Allrounder Delano Potgieter did not think he would be part of MI Cape Town’s (MICT) bowling attack on the opening day of SA20 2025. Yet, he was at the front and centre with his seam bowling, helping his team hand two-time defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape a 97-run drubbing in Gqeberha. That was in part
Month: January 2025
ESPN News Services Jan 9, 2025, 11:50 PM ET Open Extended Reactions AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Gael Monfils became the second-oldest player in more than 30 years to reach the final of an ATP Tour event after beating American Nishesh Basavareddy 7-6 (5), 6-4 in the semifinals at Auckland on Friday. Monfils is 38 years,
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterJan 10, 2025, 01:37 AM ET Close College football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Open Extended Reactions MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tears welled in Drew Allar‘s eyes and began to fall down the Penn State quarterback’s face as he spoke about a game that was in his
Associated Press Jan 9, 2025, 10:02 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PITTSBURGH — Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists to move into ninth on the NHL’s career scoring list as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers 5-3 on Thursday night. The Penguins captain tied Hall of Famer Joe Sakic
Associated Press Jan 9, 2025, 11:32 PM ET Open Extended Reactions HONOLULU — The Sony Open is the PGA Tour stop where introductions are in order, and Paul Peterson made quite the first impression. He opened with a 6-under 64 and shared the lead with five others Thursday on a pleasant day at Waialae. Harry
Associated Press Jan 9, 2025, 11:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — A diving interception off an ill-advised pass set up Notre Dame’s trip to play for the program’s 12th national title after a thrill-a-minute 27-24 victory over Penn State on Thursday night in the Orange Bowl. Defensive back Christian Gray snared
Associated Press Jan 9, 2025, 09:34 PM ET PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain will miss the rest of the season after left knee surgery last month on a torn meniscus, the team announced Thursday. McCain, 20, spent one season at Duke before the Sixers made him their 2024 first-round draft pick. McCain was
Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterJan 9, 2025, 09:51 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Open Extended Reactions MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard started the second half of Thursday’s College Football Playoff semifinal against Penn State after clearing
ESPN News Services Jan 9, 2025, 08:45 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays avoided a salary arbitration hearing when the first baseman agreed Thursday to a $28.5 million, one-year contract on the day players and teams were to exchange proposed figures. Houston Astros left-hander Framber
Kalan Hooks, ESPNJan 9, 2025, 08:49 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Many professional basketball players have dabbled in music, but in 2025, one baller’s rap career is beginning to reach new heights. Editor’s Picks 1 Related LiAngelo Ball, the middle brother of Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball and Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, hasn’t seen