Forward-facing confidence, behind-the-scenes maneuvering and more in the ACC

Jul 22, 2022Andrea AdelsonCloseESPN Senior Writer ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida.David M. HaleCloseESPN Staff WriterACC reporter.Joined ESPN in 2012.Graduate of the University of Delaware.CHARLOTTE, N.C. — ACC commissioner Jim Phillips spotted Louisville football coach Scott Satterfield in the main hallway outside the interview rooms at ACC Kickoff on

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Rays’ Franco has $650K in jewelry taken from car

12:32 PM ETPaula LavigneCloseESPN Staff WriterData analyst and reporter for ESPN’s Enterprise and Investigative Unit. Winner, 2014 Alfred I. duPont Columbia University Award; finalist, 2012 IRE broadcast award; winner, 2011 Gannett Foundation Award for Innovation in Watchdog Journalism; Emmy nominated, 2009.Jeff PassanCloseESPNESPN MLB insider Author of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most

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Bipartisan resolution calls for Griner’s release

playCurry, Diggins-Smith, Ogwumike advocate for Brittney Griner’s release (2:33)Stephen Curry, Skylar Diggins-Smith and Nneka Ogwumike all deliver a powerful message adovcating for the freedom of Brittney Griner. (2:33)6:55 PM ETJosh WeinfussESPN Staff Writer CloseCovered the Cardinals since 2012 Graduate of Indiana University Member of Pro Football Writers of AmericaA bipartisan resolution was introduced in the

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Full list of award winners

12:00 AM ETESPN staffThe 2022 ESPYS presented by Capital One celebrate the best players, teams and moments in the world of sports. Here’s a complete list of this year’s winners, who were honored Wednesday at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.Jimmy V Award for Perseverance: Dick VitaleMuhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award: Albert PujolsPat Tillman Award

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Justin Rose withdraws from The Open

3:49 AM ETTom HamiltonSenior Writer Close• Joined ESPN in 2011 • Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours • Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — Justin Rose withdrew from The Open on Thursday morning because of a back injury.Rose, 41, had been grouped

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WGC event canceled due to COVID restrictions

8:13 AM ETMark SchlabachESPN Senior Writer CloseSenior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of GeorgiaThe WGC-HSBC Champions, scheduled for Oct. 27-30 in Shanghai, has been canceled because of COVID-19 restrictions in China, the PGA Tour announced Wednesday.The tour said the decision was made along with the China

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UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier

1:37 AM ETBrett OkamotoCloseESPN Staff WriterMMA columnist for ESPN.com Analyst for “MMA Live” Covered MMA for Las Vegas SunMarc RaimondiIt’s safe to say, Alexander Volkanovski has buried his rivalry with Max Holloway for good.Volkanovski (25-1) defended his featherweight championship for the fourth time on Saturday, defeating Holloway (23-7) via unanimous decision in their highly anticipated

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Serena is out of Wimbledon, but it was an epic, incredible match against Harmony Tan

8:07 PM ETD’Arcy MaineESPN.com LONDON, England — Serena Williams lost in her eagerly-anticipated return on Tuesday night at Wimbledon in a hard-fought 7-5, 1-6, 7-6 (7) marathon thriller to Harmony Tan, and questions about the 23-time major champion’s future in the sport were immediate.”That’s a question I can’t answer,” the 40-year-old said in her post-match

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Where in the world is Ash Barty?

Jun 27, 2022Tom HamiltonSenior Writer Close• Joined ESPN in 2011 • Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours • Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018LONDON — Much of Wimbledon is synonymous with tradition. There are the usual sounds of champagne corks popping, dress codes, sunburned patrons

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Follow live: Astros’ Javier working on no-hitter vs. Yankees

HOUNYYHittersH-ABABRHRBIBBK#PAVGOBPSLG J. Altuve 2B1-331112015.274.354.525Today’s at BatsFull Player Profile1st: Altuve walked.3rd: Altuve flied out to center.5th: Altuve lined out to center.8th: Altuve homered to left (404 feet).9th: Altuve walked, Meyers to second. M. Brantley DH1-550100120.292.374.421Today’s at BatsFull Player Profile1st: Brantley struck out swinging.3rd: Brantley flied out to left.6th: Brantley singled to shallow right.8th: Brantley grounded out

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No. 1 recruit Williams commits to Mulkey, LSU

10:31 AM ETAlexa PhilippouESPN CloseCovers women’s college basketball and the WNBA Previously covered UConn and the WNBA Connecticut Sun for the Hartford Courant Stanford graduate and Baltimore native with further experience at the Dallas Morning News, Seattle Times and Cincinnati EnquirerMikaylah Williams, the top-ranked recruit in the Class of 2023, according to ESPN HoopGurlz, has

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Goodell: I have no authority to remove Snyder

2:34 PM ETESPN News Services NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says he has no authority to remove Daniel Snyder as owner of the Washington Commanders amid ongoing scrutiny into the organization’s workplace culture and accusations from women employees of pervasive sexual harassment by team executives.Goodell testified Wednesday before members of Congress at a hearing by the

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NCAA recommending transfer portal windows

playOld faces in new places: The best QBs from the transfer portal (2:01)Check out highlights from some of the top quarterbacks who tested the transfer portal this offseason. (2:01)5:21 PM ETHeather DinichESPN Senior Writer Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of Indiana UniversityThe NCAA’s transformation committee on Thursday announced recommendations that would…

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‘This feels dirty. This doesn’t feel like golf.’ How a traditional sport just got turned upside down

Jun 14, 2022Kevin Van ValkenburgCloseESPN Senior WriterSenior Writer for ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine Born and raised in Western Montana Spent 11 years as a feature writer for The Baltimore SunMark SchlabachCloseESPN Senior WriterSenior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of GeorgiaBROOKLINE, Mass. — Phil Mickelson, alone,…

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The underappreciated NBA Finals matchup that has Golden State on the cusp of a title

8:00 AM ETBrian WindhorstESPN Senior Writer CloseESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two booksSAN FRANCISCO — The highlights of the Stephen Curry 3-pointers, Robert Williams’ blocked shots and, now, Andrew Wiggins’ dunks, continue to run as the premier moments in the 2022 NBA Finals.Celtics coach Ime Udoka keeps…

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Are Haji Wright, Ethan Horvath & Co. worthy of World Cup consideration?

2:35 PM ETKyle BonaguraESPN Staff Writer CloseCovers the Pac-12.Joined ESPN in 2014.Attended Washington State University.SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — With roughly five months until his team will assemble for the World Cup, United States men’s national team coach Gregg Berhalter is about to set off into uncharted territory.Under normal circumstances, the tournament might already be…

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Sources: Rams make Donald best-paid non-QB

4:56 PM ETSarah BarshopESPN Staff Writer CloseCovered the Packers for ESPN Milwaukee Marquette University graduateAll-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald is returning to the Los Angeles Rams with a big raise that will make him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL.The Rams reworked Donald’s deal to give him a $40 million raise over the last three…

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East finals takeaways after two games: What we’ve seen and what’s next

1:52 AM ETGreg WyshynskiESPN CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer.The Tampa Bay Lightning entered their Eastern Conference finals matchup against the New York Rangers after a well-executed sweep of the Florida Panthers and as a well-rested team, getting nine days off between series.Two games into this series, the Lightning have failed to execute offensively,…

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The best possible conference finals? Why Rangers-Lightning, Avs-Oilers demand your attention

May 31, 2022Kristen ShiltonCloseESPN NHL reporterKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN.Greg WyshynskiCloseESPNGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer.The conference final round of the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs is upon us. Sixteen teams entered the postseason tournament, but only four are left in the bracket, as the New York Rangers will take on…

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Transfer Talk: Inter want Lukaku return, hope Chelsea reduce valuation for deal

The summer transfer window is approaching, and there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!TOP STORY: Inter plan for Lukaku returnInternazionale have made Romelu Lukaku their prime target for the summer, writes Calciomercato.Having failed to defend…

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Memorial Day weekend betting guide

May 27, 2022Betting AnalystsMemorial Day weekend is synonymous with parades, picnics and plenty of action from the wide world of sports. We’ve got you covered with everything you need to watch and what you can bet on to make this holiday weekend one to remember.For early risers Saturday, the French Open will be in full…

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Amid NIL drama, Bama lands ex-Aggies commit

playStephen A.: ‘Nick Saban made a huge mistake’ calling out Fisher and Sanders (2:22)Marcus Spears and Stephen A. Smith don’t agree with Nick Saban calling out Jimbo Fisher and Deion Sanders about use of NIL. (2:22)May 24, 2022Blake BaumgartnerAs the Nick Saban-Jimbo Fisher saga continues, Saban struck a blow Tuesday with Eli Holstein’s commitment to…

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Haas boss: Not all F1 GPs need to be like Miami

11:51 AM ETNate SaundersF1 Associate Editor Close• Previously worked in rugby union and British Superbikes • History graduate from Reading University • Joined ESPNF1 in February 2014BARCELONA, Spain — After the hype and excitement of the Miami Grand Prix, this weekend’s race in Spain feels like a return to normality for Formula One.Miami joined Austin, Texas, as a…

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Giannis, Tatum and the kinds of efforts superstars deliver in the playoffs

2:05 AM ETBrian WindhorstESPN Senior Writer CloseESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two booksMILWAUKEE — The Giannis Antetokounmpo-Jayson Tatum rivalry is here. It is defining the present of the Eastern Conference and may extend well into the future.Antetokounmpo is putting up Wilt Chamberlain and Shaquille O’Neal numbers. Tatum…

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ACC discusses 3-5-5 football model, no divisions

6:18 PM ETAndrea AdelsonCloseESPN Senior Writer ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida.David M. HaleCloseESPN Staff WriterACC reporter.Joined ESPN in 2012.Graduate of the University of Delaware.AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. — The ACC is moving closer to adopting a new football scheduling format that would scrap divisions and give teams an opportunity…

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Thomas to fellow golfers: Play tour or just go

3:46 PM ETMark SchlabachESPN Senior Writer CloseSenior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of GeorgiaMcKINNEY, Texas — With players facing potential suspensions and/or lifetime bans, Justin Thomas said he hopes the PGA Tour’s decision to deny conflicting-events releases for the first event of the Saudi Arabian-backed LIV…

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Follow live: Miami, Philadelphia meet in crucial Game 5

Points17PTS7/12FG3/3FT23PTS9/15FG3/4FTRebounds8REB2DREB6OREB10REB9DREB1OREBAssists4AST4TO37MIN7AST0TO31MIN Field Goal %Three Point %TurnoversRebounds FTX Arena Miami, FL Line: MIA -3.0 Over/Under: 208.0 Attendance: 19,868 100%Capacity: 19,600Referees: James Williams, Kane Fitzgerald, Tyler Ford Heat go on 12-0 in the 4th quarter to close out SixersHeat go on 12-0 in the 4th quarter to close out Sixers0:49DJ Khaled collects errant pass, fires up Heat…

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Is there a viable challenger for Charles Oliveira? How will Rose Namajunas rebound?

A 14-fight card at UFC 274 produced some big wins, fantastic action, memorable knockouts and a lackluster co-main event sandwiched between two amazing bouts. Jeff Wagenheim and Carlos Contreras Legaspi react to the pay-per-view and offer their biggest thoughts on the night.Big fight nights headlined by championship bouts typically provide clarity. But what UFC 274…

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Veteran umpire apologizes for Bumgarner ejection

May 6, 2022Jesse RogersESPN Staff Writer CloseJesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com.Veteran umpire Dan Bellino has issued an apology after ejecting Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Madison Bumgarner in the first inning of Wednesday’s game against the Miami Marlins.”I would like to address my actions on May 4 involving Madison Bumgarner,”…

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Capitals’ injured forward Wilson out for Game 2

Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson will not play in Thursday’s Game 2 against the Florida Panthers because of a lower-body injury suffered in the first game of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.Coach Peter Laviolette made the announcement, saying that Wilson is day-to-day.Wilson put Washington on the board Tuesday with a first-period goal before leaving…

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Follow live: Heat looking to protect home-court advantage in Game 2 vs. Sixers

Points34PTS12/22FG9/11FT23PTS7/11FG9/11FTRebounds6REB5DREB1OREB9REB6DREB3OREBAssists9AST3TO41MIN12AST2TO37MIN Field Goal %Three Point %TurnoversRebounds FTX Arena Miami, FL Line: MIA -7.5 Over/Under: 208.5 Attendance: 19,759 100%Capacity: 19,600Referees: Zach Zarba, Josh Tiven, Tom Washington, Justin Van Duyne Bam sets up Butler for a flushBam sets up Butler for a flush0:19Butler gets inside for the tough and-1 jumperButler gets inside for the tough and-1 jumper0:17Herro…

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Follow live: Warriors look to take another road victory in Memphis

West Semifinals – Game 2, GS leads series 1-0TNT7:57 – 4thTNT1234TGS252626683MEM332321986 WarriorsGrizzlies 7:57 – 4th QuarterWarriors Full timeoutMEM 66.9%Warriors Full timeout Field Goal %Three Point %TurnoversRebounds FedExForum Memphis, TN Line: GS -2.0 Over/Under: 227.5 Win %:66.97:57 – 4thWarriors Full timeoutZiaire Williams makes 25-foot three point shot (Ja Morant assists)Stephen Curry lost ball turnover (De’Anthony Melton…

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Falcons see similar skill sets in third-round QB Desmond Ridder and Marcus Mariota

6:00 AM ETMichael RothsteinESPN Staff Writer ClosePreviously covered University of Michigan for ESPN.com and AnnArbor.com Also covered Notre Dame for Fort Wayne Journal GazetteFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – When the Atlanta Falcons were in quarterback madness in the middle of March, Desmond Ridder paid attention from afar. The quarterback knew the Falcons might be a fit.…

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Follow live: Bucks look to clinch series vs. Bulls

Points23PTS9/13FG1/2FT33PTS11/15FG11/14FTRebounds16REB14DREB2OREB17REB15DREB2OREBAssists7AST2TO43MIN9AST6TO36MIN Field Goal %Three Point %TurnoversRebounds Fiserv Forum Coverage: TNT Fiserv Forum Milwaukee, WI Line: MIL -12.5 Over/Under: 217.5 Attendance: 17,506 100%Capacity: 17,341Referees: Mark Lindsay, Scott Foster, Rodney Mott Giannis drops 33 points as Bucks bounce BullsGiannis drops 33 points as Bucks bounce Bulls1:56Pat Connaughton’s back-to-back 3s restore Bucks’ big leadPat Connaughton’s back-to-back 3s restore…

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Follow live: Suns try to regain series lead against Pelicans in Game 5

Menu Search scores NFLNBANHLMLBSoccerMMA…BoxingCFLChalkNCAACricketF1GolfLLWSNASCARNBA G LeagueNCAAFNCAAMNCAAWOlympic SportsRacingRN BBRN FBRugbyTennisWNBAWWEX GamesMore ESPNFantasyListenWatchESPN+ West 1st Round – Game 5, Series tied 2-2New OrleansPelicansNO36-46, 17-24 Away64BonusTNT5:37 – 3rdTNT1234TNO20261864PHX3227197878BonusPhoenixSunsPHX64-18, 32-9 HomeListen GamecastGamecastBox ScoreBox ScorePlay-by-PlayPlay-by-PlayTeam StatsTeam Stats PelicansOn the CourtFG3PTREBASTPFPTSB. Ingram SF6-131-324117H. Jones SF1-41-24014J. Valanciunas C6-100-1111312J. Hayes C3-60-13018C. McCollum SG5-131-555212SunsOn the CourtFG3PTREBASTPFPTSC. Johnson SF2-51-45416M. Bridges SF6-93-341116D. Ayton C8-100-162118C. Paul PG6-140-338216L.…

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Follow live: Sixers in search of sweep vs. Raptors

Menu Search scores NFLNBANHLMLBSoccerMMA…BoxingCFLChalkNCAACricketF1GolfLLWSNASCARNBA G LeagueNCAAFNCAAMNCAAWOlympic SportsRacingRN BBRN FBRugbyTennisWNBAWWEX GamesMore ESPNFantasyListenWatchESPN+ East 1st Round – Game 4, PHI leads series 3-1Philadelphia76ersPHI51-31, 27-14 Away102Final1234TPHI24252825102TOR24302630110110TorontoRaptorsTOR48-34, 24-17 Home GamecastGamecastRecapRecapBox ScoreBox ScorePlay-by-PlayPlay-by-PlayTeam StatsTeam StatsVideosVideos PointsReboundsAssistsPointsJames HardenJ. HardenSG – PHI22PTS5/17FG10/11FTPascal SiakamP. SiakamPF – TOR34PTS10/19FG13/15FTReboundsTobias HarrisT. HarrisPF – PHI11REB11DREB0OREBScottie BarnesS. BarnesSF – TOR11REB11DREB0OREBAssistsJames HardenJ. HardenSG – PHI9AST4TO42MINPascal SiakamP. SiakamPF – TOR5AST3TO44MIN…

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Follow live: Bucks look to go up 2-0 on Bulls in the Eastern Conference matchup

Points41PTS16/31FG9/9FT33PTS11/20FG11/18FTRebounds13REB10DREB3OREB18REB15DREB3OREBAssists10AST1TO38MIN9AST3TO40MIN Field Goal %Three Point %TurnoversRebounds Fiserv Forum Coverage: TNT Fiserv Forum Milwaukee, WI Line: MIL -10.0 Over/Under: 224.0 Attendance: 17,688 100%Capacity: 17,341Referees: Curtis Blair, Kane Fitzgerald, Ben Taylor DeRozan cooks Bulls for 41 in Game 2 winDeRozan cooks Bulls for 41 in Game 2 win2:18DeRozan goes right at Giannis for clutch layupDeRozan goes right…

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Live updates as Olympians Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles compete in second semifinal

Come for the four U.S. Olympians you’ll remember from Tokyo, stay for Trinity Thomas. On Thursday, Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, Suni Lee and Grace McCallum competed for individual and team glory as the NCAA gymnastics championships got underway in Fort Worth, Texas. Eight ultra-talented squads (Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma and Utah) vied…

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