Jan 31, 2020 Warren Gatland made a winning return to New Zealand rugby on Friday when his Chiefs came from behind to edge the Blues 37-29 in the Super Rugby season-opener at Eden Park. Gatland, back in his Hamilton hometown after 12 years as coach of Wales and the British and Irish Lions, watched on
Month: February 2020
10:34 AM ET Graeme McDowell birdied his final hole to take a one-shot lead after the third round at the Saudi International on Saturday. After a difficult front nine, McDowell rolled in three straight birdies on the 12th, 13th and 14th before finishing in style with another on the par-four 18th. McDowell, who last won
9:45 AM ET D’Arcy MaineESPNW Writer MELBOURNE, Australia — Sofia Kenin came to the year’s first Grand Slam as a player to watch — a rising American placed in the toughest quarter of the draw — but without many expectations. She left it the sport’s newest superstar. After an impressive run to the finals that
9:51 AM ET Associated Press Barbora Krejcikova paid an emotional tribute to a passed compatriot when she successfully defended her Australian Open mixed doubles title. Krejcikova and Nikola Mektic beat Jamie Murray and Bethanie Mattek-Sands 5-7, 6-4 (10-1) in a fluctuating final under the closed roof at Rod Laver Arena on Saturday night. The last
8:53 AM ET MELBOURNE, Australia — When Sofia Kenin smashed a ball into the net to give Garbine Muguruza three break-point opportunities in the fifth game of the third set, it all looked as though it was about to unravel for the 21-year-old American. Kenin had rallied from a set down to draw level with
8:01 PM ET Every year, as he packs his car with his luggage and his dog, Chicago Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer picks up the phone for some football and Major League Baseball talk. ESPN found him near Tulsa, Oklahoma, on the way to Mesa, Arizona, where the Cubs train. His beloved New England Patriots
6:00 AM ET TEMPE, Ariz. — Kyler Murray never questioned his ability to play in the NFL. But before the rookie quarterback stepped onto the field for the first time in an Arizona Cardinals jersey back in September, Murray wondered how long it would take him to adjust to the NFL game, especially its speed.
10:34 AM GMT ESPNcricinfo staff India’s Test squad for the two-match Test series in New Zealand is yet to be announced, but the BCCI has already ruled out allrounder Hardik Pandya. In a media release that threw up more questions than answers, the BCCI said that Pandya hasn’t regained full fitness yet, having undergone a
8:58 AM ET Here are 11 things — all “likes.” This is a week to appreciate the beauty and ruggedness of the game. 1. The magic and malleability of the reigning MVP The power of Giannis Antetokounmpo: He can morph into any player type depending on what Milwaukee wants, and perform each at an All-Star
5:53 AM ET Associated Press Sofia Kenin of the United States has beaten Garbine Muguruza of Spain to win the Australian Open for her first Grand Slam title. The 21-year-old Kenin won by a score of 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 with the retractable roof at Rod Laver Arena closed because of rain. Kenin was seeded 14th.