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Alex Kirkland, ESPN FCJun 27, 2024, 09:51 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Venezuela goalkeeper Rafael Romo said his team had been “underestimated” after their 1-0 Copa América win over Mexico on Wednesday, criticizing what he said was “arrogance” and “ignorance” from Mexican media ahead of the clash. Romo, 34, saved an 87th minute penalty from

Doug Greenberg, ESPNJun 27, 2024, 05:49 PM ET Open Extended Reactions While there was certainly some drama in the UEFA European Championship group stage, the tournament’s betting favorites largely escaped unscathed — a relief for the majority of bettors, who will watch as the teams they backed battle it out in the event’s single-elimination rounds.

Jun 27, 2024, 08:45 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Billy Harris is the last British man left in the singles competition. He will play the semifinal on Friday. Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images for LTA Billy Harris has secured himself a spot in the penultimate round in Eastbourne having beaten opponent Flavio Cobolli in the quarterfinals.

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJun 27, 2024, 06:00 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 Andy Murray has said he is still hopeful of playing at Wimbledon just days after

ESPN News Services Jun 26, 2024, 08:21 PM ET Open Extended Reactions As one of the game’s most feared sluggers, Shohei Ohtani‘s potential participation in the Home Run Derby is an annual topic of discussion heading into the All-Star break. But Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts isn’t so sure that would be a good

Georgia booked a place in the last 16 of Euro 2024 in their debut appearance at a major tournament, with a 2-0 win over Portugal on Wednesday in the biggest upset in European Championship history. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia‘s early goal and a Georges Mikautadze penalty earned Georgia, ranked 74th in the FIFA rankings, the win over

Jun 26, 2024, 04:01 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Suggestions that Romania and Slovakia would manipulate the draw that guaranteed both progressed to the Euro 2024 last 16 were shameful, Romania coach Edward Iordanescu said on Wednesday after the game ended 1-1. The complexities of Group E, in which all four teams were on three

ESPN News Services Jun 26, 2024, 04:31 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Ukraine coach Serhiy Rebrov was left ruing his team’s shocking start to Euro 2024 after a determined performance and a show of indomitable spirit in their draw with Belgium on Wednesday proved insufficient to get them through to the next round. Ukraine had

Gabriele Marcotti, Senior Writer, ESPN FCJun 26, 2024, 08:48 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Italy coach Luciano Spalletti, who can notoriously become passive-aggressive when the adrenaline is high and he loses his cool, has apologised to a journalist after a rant at a post-match news conference. Even with his track record, few expected a reaction

Associated Press Jun 25, 2024, 06:10 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charles Lee joked that his wife thought he was a little crazy when he decided to step away from his job as a single stock equity trader on Wall Street to become a full-time basketball coach. Turns out it was a

Jun 25, 2024, 08:37 AM ET Open Extended Reactions King Kazu has played for a wide range of clubs during his 39-year football career. Jinhee Lee/NurPhoto via Getty Images Japanese striker Kazuyoshi Miura, who is widely recognised as world football’s oldest active professional, has returned to Japan to join fourth-tier side Atletico Suzuka Club on loan.

Field Level Media Jun 25, 2024, 11:48 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The Winnipeg Jets agreed to terms with defenseman Dylan DeMelo on a four-year, $19.6 million contract extension Tuesday. DeMelo, 31, was set to become an unrestricted free agent. The $4.9 million average annual value marks a significant jump from the $3 million salary

Tim Vickery, South America correspondentJun 25, 2024, 12:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Brazil‘s young forward line went into this Copa América facing a big question: How would they cope against cautious opponents who defend deep and deny them the space to launch the counter attack? The reign of coach Dorival Junior got off to

Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff WriterJun 25, 2024, 06:00 AM ET Close Rich Cimini is a staff writer who covers the New York Jets and the NFL at ESPN. Rich has covered the Jets for over 30 years, joining ESPN in 2010. Rich also hosts the Flight Deck podcast. He previously was a beat writer for

Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff WriterJun 24, 2024, 03:07 PM ET Close Rich Cimini is a staff writer who covers the New York Jets and the NFL at ESPN. Rich has covered the Jets for over 30 years, joining ESPN in 2010. Rich also hosts the Flight Deck podcast. He previously was a beat writer for

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterJun 24, 2024, 03:10 PM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Iowa wide receiver Kaleb Brown, a starter for part of last season, was arrested early Sunday for operating while under the influence and possession of fictitious identification. Brown, 20, is a transfer from

Andreas Hale, ESPNJun 24, 2024, 11:45 AM ET Open Extended Reactions THE FANTASY BECAME a reality as Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor stood face-to-face on in a memorable picture taken on July 12, 2017, by lauded combat photographer Esther Lin. The two fighters were at the Budweiser Stage in Toronto on the second stop of

Jun 24, 2024, 05:53 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Luke Shaw returned to full training in Cologne on Monday in a boost to England‘s hopes at the ongoing European Championship. Shaw, 28, has not played competitive football since featuring for Manchester United against Luton Town on Feb. 18 when he suffered a hamstring injury. The

Associated Press Jun 23, 2024, 07:19 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SAMAMMISH, Wash. — Amy Yang built a huge lead and survived a couple of late mistakes to win her long-awaited first major title Sunday, a three-shot victory in the KMPG Women’s PGA Championship. Yang closed with an even-par 72 at Sahalee to finish at

Jun 23, 2024, 11:26 AM ET Open Extended Reactions LONDON — American fifth seed Tommy Paul won his first grass-court title by beating Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti 6-1, 7-6 (8) in the Queen’s Club Championships Sunday. The 27-year-old’s third career crown will take him above Taylor Fritz in the ATP rankings, making him the highest-ranked American