Ben Baby, ESPN Staff WriterOct 9, 2024, 06:38 PM ET Close Ben Baby covers the Cincinnati Bengals for ESPN. He joined the company in July 2019. Prior to ESPN, he worked for various newspapers in Texas, most recently at The Dallas Morning News where he covered college sports. He provides daily coverage of the Bengals
Day: October 9, 2024
Associated Press Oct 9, 2024, 05:51 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — John Tumpane replaced Rob Drake on the umpire crew for Game 4 of the National League Division Series between the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. Drake worked right field in the opener and left field in Game 2.
Associated Press Oct 9, 2024, 06:45 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SAN DIEGO — First baseman Freddie Freeman was scratched from Game 4 as the Los Angeles Dodgers try to avoid elimination in their National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres. Freeman, who left Game 2 after five innings due to discomfort in
Associated Press Oct 9, 2024, 06:12 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DETROIT — Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson each drove in a run, and six pitchers combined to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 3-0 win over Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday and a 2-1 lead in their American League Division Series. The Tigers, baseball’s hottest
Brady Henderson, ESPNOct 9, 2024, 05:55 PM ET Close Brady Henderson is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Henderson covers the Seattle Seahawks. He joined ESPN in 2017 covering the team for Seattle Sports 710-AM. You can follow him via Twitter @BradyHenderson. Open Extended Reactions RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks will be without
John Keim, ESPN Staff WriterOct 9, 2024, 05:09 PM ET Close John Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after a stint with the Washington Post. He started covering the team in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers and later for the Washington Examiner. He has authored/co-authored four books. You can
Oct 9, 2024, 05:47 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is dealing with a back injury that is now expected to sideline him multiple weeks, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Wednesday. Placing Pittman on injured reserve is an option for the Colts, the sources said. Editor’s Picks 2
Oct 9, 2024, 05:47 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Rookie Spencer Rattler will start at quarterback for the New Orleans Saints against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, coach Dennis Allen said Wednesday, replacing an injured Derek Carr. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Carr suffered an oblique strain in Monday night’s loss to the Kansas City
ESPN News Services Oct 9, 2024, 05:04 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LAS VEGAS — Sin City blew a kiss goodbye to the Tropicana before first light Wednesday in an elaborate implosion to clear land for a $1.5 billion baseball stadium for the relocating Oakland Athletics. The demolition reduced to rubble the last true mob
Field Level Media Oct 9, 2024, 04:24 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Houston Astros infielder/outfielder Mauricio Dubon is expected to be ready by spring training following surgery on his left thumb on Wednesday. The team announced that Dubon had a procedure to repair the thumb’s ulnar collateral ligament, an injury that he played through after
Mike Coppinger, ESPN Boxing InsiderOct 9, 2024, 03:59 PM ET Close Mike Coppinger has covered boxing since 2010 with roles at USA Today, Ring Magazine and The Athletic before he joined ESPN in 2021. You can follow him on Twitter: @MikeCoppinger Open Extended Reactions Bruce Carrington will fight on the Nov. 15 Mike Tyson-Jake Paul
Associated Press Oct 9, 2024, 04:54 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ORLANDO, Fla. — Concerns over Hurricane Milton and its effects on Florida forced the cancellation of Friday’s preseason game in Orlando between the Magic and the New Orleans Pelicans, the NBA said. The game will not be rescheduled. Orlando was playing at San Antonio
Eli Lederman, ESPN Staff WriterOct 9, 2024, 03:31 PM ET Close Eli Lederman covers college football and recruiting for ESPN.com. He joined ESPN in 2024 after covering the University of Oklahoma for Sellout Crowd and the Tulsa World. Open Extended Reactions The NCAA Division I Council has approved the elimination of the National Letter of
Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN Staff WriterOct 9, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Ohm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the NBA for nearly a decade. He joined ESPNNewYork.com after working at the New York Daily News for almost 12 years and is
Associated Press Oct 9, 2024, 02:40 PM ET A former NFL Media journalist announced Wednesday that he has reached a settlement with the NFL to resolve a lawsuit in which he accused the league of refusing to address long-standing institutional discrimination while also alleging his contract was not renewed because he repeatedly voiced concerns regarding
Oct 9, 2024, 03:03 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Las Vegas Raiders will be starting quarterback Aidan O’Connell on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, coach Antonio Pierce announced Wednesday. O’Connell replaces Gardner Minshew, who had started the Raiders’ first five games. Editor’s Picks Minshew, who signed a two-year free agent contract with the Raiders
Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff WriterOct 9, 2024, 03:15 PM ET Close Rich Cimini is a staff writer who covers the New York Jets and the NFL at ESPN. Rich has covered the Jets for over 30 years, joining ESPN in 2010. Rich also hosts the Flight Deck podcast. He previously was a beat writer for
Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterOct 9, 2024, 02:58 PM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. Open Extended Reactions Before the Lakers departed on a 1,750-mile flight from Los Angeles to the
Brooke Pryor, ESPN Staff WriterOct 9, 2024, 12:46 PM ET Close Previously covered the Kansas City Chiefs for the Kansas City Star and Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman. Open Extended Reactions PITTSBURGH — The NFL is reviewing the explicit message worn on the eye black of Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens during Sunday night’s
Courtney Cronin, ESPN Staff WriterOct 9, 2024, 01:47 PM ET Close Courtney Cronin joined ESPN in 2017, originally covering the Minnesota Vikings before switching to the Chicago Bears in 2022. Courtney is a frequent panelist on Around the Horn and host of Best Week Ever on ESPN Radio. She also co-hosts The Chicago Bears Podcast
Jordan Raanan, ESPN Staff WriterOct 9, 2024, 02:08 PM ET Close Jordan Raanan is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Raanan covers the New York Giants. You can follow him via Twitter @JordanRaanan. Open Extended Reactions EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux had surgery Wednesday morning on his wrist
Paul Gutierrez, ESPN Staff WriterOct 9, 2024, 12:25 PM ET Close Paul Gutierrez joined NFL Nation in 2013 and serves as its Las Vegas Raiders reporter. He has a multi-platform role – writing on ESPN.com, television appearances on NFL Live and SportsCenter, and podcast and radio appearances. Before coming to ESPN, Gutierrez spent three years at CSN Bay Area
Mark Schlabach Close Mark Schlabach ESPN Senior Writer Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Chris Low Close Chris Low ESPN Senior Writer College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of the University of Tennessee Oct 9, 2024, 12:33 PM ET Georgia coach Kirby
David Hale, ESPN Staff WriterOct 9, 2024, 12:11 PM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN in 2012. Graduate of the University of Delaware. Open Extended Reactions Florida State‘s 2024 struggles got a bit worse Wednesday, as starting linebacker DJ Lundy will miss the remainder of the season, coach Mike Norvell announced Wednesday. Florida State
Some quarterbacks are soaring (Denver’s Bo Nix), while others are struggling (Cleveland’s Deshaun Watson, both Raiders QBs). How will they perform in Week 6? Ahead of this week’s schedule, Yardbarker NFL writers offer a prediction for every AFC team: AFC East BUFFALO BILLS (3-2) | QB Josh Allen’s turnover issues resurface | Since his debut in
“I think we will be fortunate to get him at any point this year,” said head coach Dan Campbell on Monday, per Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. “I don’t want to say it’s not going to happen, but I think we would be pretty fortunate if it does.” The Lions have been evaluating
Some teams have stable quarterback situations (Washington with stud rookie Jayden Daniels), while others don’t (New Orleans Saints). How will these teams perform in Week 6? Ahead of this week’s schedule, Yardbarker NFL writers offer a prediction for every NFC team: DALLAS COWBOYS (3-2) | A “down” game for WR CeeDee Lamb | Of course, a
The Seahawks didn’t have to defense Malik Nabers after all! So they spent their time not defending Darius Slayton and Tyrone Tracy Jr. instead. What could have been, after Rayshawn Jenkins scooped and scored from 102 yards out, was not. Instead, the undermanned but slowly mending Seattle defense dropped a winnable game to a below-average
Ryan McGee, ESPN Senior WriterOct 9, 2024, 09:00 AM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com 2-time Sports Emmy winner 2010, 2014 NMPA Writer of the Year Open Extended Reactions Inspirational thought of the week: Guess who’s back? Back again? Shady’s back. Tell a friend. Guess who’s back? Guess who’s back? Da-da-da,
Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff WriterOct 9, 2024, 11:10 AM ET Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM Open Extended Reactions Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum is expected to miss three months after undergoing right wrist surgery on Tuesday, sources told ESPN’s Shams