Open Extended Reactions Michael Battistini plays for the San Marino national team but works by day as a metal mechanic. Like his teammates, he dreams of a San Marino win. Clara Vannucci for ESPN SERRAVALLE, San Marino — “Highway to Hell” rings out around San Marino Stadium as the world’s worst football team prepares to face
Month: October 2023
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNOct 11, 2023, 10:13 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The New Jersey Devils have signed head coach Lindy Ruff to a multiyear contract extension after he led them to their first playoff series win since 2012, it was announced Wednesday. Ruff, 63, had been signed through the 2023-24
Associated Press Oct 11, 2023, 10:15 AM ET ZHENGZHOU, China — Local favorite Zheng Qinwen beat top-seeded Maria Sakkari 7-6 (2), 6-3 to advance to the quarterfinals of the Zhengzhou Open on Wednesday. Zheng, ranked No. 24, will next play Anhelina Kalinina, who earlier defeated qualifier Vera Zvonareva 7-5, 6-1. Jasmine Paolini saved four match
Oct 10, 2023, 10:27 PM ET Another season of Dana White’s Contender Series is in the books, and with every passing year, this show receives more credibility based on the success of its alums. The show has produced two champions, current UFC bantamweight champ Sean O’Malley and former light heavyweight title holder Jamahal Hill. Last
Oct 11, 2023, 06:15 AM ET Wayne Rooney will return to management in England after being appointed manager of Championship side Birmingham City on a three-and-a-half year, the club have announced on Wednesday. Manchester United legend Rooney left his role as D.C. United head coach on Sunday after his side failed to reach the Major
Ryan McGee, ESPN Senior WriterOct 11, 2023, 09:05 AM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com 2-time Sports Emmy winner 2010, 2014 NMPA Writer of the Year To celebrate NASCAR’s 75th anniversary, we’re detailing our 75 favorite things about the pinnacle of stock car racing. Illustration by ESPN We are closing in on
NBA Insiders Oct 11, 2023, 08:00 AM ET What lies ahead for some of the biggest risers and fallers in NBArank 2023? On Tuesday, our countdown began with the unveiling of players Nos. 100-51, while Wednesday continued with Nos. 50-11. (The top 10 drops on Thursday.) Among our first 90 player rankings, there have been
Oct 11, 2023, 08:00 AM ET NBArank is back for its 13th season counting down the best players in the league. Which stars made and missed the cut? Which rookies are already making noise in the top 100? Where did MVP contenders such as Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic and reigning winner Joel Embiid
Chris Wright, Toe Poke writerOct 11, 2023, 04:00 AM ET With the 2023-24 campaign now fully up and running, football fans have had the chance to witness a wide variety of new kits worn by clubs in the Premier League and those European giants competing in the Champions League, whether they are drenched in the
ESPN News Services Oct 11, 2023, 08:59 AM ET Kentucky coach Mark Stoops publicly pleaded for more financial support for his program following the Wildcats’ 51-13 loss to Georgia on Saturday, putting a spotlight on the NIL difference between his team’s players and those on the No. 1 Bulldogs. “I can promise you — Georgia,