Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterNov 22, 2023, 12:28 AM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers are one step closer to Las
Nov 21, 2023, 10:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The four-game suspension handed to Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson for his hit on Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs was upheld Tuesday. Hearing officer Derrick Brooks, jointly appointed by the NFL and NFL Players Association, declined to reduce the suspension after Jackson appealed the initial decision.
Austria outplayed a toothless Germany to win 2-0 in their friendly on Tuesday, ending their year on a high while piling more pressure on the embattled Euro 2024 hosts who had Leroy Sane sent off early in the second half. Marcel Sabitzer‘s low drive in the 29th minute put the dominant hosts, who have qualified
Ante Budimir‘s second international goal was enough for Croatia to book their place at the Euro 2024 finals in Germany following a 1-0 victory over Armenia in Zagreb on Tuesday, enough for a top two finish in qualification Group D. Croatia camped in the Armenia half without creating clear-cut chances until Budimir’s headed goal two
Associated Press Nov 21, 2023, 02:03 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are set to meet again on the pitch when the MLS club Inter Miami CF face Saudi club Al Nassr in the Riyadh Season Cup friendly, set for February of 2024 in Riyadh. Event organisers confirmed “The Last Dance”
Open Extended Reactions Italy could face a difficult group at Euro 2024 with indifferent qualifying form meaning they will be in Pot 4 for the finals draw next month. The finalised draw pots have been created based on group position and points in qualifying. Italy, who are the holders after beating England on penalties in
Nicolas Otamendi scored with a towering header to give Argentina a 1-0 away win over Brazil in a bad-tempered World Cup qualifier that was delayed by half an hour on Tuesday after police clashed with fans at Maracana Stadium. It was Brazil’s first-ever home loss in a World Cup qualifier, having entered the game 51-13-0 in
ESPN News Services Nov 21, 2023, 07:59 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Brazil vs. Argentina Conmebol World Cup qualifier at Maracana Stadium on Tuesday was delayed after clashes between the police and fans in the stands in Rio de Janeiro. Lionel Messi led the Argentine team to the locker room before the kickoff after
Kyle Bonagura, ESPN Staff WriterNov 21, 2023, 06:00 AM ET Close Covers the Pac-12. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. Open Extended Reactions It stood to reason that the United States men’s national team would have cause to celebrate Monday. With qualification for the Copa America and the Concacaf Nations League all but
Dan Hajducky, ESPNNov 21, 2023, 08:13 PM ET Close Hajducky is an associate editor for ESPN. He has an MFA in creative writing from Fairfield University and played on the men’s soccer teams at Fordham and Southern Connecticut State universities. Open Extended Reactions A jersey worn in the second half of Victor Wembanyama‘s NBA debut