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Aug 3, 2023, 03:09 PM Marcus Smith will get an opportunity to impress for England ahead of the Rugby World Cup when he starts at fly-half in Saturday’s warm-up fixture against Wales in Cardiff, with three more players in line to debut. Meanwhile, Warren Gatland made major changes to his Wales lineup that could see

DJ Bien-Aime, ESPNAug 3, 2023, 01:38 PM ET Close D.J. Bien-Aime covers the Houston Texans for ESPN. He is the newest reporter to join ESPN Nation, as he moved over to ESPN in July of 2022 after covering the New York Jets previously. He’s a former athlete that finished his college career at Louisville. You

Tim Bontemps, ESPNAug 3, 2023, 08:00 AM ET LAS VEGAS — As Anthony Edwards sat on a dais last month to discuss signing a five-year max contract extension with the Minnesota Timberwolves, he was asked why he agreed to play for Team USA in the FIBA World Cup this summer. “I wanted to play because

David Hale, ESPN Staff WriterAug 2, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN in 2012. Graduate of the University of Delaware. It’s fair to say the past year has not upended our perceptions of which schools produce the most football talent at each position. In fact, look back at last year’s Position U

ESPN News Services Aug 1, 2023, 10:19 PM ET HOUSTON — Framber Valdez threw the 16th no-hitter in Houston Astros history in a 2-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night. Hours after the Astros reacquired ace Justin Verlander from the New York Mets, Valdez allowed just one baserunner on a walk in the

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterAug 1, 2023, 04:23 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia It’s the last week before the start of the FedEx Cup Playoffs on the PGA Tour, and before the final women’s major championship of the season, the

D’Arcy Maine, ESPN.com Aug 1, 2023, 10:06 AM ET It’s no secret that the American men have struggled at majors for much of this century — it’s been 20 years since one hoisted a Grand Slam singles trophy. And while that lengthy drought is less than ideal, there have been a number of bright spots

Ryan McGee, ESPN Senior WriterAug 1, 2023, 08:34 AM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com 2-time Sports Emmy winner 2010, 2014 NMPA Writer of the Year To celebrate NASCAR’s 75th anniversary, we’re detailing our 75 favorite things about the pinnacle of stock car racing. Illustration by ESPN We are closing in on

Jul 31, 2023, 08:20 AM ET The 2023 Women’s World Cup is in full swing, and these daily files will give you the latest reporting from around the tournament 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 Australia and

Associated Press Jul 31, 2023, 01:46 PM ET LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Churchill Downs will implement safety measures for its September meet including new track surface maintenance equipment and additional monitoring and equine care following 12 horse deaths before and after the Kentucky Derby that spurred suspension of its spring meet. Racing is scheduled to resume

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJul 31, 2023, 07:30 AM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. SEATTLE — Bringing up Jessica Campbell’s name to anyone who has worked with or watched her work with the Coachella Valley Firebirds over the last year will illustrate why she gained a massive amount of

Sam Bruce, Deputy Editor, espn.com.auJul 31, 2023, 03:54 AM Close Sam was brought up on long drives and the dusty fields of north-west New South Wales, where he developed his love of rugby from an early age. He joined ESPN after a five-year stint heading up Fox Sports Australia’s digital rugby coverage. Another year, another

Jul 30, 2023, 01:34 AM ET Brett Okamoto and Marc Raimondi react to the biggest moments at Saturday’s UFC 291 in Salt Lake City, Utah, and offer thoughts on what might be ahead for the standouts. Jeff Wagenheim adds his perspective on the Bellator and Rizin co-branded event. The Highlight has options: Makhachev or McGregor?

Jul 30, 2023, 12:14 AM ET In a spectacular performance, Terence Crawford dominated Errol Spence Jr. by TKO in the ninth round to become the undisputed welterweight champion Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Crawford (40-0, 31 KOs) became the first undisputed welterweight champion in the four-belt era, adding Spence’s (28-1, 22 KOs)

Associated Press Jul 28, 2023, 05:19 PM ET HAMBURG, Germany — German teenager Noma Noha Akugue reached the final on her first time in the main draw of a WTA Tour tournament on Friday, continuing a meteoric rise for a player ranked 207th in the world. Noha Akugue won 6-3, 6-3 against another 19-year-old, Russian

Jeff Borzello, ESPN Staff WriterJul 27, 2023, 04:18 PM ET Close Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware. Bronny James, the eldest son of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, was discharged from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on Thursday, three days after suffering cardiac arrest. Merije Chukumerije, the consulting cardiologist for

Ryan HockensmithJul 27, 2023, 06:45 AM ET Close Ryan Hockensmith is a Penn State graduate who joined ESPN in 2001. He is a survivor of bacterial meningitis, which caused him to have multiple amputation surgeries on his feet. He is a proud advocate for those with disabilities and addiction issues. He covers everything from the

Pete Thamel, ESPNJul 27, 2023, 09:00 AM ET With Colorado initiating the process to leave the Pac-12 and join the Big 12 for the 2024-25 season, it marks a significant ripple in college athletics as the next phase in realignment. Here’s a look at the biggest questions for both leagues and what’s next on the

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterJul 26, 2023, 09:46 AM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia And just like that, the 2023 major championship season is over in men’s professional golf. Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka each won another major championship title. World

Jul 24, 2023, 07:00 AM ET The 2023 MLB trade deadline is just around the corner, with contending teams deciding what they need to add before 6 p.m. ET on Aug. 1 arrives. Could Shohei Ohtani be on the move from the Los Angeles Angels? Could Marcus Stroman, Cody Bellinger and Lucas Giolito be dealt