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May 24, 2024, 10:57 PM Siya Masuku kicked 21 points and controlled the game masterfully from flyhalf as South Africa’s Sharks defeated Gloucester 36-22 in the final of the European Challenge Cup at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Friday. The Sharks scored tries through number eight Phepsi Buthelezi, fullback Aphelele Fassi and wing Makazole Mapimpi

Jeff Wagenheim, ESPNMay 28, 2024, 07:47 AM ET Open Extended Reactions A little over a month ago, fans witnessed one of the most dynamic fight cards in the history of mixed martial arts. That festive night was a hard act to follow, so it’s fair to say the sport has been experiencing a bit of

May 29, 2024, 06:15 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The heavyweight championship rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will take place on Dec. 21 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, Turki Alalshikh, announced on Wednesday. Alalshikh said in a post on Twitter: “The rematch between the Undisputed Champion Oleksandr

Associated Press May 28, 2024, 11:53 AM ET Open Extended Reactions LANCASTER, Pa. — Lexi Thompson is retiring this year from full-time competition, ending a career filled with a powerful game, an appeal to young fans and plenty of star-crossed moments in the majors. Thompson was to speak later Tuesday ahead of the U.S. Women’s

D’Arcy Maine, ESPN.com May 28, 2024, 09:49 AM ET Open Extended Reactions PARIS — Iga Swiatek was just hours removed from becoming a Grand Slam champion when she was first asked about Naomi Osaka. It was three questions into her news conference after defeating Sofia Kenin 6-4, 6-1 for the pandemic-delayed 2020 French Open title,

Tim Bontemps, ESPNMay 27, 2024, 10:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions INDIANAPOLIS — Thanks to some late heroics from Jaylen Brown, the Boston Celtics have advanced to the NBA Finals for a second time in three years. Brown, who finished with 29 points, had a block on Andrew Nembhard and then hit Derrick White for

Ryan McGee, ESPN Senior WriterMay 27, 2024, 09:36 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 On Sunday, Kyle Larson became the first person in 10 years to  attempt the Indy 500-Coke 600 Double. Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire via Getty

Jenna Laine, ESPN Staff WriterMay 27, 2024, 06:00 AM ET Close Jenna Laine covers the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for ESPN. She started covering the Bucs for ESPN in 2016, but she has covered the team since 2009. Follow Jenna on Twitter: @JennaLaineESPN. Open Extended Reactions TAMPA, Fla. — On a sweltering Saturday morning one year

Pete Thamel, ESPNMay 23, 2024, 08:04 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Nothing is easy in college sports. And with the Power 5 conferences and NCAA board of governors voting Thursday to accept the settlement of three antitrust cases that create a new structure for the sport, the moment is layered in both historic change and

Open Extended Reactions The 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs are almost here! The NHL’s 32 teams are down to just 16 in the postseason, with the opening games of the first round set to begin Saturday. Will the New York Rangers parlay their success in winning the Presidents’ Trophy to a championship — thus breaking the

Jorge Castillo, ESPN Staff WriterMay 25, 2024, 06:38 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the Washington Wizards from 2014 to 2016 and the Washington Nationals from 2016 to 2018 for The Washington Post before covering the Los Angeles Dodgers and MLB for the Los Angeles Times from 2018 to 2024. Open Extended Reactions NEW

Sam Marsden Moises Llorens May 24, 2024, 06:45 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Xavi Hernández will leave his role as Barcelona coach after Sunday’s final game of the season, the club said in a statement on Friday. Sources have told ESPN that former Bayern Munich and Germany head coach Hansi Flick is “on course” to

Andreas Hale, ESPNMay 22, 2024, 02:43 PM ET Open Extended Reactions A fourth fight between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor is potentially one of the biggest fights that can be made in the UFC. And with McGregor returning to action for the first time since breaking his leg against Poirier three years ago against Michael

May 22, 2024, 08:01 AM ET Open Extended Reactions There’s a new No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter, which doesn’t come as a surprise. Oleksandr Usyk‘s victory over Tyson Fury to become the first undisputed champion in the four-belt era, and first since Lennox Lewis held three belts in 2000, catapulted him to the top spot over

Ryan McGee, ESPN Senior WriterMay 21, 2024, 01:55 PM 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 Kyle Larson will attempt the Double on Sunday, contesting the Indianapolis 500 before flying to Charlotte to take part in NASCAR’s Cola-Cola

Tom Chambers May 21, 2024, 08:57 AM Open Extended Reactions A 31-year-old man is to be charged with the racially aggravated harassment of former England winger Ugo Monye, police confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday. Devon and Cornwall police confirmed to ESPN that the man has been summonsed to appear before Exeter Magistrates’ Court on July

D’Arcy Maine, ESPN.com May 21, 2024, 09:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Another clay tournament, another title for Iga Swiatek. The world No. 1 and three-time French Open champion followed up her win at 1000-level Madrid earlier this month by nabbing the trophy at Rome — another 1000-level event — on Saturday. And while Swiatek

Associated Press May 20, 2024, 02:24 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — The San Antonio Spurs‘ Victor Wembanyama was a unanimous selection for the NBA’s All-Rookie team this season, the league revealed Monday. It was no surprise, given that Wembanyama also was the unanimous choice for rookie of the year from the same

Adam Schefter, ESPN Senior WriterMay 20, 2024, 08:13 PM ET Close ESPN NFL Insider Joined ESPN in 2009 Former president of the Pro Football Writers of America and the author of four books Open Extended Reactions After nine NFL seasons, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVante Parker has decided to retire, he said Monday night. As

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterMay 20, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Open Extended Reactions There are fewer than 100 days until the start of the 2024 college football season — and just over 200 days until selection day