10:01 AM ET Associated Press AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Venus Williams is back in the win column. Williams, 42, beat 21-year-old American qualifier Katie Volynets 7-6 (4) 6-2 in the first round at the ASB Classic on Monday for her first singles victory since Wimbledon in 2021. The seven-time major champion has been awarded a
Month: January 2023
10:00 AM ET CINCINNATI — Leaning back and with his arms folded across his chest, Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan tried to visualize some of Joe Burrow‘s most important throws of the season. Cincinnati’s quarterback has made several dazzling, downfield passes. But the one Callahan was trying to recall was Burrow’s best checkdown. Eventually
Looking ahead to the 2024 World Cup and standing in as T20I captain for three games against Sri Lanka for now, Hardik Pandya‘s message to his young team is clear: “go out there and express [yourself], we’re going to back you to the core.” Hardik takes over captaincy in the absence of regular leader Rohit
Dec 31, 2022 ESPN News Services NEW ORLEANS — Bryce Young passed for 321 yards and five touchdowns in a game that other top NFL prospects might have skipped, and No. 5 Alabama responded to an early two-score deficit with 35 straight points to defeat 11th-ranked Kansas State 45-20 in the Sugar Bowl on Saturday.
Jan 1, 2023 Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo missed Sunday night’s 118-95 loss to the Washington Wizards with left knee soreness. Antetokounmpo was a late addition to the injury report after participating in shootaround earlier Sunday. The Bucks are already without Jrue Holiday (non-COVID illness) and Khris Middleton (right knee soreness). Antetokounmpo is coming off
7:59 PM ET Associated Press DENVER — Boston Celtics interim coach Joe Mazzulla returned to the bench Sunday after missing two games with an eye injury sustained in a pickup game. Mazzulla said he is part of regular, late-afternoon games at Boston’s TD Garden and got hit in the face Tuesday before the Celtics faced
Josh Hazlewood is confident Australia’s pace-bowler hierarchy remains intact despite him only playing three Tests since the start of the last home season but admits it’s been a frustrating period during what should be his prime years as a fast bowler. Through a combination of two side injuries in consecutive seasons alongside the conditions presented
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12:45 AM ET ESPN News Services SYDNEY — Taylor Fritz and Madison Keys fueled a critical day for Team USA on Monday, posting victories over Germany at the United Cup mixed teams event, securing the Americans a berth in the tennis tournament’s quarterfinals. The competition vs. Germany continues Tuesday, when Jessica Pegula faces Laura Siegemund
Jan 1, 2023 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Brooklyn Nets went through a lot in 2022. At times throughout the year, the drama surrounding the organization seemed to overwhelm the team. But as the calendar year came to a close Saturday night, Kevin Durant and his teammates and coach reflected on one of the most eventful