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Associated Press Jun 3, 2024, 06:42 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Italy‘s defensive crisis deepened on Monday when Giorgio Scalvini was ruled out of the European Championship after he tore an ACL in the closing moments of Atalanta‘s last match of the season. Scalvini appeared to be in tears Sunday when he was taken off

ESPN News Services Jun 2, 2024, 06:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LANCASTER, Pa. — Yuka Saso became a U.S. Women’s Open champion for the second time Sunday and took her place in history with a rare footnote — the first Filipino to win the Women’s Open in 2021, and now the first from Japan.

Coley Harvey, ESPN Staff WriterJun 1, 2024, 06:49 PM ET Close Previously covered Florida State for Orlando Sentinel and Georgia Tech for Macon Telegraph Northwestern University graduate Open Extended Reactions LANCASTER, Pa. — With the biggest name on the LPGA Tour spending the rest of her weekend away from Lancaster Country Club, a thrilling finish

Adam Teicher, ESPN Staff WriterMay 31, 2024, 06:48 PM ET Close Covered Chiefs for 20 seasons for Kansas City Star Joined ESPN in 2013 Open Extended Reactions WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden saw it as an omen for his upcoming reelection attempt that the Kansas City Chiefs were back at the White House on Friday,

D’Arcy Maine, ESPN.com Jan 25, 2024, 08:45 PM ET Alexander Zverev will play in the semifinals at the Australian Open on Friday against Daniil Medvedev. But as the 26-year-old German looks to reach his second career major final, he remains the focus of domestic abuse allegations. On Jan. 16, as the first round of the

Associated Press May 31, 2024, 05:21 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LANCASTER, Pa. — Lexi Thompson stood off to the side of the ninth green after hitting what could be her final stroke — a 3-inch bogey putt — in the U.S. Women’s Open. It was just like any other round until she headed toward

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMay 31, 2024, 01:36 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks advanced to the NBA Finals on Thursday night. The Dallas Stars said that’s extra motivation to advance to their own championship round — and potentially make sports history in the process.

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterMay 31, 2024, 02:17 PM ET 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 2018 Open Extended Reactions PARIS — Andy and Jamie Murray are weighing up the possibility of playing in the

Adam Schefter, ESPN Senior WriterMay 31, 2024, 01:30 PM ET Close ESPN NFL Insider Joined ESPN in 2009 Former president of the Pro Football Writers of America and the author of four books Open Extended Reactions Gable Steveson, an Olympic gold medalist and one of the most dominant college wrestlers in NCAA history, is jumping

Associated Press May 31, 2024, 08:04 AM ET Open Extended Reactions GENEVA — In a fight for the loyalty of national boxing federations, India opted Friday to join the IOC’s side in its ongoing dispute with the sport’s global governing body. The International Olympic Committee has cut ties with the International Boxing Association, but the

Associated Press May 30, 2024, 06:25 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carl Edwards says he never expected to be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame so when the announcement came down a week ago, he was unreachable for hours until his wife encouraged him to check his phone. He was shocked

Associated Press May 30, 2024, 02:44 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Louisville police officer who arrested Scottie Scheffler said he has “no ill will” toward the pro golfer for injuries the detective said he suffered while directing traffic after a fatal accident during the PGA Championship. A Louisville prosecutor dropped charges

Associated Press May 29, 2024, 09:59 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LOWELL, Mass. — Kendall Coyne Schofield once showed off her speed racing against the men in an NHL skills competition at All-Star Weekend. On Wednesday night, she made a mad dash into women’s hockey history. The three-time Olympian chased down a rolling puck and

ESPN News Services May 29, 2024, 08:15 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Players on Argentina‘s women’s squad said on Wednesday that they understood why four teammates quit amid a dispute with the national soccer federation over pay and conditions, but insisted they’ll seek improvements by working from within. Goalkeeper Laurina Oliveiros, defenders Julieta Cruz and

May 29, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions USC freshman guard Bronny James will remain in the 2024 NBA draft and forgo his remaining collegiate eligibility, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN. Hours ahead of the 11:59 p.m. ET NCAA deadline on Wednesday, Paul told ESPN: “He’s staying in the draft.” James, the

Associated Press May 28, 2024, 07:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to contracts with forwards Zach Sanford and Martin Misiak. Sanford got a one-year, two-way contract that carries a $775,000 NHL cap hit. Misiak’s deal is a three-year, entry-level contract that has an $878,333 cap hit. The contracts

Associated Press May 27, 2024, 06:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Scott Arniel believes overcoming the lowest point in his career will help him reach higher aspirations with the Winnipeg Jets. Arniel was named the new head coach of the Jets on Friday, 12 years after his only other time as a

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterMay 27, 2024, 07:43 AM ET 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 2018 Open Extended Reactions PARIS, France — Andy Murray has said he is still hopeful of finishing his career

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterMay 26, 2024, 05:12 PM ET 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 2018 Open Extended Reactions PARIS — Andy Murray suffered a first-round exit at the French Open as he fell

Associated Press May 26, 2024, 12:23 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PRAGUE — Carl Grundstrom scored twice to rally Sweden to a 4-2 victory over Canada and a bronze medal at the ice hockey world championship on Sunday. Grundstrom netted the winner with 6:18 left in the final period with a shot from the left