Ryan McGee, ESPN Senior WriterJan 13, 2024, 06:40 AM 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 Bottom 10 inspirational thought of the week: Time flies, messy as the mud on your truck tiresNow I’m missing your smile, hear
Associated Press Dec 13, 2023, 06:36 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Leander Paes, who won 18 Grand Slam titles in men’s doubles or mixed doubles, and ex-player, broadcaster and promoter Vijay Amritraj are the first Asian men elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame. The Hall, which is based in Newport, Rhode Island, and
Dec 13, 2023, 04:32 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Nick Kyrgios says he no longer wants to play tennis as doubts grow about the one-time Wimbledon finalist’s ability to return from serious knee and wrist injuries. Kyrgios maintains he will make a comeback and retire on his terms despite playing only one match in 14
Australia captain Pat Cummins has confirmed that opener Usman Khawaja will not wear any written messages on his shoes in the first Test against Pakistan starting on Thursday in Perth due to ICC regulations. Khawaja had “all lives are equal” and “freedom is a human right” written on his batting spikes at training on Tuesday.
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNDec 13, 2023, 12:43 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions The struggling St. Louis Blues fired coach Craig Berube on Tuesday night. Drew Bannister, coach of the Springfield Thunderbirds, St. Louis’ AHL affiliate, was named the team’s interim coach by president of hockey operations Doug Armstrong.
Associated Press Dec 13, 2023, 01:39 AM ET Open Extended Reactions EDMONTON, Alberta — Connor McDavid had two assists and the streaking Edmonton Oilers overcame an early goal by rookie Connor Bedard to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Tuesday night in the first NHL matchup between the young stars. Sam Gagner had a goal
Associated Press Dec 13, 2023, 12:59 AM ET Open Extended Reactions SAN JOSE, Calif. — Jets leading scorer Kyle Connor missed Tuesday’s game at San Jose with a knee injury, returning to Winnipeg to be reevaluated by team doctors two days after getting hurt in a win against Anaheim. Connor will also miss Wednesday night’s
Andrew Lopez, ESPNDec 12, 2023, 06:24 PM ET Open Extended Reactions San Antonio Spurs backup center Charles Bassey will miss the remainder of the season with a torn left anterior cruciate ligament, the team announced on Tuesday. Bassey suffered the injury playing with the team’s G League affiliate, the Austin Spurs, on Sunday. Bassey finished
Dec 12, 2023, 07:47 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Utah Jazz say guard Jordan Clarkson will be out at least two weeks with a right bicep femoris strain. Clarkson suffered a right thigh contusion Nov. 27 against the New Orleans Pelicans, then experienced additional discomfort in his hamstring following Monday night’s loss to the
Associated Press Dec 12, 2023, 04:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman are the headliners for the inaugural class for the Chicago Bulls‘ Ring of Honor. The Bulls unveiled their plans for the Ring of Honor on Tuesday. The first class includes 13 men and the 1995-96