7:00 AM ET With a few exceptions, NHL coaches are hired to eventually get fired. It’s the circle of life, the way of the world. It’s understood and just a matter of “when.” Teams generally aren’t shy about making alterations behind the bench. Last season, the NHL saw four coaching changes by this point in
Phil Simmons enters his final days as West Indies coach believing he has given his all in the role and hopes the foundations are in place for a revival of their Test cricket. Simmons’ departure was announced after the team’s early exit from the 2022 T20 World Cup when they failed to make it out
2:22 AM ET SEATTLE — There’s scoring your first NHL goal. Then there’s scoring your first NHL goal against the team that could have taken you with the No. 1 pick. That’s what Shane Wright did Tuesday, scoring his first goal in the Seattle Kraken‘s 4-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens at Climate Pledge Arena.
1:20 AM ET The Chicago Cubs bolstered their starting rotation Tuesday night, reaching an agreement with free agent pitcher Jameson Taillon on a four-year, $68 million deal, sources told ESPN. Taillon, 31, was among the top pitchers remaining in free agency and is the latest big acquisition for the Cubs, who earlier Tuesday reached a
12:21 AM ET EDUCATION CITY, Qatar — Yassine Bounou was the last one to leave the Morocco dressing room, clearly exhausted mentally but with a huge smile on his face. And because Bounou (or Bono) is one of the nicest guys in football, his evening was not done just yet. Two hours after his team’s
10:12 PM ET Kayla Harrison‘s plans for the next year and beyond are very much up in the air. The two-time former PFL women’s lightweight champion told ESPN she is not sure what her next move will be, but her top priority is a rematch with Larissa Pacheco, who handed Harrison her first career loss
11:01 PM ET ESPN News Services Republican challenger Herschel Walker, the former Heisman Trophy-winning running back, lost to Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock in a Georgia runoff election Tuesday, ensuring Democrats an outright majority in the Senate for the rest of President Joe Biden’s term. Neither reached the general election majority required under state law last
1:53 PM ET PITTSBURGH — Steelers coach Mike Tomlin doesn’t take issue with rookie George Pickens‘ outburst over his role in offense. After a fourth-quarter change of possession in the Steelers’ win in Atlanta Sunday, Pickens walked off the field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and appeared to angrily shout: “Throw me the f—ing ball” in a
10:16 PM ET Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic will open his 2023 campaign in Adelaide as he prepares for a shot at a 10th Australian Open crown a year after having his visa revoked on the eve of his title defense. Djokovic, a 21-time major winner, has been granted a visa by the
4:25 PM ET Victor Wembanyama, a 7-foot-4 NBA draft prospect, keeps displaying why he is projected to go No. 1 overall in next year’s draft. 1 Related The 18-year-old star is known for his perimeter shooting, exceptional defense and his eight-foot wingspan. Wembanyama’s skills were on display once again as he recorded 15 points, six