Tim Bontemps, ESPNMar 8, 2024, 07:38 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Just days after a scary-looking knee injury forced him to exit Sunday’s win in Cleveland, New York Knicks All-Star guard Jalen Brunson returned to the starting lineup Friday night at Madison Square Garden against the Orlando Magic. Brunson returned to practice
Month: March 2024
Associated Press Mar 9, 2024, 12:17 AM ET Open Extended Reactions CLEVELAND — Rudy Gobert‘s money gesture toward an official will likely draw the NBA’s wrath. Minnesota‘s center said his reaction was worth every penny. Gobert was called for a technical foul in the closing seconds of regulation Friday night in the Timberwolves’ 113-104 overtime
Open Extended Reactions The days leading up to the 2024 NHL trade deadline included some massive swaps, with contending teams hoping to bolster their Stanley Cup Playoff chances, and rebuilding teams looking to add to their draft capital and prospect pools. Friday’s final flurry included 23 completed trades featuring 33 players, none more of a
Mike Coppinger Nick Parkinson Close Nick Parkinson •Reports on boxing for ESPN.co.uk, as well as several national newspapers•Has been reporting on British boxing for over 15 years•Appears on BoxNation’s Boxing Matters show Mar 8, 2024, 09:43 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Following Anthony Joshua‘s pulverizing second-round KO victory on Friday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, a
ESPN News Services Mar 8, 2024, 06:37 PM ET Open Extended Reactions St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar has two nondisplaced rib fractures from falling into a wall when trying to make a twisting, turning catch in a spring training game, and it’s unclear whether he will be ready for the season opener March 28.
Associated Press Mar 8, 2024, 10:37 PM ET Open Extended Reactions JUPITER, Fla. — Lance Lynn was ejected from his first spring training start in his return to the St. Louis Cardinals after having words with home plate umpire Ángel Hernández on Friday night. The pitcher was then told to leave the bullpen after throwing
Jeff Passan, ESPNMar 8, 2024, 08:00 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Open Extended Reactions Major League Baseball’s ownership committee voted to approve private equity heavyweight David Rubenstein’s purchase of the Baltimore Orioles, sources told ESPN, the first step toward a
ESPN News Services Mar 8, 2024, 07:44 PM ET Open Extended Reactions GLENDALE, Ariz. — Mookie Betts is already switching spots in the infield for the Los Angeles Dodgers, moving to shortstop from second base. Los Angeles planned for the six-time Gold Glove and seven-time All-Star outfielder to be the regular second baseman but shifted
Jerry Jiang Mar 8, 2024, 09:08 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Players around the association found themselves featured in highlights — or on the wrong end of them — this week in the NBA. From Collin Sexton to Anthony Edwards, here are the top plays of the week. Save it for the dunk contest Though
Associated Press Mar 8, 2024, 08:50 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Ottawa Senators forward Parker Kelly was suspended for two games without pay by the NHL on Friday for an illegal check to the head against Los Angeles defenseman Andreas Englund. Kelly was assessed a minor penalty for the check with 3:35