There will be no helicopter for Steve O’Keefe at the SCG on Friday, but his evening in the BBL Sydney derby could be a much more significant than David Warner’s hasty flight from his brother’s wedding. There’s a chance that the game will be O’Keefe’s final outing at the SCG with this season very likely
Month: January 2024
ESPN News Services Jan 10, 2024, 09:58 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ARLINGTON, Texas — Former All-Star reliever Shane Greene is among three more right-handers the Texas Rangers signed to minor league contracts with invitations to spring training. The World Series champions announced the deals with Greene, Jonathan Holder and Austin Pruitt on Wednesday. That
ESPN News Services Jan 10, 2024, 09:18 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Phil Mickelson said he doesn’t see himself becoming U.S. Ryder Cup captain in 2025 because he’s too divisive as a player and chief promoter of Saudi-funded LIV Golf. “I don’t feel I’m the right guy to be involved with the team because I’m
Ryan McGee, ESPN Senior WriterJan 10, 2024, 08:00 PM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com 2-time Sports Emmy winner 2010, 2014 NMPA Writer of the Year Open Extended Reactions Nick Saban is the best who has ever done it. There is no argument to be made against that. None. It is
Bill Connelly, ESPN Staff WriterJan 10, 2024, 08:44 PM ET Close Bill Connelly is a staff writer for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions For an entire era, Nick Saban completely broke the definition of success in college football. Mark Richt won at least nine games in 11 of 15 years at Georgia, with two conference titles
ESPN News Services Jan 10, 2024, 08:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The NFL has offered more than 200 employees a buyout package just days before the start of the playoffs, sources confirmed to The Associated Press on Wednesday. Sources told the AP that the employees have until late February to accept the offer. The
Courtney Cronin, ESPN Staff WriterJan 10, 2024, 08:01 PM ET Close Courtney Cronin joined ESPN in 2017, originally covering the Minnesota Vikings before switching to the Chicago Bears in 2022. Courtney is a frequent panelist on Around the Horn and host of Best Week Ever on ESPN Radio. She also co-hosts The Chicago Bears Podcast
Associated Press Jan 10, 2024, 08:58 PM ET Open Extended Reactions TORONTO — Keith Pelley is resigning as CEO of the European tour to lead powerhouse Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, The Sports Network in Canada reported Tuesday. TSN said Pelley, who was president of Rogers Media before leaving in 2015 to lead European golf,
Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterJan 10, 2024, 08:34 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — The Cubs finalized a deal with Japanese lefty Shota Imanaga on Wednesday, agreeing to a four-year, $53 million contract, sources familiar with the situation told ESPN. The
ESPN News Services Jan 10, 2024, 08:16 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Washington standout offensive lineman Troy Fautanu, who is projected as a mid-first round pick, announced his intention to enter the NFL draft along with Huskies wide receiver Jalen McMillan on Wednesday. The pair join receiver Ja’Lynn Polk as the players to declare for