Dave Wilson, ESPN Staff WriterDec 5, 2024, 01:54 PM ET Close Dave Wilson is a college football reporter. He previously worked at The Dallas Morning News, San Diego Union-Tribune and Las Vegas Sun. Open Extended Reactions SMU COACH RHETT Lashlee might have a sleepless first week on the job to thank for this historic Mustangs
Month: December 2024
ESPN News Services Dec 6, 2024, 05:46 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Tommy Fury has called off his fight with Darren Till, citing that the former UFC star will not ‘abide by professional boxing rules.’ The bout was set to take place as eight rounds at heavyweight on Jan. 18 in Manchester but Fury, the
Lewis Hamilton stands as one of the most accomplished and influential figures in the history of Formula 1. Since his debut in 2007, the British racing driver has redefined excellence in motorsport, securing a record-equalling seven World Championships and achieving more than 100 grand prix victories. Born in Stevenage in 1985, Hamilton’s rise from a
Dec 6, 2024, 01:08 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LONDON — Mike Tyson is being sued in a London court for nearly $1.59 million (1.5 million euros) for allegedly breaking a deal to promote a gambling company in order to fight social media influencer-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul. Medier, a Cyprus-registered company that promotes online casino and
Dec 6, 2024, 11:56 AM Open Extended Reactions American Ilona Maher is arguably the world’s most popular rugby player, boasting the largest social media following of anyone in the sport, but the 28-year-old said her focus on growing her online profile was born out of financial necessity. The USA Eagles star will join English club
Rachel Doerrie, ESPNDec 6, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Rachel Doerrie is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She’s worked in the NHL and consulted for professional teams across North American and Europe. She hosts the Staff & Graph Podcast and discusses sports from a data-driven perspective. Open Extended Reactions The
Steve Alexander Dec 6, 2024, 09:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Let’s take a look around the NBA this week, shall we? Jalen Johnson is on fire, Josh Hart is still playing massive minutes (just like he did last season) and Tyrese Haliburton, despite his struggles on the road, is making a comeback. Meanwhile, DeMar
James Regan Dec 6, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions LONDON — Lawrence Okolie is accustomed to mixing it with boxing’s big boys and the move from cruiserweight to heavyweight — via a brief stint at bridgerweight — gives him the chance become one of the sport’s big names. Okolie will make his debut
Open Extended Reactions From Feb. 12-20, best-on-best international hockey featuring NHL players is back. The 4 Nations Face-Off event will pit the best NHLers from the United States, Canada, Finland and Sweden against one another in a round-robin tournament followed by a championship game. Which teams are most well-represented at the event? You’ll find that
Dec 6, 2024, 01:52 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios and Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Belinda Bencic will play their first Grand Slam after long absences at next month’s Australian Open with protected rankings, tournament organizers said Friday. Kyrgios, who will play with a protected ranking of 21st, has not played