Sam Bruce, Deputy Editor, espn.com.auFeb 12, 2024, 07:43 PM ET Close Sam was brought up on long drives and the dusty fields of north-west New South Wales, where he developed his love of rugby from an early age. He joined ESPN after a five-year stint heading up Fox Sports Australia’s digital rugby coverage. Open Extended
Month: February 2024
Rajan Hothi Feb 12, 2024, 06:50 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The winter transfer window is now closed in Europe’s top leagues, but there are plenty of moves in the works and gossip swirling around as we look ahead to the summer. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and,
Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 12, 2024, 05:24 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions After working in the minor leagues for the past eight seasons, umpire Jen Pawol is one step closer to reaching the majors as she’s been assigned to work in
Associated Press Feb 12, 2024, 04:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Jeff Nelson and Ed Hickox are retiring as umpires and were replaced Monday on the major league staff by Ryan Wills and Clint Vondrak. Nelson, 58, made his big league debut in 1997, was added to the National League staff two
Field Level Media Feb 12, 2024, 06:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Miami Marlins hired Sam Mondry-Cohen on Monday as vice president of player personnel, while Sara Goodrum was added as director of special projects and Brandon Mann was hired as pitching strategist. Mondry-Cohen rose to prominence with the Washington Nationals working in the
Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 12, 2024, 02:19 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. Open Extended Reactions PEORIA, Ariz. — The San Diego Padres‘ uncertain outfield mix received slightly more clarity on Monday, when they
Associated Press Feb 12, 2024, 07:07 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — The New York Mets realize a long-term deal with Pete Alonso is unlikely before the star first baseman is eligible for free agency after the World Series. Alonso agreed last month to a $20.5 million, one-year contract that avoided
ESPN News Services Feb 12, 2024, 05:08 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani took on-field batting practice for the first time with his new team Monday at Glendale, Ariz., and put on another of his patented shows. According to multiple reports, Ohtani took swings at 21 pitches and hit
Associated Press Feb 12, 2024, 06:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs are bracing to play their next several games without top defenseman Morgan Rielly, who could be facing a lengthy suspension. He has an in-person hearing with the NHL’s department of player safety scheduled for Tuesday in New York.
Associated Press Feb 12, 2024, 06:56 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BOSTON — Harvard hired Rutgers assistant Andrew Aurich as its football coach on Monday, the school announced. Aurich, 39, replaces Tim Murphy, who retired last month, ending three decades on the Crimson sideline in which he became the winningest coach in Ivy League history.