Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterDec 30, 2024, 09:38 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. The initial list of major league teams that expressed interest in Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki stretched to 20, his agent, Joel…
Nick Wagoner, ESPN Staff WriterDec 31, 2024, 01:30 AM ET Close Nick Wagoner is an NFL reporter at ESPN. Nick has covered the San Francisco 49ers and the NFL at ESPN since 2016, having previously covered the St. Louis Rams for 12 years, including three years (2013 to 2015) at ESPN. In his 10 years…
LONDON — Liverpool need no reminders of the class of Mohamed Salah, but when the forward produced a blood-twisting shimmy while registering an assist for Cody Gakpo‘s goal in their 5-0 win at West Ham United, the 32-year-old gave his employers a nudge that basically said, “Can you really do without me?” And just for…
Anthony Gharib, ESPNDec 29, 2024, 11:48 PM ET With 2024 winding down, the time to troll in the regular season is running out. But at least one team made sure to make the most of its opportunity. Editor’s Picks 2 Related The Washington Commanders clinched their first playoff berth since 2020 with a 30-24 victory…
Eric Woodyard Close Eric Woodyard ESPN Eric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. He joined ESPN in September 2019 as an NBA reporter dedicated to the Midwest region before switching to his current role in April 2021. The Flint, Mich. native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored three books: “Wasted,…
Dec 30, 2024, 10:57 AM ET TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Six former Florida State basketball players sued Seminoles coach Leonard Hamilton on Monday, alleging he failed to make good on a promise to get each of them $250,000 in name, image and likeness compensation. The plaintiffs — Darin Green Jr., De’Ante Green, Cam’Ron Fletcher, Josh Nickelberry,…
Dec 30, 2024, 05:31 PM ET The FBI is warning sports leagues about crime organizations targeting professional athletes following a string of burglaries at the homes of prominent NFL and NBA players. The athletes’ homes are targeted due to the perception they may contain high-end goods, like designer handbags, jewelry, watches and cash, the FBI…
Chris Low, ESPN Senior WriterDec 30, 2024, 04:40 PM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of the University of Tennessee LOS ANGELES — Jeremiah Smith served notice Monday to Oregon‘s defense if it chooses to play single coverage on him or any of the Ohio State receivers. “I’m just laughing in…
Dec 30, 2024, 03:17 AM ET AC Milan confirmed the the firing of Paulo Fonseca on Monday and have named ex-Porto boss Sérgio Conceição as their new head coach on a two-and-half year deal. Fonseca had announced his departure before the club did in the early hours of Monday morning as he left the San…
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNDec 30, 2024, 05:11 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The 2025 NHL draft, which is moving to a decentralized format, will be held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles in June, a source confirmed to ESPN. The draft is scheduled for June 27 and 28 at the…
