Australia won the toss and decided to bowl against New Zealand Ben Sears will make his debut, while spinner Mitchell Santner has again been overlooked for New Zealand as Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bowl on a green-tinged Hagley Oval surface in the second Test. An unchanged Australia are hoping
Eric Moody, ESPNMar 7, 2024, 03:48 PM ET Close Former manager at a Fortune 100 financial services company, now living my dream creating fantasy and sports betting content about the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions The Minnesota Timberwolves are currently tied in the Western Conference with the Oklahoma City Thunder, while
D’Arcy Maine, ESPN.com Mar 7, 2024, 03:09 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Simona Halep announced she will make her return to tennis after more than 17 months at the Miami Open later this month. The former world No. 1 shared the news in an Instagram post Thursday. “I’m thrilled to let you all know that
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Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMar 7, 2024, 02:46 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions The NHL has fined Florida Panthers forward Nick Cousins $2,000 for embellishment after his second offense of the season. Cousins was cited for embellishment in a game against the Buffalo Sabres on Feb. 27. Cousins was
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterMar 7, 2024, 03:39 PM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen was activated from injured reserve Thursday after being out of the lineup since November because of a blood clotting issue. His most recent appearance came Nov. 2
Mar 7, 2024, 03:42 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Chicago Blackhawks have traded winger Anthony Beauvillier to the Nashville Predators in exchange for a 2024 fifth-round draft pick, it was announced Thursday. With a hefty three-year contract worth $4.15 million annually coming to an end, and with the Blackhawks eyeing next season, there figured
Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterMar 7, 2024, 01:53 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions MESA, Ariz. — Chicago Cubs prospect Caleb Kilian will be out until the All-Star break in July after being diagnosed with a teres major strain in his right shoulder,
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Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterMar 7, 2024, 02:33 PM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions The Colorado Avalanche added another new face on Thursday in the acquisition of forward Brandon Duhaime from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for a 2026 third-round draft pick. The Avalanche are coming