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Darren Arthur, ESPN NRL EditorNov 3, 2024, 09:00 PM ET Close Darren has been a keen follower of sport his entire life, developing a strong love of rugby league, cricket, baseball and just about any competitive event involving an Australian athlete. Darren’s editorial journey included stops at AOL|7, Wide World of Sports and Sportsfan. Open

Open Extended Reactions Knight’s Choice has won the 2024 Melbourne Cup, defeating Warp Speed and Okita Soushi in a thrilling finish at Flemington on Tuesday afternoon. The massive outsider saluted for Irish-born jockey Robbie Dolan, who claimed victory in what was his first ever ride in the “race that stops a nation”. Editor’s Picks In

Jarryd Barca Nov 3, 2024, 06:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions We’re back! It’s the race that stops the nation and, in 2024, it’s going to be another classic. Last year’s favourite Vauban returns — along with stablemate Absurde — hoping to improve on his underwhelming run in 2023, while Chris Waller’s Buckaroo is Australia’s

Associated Press Nov 4, 2024, 08:58 PM ET Open Extended Reactions JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says officers “acted within policy to protect themselves and nearby fans” during two altercations caught on camera during Saturday’s Florida–Georgia game at EverBank Stadium. Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters released body-camera footage and details regarding two fights that

Emily Kaplan, ESPNNov 4, 2024, 07:55 AM ET Close Emily Kaplan is ESPN’s national NHL reporter. Open Extended Reactions As the NHL and NHLPA enter the penultimate season under its collective bargaining agreement, there’s a new tone emanating from both sides: optimism. For a league that has experienced three lockouts over the last 30 years,

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterNov 4, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions There’s something to be said for having options. Canada’s 4 Nations Face-Off GM Don Sweeney — alongside associate GM Jim Nill — is going to have an abundance of them when it

Associated Press Nov 2, 2024, 05:47 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DEL MAR, Calif. — Sierra Leone won the $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic by 1½ lengths Saturday at Del Mar, ending a frustrating run of recent losses, including the Kentucky Derby. Ridden by Flavien Prat, Sierra Leone ran 1¼ miles in 2:00.78. Sent off

Jorge Castillo Close Jorge Castillo ESPN Staff Writer ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the Washington Wizards from 2014 to 2016 and the Washington Nationals from 2016 to 2018 for The Washington Post before covering the Los Angeles Dodgers and MLB for the Los Angeles Times from 2018 to 2024. Alden Gonzalez Close Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff

ESPN News Services Nov 2, 2024, 04:08 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Martin Truex Jr., who is retiring from full-time racing in two weeks, won the pole in Saturday qualifying at Martinsville. Truex turned a lap at 95.951 mph to beat Hendrick Motorsports drivers Chase Elliott and William Byron. Truex was eliminated from the playoffs

Associated Press Nov 1, 2024, 08:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DEL MAR, Calif. — Citizen Bull won the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile by 1 1/2 lengths and Gaming was second at Del Mar on Friday, giving Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert a 1-2 finish and his record sixth career victory in the

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentNov 1, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Rúben Amorim as their new manager. He has signed a contract at Old Trafford until 2027 with the option of an additional year held by the club. The 39-year-old will work a notice period with Sporting Lisbon

Oct 31, 2024, 03:46 PM Open Extended Reactions International rugby returns with several blockbuster Test matches in November, as the northern and southern hemisphere sides go head-to-head once more. England and New Zealand kick things off at Twickenham on Saturday in a match that always promises drama and entertainment, before Scotland host Fiji in Edinburgh.

Oct 30, 2024, 12:15 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Former two-time UFC men’s flyweight champion Brandon Moreno meets Amir Albazi in the main event of UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Edmonton, Alberta. All of the fights at Rogers Place are on ESPN+, with the main card starting at 8 p.m. ET, preceded by prelims

Oct 30, 2024, 02:15 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Champion jockey James McDonald has been left without a Melbourne Cup ride after dominant Cox Plate winner Via Sistina was ruled out of the race that stops the nation. The Chris Waller-trained mare set a track record to win at Moonee Valley last Saturday in a

Mark Schlabach Close Mark Schlabach ESPN Senior Writer Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Paolo Uggetti Oct 29, 2024, 12:14 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The PGA Tour’s Player Advisory Council is recommending sweeping changes to field sizes, exemption status, the number of PGA

Associated Press Oct 29, 2024, 02:39 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CAMDEN, N.J. — The season debuts for Joel Embiid and Paul George remain on hold for the Philadelphia 76ers as both players will miss Wednesday’s game against the Detroit Pistons with knee injuries. Embiid and George participated in portions of Tuesday’s practice and their

D’Arcy Maine, ESPN.com Oct 29, 2024, 10:34 AM ET Open Extended Reactions What a season it’s been for Zheng Qinwen. Entering last week’s 500-level Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo, the 22-year-old had already won Olympic singles gold and the title in Palermo, and reached the final at the Australian Open and at the 1000-level event

Brooke Pryor Close Brooke Pryor ESPN Staff Writer Previously covered the Kansas City Chiefs for the Kansas City Star and Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman. Jordan Raanan Close Jordan Raanan ESPN Staff Writer Jordan Raanan is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Raanan covers the New York Giants. You can follow him via Twitter

Oct 27, 2024, 11:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Compared to the past few weeks, it was a somewhat ho-hum Week 9 in college football. Four AP-ranked teams lost, but each lost to a fellow ranked opponent. Ohio State and Penn State both survived scares, setting up a top-five showdown next week in State College.

Jeff Passan, ESPNOct 27, 2024, 12:55 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — The New York Yankees came into the World Series carrying themselves like dawgs and have spent the first two games playing like dogs.