Dec 23, 2024, 01:30 PM ET Tennessee and Auburn remained Nos. 1-2 atop The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll. It’s a fitting spot for a pair of Southeastern Conference teams considering the league put 10 teams into Monday’s AP Top 25. The Volunteers (11-0) and Tigers (11-1) spent a third straight week in the…
Michael C. Wright, ESPN Staff WriterDec 23, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2010 Previously covered Bears for ESPN.com Played college football at West Texas A&M ON HIS FIRST day of training camp as a rookie in 2023, Victor Wembanyama explained how the San Antonio Spurs could best position him, and the franchise,…
Dec 23, 2024, 09:18 AM ET LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani is keeping elite company. The Japanese superstar caps 2024 by winning The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the third time, tying him with basketball great Michael Jordan. He trails only four-time winners Lance Armstrong, Tiger Woods and LeBron James. “I’m very…
Rachel Doerrie, ESPNDec 23, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Rachel Doerrie is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She’s worked in the NHL and consulted for professional teams across North American and Europe. She hosts the Staff & Graph Podcast and discusses sports from a data-driven perspective. The holidays are here,…
Rob Demovsky, ESPN Staff WriterDec 23, 2024, 06:00 AM ET Close Rob Demovsky is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Green Bay Packers. He has covered the Packers since 1997 and joined ESPN in 2013. Demovsky is a two-time Wisconsin Sportswriter of the Year as selected by the NSSA. You can follow him…
Jake Trotter, ESPN Senior WriterDec 23, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Close Jake Trotter covers college football for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2011. Before that, he worked at The Oklahoman, Austin American-Statesman and Middletown (Ohio) Journal newspapers. You can follow him @Jake_Trotter. COLUMBUS, Ohio — The fourth quarter had just begun when the chants around…
Dec 23, 2024, 10:40 AM ET Veteran slugger Andrew McCutchen is returning to the Pittsburgh Pirates, the team announced on social media. McCutchen received a one-year deal worth $5 million, a source told ESPN, confirming a report by MLB.com. Source: He’s back. pic.twitter.com/I2FqZJA2l9 — Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) December 23, 2024 The 16-year-veteran hit .232 with…
Dec 23, 2024, 05:07 AM ET Jose Mourinho has told fans he is well after reports emerged that the Fenerbahce coach will undergo surgery in Portugal due to a health issue. Editor’s Picks 2 Related According to reports, Mourinho, 61, will have his gallbladder removed during the Christmas holidays. The former Chelsea, Manchester United and…
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentDec 23, 2024, 09:22 AM ET Ruben Amorim is under no pressure from Manchester United bosses to pick Marcus Rashford, a source has told ESPN, with the Portuguese head coach being allowed to handle the situation with the England forward without outside intervention. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Rashford has been dropped from the…
Arsenal suffered a major injury blow on Monday after Mikel Arteta confirmed winger Bukayo Saka will be sidelined for “many weeks” with a torn hamstring. Editor’s Picks 1 Related Sources have told ESPN that the 23-year-old was told the news after seeing a specialist, having left the stadium on crutches following the Gunners’ 5-1 win…