Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterJan 8, 2025, 11:08 AM ET Close College football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Open Extended Reactions DANIA BEACH, Fla. — While discussing the opportunity that awaits Penn State in the College Football Playoff, coach James Franklin said Thursday night’s showdown against Notre Dame is about “representing
Jan 8, 2025, 10:23 AM ET Open Extended Reactions After a blink-and-you’ll-miss it offseason — there were exactly five days between the conclusion of the NextGen ATP Finals and the start of the United Cup — the 2025 tennis season is officially underway. And ready or not, it’s already time for the year’s first major
Jan 8, 2025, 04:47 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps is an iconic race on the sport’s calendar. Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images The Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps will remain on the calendar in four out of six years to 2031 after agreeing a contract extension. The race
Bangladesh’s selectors are waiting for Tamim Iqbal to make up his mind about a possible comeback to international cricket ahead of the Champions Trophy next month. The deadline for announcing squads is January 12, and the BCB is willing to wait till the last minute to see if Tamim wants to play. Chief selector Gazi
James Regan Jan 8, 2025, 08:58 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Adam Azim will fight Sergey Lipinets on Feb.1. Julian Finney/Getty Images Junior welterweight Adam Azim has said he will produce a knockout win within five rounds over former world champion Sergey Lipinets when they fight on Feb. 1 in London. Azim (12-0, 9 KOs) is
Open Extended Reactions FOR 24 MINUTES, the Golden State Warriors had hung with the NBA’s best team. It was Dec. 30 inside San Francisco’s Chase Center, and after a meandering opening half for the Warriors and the then-27-4 Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State cut its deficit to five points with an and-1 by forward Trayce Jackson-Davis
Mike Coppinger, ESPN Boxing InsiderJan 8, 2025, 08:54 AM ET Close Mike Coppinger has covered boxing since 2010 with roles at USA Today, Ring Magazine and The Athletic before he joined ESPN in 2021. You can follow him on Twitter: @MikeCoppinger Open Extended Reactions Jai Opetaia retained his IBF cruiserweight title Wednesday with a spectacular
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJan 8, 2025, 04:32 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United are expecting formal loan offers from AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund for Marcus Rashford after both clubs registered their interest with the player’s representatives, sources have told ESPN. United are actively working on solutions for Rashford in the January window with the
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Jan 8, 2025, 09:38 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Lamine Yamal has pledged his long-term future to Barcelona. Photo By Oscar J Barroso/Europa Press via Getty Images Lamine Yamal has said he will sign a new contract with Barcelona soon and has pledged his long-term future to the Catalan club. The 17-year-old’s
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJan 8, 2025, 09:13 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Galatasaray are plotting a summer move for Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gündogan, a source has told ESPN. Editor’s Picks 2 Related The Turkish giants made an approach to Gündogan’s representatives in summer before he decided to return to the Etihad Stadium from Barcelona. Galatasaray