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Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterOct 9, 2023, 04:50 PM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. The Winnipeg Jets announced Monday that franchise cornerstones Mark Scheifele and Connor Hellebuyck signed identical seven-year contract extensions carrying an average annual value of $8.5 million. Scheifele and Hellebuyck are into the final seasons of

Oct 8, 2023, 10:41 PM These daily files will give you the latest reporting from around the World Cup as well as betting lines, what to watch for information and best reads. Check in with ESPN throughout the tournament as we bring you the latest from France. – RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023: Squads | Schedule

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterOct 7, 2023, 10:32 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 LILLE, France — Samoa head coach Seilala Mapusua has said referees are guilty of “unconscious bias” against tier two

Oct 8, 2023, 02:10 AM These daily files will give you the latest reporting from around the World Cup as well as betting lines, what to watch for information and best reads. Check in with ESPN throughout the tournament as we bring you the latest from France. – RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023: Squads | Schedule

Oct 4, 2023, 05:22 AM Scrumhalf Danny Care scored the winning try seven minutes from time to spare England’s blushes and complete a 18-17 victory over superb Samoa in their Rugby World Cup Pool D clash on Saturday in Lille. Two tries from winger Nigel Ah-Wong had Samoa leading deep into the match, but their

Associated Press Oct 7, 2023, 06:07 PM ET CONCORD, N.C. — Sam Mayer rallied from the verge of elimination into the next round of the Xfinity Series playoffs with a season-defining win Saturday on The Roval at Charlotte Motor Speedway. It was the third career win for the 20-year-old driver for JR Motorsports, who was

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterOct 7, 2023, 05:40 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 Lille, FRANCE — Wales star Taulupe Faletau has suffered a broken arm and will miss the rest of the

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterOct 7, 2023, 04:30 PM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. CENTENNIAL, Colo. — Coming here was not the only option. It was just the best one for Jonathan Drouin. Every choice has its consequences. Other NHL teams reached out to Drouin and his representatives about

Oct 6, 2023, 10:09 PM These daily files will give you the latest reporting from around the World Cup as well as betting lines, what to watch for information and best reads. Check in with ESPN throughout the tournament as we bring you the latest from France. – RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023: Squads | Schedule

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentOct 7, 2023, 01:42 PM ET MANCHESTER, England — Scott McTominay found an answer for Manchester United against Brentford on Saturday, but the questions are mounting for manager Erik ten Hag. McTominay came on after 87 minutes with United 1-0 down and scored in the 93rd and 97th-minute to secure a 2-1 win

Oct 6, 2023, 12:18 AM These daily files will give you the latest reporting from around the World Cup as well as betting lines, what to watch for information and best reads. Check in with ESPN throughout the tournament as we bring you the latest from France. – RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023: Squads | Schedule

Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff WriterOct 5, 2023, 03:32 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

Oct 5, 2023, 05:42 PM ET Utah quarterback Cam Rising offered some clarity Thursday on why his recovery from a knee injury is taking longer than expected. Rising, who has yet to play this season because of the injury he suffered in last season’s Rose Bowl, said in an interview with ESPN 700 in Salt

Brian Windhorst, ESPN Senior WriterOct 5, 2023, 12:42 PM ET Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Mat Ishbia announced to staff Thursday he is investing more than $100 million in a new practice facility for the Mercury and an adjoining

Oct 5, 2023, 03:56 AM ET Football Australia chief executive James Johnson said on Thursday they are still exploring a bid to host the 2034 World Cup, despite the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) having declared support for Saudi Arabia. After naming Morocco, Spain and Portugal as 2030 World Cup hosts on Wednesday, with Uruguay, Argentina

Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff WriterOct 4, 2023, 04:30 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 WriterOct 4, 2023, 04:33 PM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Illinois’ Memorial Stadium has been cleared to host Friday night’s football game against Nebraska after a fire broke out Tuesday night in the south end of the building. After inspecting the area Wednesday,

Blake Baumgartner, ESPN Staff WriterOct 3, 2023, 03:17 PM ET Iowa senior quarterback Cade McNamara will miss the remainder of the 2023 season with an ACL tear in his left knee, coach Kirk Ferentz announced Tuesday. “It is not good,” Ferentz said. “Not positive. I was suspicious of that the other night. He’s got an

Scott Van Pelt, Host, SportsCenter with SVPOct 4, 2023, 10:44 AM ET Close Scott Van Pelt joined ESPN in Spring 2001 as the network’s lead professional golf reporter. He has since become a SportsCenter anchor, primarily hosting the 11 p.m. ET edition while remaining the lead reporter and host of the network’s coverage of golf’s

Michael Collins, ESPN Senior WriterOct 4, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Close Senior writer/video talent for ESPN.com Worked for several players as PGA Tour caddie Former stand-up comedian Lexi Thompson is set to become the fifth woman ever to tee it up against the men on the PGA Tour. Thompson, 28, accepted a sponsor invitation to