Melbourne Renegades’ Big Bash League clash with Perth Scorchers has been abandoned after 6.5 overs because of safety concerns over a water-damaged pitch. The ground staff in Geelong worked feverishly on Sunday to dry the pitch after heavy rain crept under the covers overnight. Renegades captain Nic Maddinson declared the pitch still “absolutely drenched” at
Month: December 2023
Tim Bontemps, ESPNDec 9, 2023, 11:54 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LAS VEGAS — The Los Angeles Lakers are tied with the Boston Celtics for the most championships in NBA history. But after Saturday night, they are the only team in NBA history to have won the NBA Cup. Behind a masterful performance from Anthony
Mike Coppinger, ESPNDec 10, 2023, 12:21 AM ET Open Extended Reactions SAN FRANCISCO — Devin Haney delivered a brilliant performance to become a two-division champion in his first fight at 140 pounds, scoring a shutout decision over Regis Prograis on Saturday evening at Chase Center. All three judges scored the bout 120-107 for Haney, who
Mike Coppinger, ESPNDec 10, 2023, 02:50 AM ET Open Extended Reactions SAN FRANCISCO — Devin Haney has heard it all despite his accomplishments in boxing at just the age of 25, including becoming undisputed lightweight champion along with a thrilling victory over an all-time great in Vasiliy Lomachenko. He receives recognition though it’s often accompanied
Brian Windhorst, ESPN Senior WriterDec 10, 2023, 02:14 AM ET Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books Open Extended Reactions LAS VEGAS — The NBA Cup is new, but the lesson it taught was as old as the league itself: To win anything of value —
Brett Okamoto, ESPN Staff WriterDec 10, 2023, 12:46 AM ET Close MMA columnist for ESPN.com Analyst for “MMA Live” Covered MMA for Las Vegas Sun Open Extended Reactions An unheralded Mexican featherweight contender by the name of Rafael Espinoza shocked the boxing world on Saturday, as he upset two-time Olympic Gold medalist Robeisy Ramirez to
Marc Raimondi, ESPN Staff WriterDec 10, 2023, 01:18 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Song Yadong is the youngest bantamweight contender in the UFC. He didn’t appear that way in a mature performance Saturday. The 26-year-old striker used his wrestling and grappling to gain the edge late in a five-round unanimous decision (50-44, 50-45, 50-45) victory
Dec 10, 2023, 01:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr, who cleared concussion protocol and was removed from the injury report, is expected to start Sunday vs. the Carolina Panthers, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Saturday night. “I have felt better, but I’m doing great, that’s for sure,”
Adam Schefter, ESPN Senior WriterDec 9, 2023, 11:06 PM ET Close ESPN NFL Insider Joined ESPN in 2009 Former president of the Pro Football Writers of America and the author of four books Open Extended Reactions Geno Smith is dealing with what is roughly considered a two-week injury to his groin, and as much as
Adam Schefter, ESPN Senior WriterDec 9, 2023, 11:01 PM ET Close ESPN NFL Insider Joined ESPN in 2009 Former president of the Pro Football Writers of America and the author of four books Open Extended Reactions The Jacksonville Jaguars are planning for Trevor Lawrence to start Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns, but need to