Jeff Passan, ESPNOct 11, 2023, 11:58 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Open Extended Reactions MINNEAPOLIS — In this October of chaos, of 100-win teams swept and a winless American League East and lower-seed dominance, there is but one constant. The
Month: October 2023
ESPN News Services Oct 11, 2023, 10:25 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BOSTON — David Pastrnak scored to break a second-period tie and added an empty-netter to give the Boston Bruins a 3-1 victory over Chicago on Wednesday night and spoil the first career NHL goal for Blackhawks rookie phenom Connor Bedard. Trent Frederic also
The India captain began his innings on 551 sixes, two behind Gayle. He claimed the record just 31 balls into his innings with his signature front-foot pull off Naveen-ul-Haq. Speaking to bcci.tv after India’s eight-wicket win, Rohit said that he had taken inspiration from Gayle himself during his six-hitting journey. “Universe Boss is Universe Boss,”
Associated Press Oct 11, 2023, 07:23 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Mets owner Steve Cohen hopes to construct a casino adjacent to Citi Field as a way to attract people to the area near the ballpark. Cohen, who bought the Mets before the 2021 season, hopes to create attractions near the stadium
Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterOct 11, 2023, 10:47 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions PHILADELPHIA — Phillies star Bryce Harper wouldn’t exactly admit he was fueled by comments Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia made about him after Game 2 of the teams’ National
Jeff Passan, ESPNOct 11, 2023, 10:04 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Open Extended Reactions MINNEAPOLIS — The Battle of Texas is on. One day after the Texas Rangers locked down a spot in the American League Championship Series, the Houston
Associated Press Oct 12, 2023, 12:36 AM ET Open Extended Reactions PHOENIX — The hard-hitting Arizona Diamondbacks rode a record-setting barrage of solo homers in the third inning to a 4-2 win in Game 3 of the NL Division Series on Wednesday night, sweeping the 100-win Los Angeles Dodgers out of the playoffs. The D-backs
Associated Press Oct 11, 2023, 11:05 PM ET NEW YORK — Nets coach Jacque Vaughn said their opponent from Israel still wants to play an exhibition game Thursday night in Brooklyn, days after the country was attacked by Hamas militants. Maccabi Ra’anana will be opening a three-game tour against NBA teams. Nets center Nic Claxton
Baxter Holmes, ESPN Senior WriterOct 11, 2023, 09:04 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. A criminal summons was issued Wednesday for Charlotte Hornets forward
Marc Raimondi, ESPN Staff WriterOct 11, 2023, 09:39 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency announced Wednesday that UFC fighter Conor McGregor has officially returned to the drug-testing pool, the next step ahead of a potential return fight. But CEO Travis Tygart’s statement in an accompanying news release came with a caveat: USADA’s