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Jarryd Barca Nov 3, 2024, 06:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions We’re back! It’s the race that stops the nation and, in 2024, it’s going to be another classic. Last year’s favourite Vauban returns — along with stablemate Absurde — hoping to improve on his underwhelming run in 2023, while Chris Waller’s Buckaroo is Australia’s

Open Extended Reactions Knight’s Choice has won the 2024 Melbourne Cup, defeating Warp Speed and Okita Soushi in a thrilling finish at Flemington on Tuesday afternoon. The massive outsider saluted for Irish-born jockey Robbie Dolan, who claimed victory in what was his first ever ride in the “race that stops a nation”. Editor’s Picks In

Emily Kaplan, ESPNNov 4, 2024, 07:55 AM ET Close Emily Kaplan is ESPN’s national NHL reporter. Open Extended Reactions As the NHL and NHLPA enter the penultimate season under its collective bargaining agreement, there’s a new tone emanating from both sides: optimism. For a league that has experienced three lockouts over the last 30 years,

Associated Press Nov 3, 2024, 09:51 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ST. LOUIS — San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman won his fifth Gold Glove and Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was among 14 first-time winners of baseball’s most famous fielding honor. Cleveland second baseman Andrés Giménez and left fielder Steven Kwan

Associated Press Nov 3, 2024, 07:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Ryan Blaney celebrated his victory at Martinsville Speedway, a win that launched NASCAR’s defending champion into the title-deciding season finale. Meanwhile, Christopher Bell and William Byron waited awkwardly alongside their parked cars for a ruling from NASCAR on who would be

Associated Press Nov 2, 2024, 05:47 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DEL MAR, Calif. — Sierra Leone won the $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic by 1½ lengths Saturday at Del Mar, ending a frustrating run of recent losses, including the Kentucky Derby. Ridden by Flavien Prat, Sierra Leone ran 1¼ miles in 2:00.78. Sent off

Darren Arthur, ESPN NRL EditorNov 3, 2024, 01:00 AM ET Close Darren has been a keen follower of sport his entire life, developing a strong love of rugby league, cricket, baseball and just about any competitive event involving an Australian athlete. Darren’s editorial journey included stops at AOL|7, Wide World of Sports and Sportsfan. Open

Open Extended Reactions NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, England — The handshakes were cursory and the celebrations prolonged. Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe said Saturday’s 1-0 win over Arsenal “means so much more” because of recent poor results, but there is another reason; Alexander Isak‘s 12th-minute header not only dented the Gunners’ Premier League title hopes, but also deepened

Associated Press Nov 1, 2024, 08:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DEL MAR, Calif. — Citizen Bull won the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile by 1 1/2 lengths and Gaming was second at Del Mar on Friday, giving Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert a 1-2 finish and his record sixth career victory in the

Nov 1, 2024, 01:09 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Don’t look now, but the UFC’s 2024 calendar is nearly complete. November brings multiple Fight Night cards, a pay-per-view event in UFC 308 and some new rules going into effect. In December, fight fans get one additional Fight Night and pay-per-view (UFC 309) until the holidays

Oct 31, 2024, 03:46 PM Open Extended Reactions International rugby returns with several blockbuster Test matches in November, as the northern and southern hemisphere sides go head-to-head once more. England and New Zealand kick things off at Twickenham on Saturday in a match that always promises drama and entertainment, before Scotland host Fiji in Edinburgh.

Oct 24, 2024, 09:58 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Robson Conceicao makes the first defense of his WBC junior lightweight title in a rematch against O’Shaquie Foster on Saturday night at Turning Stone Resort & Casino, in Verona, New York (ESPN+, 5:50 p.m. ET). Conceicao (19-2-1, 9 KOs) defeated Foster by a controversial split decision

Oct 31, 2024, 06:42 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Australian Jeffrey Guan says he will continue to pursue his dream of playing on golf’s biggest tours despite permanently losing sight in his left eye after being hit in the face by a ball last month during a tournament. The 20-year-old suffered fractures to his left

Jamal Collier, ESPNOct 30, 2024, 01:18 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — An MRI showed Bulls guard Lonzo Ball has between a Grade 1 and Grade 2 sprain in his right wrist, which will result in him being sidelined for at least 10 days. Ball suffered the injury while bracing for a fall after

Oct 30, 2024, 06:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Eight weeks of the 2024 NFL season have passed. Some teams are riding high, while others are grasping for wins. Much of what we thought we knew when it all began in September has been validated — but lots of surprises, and injuries, have changed the

Oct 30, 2024, 02:15 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Champion jockey James McDonald has been left without a Melbourne Cup ride after dominant Cox Plate winner Via Sistina was ruled out of the race that stops the nation. The Chris Waller-trained mare set a track record to win at Moonee Valley last Saturday in a