ESPN News Services Jan 26, 2025, 03:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State, the first team to run the gauntlet of four playoff games on its way to the national title, celebrated with 30,000 Buckeyes fans on Sunday at Ohio Stadium. The Buckeyes did so without their defensive coordinator, Jim Knowles,
Open Extended Reactions Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is finalizing a deal to become the new defensive coordinator at Penn State, sources told ESPN on Sunday. Knowles is expected to agree to a three-year deal that will average $3.1 million per season, which will make him the highest-paid defensive coordinator in college football. He
At least four IPL franchises, along with a consortium of global tech giants, comprising leaders of Google and Microsoft, are on the shortlist to make the final round of the ECB’s sale of the eight Hundred franchises. As per information gathered by ESPNcricinfo, the shortlist includes: owners of four IPL franchises, including Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers
Jake MichaelsJan 26, 2025, 11:04 AM ET Close Jake Michaels is a Melbourne-based sports writer. He has been with ESPN since 2013, covering everything from AFL to Formula One, basketball to boxing, and tennis, both in Australia and around the world. Open Extended Reactions MELBOURNE, Australia — There was an air of confidence surrounding Jannik
Associated Press Jan 26, 2025, 06:27 AM ET Open Extended Reactions MELBOURNE, Australia — Jannik Sinner claimed his second consecutive Australian Open championship on Sunday, never facing a single break point and using his complete game to outplay and frustrate Alexander Zverev for a 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3 victory in the final. Sinner, a 23-year-old
Associated Press Jan 26, 2025, 09:45 AM ET Open Extended Reactions RAS AL KHAIMAH, United Arab Emirates — Spanish golfer Alejandro del Rey claimed his first European tour title in impressive fashion by shooting a third straight 6-under 66 to win the Ras Al Khaimah Championship by four strokes Sunday. Del Rey, ranked No. 308,
Durbar Rajshahi’s overseas players have refused to play their BPL game against Rangpur Riders in Dhaka on Sunday over the franchise’s non-payment of dues. When captain Taskin Ahmed was asked about changes in the playing XI by TV commentator Danny Morrison at the toss, he confirmed their absence. “We have few changes. Four or five.
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Jan 26, 2025, 08:13 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona exerted their dominance over Real Madrid once again as they wracked up a 5-0 victory in Sunday’s Spanish Supercopa Femenina final to win the competition for the fourth consecutive year. Caroline Graham Hansen opened the scoring on the half hour mark
Jan 26, 2025, 07:36 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United‘s plans to redevelop their Old Trafford home have been boosted after the UK government threw its support behind the club’s plans. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced she would be “championing” the project in a statement outlining the “bold reform” of the country’s planning system issued
LONDON — Chelsea strengthened their grip on the Women’s Super League (WSL) title after a late 1-0 win over Arsenal in a fiercely fought London derby. Guro Reiten‘s 84th minute penalty proved the difference, as Chelsea raced nine points clear of third-place Arsenal, who had Katie McCabe sent off late on for dissent. The result