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Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJan 17, 2025, 11:06 AM 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 Open Extended Reactions Anthony Watson has been forced to retire from rugby. Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images England and British

ESPN News Services Jan 11, 2025, 12:10 AM ET Bill McCartney, a three-time coach of the year in the Big Eight Conference who led the Colorado Buffaloes to their only national football title in 1990, has died. He was 84. McCartney died Friday night “after a courageous journey with dementia,” according to a family statement.

Field Level Media Jan 10, 2025, 06:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Forward Dylan Guenther, who leads the Utah Hockey Club in goals with 16, was ruled out indefinitely Friday with a lower-body injury. Guenther was hurt Wednesday during Utah’s 4-1 home loss to the Florida Panthers. He was on the receiving end of a

Associated Press Jan 7, 2025, 07:51 PM ET HONOLULU — The Sony Open turned solemn Tuesday morning when dozens of players, caddies and PGA Tour officials joined Grayson Murray‘s family along the shore behind the 16th green at Waialae to pay tribute to the defending champion who took his own life four months later. Murray

ESPN News Services Jan 7, 2025, 12:52 AM ET Open Extended Reactions MELBOURNE — Cruz Hewitt, the son of former world No. 1 Lleyton, came up short in his bid to reach the Australian Open main draw when he was beaten 6-1, 6-4 by Nikoloz Basilashvili in the first round of qualifying Tuesday. The 16-year-old

Jan 6, 2025, 08:30 AM ET Open Extended Reactions New York Jets owner Woody Johnson insists his teenage son has no influence on the team’s decisions and referred to a recent report about the organization’s dysfunction as a “smear piece.” Johnson told the New York Post that he read the story published last month by

Jan 1, 2025, 08:32 PM ET Open Extended Reactions On New Year’s Eve, Penn State became the first team to lock up a spot in a College Football Playoff semifinal when it beat Boise State 31-14 in the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl. Texas needed double overtime to escape a gritty Arizona State team 39-31 on New

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJan 5, 2025, 03:12 PM 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 Open Extended Reactions BRISTOL, England — Ilona Maher admitted she was filled with nerves ahead of her Bristol Bears

Associated Press Jan 4, 2025, 11:32 PM ET Open Extended Reactions OTTAWA, Ontario — Boston University’s Cole Eiserman broke a second-period tie and the defending champion United States beat Czechia 4-1 on Saturday night to advance to the world junior hockey championship game. The Americans will face Finland — a 4-3 overtime winner over Sweden

James Regan Jan 1, 2025, 12:01 AM Open Extended Reactions World Rugby are confident that any developments around potential breakaway leagues won’t distract players or fans from this year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup in England. It is expected that the tournament, which runs from Aug. 22 to Sept. 27 will be the most competitive and

Dec 31, 2024, 09:20 AM ET 2023 US Open doubles champion and Paris Olympic bronze medalist Gabriela Dabrowski of Canada said Tuesday she underwent breast cancer surgery earlier this year. Dabrowski, 32, was diagnosed in April. Following two surgeries and a three-month WTA Tour break, the past Australian and French Open mixed doubles champion won

Dec 30, 2024, 11:22 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The New York Jets are expected to interview two accomplished head coach candidates, including one from their recent past. Former Jets coach Rex Ryan said Monday on ESPN New York radio that he expects to interview for the team’s head coaching job. Besides Ryan, the team

Max Olson, ESPN Staff WriterDec 29, 2024, 01:45 PM ET Close Covers the Big 12 Joined ESPN in 2012 Graduate of the University of Nebraska Open Extended Reactions NC State wide receiver Kevin Concepcion will transfer to Texas A&M, he announced Sunday. The 5-foot-11, 189-pound sophomore was the No. 6 wide receiver and No. 15

Dec 28, 2024, 07:43 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Boxer Paul Bamba has died at the age of 35, his manager Ne-Yo announced on Friday. The Puerto Rican fighter’s death comes less than a week after his last fight, a victory against Rogelio Medina that saw him crowned WBA Gold Cruiserweight champion. American singer Ne-Yo,

Rachel Doerrie, ESPNDec 23, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Rachel Doerrie is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She’s worked in the NHL and consulted for professional teams across North American and Europe. She hosts the Staff & Graph Podcast and discusses sports from a data-driven perspective. Open Extended Reactions The

Dec 23, 2024, 01:25 PM Open Extended Reactions Robbie Henshaw has been key for Ireland and Leinster. Seb Daly/Sportsfile via Getty Images Robbie Henshaw has signed a new two-year deal with Six Nations champions Ireland and club side Leinster, the IRFU announced on Monday. Henshaw, 31, is one of five players, alongside Conor Murray, Cian Healy,

Dec 19, 2024, 12:50 PM Open Extended Reactions Ellie Kildunne has signed a multi-year deal with Harlequins. Bob Bradford – CameraSport via Getty Images England fullback Ellie Kildunne has signed a new “multi-year” contract with Harlequins, the club confirmed on Thursday. Kildunne, 25, was named World Rugby’s female player of the year in November, helped England

Dec 18, 2024, 11:15 AM ET Marco Penge had already served one month of his ban, meaning he can return from Feb. 13. Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/NurPhoto via Getty Images Englishman Marco Penge has been suspended by the DP World Tour after a disciplinary panel found he placed bets on multiple golf events, the circuit said

Open Extended Reactions LAS VEGAS — With the Boston Celtics on pace to shatter the NBA’s record for 3-pointers attempted by a team this season, and with 3-pointers in general being up across the league, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday night the league is studying the trend. He also said criticisms of offenses becoming

Adam Teicher, ESPN Staff WriterDec 17, 2024, 02:18 PM ET Close Covered Chiefs for 20 seasons for Kansas City Star Joined ESPN in 2013 Open Extended Reactions KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs are preparing for Patrick Mahomes to start Saturday’s game against the Houston Texans, but if their star quarterback’s ailing ankle prevents that