Blake Baumgartner, ESPN Staff WriterJul 6, 2023, 11:21 PM ET Joseph Jonah-Ajonye is the latest addition to Georgia‘s stellar recruiting class, committing to the two-time defending national champion on Thursday night. Jonah-Ajonye is ranked No. 21 overall in the 2024 ESPN 300. The four-star defensive tackle from Oak Ridge High School in Texas becomes the
Jul 6, 2023, 11:50 PM Fiji-born wing Emoni Narawa will make his New Zealand debut in their Rugby Championship opener against Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday, while fly-half Damian McKenzie and lock Josh Lord feature for the first time since 2021. Narawa will earn his first cap a few days shy of his 24th birthday,
In May 2022, Rohit Sharma had forecasted that Mumbai Indians’ Tilak Varma would be an India player very soon. “Having such a calm head is never easy, and in my opinion, I feel he’s going to be an all-format player for India pretty soon,” Rohit had said. “He’s got the technique, and he’s got the
Adriana Garcia Jul 6, 2023, 06:43 AM ET Gabriel Jesus said he decided to leave Manchester City when coach Pep Guardiola made him cry after leaving him out of the starting lineup in a Champions League game. The Brazil international worked under Guardiola for five years at the Etihad stadium before joining Arsenal last summer,
Associated Press Jul 6, 2023, 09:06 PM ET SILVIS, Ill. — Jonas Blixt got hot on the back nine at TPC Deere Run on Thursday, playing his last six holes in 6 under for a 9-under 62 and a 2-shot lead over Grayson Murray in the first round of the John Deere Classic. Murray was
Associated Press Jul 6, 2023, 05:45 PM ET RALEIGH, N.C. — Dick Sheridan, who turned around the North Carolina State football program while leading the Wolfpack to six bowl appearances in seven seasons as their coach, died Thursday, the university said. He was 81. Sheridan died near his home in Garden City Beach, South Carolina,
Associated Press Jul 6, 2023, 06:47 PM ET LOS ANGELES — One of the last remaining links to the Kings‘ Stanley Cup championship teams and one of the best players in franchise history is extending his stay in Los Angeles. Captain Anze Kopitar signed a two-year extension worth $14 million with L.A. on Thursday. He’s
ESPN News Services Jul 6, 2023, 12:14 PM ET Liam Broady thrilled a partisan Centre Court crowd Thursday as he became the first British man to defeat a top-four seed at Wimbledon since 2013 with his upset victory over No. 4 Casper Ruud. After winning the first set, Broady, a wild card who is ranked
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJul 6, 2023, 05:50 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 LONDON — Andy Murray‘s bid to reach the third round of Wimbledon was halted by a local council
Jul 6, 2023, 06:11 PM ET Veteran NFL running back and Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram II is joining Fox Sports on its “Big Noon Kickoff” show beginning in the fall, the network announced Thursday. “I can’t wait to feel the energy and excitement every Saturday, alongside some of the most talented and entertaining names