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ESPN News Services Oct 30, 2023, 02:13 PM ET Police in England are investigating the death of former NHL player Adam Johnson, who died in what his team described as a “freak accident” during Saturday’s game. The Nottingham Panthers, who play in England’s Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL), announced Sunday that Johnson died after his

Associated Press Oct 29, 2023, 12:49 PM ET Open Extended Reactions JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Don’t expect Georgia and Florida to play their annual rivalry game on campus sites anytime soon, if ever again. The SEC heavyweights are exploring options to hold the game often referred to “The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party” at other neutral-site

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterOct 29, 2023, 02:36 PM 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 England” catch=”” coach.=”” courtney=”” cup=”” cup.=”” dan=”” day=”” de=”” defeating=”” dependable=”” depths=”” do=”” down=”” eked=”” england=””

Mia Fishel and Jaedyn Shaw both scored their first international goals and the United States defeated Colombia 3-0 on Sunday. Lindsey Horan added a goal for the United States in the second of two exhibition matches against Colombia. The teams played to a scoreless draw on Thursday in Utah. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga,

Associated Press Oct 28, 2023, 05:09 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas coach Lance Leipold has always been focused on the future: the next game, the renovations that are about to transform Memorial Stadium, the long-term prospects of a program that has long been in the dumps. “It’s time,” Leipold said after

David Hale, ESPN Staff WriterOct 28, 2023, 05:43 PM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN in 2012. Graduate of the University of Delaware. Open Extended Reactions There have been a few stunners already this season, games that went against script and upended playoff hopes for teams that, if we’re being honest, probably didn’t have much

ESPN Oct 28, 2023, 08:15 PM ET Email Print Open Extended Reactions The World Series kicked off on Friday night with what might be an all-time opening game. Adolis Garcia hit a walk-off home run in the 11th inning to secure the 6-5 win for the Texas Rangers after the Arizona Diamondbacks blew a two-run

Associated Press Oct 28, 2023, 11:43 AM ET Open Extended Reactions DOHA, Qatar — Jorge Campillo led by one shot before the third round of the Qatar Masters was suspended because of fading light on Saturday, with the Spanish golfer having just the 18th hole left to play. Campillo will return Sunday bidding to win

Oct 27, 2023, 08:17 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Play ball! The 2023 World Series is here … and, if you predicted this matchup, well, you have the experts beat. The 84-win Arizona Diamondbacks shocked the baseball world to reach the Fall Classic, dropping the 100-win Los Angeles Dodgers and defending National League champion Philadelphia

Mike Coppinger, ESPNOct 27, 2023, 04:20 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Keyshawn Davis tested positive for marijuana, sources told ESPN, and his majority-decision victory over Nahir Albright this month has been changed to a no-decision. The Texas commission suspended Davis for 90 days, according to boxing’s official record keeper, BoxRec. Davis, 24, will be eligible

NFL Nation, ESPNOct 27, 2023, 06:45 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The Week 8 NFL schedule for the 2023 season is stacked with great matchups, and we’ve got you covered with what you need to know heading into the weekend. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the biggest keys to every game and a bold

Oct 26, 2023, 12:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Michigan has become the biggest story in college football — not for the dominance it has displayed this season with arguably coach Jim Harbaugh’s best team, but possibly how it got there. Since news broke a week ago that the NCAA is investigating Michigan for off-campus

Oct 25, 2023, 04:50 PM ET Open Extended Reactions It took seven games to eliminate the rival Houston Astros, but the Texas Rangers dethroned the defending champs in the ALCS and are headed to the 2023 World Series to face the Arizona Diamondbacks, who also went seven games in their series with the defending NL

Dave Wilson, ESPN Staff WriterOct 26, 2023, 05:04 PM ET Close Dave Wilson is an editor for ESPN.com since 2010. He previously worked at The Dallas Morning News, San Diego Union-Tribune and Las Vegas Sun. Open Extended Reactions Texas coach Steve Sarkisian officially named quarterback Maalik Murphy the starter for Saturday’s game against BYU in

Associated Press Oct 26, 2023, 06:20 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SANTIAGO, Chile — The city of Laredo, Texas, has its first Olympian. Boxer Jennifer Laredo qualified for next year’s Paris Olympics on Thursday by reaching the final of the women’s 50 kilogram weight class at the Pan American Games. The 20-year-old Lozano was dominant

Associated Press Oct 26, 2023, 08:07 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ARLINGTON, Texas — Right-hander Merrill Kelly will start Game 2 of the World Series for the Arizona Diamondbacks and rookie Brandon Pfaadt will start Game 3 when the Fall Classic moves to Phoenix. “It will follow the same pattern. I don’t want to be

Tom VanHaaren, ESPN Staff WriterOct 25, 2023, 05:38 PM ET Close ESPN staff writer Joined ESPN in 2011 Graduated from Central Michigan Open Extended Reactions Texas added a highly sought-after playmaker to its 2024 recruiting class Wednesday, when ESPN 300 receiver Ryan Wingo announced his commitment to the Longhorns. Wingo had listed Georgia, Miami, Missouri,

Jake Trotter, ESPN Staff WriterOct 25, 2023, 01:50 PM ET Close Jake Trotter covers the Cleveland Browns for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2011 covering college football. Before that, he worked at The Oklahoman, Austin American-Statesman and Middletown (Ohio) Journal newspapers. You can follow him on Twitter @Jake_Trotter. Open Extended Reactions BEREA, Ohio — The

Alex Scarborough, ESPN Staff WriterOct 25, 2023, 12:00 PM ET Close Covers the SEC. Joined ESPN in 2012. Graduate of Auburn University. Open Extended Reactions DURING A TEAM meeting this summer, Florida center Kingsley Eguakun watched as a clip from last season’s opening game against Utah popped onto the screen. That game — beating the

Oct 24, 2023, 11:22 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The 2023 World Series matchup is set. Starting Friday, the Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks will clash for the Commissioner’s Trophy in a meeting of powerful lineups and dominant starting pitchers. One night after the Rangers booked their first trip to the Fall Classic since 2011