Tim Kurkjian, ESPN Senior WriterOct 11, 2023, 12:28 AM ET Close Senior writer ESPN Magazine/ESPN.com Analyst/reporter ESPN television Has covered baseball since 1981 ARLINGTON — The looks on the faces of those 46,000 Baltimore Orioles fans as they quietly exited Camden Yards on Sunday after a discouraging loss to the Rangers was not one of
Month: October 2023
ESPN News Services Oct 10, 2023, 11:25 PM ET PITTSBURGH — Connor Bedard did not disappoint in his NHL debut. The Chicago Blackhawks rookie picked up an assist and dazzled occasionally with his skating as the Chicago Blackhawks rallied past Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 on Tuesday night. The 18-year-old Bedard, the top
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterOct 11, 2023, 01:12 AM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. LAS VEGAS — The day it was announced Las Vegas was getting an NHL team. The way that team became a symbol of a city that was in pain before the Golden Knights even played
Marc Raimondi, ESPN Staff WriterOct 11, 2023, 12:28 AM ET When one rematch falls, another one rises. Alexander Volkanovski will step in for Charles Oliveira to face current lightweight champion Islam Makhachev for the 155-pound title at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi. Oliveira, who first fought Makhachev and lost at UFC 280 last year, was
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is “looking good” to make a comeback from injury in their game against Bangladesh in Chennai on Friday, head coach Gary Stead said in a press conference, while also confirming the availability of experienced fast bowler Tim Southee. “He’s been progressing very very well. He’s had a great last five
Associated Press Oct 10, 2023, 10:03 PM ET ARLINGTON, Texas — Corey Seager of the Texas Rangers broke Barry Bonds’ Division Series record with his ninth walk, also making postseason history by getting them in just three games. The Baltimore Orioles intentionally walked Seager to load the bases in the second inning ahead of Mitch
Jeff Passan, ESPNOct 10, 2023, 07:28 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” MINNEAPOLIS — In his first postseason start since a combined World Series no-hitter last year, Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier was introduced to the cruel fates of regression. He
ESPN News Services Oct 10, 2023, 11:11 PM ET ARLINGTON, Texas — Corey Seager and Adolis García homered early, Nathan Eovaldi struck out seven over seven innings in another series-clinching start and the Texas Rangers completed an AL Division Series sweep of the Baltimore Orioles with a 7-1 victory Tuesday night. The Rangers, whose loss
Associated Press Oct 10, 2023, 10:25 PM ET MELBOURNE, Australia — Three former Australian Open champions — Naomi Osaka, Caroline Wozniacki and Angelique Kerber — are set to return to Melbourne Park in January following maternity leave, joined by 2022 winner Rafael Nadal and hometown favorite Nick Kyrgios. Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley told
Oct 10, 2023, 07:05 PM ET Charlotte Hornets guard James Bouknight is scheduled to undergo surgery to address a meniscus injury in his left knee on Wednesday. Bouknight suffered the injury during an Oct. 5 practice, according to the team. He will be reevaluated in four weeks. The No. 11 pick in the 2021 draft,