David Purdum, ESPN Staff WriterOct 10, 2023, 10:00 AM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008 The Carolina Hurricanes begin the NHL season as the consensus betting favorites to win the Stanley Cup at sportsbooks. The Hurricanes are the Cup favorites at 15-2 at Caesars Sportsbook, followed by the Colorado
Oct 10, 2023, 02:58 PM ET The Colorado Avalanche acquired defenseman Caleb Jones from the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday for forward Callahan Burke. Jones recorded a career-high 16 points (four goals, 12 assists) and averaged 19:13 of ice time in 73 games last season with the Chicago Blackhawks. He signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with
Anthony Gharib, ESPNOct 10, 2023, 01:33 PM ET After his first preseason game, Victor Wembanyama is already forming rivalries in the NBA. The San Antonio Spurs center had 20 points and five rebounds in 19 minutes in a 122-121 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Wembanyama faced off against the No. 2 pick in the
Brett Okamoto, ESPN Staff WriterOct 9, 2023, 01:58 PM ET Close MMA columnist for ESPN.com Analyst for “MMA Live” Covered MMA for Las Vegas Sun UFC middleweight Paulo Costa underwent surgery to treat an infected bursa on his right elbow three weeks ago, ahead of his high-profile bout against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294 on
Brett Okamoto, ESPN Staff WriterOct 10, 2023, 12:20 PM ET Close MMA columnist for ESPN.com Analyst for “MMA Live” Covered MMA for Las Vegas Sun UFC heavyweight Derrick Lewis has signed to replace Curtis Blaydes in a main event fight against Jailton Almeida, sources confirmed to ESPN on Monday. Lewis (27-11) just signed a new
Oct 10, 2023, 08:25 AM ET Russia will not be allowed to play in Under-17 European Championship qualifying games this month, European football’s governing body UEFA said on Tuesday. For the last two weeks, UEFA staff explored inserting Russia into its men’s and women’s youth competitions despite having already drawn the qualifying groups. Each group
Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentOct 9, 2023, 04:56 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Crystal Palace and United States defender Chris Richards said that the Americans retain the utmost respect for Germany ahead of Saturday’s friendly, despite the Euro 2024 hosts’ recent struggles. Germany has a
Adriana Garcia Oct 10, 2023, 11:09 AM ET Sevilla have appointed Diego Alonso as their new head coach, the club announced on Tuesday. The former Inter Miami CF manager has replaced José Luis Mendilibar, who was dismissed on Monday after the team’s poor start to the season. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.)
Oct 10, 2023, 06:26 AM ET The U.K. and Ireland will host the 2028 European Championship, while Italy and Turkey will stage the 2032 edition of the tournament, UEFA announced on Tuesday. By accepting a joint Italy-Turkey bid for Euro 2032 last week, and with Turkey withdrawing from the race for Euro 2028, the hosts
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentOct 9, 2023, 08:00 AM ET Jadon Sancho is running out of time to apologise to Erik ten Hag and there is a growing feeling at Manchester United that his career at Old Trafford might already be over, sources have told ESPN. Sancho is yet to apologise after publicly claiming Ten Hag lied