also a factor as he switches his focus to June’s T20 World Cup. Zampa had been due to join Rajasthan Royals but withdrew on the eve
Baxter Holmes, ESPN Senior WriterApr 10, 2024, 11:44 PM ET Close Baxter Holmes (@Baxter) is a senior writer for ESPN Digital and Print, focusing on the NBA. He has covered the Lakers, the Celtics and previously worked for The Boston Globe and Los Angeles Times. Former NBA guard Ben McLemore was arrested by U.S. Marshals
Tim Bontemps, ESPNApr 10, 2024, 04:09 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday afternoon that Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter, who is currently under investigation by the league following multiple instances of betting irregularities over the past several months, could be banned from the league permanently if what he’s accused of
Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPNApr 10, 2024, 04:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions As part of a failed process to assume majority ownership, Minnesota Timberwolves minority partners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez submitted financial projections forecasting a sizable retreat in roster payroll that majority owner Glen Taylor believed would jeopardize the franchise’s ability to compete for a
Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPNApr 10, 2024, 07:18 PM ET Open Extended Reactions After arriving in a blockbuster offseason trade, Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday has agreed on a four-year, $135 million contract extension, his agent, Jason Glushon of Glushon Sports Management, told ESPN on Wednesday. Holiday is declining his $37.3 million player option for 2024-25 to
Lizzy Becherano Apr 10, 2024, 10:07 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Concacaf announced sanctions against Inter Miami CF on Wednesday for an incident that occurred after the first leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal clash against Monterrey on April 3 at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Following the final whistle, Monterrey assistant coach
ESPN News Services Apr 10, 2024, 07:32 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said Paris Saint-Germain remain favourites to win the teams’ Champions League quarterfinal tie, despite his side winning Wednesday’s first leg 3-2 in the French capital. Raphinha scored twice and substitute Andreas Christensen headed the winner the 77th minute at
Dave Wilson, ESPN Staff WriterApr 10, 2024, 10:37 PM 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. Texas linebacker S’Maje Burrell has been identified as the driver of a vehicle that hit an SUV driven by former