Joe Lunardi, Senior Writer, ESPN.comOct 23, 2024, 10:00 AM ET Close Resident college basketball bracketologist for ESPN Contributor to SportsCenter, ESPN Insider Published first public bracket in 1995 The NCAA men’s basketball committee could not be more clear: Teams, not conferences, are what it considers in selecting and seeding the NCAA tournament field. Put another […]
Oct 23, 2024, 05:52 AM ET Vinícius Júnior has made the declaration that he wants to stay at Real Madrid “forever” amid ongoing reports linking him with a move to Saudi Pro League. The Brazil forward, who is the favourite to lift the Ballon d’Or award on Oct. 28, has been the subject of interest […]
CNN — When nature calls, sometimes you just have to answer. During his third-round match at the French Open, Australian tennis player Thanasi Kokkinakis was left dumbfounded after seemingly being refused a toilet break by the umpire. After losing the second set, Kokkinakis – who had taken a toilet break after the first set – […]
Hilal’s Neymar in action during the Asian Champions League against Al Ain at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain, UAE on October 21, 2024. — Reuters Brazilian footballer Neymar finally returned to the football field to accompany his teammates in Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal as they trampled United Arab Emirates club Al […]
The moment Los Angeles Lakers and NBA fans alike have been waiting for finally happened on Tuesday night. History was made as Lakers teammates LeBron and Bronny James became the first father-son duo to ever play in a regular-season NBA game. LeBron, 39, and Bronny, 20, both checked into the game with four minutes left […]
Oct 22, 2024, 08:27 PM ET SAN JOSE, Calif. — The location of a women’s volleyball match between Nevada and San Jose State on Saturday has been moved from Reno, Nevada, to San Jose, California. The schools announced the decision Tuesday in a joint statement, with the Mountain West Conference approving the decision. In the […]
Oct 22, 2024, 05:30 PM ET SUNRISE, Fla. — The Florida Panthers have given out another big extension — this one, to their Stanley Cup-winning coach. Paul Maurice and the Panthers have agreed on an extended contract, the team announced Tuesday. Maurice was in the final year of a three-year deal, and it was a […]
Jeff Borzello Close Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware. Paul Biancardi Close Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting National Recruiting Director for ESPN.com 18 years of coaching experience at Division I level Former Horizon League coach of the year at Wright State Oct 22, 2024, 05:50 […]
Oct 22, 2024, 05:58 AM ET Former Manchester United forward Diego Forlán is set to make his ATP Challenger tennis debut in the doubles competition at the Uruguay Open next month. The former Uruguay international will play alongside Argentinian Federico Coria, ranked 101 in the ATP singles. Editor’s Picks 2 Related The tournament, which is […]
CNN — World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka did not participate in a customary post-match press conference after her third-round win at the French Open on Friday, saying she didn’t feel safe when participating in a press conference held earlier this week. On Wednesday, after winning in the second round of the tournament, the Belarusian had […]
