David PurdumOct 17, 2025, 09:35 AM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008 Sportsbooks flagged dozens of suspicious bets made by gamblers repeatedly wagering against the same small-conference teams in at least 11 men’s college basketball games over six weeks last season, documents obtained by ESPN show. As the NCAA…
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Oct 16, 2025, 05:34 AM ET FIFA has acknowledged that the United States government has the final say on determining the safety of World Cup host cities. The news comes after U.S. president Donald Trump said FIFA president Gianni Infantino would “very easily” move 2026 World Cup matches away from designated host cities if Trump…
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CNN — Before a ball was even hit at this year’s US Open, many would have predicted three of the four semifinalists in the men’s draw. Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev have all been at this stage before. All have won at least one grand slam and the trio occupy the top three…
SHANGHAI: Daniil Medvedev eased past world number seven Alex de Minaur 6-4, 6-4 on Friday to secure the last place in the Shanghai Masters semi-finals and a date with unseeded Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech. Rinderknech claimed the scalp of yet another seed in Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime, 6-3, 6-4, to join his cousin Valentin Vacherot and four-time…
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Pakistan women’s captain Fatima Sana won the toss and opted to bowl first against Australia in their third match of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup on Wednesday. Pakistan, yet to open their account in the tournament, have lost both of their previous games against Bangladesh and India. Meanwhile, Australia have a record of one…
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Pakistan and India players walk out before the start of the match in Dubai International Cricket Stadium ahead of start of the match in Dubai International Stadium, United Arab Emirates on September 28, 2025.— Reuters Former England captain Michael Atherton has accused the International Cricket Council (ICC) of intentionally scheduling matches to ensure that Pakistan…
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Tarleton State men’s basketball coach Billy Gillispie has been placed on temporary administrative leave following an anonymous complaint, the school announced in a statement on Friday. Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Steve Uryasz confirmed the announcement, adding that the school has initiated an employee conduct review. Assistant…
Dan Wetzel Close Dan Wetzel ESPN Dan Wetzel is a senior writer focused on investigative reporting, news analysis and feature storytelling. Oct 1, 2025, 04:46 PM ET The Big Ten is in discussions about a private capital deal that would infuse at least $2 billion into the league and its schools, sources told ESPN on…
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Sep 30, 2025, 06:02 AM ET Barcelona have set their sights on Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez, while Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano could be on his way to Real Madrid. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s grades…
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Sep 26, 2025, 03:30 AM ET Liverpool are looking to strengthen their defense with a move for Bayern Munich center back Dayot Upamecano, while Barcelona have added Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy to their shortlist. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s…
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