Open Extended Reactions A new era in Chicago Blackhawks hockey began the moment they won the 2023 NHL draft lottery and, with it, the chance to draft Connor Bedard. Draft him the club did, and his professional career has gotten off to a fast start, with an assist in Game 1 followed by a goal
Month: October 2023
Marc Raimondi, ESPN Staff WriterOct 10, 2023, 08:23 PM ET A first-of-its-kind retirement fund for MMA fighters was signed into law Sunday in California by Gov. Gavin Newsom, per a news release Tuesday. The new law will go into effect beginning Jan. 1, 2024, according to California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) executive officer Andy Foster.
Associated Press Oct 14, 2023, 07:07 AM ET Open Extended Reactions SEOUL — Jessica Pegula advanced to the final of the Korea Open by beating Yanina Wickmayer 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday. Fourth-ranked Pegula held off a late challenge from the Belgian to seal the win and will face No. 128 Yuan Yue in the final.
Associated Press Oct 14, 2023, 06:06 AM ET Open Extended Reactions SHANGHAI — American Solheim Cup player Angel Yin shot a 7-under 65 on Saturday to move into a share of the third-round lead at the LPGA Shanghai tournament. Yin was tied with Maja Stark, who had a one-stroke lead after two rounds. Yin and
Blake Baumgartner, ESPN Staff WriterOct 14, 2023, 07:45 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Before they take the field as college football players on Saturdays, several of the top recruits in the 2024 ESPN 300 are playing underneath the lights on weeknights. Future Auburn Tiger Perry Thompson (No. 40 overall in 2024) was at it again
Pete Thamel, ESPNOct 14, 2023, 07:30 AM ET Open Extended Reactions No. 4 Florida State will be without star wide receiver Johnny Wilson against Syracuse on Saturday, sources told ESPN. Wilson leads the Seminoles in receiving yards with 357 and is tied for first on the team with Keon Coleman with 20 catches. Wilson left
Pete Thamel, ESPNOct 14, 2023, 07:30 AM ET Open Extended Reactions USC star receiver and kick returner Zachariah Branch is considered a game-time decision against Notre Dame on Saturday, sources told ESPN. Branch, a true freshman, hasn’t played the last two games and has not been a full participant in practice this week, due to
Jeff Legwold, ESPN Senior WriterOct 14, 2023, 06:00 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
Stephen Holder, ESPNOct 14, 2023, 06:18 AM ET Close Stephen joined ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts and NFL at large. Stephen finished first place in column writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competition, and he is a previous top-10 winner in explanatory journalism in the Associated Press Sports Editors national
Associated Press Oct 14, 2023, 02:56 AM ET Open Extended Reactions BOULDER, Colo. — Joshua Karty connected on a 31-yard field goal in the second overtime after tying the game in regulation, Elic Ayomanor had a school-record 294 yards receiving and Stanford rallied from a 29-point halftime deficit for a 46-43 victory over Colorado early